title: Magnetic nanoparticles for antimicrobial drug delivery.
abstract: Magnetic nanoparticles (MNP), fabricated by loading a therapeutic agent into a magnetic nanoparticle through encapsulation or adsorption, have gained particular interest during the last decade because of their intrinsic magnetic nature as well as enhanced physicochemical properties. Using their superior specifications MNPs can address the shortcomings of traditional therapeutic agents especially antimicrobials. The aim of this review, therefore, is to focus on the properties, fabrication and most recent finding in the application of MNPs for antimicrobial delivery.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
authors.forename: Shekoufeh L B
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Azhar
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Lotfipour
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016503:Drug Delivery Systems; D006801:Humans; D007239:Infections / Q000188:drug therapy; D058185:Magnetite Nanoparticles / Q000737:chemistry; D010316:Particle Size
chemical_list: D000890:Anti-Infective Agents; D058185:Magnetite Nanoparticles