Does nanobiotechnology create new tools to combat microorganisms?

TY - JOUR

T1 - Does nanobiotechnology create new tools to combat microorganisms?

AU - Zielinska-Górska, Marlena K.

AU - Sawosz, Ewa

AU - Górski, Konrad

AU - Chwalibog, André

PY - 2017/4/1

Y1 - 2017/4/1

N2 - Antimicrobial resistance is still a crucial global problem related to the overuse of antibiotics and natural microorganism capability for rapid horizontal evolution. Even new generations of drugs are not able to overcome bacterial defence mechanisms. A novel solution for this immense medical challenge can be nanomaterials. Researchers indicate that modern nanoforms can effectively support and perhaps in the long-term replace traditional bactericidal agents. Because of their unique physicochemical properties, nanotechnology products can exert multiple actions against bacteria, which might be efficient against even multidrug-resistant pathogens. In this review, we discuss the documented achievements and concerns associated with broad potential applications of nanoforms in the fight against microorganisms.

AB - Antimicrobial resistance is still a crucial global problem related to the overuse of antibiotics and natural microorganism capability for rapid horizontal evolution. Even new generations of drugs are not able to overcome bacterial defence mechanisms. A novel solution for this immense medical challenge can be nanomaterials. Researchers indicate that modern nanoforms can effectively support and perhaps in the long-term replace traditional bactericidal agents. Because of their unique physicochemical properties, nanotechnology products can exert multiple actions against bacteria, which might be efficient against even multidrug-resistant pathogens. In this review, we discuss the documented achievements and concerns associated with broad potential applications of nanoforms in the fight against microorganisms.

U2 - 10.1515/ntrev-2016-0042

DO - 10.1515/ntrev-2016-0042

M3 - Review

SN - 2191-9089

VL - 6

SP - 171

EP - 189

JO - Nanotechnology Reviews

JF - Nanotechnology Reviews

IS - 2

ER -