Nanobiotechnology for the Detection and Control of Waterborne Parasites

Abstract

Nowadays, the fast development of nanobiotechnology, has led to rapid diagnosis of important infectious diseases such as arboviruses-borne diseases, vector-borne infections and waterborne parasites diseases and others in order to reduce and avoid further dissemination of the infections within the general population. Furthermore, new nanomedicines based on the application of silver and gold nanoparticles which are less toxic, more effective, and that does not generate resistance could help to solve the problems of parasitic disease like leishmaniasis and chagas disease. It turns out that the combination of nanoparticles with antibiotics not only reduces the toxicity of both agents towards human cells but also enhances their ability to destroy bacteria by facilitating the binding of antibiotics to the microbes. Moreover, combining nanoparticles with antimicrobial peptides and essential oils with nanoparticles generates genuine synergy against microbial resistance.

The Role of Biosynthesized Metallic and Metal Oxide Nanoparticles in Combating Anti-Microbial Drug Resilient Pathogens

“…Nanoparticles such as copper, gold, and silver as well as zinc oxide, magnesium oxide, and titanium dioxide have been employed and modified for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes over the years. They are also efficient against sensitive and multidrug-resistant bacterial strains as nanobactericides and nanocarriers [14]. The electrical, optical, physical, chemical and thermal properties of NPs influence the production and utility of metal-derived materials.…”

Potential applications of inorganic silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) in parasitic diseases

“…In summary, all studies discussed in the present review are listed in tables (1)(2)(3)(4). Briefly, the plants implemented in the green synthesis of AgNPs to assess their anti-parasitic potentials and insecticidal activities were listed in tables (1 and 2), respectively.…”

“…Briefly, the plants implemented in the green synthesis of AgNPs to assess their anti-parasitic potentials and insecticidal activities were listed in tables (1 and 2), respectively. Furthermore, the parasites affected by AgNPs were gathered in table (3), while arthropods disrupted by such NPs were listed in table (4).…”

“…Gold and silver NMs advanced molecular diagnostics and introduced radical new treatments [3] . The two NMs possess excellent properties as anticancer, antimicrobial, antidiarrheal and antifungal medications, and are effective in wound healing.…”

Positive Aspects of Nanotechnology on Agricultural Sustainable Development: Application of Nanoparticles and Fibers for Increasing Agricultural Yield

“…The world is exposed to innumerable and unprecedented challenges due to increasing climate change, land constraints, increasing population, industrialization, low productivity, and high postharvest losses [6].Over the past few years, the interest of material scientists for metal nanoparticles has been booming because of its unique physicochemical characteristics such as a high specific surface area and a high fraction of surface atoms [7]. Nanotechnology is necessarily a multidisciplinary field which encompasses and draws from the knowledge of several diverse scientific fields of study including chemistry [8][9], physics, molecular biology, material science [10], medicine, pharmacy [11][12] and agriculture [13][14]. Nanotechnology is a promising tool of precise farming techniques has the potential to improve global food production and food quality through increased plant protection, detection of diseases, monitoring plant growth, and reduced waste for strengthening agriculture sustainability [15].…”