title: Metallic-based micro and nanostructures with antimicrobial activity.
abstract: The spectacular progress of research in the nanotechnology field led to the achievement of important knowledge of materials at the atomic and molecular scale and the extent of the use of nanoparticles in the design of medical products, ecological processes, cosmetics and other biotechnological applications. One of the current focuses of the medical applications of nanotechnology is the development of new strategies to inhibit the activity of different microorganisms. The purpose of this review was to present the antimicrobial activity of metal cations in micro- and nanoparticulate forms and the dependence of this biological activity on shape, size and physico-chemical conditions.
authors: Corina Silvia
authors: CS
authors: Pop
authors: Mohamed D
authors: MD
authors: Hussien
authors: Marcela
authors: M
authors: Popa
authors: Alina
authors: A
authors: Mares
authors: Alexandru Mihai
authors: AM
authors: Grumezescu
authors: Raluca
authors: R
authors: Grigore
authors: Veronica
authors: V
authors: Lazar
authors: University of Bucharest, Faculty of Biology, Department of Botanics and Microbiology, Ale.Portocalelor 1-3, 60101 Bucharest, Romania. carmen_balotescu@yahoo.com.
authors: Mariana Carmen
authors: MC
authors: Chifiriuc
authors: Monika
authors: M
authors: Sakizlian
authors: Eugenia
authors: E
authors: Bezirtzoglou
authors: Serban
authors: S
authors: Bertesteanu
mesh_terms: D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000494:pharmacology; D006090:Gram-Negative Bacteria / Q000187:drug effects; D006094:Gram-Positive Bacteria / Q000187:drug effects; D053768:Metal Nanoparticles / Q000737:chemistry*; D019216:Metals, Heavy / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000494:pharmacology; D036103:Nanotechnology; D010316:Particle Size
chemical_list: D000890:Anti-Infective Agents; D019216:Metals, Heavy