Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: SeNPs, or selenium-containing nanoparticles have antimicrobial properties against bacteria and fungi.Reactive oxygen species production, cell membrane disruption, and or interference with intracellular processes are some of their mechanism that explains these properties.They are efficient against bacteria resistant to antibiotics because functionalization increases their selectivity and lowers host toxicity.Furthermore, SeNPs have intriguing uses in antimicrobial therapy due to their ability to work both in combination with traditional antibiotics and on their own.This mini-review highlights the potential of SeNPs as novel substitutes for antimicrobial agents, while emphasizing the need for further research on their safety, scalability and applications.
Author: Kalina Ivanova1*
Language: English
Subfield: Materials Chemistry
Field: Materials Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
Funder: European Commission
Award: G2566934999
OpenAlex ID: W4405559907