Silver Nanoparticles as a Smart Antimicrobial Agent.
10.4167/jbv.2012.42.2.177
- Author:
Eun Jeong YANG
1
;
Jiyoung JANG
;
Seungjae KIM
;
In Hong CHOI
Author Information
1. Department of Microbiology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, Korea. inhong@yuhs.ac
- Publication Type:Letter
- Keywords:
Silver nanoparticles;
Antimicrobial agent
- MeSH:
Anti-Bacterial Agents;
Anti-Infective Agents;
Bacteria;
History, Modern 1601-;
Metal Nanoparticles;
Nanoparticles;
Silver
- From:Journal of Bacteriology and Virology
2012;42(2):177-179
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
In modern medicine the resistance to conventional antibiotics is becoming a serious concern due to high instances of mortality. Several metallic nanoparticles are suggested as promising anti-microbial agents against multidrug-resistant bacteria and some viruses. Among the nanoparticles mentioned, we review the recent finding which demonstrate the impact of silver nanoparticles on antimicrobial activities and recommend them as a potential candidate for restraining infections.
