Nanobiotics against antimicrobial resistance: harnessing the power of nanoscale materials and technologies.
J Nanobiotechnology
; 20(1): 375, 2022 Aug 12.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1993365
ABSTRACT
Given the spasmodic increment in antimicrobial resistance (AMR), world is on the verge of "post-antibiotic era". It is anticipated that current SARS-CoV2 pandemic would worsen the situation in future, mainly due to the lack of new/next generation of antimicrobials. In this context, nanoscale materials with antimicrobial potential have a great promise to treat deadly pathogens. These functional materials are uniquely positioned to effectively interfere with the bacterial systems and augment biofilm penetration. Most importantly, the core substance, surface chemistry, shape, and size of nanomaterials define their efficacy while avoiding the development of AMR. Here, we review the mechanisms of AMR and emerging applications of nanoscale functional materials as an excellent substitute for conventional antibiotics. We discuss the potential, promises, challenges and prospects of nanobiotics to combat AMR.
Keywords
Full text:
Available
Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
COVID-19 Drug Treatment
/
Anti-Infective Agents
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
J Nanobiotechnology
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
S12951-022-01573-9
Similar
MEDLINE
...
LILACS
LIS