A review on anticancer, antibacterial and photo catalytic activity of various nanoparticles synthesized by probiotics

J Biotechnol. 2022 Aug 10:354:63-71. doi: 10.1016/j.jbiotec.2022.06.005. Epub 2022 Jun 18.

Abstract

Probiotics are beneficial bacteria that have a significant effect on host health and they are widely used in preventing and treating diseases. Nowadays probiotics are present in food, drug and several commercial complement products. In recent years the use of probiotics in the nanotechnology area, especially in nanoparticle synthesis, has significantly been increased. In this review, after some introduction about probiotic and their advantages, all the nanoparticles produced by probiotics are reviewed and discussed. Furthermore, biosynthetic mechanisms of nanoparticles and its applications in cancer therapy, antibacterial and photo catalytic activities, are also discussed.

Keywords: Cancer therapy; Metal nanoparticles; Nanotechnology; Probiotic.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Bacteria
  • Nanoparticles*
  • Probiotics* / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents