REVIEW ON SILVER NANOPARTICLE GEL FOR EFFECTIVE ANTIMICROBIAL EFFECT
Yash Prabhakar Kakde, Dr. Pankaj M. Pimpalshende, Dr. Satish B. Kosalge
ABSTRACT
Antibiotic resistance is spreading among many harmful microorganisms. Recovering from multidrug-resistant (MDR) infections is a challenging matter that necessitates several treatments using broad-spectrum antibiotics, which are more costly, hazardous, and less effective. The strong antibacterial and anti-biofilm properties of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are drawing a lot of interest. According to their properties, the combination of AgNPs with hydrogels increases the antibacterial activity; the hydrogels effectively stabilize the AgNPs and regulate their release. This review discusses about the microbial infection, role of silver, formulation and evaluation of AgNP, reported AgNP loaded gel with its uses. Moreover, the proposed AgNPs gel can show prolonged antimicrobial efficiency, making it eligible as a treatment agent for infectious wounds in animals.
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