[HTML][HTML] Selenium and tellurium in the development of novel small molecules and nanoparticles as cancer multidrug resistance reversal agents

E Domínguez-Álvarez, B Rácz, MA Marć… - Drug Resistance …, 2022 - Elsevier
Selenium is an essential trace element that is crucial for cellular antioxidant defense against
reactive oxygen species (ROS). Recently, many selenium-containing compounds have …

Phytochemical-based nanomaterials against antibiotic-resistant bacteria: an updated review

R Díaz-Puertas, FJ Álvarez-Martínez, A Falco… - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria (ARB) is a growing global health threat, leading to the search for
alternative strategies to combat bacterial infections. Phytochemicals, which are naturally …

Pepper-mediated green synthesis of selenium and tellurium nanoparticles with antibacterial and anticancer potential

V Shah, D Medina-Cruz, A Vernet-Crua… - Journal of Functional …, 2022 - mdpi.com
The production of nanoparticles for biomedical applications (namely with antimicrobial and
anticancer properties) has been significantly hampered using traditional physicochemical …

Emerging Roles of Green‐Synthesized Chalcogen and Chalcogenide Nanoparticles in Cancer Theranostics

F Olawale, O Oladimeji, M Ariatti… - Journal of …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
The last few decades have seen an overwhelming increase in the amount of research
carried out on the use of inorganic nanoparticles. More fascinating is the tremendous …

Antibacterial tellurium-containing polycarbonate drug carriers to eliminate intratumor bacteria for synergetic chemotherapy against colorectal cancer

J Hu, S Ran, Z Huang, Y Liu, H Hu, Y Zhou, X Ding… - Acta Biomaterialia, 2024 - Elsevier
Intratumor microbes have attracted great attention in cancer research due to its influence on
the tumorigenesis, progression and metastasis of cancer. However, the therapeutic …

Biogenic metal nanomaterials to combat antimicrobial resistance

LB Truong, D Medina-Cruz… - … nanomaterials and nano …, 2022 - Elsevier
Antimicrobial resistance is one of the biggest problems that the healthcare system faces
nowadays, with an increasing burden due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Different alternatives …

Design and development of novel formulation of Aloe Vera nanoemulsion gel contained erythromycin for topical antibacterial therapy: In vitro and in vivo assessment

A Valizadeh, MH Darvishi, A Amani… - Journal of Drug Delivery …, 2022 - Elsevier
The aim of current study was to develop novel Aloe Vera-based nanoemulsion gel
containing erythromycin (AVNE) for enhanced topical bioavailability and improved wound …

Synthesis of “Naked” TeO2 Nanoparticles for Biomedical Applications

T Hesabizadeh, E Hicks, D Medina Cruz, SE Bourdo… - ACS …, 2022 - ACS Publications
Chalcogenide nanoparticles have become a very active field of research for their
optoelectronic and biological properties. This article shows the production of tellurium …

[HTML][HTML] Biocompatible tellurium nanoneedles with long-term stable antibacterial activity for accelerated wound healing

L Huang, M Liu, Z Feng, X Xu, L Chen, Z Ma, L Li - Materials Today Bio, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract Tellurium (Te) nanomaterials (NMs) have emerged as a new antibacterial
candidate to respond to the complex global health challenge of bacterial resistance. Herein …

RETRACTED ARTICLE: Barbaloin: an amazing chemical from the 'wonder plant'with multidimensional pharmacological attributes

SS Mitra, M Ghorai, S Nandy, N Mukherjee… - Naunyn-schmiedeberg's …, 2022 - Springer
Abstract Aloe vera (L.) Burm. f. is nicknamed the 'Miracle plant'or sometimes as the 'Wonder
plant'. It is a plant that has been used since ancient times for the innumerable health benefits …