Study: Application of Silver Nanoparticles in Parasite Treatment
Posted on Oct 11, 2023 by Ray d'Amico
Colloidal silver is usually not associated with parasites, but a recent study shows it might be relevant.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10384186/
Recently, AgNPs synthesized from plant extracts have exhibited outstanding antiparasitic effects, with a shorter duration of use and enhanced ability to inhibit parasite multiplication compared to traditional antiparasitic drugs. This review summarizes the types, characteristics, and the mechanism of action of AgNPs in anti-parasitism, mainly focusing on their effects in leishmaniasis, flukes, cryptosporidiosis, toxoplasmosis, Haemonchus, Blastocystis hominis, and Strongylides ...