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Gold nanostructures: synthesis, properties, and neurological applications
Iman Zare1, Mohammad Tavakkoli Yaraki2, Giorgio Speranza3,4,5
1Research and Development Department, Sina Medical Biochemistry Technologies Co. Ltd., Shiraz 7178795844, Iran.
Chemical Society Reviews
|March 2, 2022
Summary
Gold nanostructures (GNSs) show promise for advancing neuroscience by enabling molecular-level neural interfaces. These nanomaterials offer potential solutions for neural repair, neuroprotection, and diagnostics, improving brain function and recovery.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Nanoscience
- Biotechnology
Background:
- Technological advancements are enhancing the understanding of neuroscience.
- Nanotechnology and nanomaterials offer precise control over neural functionality.
- The synergy of neuroscience and nanoscience paves the way for advanced neural interfaces.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the diverse neurological applications of gold nanostructures (GNSs).
- To highlight GNSs' potential in diagnostics and therapeutics (theranostics) within neuroscience.
- To discuss challenges and recent advances in GNS-based neuro-applications.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of GNS applications in neuroscience.
- Analysis of GNS properties relevant to neural interfaces and theranostics.
- Exploration of GNS roles in neurotoxicity, drug delivery, sensing, modulation, imaging, therapy, tissue engineering, and regeneration.
Main Results:
- GNSs demonstrate efficacy in stimulating and monitoring neurophysiological signals.
- GNSs offer potential for neural tissue regeneration, neuroprotection, and implantable materials.
- GNSs are being explored for targeted drug delivery to the central nervous system (CNS) and neurochemical sensing.
Conclusions:
- Gold nanostructures represent a significant advancement in neurological applications.
- GNSs hold promise for improving clinical diagnosis and therapy in neurology.
- Overcoming current limitations in neurobiology and neurochemistry using GNSs is an active area of research.
