Potential of Calcium Carbonate Nanoparticles for Therapeutic Applications
- Author:
Rabiatul Basria S.M.N. Mydin
1
Author Information
1. Oncological and Radiological Science Cluster, Advanced Medical and Dental Institute, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Bertam, 13200 Kepala Batas, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
- Collective Name:Rabiatul Basria S.M.N. Mydin; Izzah Nadhirah Muhamad Zahidi; Nurul Nadiah Ishak; Nik Shaida Shamim Nik Ghazali; Said Moshawih; Shafiquzzaman Siddiquee
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Calcium carbonate nanoparticle;
Antimicrobial agent;
Drug delivery agent;
Gene delivery agent;
Nanomedicine
- MeSH:
Antimicrobial agent
- From:Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences
2018;14(Supplement 1):201-206
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
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Abstract:
The application of nanoparticles (NPs) has attracted considerable attention as targeted delivery systems. CaCO3 has become the focus due to its advantages including affordability, low toxicity, biocompatibility, cytocompatibility, pH sensitivity and sedate biodegradability and environment friendly materials. In this article, we will discuss the potential roles of CaCO3-NPs in three major therapeutic applications; as antimicrobial, for drug delivery, and as gene delivery nanocarrier.
- Full text:11.2018my0335.pdf
