reviewInternational Journal of Molecular SciencesJan 21, 2019GOLD OA

Bactericidal and Cytotoxic Properties of Silver Nanoparticles

CLChengzhu LiaoYLYuchao LiSCS. C. Tjong

Southern University of Science and Technology · Liaocheng University · +1 more institution

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Abstract

Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) can be synthesized from a variety of techniques including physical, chemical and biological routes. They have been widely used as nanomaterials for manufacturing cosmetic and healthcare products, antimicrobial textiles, wound dressings, antitumor drug carriers, etc. due to their excellent antimicrobial properties. Accordingly, AgNPs have gained access into our daily life, and the inevitable human exposure to these nanoparticles has raised concerns about their potential hazards to the environment, health, and safety in recent years. From in vitro cell cultivation tests, AgNPs have been reported to be toxic to several human cell lines including human bronchial epithelial cells, human…

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  • Cytotoxicity
  • Antimicrobial
  • Silver nanoparticle
  • In vivo
  • Chemistry
  • Cytotoxic T cell
  • Umbilical vein
  • In vitro
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