Antimicrobial activity of silver-carbon nanoparticles on the bacterial flora of bull semen

Yousef, Mohamed Samy; Abdelhamid, Hani Nasser; Hidalgo, M.; Fathy, Rasha M.; Gómez-Gascón, Lídia; Dorado, J.

doi:10.1016/j.theriogenology.2020.12.006

Cited by 37 publications

(16 citation statements)

References 58 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…Recently, silver-carbon nanoparticles (AgCNPs) were prepared and administered to Holstein Friesian bulls in a recent study. The result of this investigation showed that AgCNPs were effective as alternative antibiotic agents as bull semen extenders without any cytotoxicity to the spermatozoa [22].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 81%

“…We report a reduction in sperm count in the VSLN (F) and LA (G) groups when compared to controls. A recent study by Yousef et al [22] confirms that silver nanoparticles with sizes between 1 and 5 nm are spermicidal and, therefore, contraindicated for the purposes of artificial insemination. However, the indices in the LA group (G) were still within the normal range for sperm count with sperm motility and morphology not significantly different compared to controls.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 98%

“…This response can trigger major oxidative tissue and DNA damage leading to potential mutagenesis and various other auto-immune tissue damages [25]. For example, the reported spermicidal activity of silver nanoparticles has impeded its application in the field of artificial insemination [22].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 2 more Smart Citations

Effects of vancomycin linoleic acid nanoparticles on male reproductive indices of Sprague–Dawley rats

Naidu

Olojede

Lawal

et al. 2021

Artificial Cells, Nanomedicine, and Biotechnology

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The management of bacterial infections, especially trains of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus observe in health care settings, has markedly improved with the introduction of established drugs but using newer nano-based formulations. This study investigates the effects of vancomycin-linoleic acid nanoparticles on testicular tissue in an experimental animal model. Twenty-five adult male Sprague-Dawley rats maintained at the Animal House of the Biomedical Resources Unit were assigned to five groups namely Esolid lipid nanoparticles; Fvancomycin solid lipid nanoparticle; Glinoleic acid nanoparticle; Hvancomycin linoleic acid; and Acontrol. Perturbations in seminal fluid parameters showed a reduced sperm count in groups F & G which was statistically significant (p < .05) but motility and morphology were not significant when compared to controls (A). Reduced testosterone levels were found in groups E, F and H but were not statistically significant (p > .05). There was also increased luteinizing hormone (LH) and decreased in follicular stimulating hormone (FSH) levels was statistically significant (p < .05). Hypoplasia, tubular atrophy and shrinkage were observed in histologic sections of the treated groups with basement membrane thickening. Vancomycin solid lipid nanoparticle and its constituents SLN and LA disrupted testicular morphometry and the hormonal milieu sufficient to potentially induce altered reproductive function.

show abstract

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 81%

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 98%

See 1 more Smart Citation

Effects of vancomycin linoleic acid nanoparticles on male reproductive indices of Sprague–Dawley rats

Naidu

Olojede

Lawal

et al. 2021

Artificial Cells, Nanomedicine, and Biotechnology

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Nanoparticles exhibit several unique properties such as large surface area and simple modification with inorganic [114,115], organic [116], and biomolecules such as enzymes and protein [117]. They exhibit properties such as catalytic activity [118][119][120][121][122][123], nanozyme [124][125][126], and antimicrobial [127,128]. The large surface areas of nanoparticles ensure simple modification of their surface via chemical engineering.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Nanobiotechnology as a platform for the diagnosis of COVID-19: a review

Abdelhamid

Badr

2021

Nanotechnol. Environ. Eng.

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

A sensitive method for diagnosing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is highly required to fight the current and future global health threats due to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV 2). However, most of the current methods exhibited high false-negative rates, resulting in patient misdiagnosis and impeding early treatment. Nanoparticles show promising performance and great potential to serve as a platform for diagnosing viral infection in a short time and with high sensitivity. This review highlighted the potential of nanoparticles as platforms for the diagnosis of COVID-19. Nanoparticles such as gold nanoparticles, magnetic nanoparticles, and graphene (G) were applied to detect SARS-CoV 2. They have been used for molecular-based diagnosis methods and serological methods. Nanoparticles improved specificity and shorten the time required for the diagnosis. They may be implemented into small devices that facilitate the self-diagnosis at home or in places such as airports and shops. Nanoparticles-based methods can be used for the analysis of virus-contaminated samples from a patient, surface, and air. The advantages and challenges were discussed to introduce useful information for designing a sensitive, fast, and low-cost diagnostic method. This review aims to present a helpful survey for the lesson learned from handling this outbreak to prepare ourself for future pandemic.

show abstract

“…Conversely, chemically flexible and easily prepared NPs show exceptional promise to address such challenges. [1][2][3] As a typical biofilm-mediated oral disease, 4 dental caries is an excellent showcase for other biofilmassociated diseases that may benefit from NP-based therapies. Dental caries has Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans), a facultative anaerobic gram-positive bacterium, as one of its primary aetiologic agents.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Proteomics of Streptococcus mutans to Reveal the Antibiofilm Formation Mechanism of Ag/ZnO Nanocomposites with Light-Emitting Diode Radiation

Jiang¹,

Zhao²,

Wang³

et al. 2021

IJN

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Antimicrobial activity of silver-carbon nanoparticles on the bacterial flora of bull semen

Cited by 37 publications

References 58 publications

Effects of vancomycin linoleic acid nanoparticles on male reproductive indices of Sprague–Dawley rats

Effects of vancomycin linoleic acid nanoparticles on male reproductive indices of Sprague–Dawley rats

Nanobiotechnology as a platform for the diagnosis of COVID-19: a review

Proteomics of Streptococcus mutans to Reveal the Antibiofilm Formation Mechanism of Ag/ZnO Nanocomposites with Light-Emitting Diode Radiation

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About