Nano-antivirals: A comprehensive review

• Published in: Frontiers in nanotechnology Vol. 4
• Main Authors: Hussain, Fayyaz Salih, Abro, Naveed Qasim, Ahmed, Naseer, Memon, Saima Q., Memon, Najma
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A 13.12.2022
• Subjects: carbon based nanomaterials; contact-killing; metallic nanoparticles; pandemic; SARS-2; virucidal solids

Nanoparticles can be used as inhibitory agents against various microorganisms, including bacteria, algae, archaea, fungi, and a huge class of viruses. The mechanism of action includes inhibiting the function of the cell membrane/stopping the synthesis of the cell membrane, disturbing the transductio...