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  • Nanomedicine
  • Drug Discovery

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  • Nanozymes are nanomaterials exhibiting enzyme-like catalytic activity and kinetics.
  • They offer advantages over natural enzymes, including simple preparation, enhanced stability, and lower cost.
  • Nanozymes present a novel class of artificial enzymes for various applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the applications of nanozymes in antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal therapies.
  • To highlight the potential of nanozymes in combating infectious diseases.
  • To identify future research directions and challenges in nanozyme-based therapies.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on nanozyme applications in infectious disease treatment.
  • Analysis of nanozyme mechanisms against pathogenic bacteria, fungi, and viruses.
  • Synthesis of current findings and future perspectives.

Main Results:

  • Nanozymes demonstrate efficacy in killing drug-resistant pathogenic bacteria, fungi, and viruses.
  • They have shown significant therapeutic effects in treating diseases caused by these pathogens.
  • The stability and cost-effectiveness of nanozymes make them suitable for clinical translation.

Conclusions:

  • Nanozymes are a promising alternative to natural enzymes for antimicrobial therapies.
  • Further research is needed to address challenges and optimize nanozyme applications for infectious diseases.
  • Nanozymes hold significant potential for nanomedicine in combating infectious diseases.