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Area of Science:

  • Biomaterials Science
  • Nanotechnology
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Antimicrobial resistance is a growing global health threat.
  • Novel antimicrobial materials are needed to combat infectious pathogens.
  • Plant-derived nanomaterials show potent, broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity with low resistance potential.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent innovations in fabricating plant-derived nanomaterials for antimicrobial applications.
  • To highlight strategies for developing these advanced nanomaterials.
  • To discuss their therapeutic potential in various medical fields.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent scientific literature on plant-derived nanomaterials.
  • Focus on two fabrication strategies: phytochemical encapsulation and plant compounds as building blocks.
  • Analysis of applications in wound closure, bone regeneration, and oral health.

Main Results:

  • Plant-derived nanomaterials exhibit significant antimicrobial efficacy.
  • Two main fabrication approaches yield versatile nanoscale systems.
  • Demonstrated potential in accelerating wound healing and enhancing bone and oral health.

Conclusions:

  • Engineered nanoscale systems from plant extracts represent a novel therapeutic strategy.
  • These materials hold promise for addressing drug-resistant infections.
  • They offer a potential solution to interrupt microbial transmission chains.