In vivo efficacy of biocompatible silver nanoparticles cream for empirical wound healing

J Tissue Viability. 2018 Nov;27(4):257-261. doi: 10.1016/j.jtv.2018.08.007. Epub 2018 Aug 30.

Abstract

Wound healing is a complicated process that begins at the onset of injury and a continued process till complete healing. The emergence of nanotechnology has provided a new therapeutic modality to silver nanoparticles in treatment of wounds. However, the safety of these silver nanoparticles in the process of wound healing is yet to be elucidated; nevertheless, biocompatibility is the primary concern. Biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles was synthesized using aqueous clove extract and silver nitrate solution under microwave and the obtained particles size were 30-60 nm and roughly spherical in shape. The present study focused on the efficacy of biocompatible silver nanoparticles in vivo wound healing process. Consequently, this study supported the incorporation of biosynthesized silver nanoparticles in wound dressings as a cream formulation for improved healthcare.

Keywords: Biocompatibility; In vivo wound healing; Nanotechnology; Silver nanoparticles.

MeSH terms

  • Analysis of Variance
  • Animals
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / administration & dosage
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Bandages / standards
  • Female
  • Male
  • Nanoparticles / administration & dosage*
  • Nanoparticles / therapeutic use
  • Rats
  • Silver / pharmacology*
  • Silver / therapeutic use
  • Skin Cream / pharmacology
  • Skin Cream / standards*
  • Skin Cream / therapeutic use
  • Wound Healing / drug effects*

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Silver