Journal
CURRENT MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
Volume 25, Issue 12, Pages 1409-1419Publisher
BENTHAM SCIENCE PUBL LTD
DOI: 10.2174/0929867324666170331120328
Keywords
Zinc oxide nanomaterials; diagnostic; therapeutic; nanomedicine; biomedical applications; theranostic agents
Funding
- National Environment Agency [R-706-000-043-490]
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Background: As nanomaterials possess attractive physicochemical properties, immense research efforts have been channeled towards their development for biological and biomedical applications. In particular, zinc nanomaterials (nZnOs) have shown great potential for use in in the medical and pharmaceutical fields, and as tools for novel antimicrobial treatment, thereby capitalizing on their unique antimicrobial effects. Methods: We conducted a literature search using databases to retrieve the relevant articles related to the synthesis, properties and current applications of nZnOs in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. A total of 86 publications were selected for inclusion in this review. Results: Besides studies on the properties and the methodology for the synthesis of nZnOs, many studies have focused on the application of nZnOs as delivery agents, biosensors and antimicrobial agents, as well as in bioimaging. Conclusion: This review gives an overview of the current development of nZnOs for their potential use as theranostic agents. However, more comprehensive studies are needed to better assess the valuable contributions and the safety of nZnOs in nanomedicine.
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