[HTML][HTML] Current trends and prospects for application of green synthesized metal nanoparticles in cancer and COVID-19 therapies

LS Mbatha, J Akinyelu, CI Chukwuma, MP Mokoena… - Viruses, 2023 - mdpi.com
Cancer and COVID-19 have been deemed as world health concerns due to the millions of
lives that they have claimed over the years. Extensive efforts have been made to develop …

[HTML][HTML] Beneficial effects of vitamins, minerals, and bioactive peptides on strengthening the immune system against COVID-19 and the role of cow's milk in the supply …

MRR Ahvanooei, MA Norouzian, P Vahmani - Biological trace element …, 2021 - Springer
The COVID-19 pandemic, which causes severe respiratory tract infections in humans, has
become a global health concern and is spreading rapidly. At present, the most important …

[HTML][HTML] Comparative analysis of serum zinc, copper and magnesium level and their relations in association with severity and mortality in SARS-CoV-2 patients

KK Pvsn, S Tomo, P Purohit, S Sankanagoudar… - … Trace Element Research, 2023 - Springer
The deficiencies of trace elements and infectious diseases often coexist and exhibit complex
interactions. Several trace elements such as zinc (Zn), copper (Cu) and magnesium (Mg) …

[HTML][HTML] Antibacterial and antiviral effects of Ag, Cu and Zn metals, respective nanoparticles and filter materials thereof against coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 and influenza …

AL Kubo, K Rausalu, N Savest, E Žusinaite, G Vasiliev… - Pharmaceutics, 2022 - mdpi.com
Due to the high prevalence of infectious diseases and their concurrent outbreaks, there is a
high interest in developing novel materials with antimicrobial properties. Antibacterial and …

[HTML][HTML] Silver and silver nanoparticles for the potential treatment of COVID-19: A review

PNJ Arjun, B Sankar, KV Shankar, NV Kulkarni… - Coatings, 2022 - mdpi.com
Highlights What are the main findings? Colloidal form of silver is biologically more reactive
than the ionic form. Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) can strongly bind to the spikes of the SARS …

[HTML][HTML] Evaluation of lactocare® synbiotic administration on the serum electrolytes and trace elements levels in psoriasis patients: a randomized, double-blind …

A Akbarzadeh, M Taheri, B Ebrahimi… - … Trace Element Research, 2021 - Springer
Background Despite the exact etiopathogenesis of psoriasis remains unknown, the
increasing or decreasing of some trace elements and oxidative stress status are considered …

Addressing the intersection of COVID-19 and metal nanoparticle use: Risks and control strategies

J Yin, J Gao, S Liu, L Hu, C Liao… - Critical Reviews in …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
The outbreak of the novel coronavirus lasted from 2019 into 2023 and the number of
patients infected with the virus is still on the rise, greatly impacting people's daily lives and …

Integrated microfluidic platforms for heavy metal sensing: a comprehensive review

SS Nadumane, R Biswas, N Mazumder - Analytical Methods, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
Heavy metals are found naturally; however, anthropogenic activities such as mining,
inappropriate disposal of industrial waste, and the use of pesticides and fertilizers containing …

[HTML][HTML] Antiviral Potential of Selected N-Methyl-N-phenyl Dithiocarbamate Complexes against Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

HT Mufhandu, OS Obisesan, TO Ajiboye… - Microbiology …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Despite the use of highly active antiretroviral therapy approved by the United States Food
and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) …

Advances in bismuth utilization for biomedical applications–From a bibliometric perspective

C Gu, S Zhu, Z Gu - Coordination Chemistry Reviews, 2024 - Elsevier
This study reviews the increasing utilization of bismuth in the biomedical field over the past
two decades. Through bibliometric analysis, the research trends including publication …