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Published on: November 10, 2023
Advances of nanomaterials-based strategies for fighting against COVID-19
Chunxi Zeng1, Xucheng Hou1, Margaret Bohmer2
1Division of Pharmaceutics & Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy The Ohio State University Columbus Ohio USA.
Abstract:
The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has infected over 100 million people globally due to its high infectivity. After decades of efforts on the studies of nanomaterials, researchers have applied nanomaterials-based strategies to combat the pandemic of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). First, nanomaterials facilitate the development of easy, fast, and low-cost diagnostic assays to detect SARS-CoV-2 and related biomarkers. Second, nanomaterials enable the efficient delivery of viral antigens to antigen-presenting cells or serve as adjuvants in the host, leading to vaccine development at an unprecedented pace. Lastly, nanomaterials-based treatments may inhibit SARS-CoV-2 replication and reduce inflammation. Overall, nanomaterials have played important roles in controlling this COVID-19 pandemic. Here, we provide a brief overview of the representative examples of nanomaterials-based diagnostics, vaccines, and therapeutics in the fight against COVID-19.
Insights
Nanomaterials offer rapid diagnostics, accelerated vaccine development, and novel treatments to combat the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic. These advanced materials are crucial in controlling the spread and impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Nanotechnology
- Infectious Diseases
- Immunology
Background:
- The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic has caused widespread global health challenges.
- Decades of research in nanomaterials have paved the way for innovative applications in combating infectious diseases.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of nanomaterials-based strategies for diagnostics, vaccines, and therapeutics against SARS-CoV-2.
- To highlight the significant role of nanomaterials in addressing the COVID-19 pandemic.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on nanomaterials applications in COVID-19.
- Categorization of nanomaterials-based approaches into diagnostics, vaccines, and therapeutics.
Main Results:
- Nanomaterials enable rapid, low-cost diagnostic assays for SARS-CoV-2 detection.
- Nanomaterials facilitate efficient antigen delivery and adjuvant functions for accelerated vaccine development.
- Nanomaterials-based therapeutics show potential in inhibiting viral replication and reducing inflammation.
Conclusions:
- Nanomaterials are pivotal in developing diagnostics, vaccines, and therapeutics for COVID-19.
- The application of nanomaterials has been instrumental in controlling the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Continued research in nanomaterials holds promise for future pandemic preparedness.
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