Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Science Communicator Platform

Stay connected! Follow us on X network (Twitter):
Share this content! On (X network) By
Nanoparticles and Zeolites: Antibacterial Effects and Their Mechanism Against Pathogens Publisher Pubmed



Azizilalabadi M1, 6, 7 ; Ehsani A2, 8 ; Alizadehsani M3 ; Khezerlou A1, 6 ; Mirzanajafizanjani M1, 6 ; Divband B4 ; Zolfaghari H1, 6 ; Bagheri V5
Authors
Show Affiliations
Authors Affiliations
  1. 1. Department of Food Sciences and Technology, Faculty of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
  2. 2. Nutrition Research Center, Department of Food Sciences and Technology, Faculty of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
  3. 3. Food Safety and Hygiene Division, Environmental Health Department, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  4. 4. Inorganic Chemistry Department, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, C.P. 51664, Iran
  5. 5. Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Tabriz, P.O. BOX 51666-16471, Tabriz, Iran
  6. 6. Department of Food Sciences and Technology, Faculty of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
  7. 7. Research Center for Environmental Determinants of Health (RCEDH), Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
  8. 8. Food and Drug safety Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Science, Tabriz, Iran

Source: Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Published:2019


Abstract

Nowadays, distribution and microorganism resistance against antimicrobial compounds have caused crucial food safety problems. Hence, nanotechnology and zeolite are recognized as new approaches to manage this problem due to their inherent antimicrobial activity. Different studies have confirmed antimicrobial effects of Nano particles (NPs) (metal and metal oxide) and zeolite, by using various techniques to determine antimicrobial mechanism. This review includes an overview of research with the results of studies about antimicrobial mechanisms of nanoparticles and zeolite. Many researches have shown that type, particle size and shape of NPs and zeolite are important factors showing antimicrobial effectiveness. The use of NPs and zeolite as antimicrobial components especially in food technology and medical application can be considered as prominent strategies to overcome pathogenic microorganisms. Nevertheless, further studies are required to minimize the possible toxicity of NPs in order to apply suitable alternatives for disinfectants and antibacterial agents in food applications. © 2019 Bentham Science Publishers.
Experts (# of related papers)
Other Related Docs
17. Using Bioactive Glasses in the Management of Burns, Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology (2019)
20. Biomedical Applications of Peptide-Gold Nanoarchitectonics, International Journal of Pharmaceutics (2024)
30. Effects of Silver Nanoparticles on Human Health, European Journal of Nanomedicine (2015)
35. Smart External Stimulus-Responsive Nanocarriers for Drug and Gene Delivery, Smart External Stimulus-Responsive Nanocarriers for Drug and Gene Delivery (2015)