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The Role of Bismuth Nanoparticles in the Inhibition of Bacterial Infection Publisher Pubmed



Salari Sedigh S1 ; Gholipour A2 ; Zandi M3 ; Qubais Saeed B4 ; Alnaqeeb BZT5 ; Abdullah Altameemi NM6 ; Nassar MF7, 8 ; Amini P9 ; Yasamineh S10 ; Gholizadeh O11
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  1. 1. Department of Periodontology Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
  2. 2. Nanotechnology Research Institute, School of Chemical Engineering, Babol Noshirvani University of Technology, Babol, Iran
  3. 3. Rajaie Cardiovascular Medical and Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  4. 4. Clinical Sciences Department, College of Medicine, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
  5. 5. Anesthesia technology department, Al-Turath University College, Al Mansour, Baghdad, Iraq
  6. 6. Nursing Department, Al-Mustaqbal University College, Hillah, Babylon, 51001, Iraq
  7. 7. Integrated Chemical Biophysics Research, Faculty of Science, University Putra Malaysia, Selangor, Serdang, 43400 UPM, Malaysia
  8. 8. Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University Putra Malaysia, Selangor, Serdang, 43400 UPM, Malaysia
  9. 9. Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences, Yasuj, Iran
  10. 10. Research Center for Clinical Virology, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  11. 11. Department of Bacteriology and Virology, Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran

Source: World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology Published:2023


Abstract

Bismuth (Bi) combinations have been utilized for the treatment of bacterial infections. In addition, these metal compounds are most frequently utilized for treating gastrointestinal diseases. Usually, Bi is found as bismuthinite (Bi sulfide), bismite (Bi oxide), and bismuthite (Bi carbonate). Newly, Bi nanoparticles (BiNP) were produced for CT imaging or photothermal treatment and nanocarriers for medicine transfer. Further benefits, such as increased biocompatibility and specific surface area, are also seen in regular-size BiNPs. Low toxicity and ecologically favorable attributes have generated interest in BiNPs for biomedical approaches. Moreover, BiNPs offer an option for treating multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria because they communicate directly with the bacterial cell wall, induce adaptive and inherent immune reactions, generate reactive oxygen compounds, limit biofilm production, and stimulate intracellular impacts. In addition, BiNPs in amalgamation with X-ray therapy as well as have the capability to treat MDR bacteria. BiNPs as photothermal agents can realize the actual antibacterial through continuous efforts of investigators in the near future. In this article, we summarized the properties of BiNPs, and different preparation methods, also reviewed the latest advances in the BiNPs’ performance and their therapeutic effects on various bacterial infections, such as Helicobacter pylori, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Escherichia coli. Graphical abstract: BiNPs are antibacterial and ideal photothermal agents to inhibit various bacterial infections: [Figure not available: see fulltext.]. © 2023, The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Nature B.V.
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