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  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Materials Science
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Bacterial infections cause significant global mortality and morbidity.
  • Antibiotic resistance necessitates novel therapeutic strategies beyond conventional antibiotics.
  • Nanomaterial-based approaches present a promising alternative to combat antimicrobial resistance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review emerging nanomaterial-based formulations for targeting bacterial infections.
  • To elucidate the mechanisms by which nanoparticles combat antimicrobial resistance.
  • To discuss the dual role of nanoparticles as delivery systems and inherent antimicrobials.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of current research on nanomaterial-based antibiotic therapies.
  • Analysis of nanoparticle mechanisms against bacterial infections and resistance.
  • Categorization of nanoparticles based on their therapeutic applications.

Main Results:

  • Nanoparticles can evade drug-resistant bacteria's defense mechanisms.
  • Nanomaterials can function as drug delivery vehicles or direct antimicrobial agents.
  • Diverse types of nanoparticles exhibit varied activities against bacterial pathogens.

Conclusions:

  • Nanomaterial-based strategies show significant potential in addressing the challenge of antimicrobial resistance.
  • Further research is needed to optimize nanoparticle formulations and delivery.
  • Toxicological assessments are crucial for the clinical translation of nanoparticle therapies.