[HTML][HTML] Metal-based nanoparticles as antimicrobial agents: an overview

E Sánchez-López, D Gomes, G Esteruelas, L Bonilla… - Nanomaterials, 2020 - mdpi.com
Metal-based nanoparticles have been extensively investigated for a set of biomedical
applications. According to the World Health Organization, in addition to their reduced size …

[HTML][HTML] Biosorption: an interplay between marine algae and potentially toxic elements—a review

M Bilal, T Rasheed, JE Sosa-Hernández, A Raza… - Marine drugs, 2018 - mdpi.com
In recent decades, environmental pollution has emerged as a core issue, around the globe,
rendering it of fundamental concern to eco-toxicologists, environmental biologists, eco …

Emerging nanobiotechnology in agriculture for the management of pesticide residues

M Nehra, N Dilbaghi, G Marrazza, A Kaushik… - Journal of Hazardous …, 2021 - Elsevier
Utilization of pesticides is often necessary for meeting commercial requirements for crop
quality and yield. However, incessant global pesticide use poses potential risks to human …

Copper oxide nanoparticles: In vitro and in vivo toxicity, mechanisms of action and factors influencing their toxicology

H Sajjad, A Sajjad, RT Haya, MM Khan, M Zia - … and Physiology Part C …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs) have received increasing interest due to
their distinctive properties, including small particle size, high surface area, and reactivity …

Review of the effects of manufactured nanoparticles on mammalian target organs

T Wu, M Tang - Journal of Applied Toxicology, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Nanotechnology had matured significantly during the last two decades as it has transitioned
from bench top science to applied technology. Even though the issue of safety of …

Toxicological status of nanoparticles: what we know and what we don't know

WN Missaoui, RD Arnold, BS Cummings - Chemico-biological interactions, 2018 - Elsevier
The field of nanotechnology has grown exponentially during the last few decades, due in
part to the use of nanoparticles in many manufacturing processes, as well as their potential …

[HTML][HTML] Copper oxide nanoparticles trigger macrophage cell death with misfolding of Cu/Zn superoxide dismutase 1 (SOD1)

G Gupta, F Cappellini, L Farcal, R Gornati… - Particle and Fibre …, 2022 - Springer
Abstract Background Copper oxide (CuO) nanoparticles (NPs) are known to trigger
cytotoxicity in a variety of cell models, but the mechanism of cell death remains unknown …

[HTML][HTML] Copper oxide nanoparticles stimulate the immune response and decrease antioxidant defense in mice after six-week inhalation

J Tulinska, ML Mikusova, A Liskova, M Busova… - Frontiers in …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs) are increasingly used in various industry sectors.
Moreover, medical application of CuO NPs as antimicrobials also contributes to human …

[PDF][PDF] Copper and copper nanoparticles toxicity and their impact on basic functions in the body

M Pohanka - Bratisl Lek Listy, 2019 - researchgate.net
Copper is a biogenic metal having multiple functions in basic processes in organisms and it
is common in all kingdoms of life. Limited intake of copper is a problem; however, doses of …

Silver nanoparticles inhaled during pregnancy reach and affect the placenta and the foetus

L Campagnolo, M Massimiani, L Vecchione… - …, 2017 - Taylor & Francis
Recently, interest for the potential impact of consumer-relevant engineered nanoparticles on
pregnancy has dramatically increased. This study investigates whether inhaled silver …