An overview application of silver nanoparticles in inhibition of herpes simplex virus

Abstract

Nanoscale particles and molecules are a potential different for the treatment of disease because they have distinctive biologic property based on their structure and size, which is different from traditional small-molecule drugs. The antimicrobial mechanisms of silver nanoparticles include the formation of free radicals damaging the bacterial membranes, interactions with DNA, adhesion to cell surface altering the membrane properties, and enzyme damage. In this review, we focus on applications of silver nanoparticles in inhibition of herpes simplex virus.

Keywords:

• Antimicrobial activity
• silver nanoparticles
• herpes simplex virus
• nanomaterials

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The authors report no declarations of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of the paper.

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Funding

This work is funded by the 2016 Stem Cell Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences Grant.