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Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) offer diverse therapeutic applications due to their unique properties. This review covers their synthesis, mechanisms, and use in treating infections, cancer, and promoting wound and bone healing.

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  • Nanomedicine
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Nanotechnology offers unique functionalities and applications, with nanomedicine focusing on disease prevention, treatment, diagnosis, and control.
  • Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs), 1-100 nm in diameter, are crucial due to their properties, nanostructure formation, bactericidal, anticancer, and wound healing abilities, and cost-effectiveness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the synthesis methods of silver nanoparticles.
  • To explore the diverse medical applications of silver nanoparticles.
  • To examine the mechanisms of action and characterization of silver nanoparticles for medical use.

Main Methods:

  • Review of physical, chemical, and biological synthesis techniques for silver nanoparticles.
  • Analysis of literature on the application of silver nanoparticles in various medical fields.
  • Exploration of the mechanisms of action, synthesis, and characterization of silver nanoparticles.

Main Results:

  • Silver nanoparticles exhibit potent antimicrobial, antibiofilm, and anticancer properties.
  • Applications include dentistry, cardiovascular implants, bone and wound healing promotion.
  • Diverse synthesis methods and characterization techniques are employed for medical applications.

Conclusions:

  • Silver nanoparticles hold significant promise for various medical treatments and disease management strategies.
  • Further research into synthesis, mechanisms, and clinical translation is warranted.
  • The unique properties of silver nanoparticles facilitate their role in advanced nanomedicine.