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Therapeutic Potential and Main Methods of Obtaining Selenium Nanoparticles
Elena G Varlamova1, Egor A Turovsky1, Ekaterina V Blinova2
1Institute of Cell Biophysics of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Federal Research Center "Pushchino Scientific Center for Biological Research of the Russian Academy of Sciences", 142290 Pushchino, Russia.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences
|October 13, 2021
Summary
Selenium nanoparticles are crucial for human health and medicine due to their antioxidant properties. This review synthesizes current research on their production and applications, highlighting their potential in drug development.
Area of Science:
- Nanomedicine
- Biochemistry
- Materials Science
Background:
- Selenium is an essential trace element vital for antioxidant enzymes in mammals, with 25 known selenoproteins.
- Nanoscale materials, including selenium nanoparticles, offer unique properties for medical applications.
- Extensive research highlights selenium's importance in human health and the growing interest in selenium nanocomplexes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the latest data on the significance of selenium nanoparticles in human health.
- To explore the applications of selenium nanoparticles in medicine.
- To summarize the primary methods for producing selenium nanoparticles.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of recent scientific publications.
- Systematization of data on selenium nanoparticle synthesis.
- Analysis of studies on the biological activity and medical applications of selenium nanoparticles.
Main Results:
- Selenium nanoparticles exhibit significant potential for developing novel therapeutics.
- Their unique properties can enhance existing drug formulations.
- Various production methods are available, offering flexibility for different applications.
Conclusions:
- Selenium nanoparticles represent a promising area in nanomedicine.
- Further research into their mechanisms and applications is warranted.
- Their role in improving human health and medical treatments is substantial.
