Metal nanoparticles produced by plants with antibacterial properties against Staphylococcus aureus

Braz J Biol. 2023 Mar 6:82:e268052. doi: 10.1590/1519-6984.268052. eCollection 2023.

Abstract

Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is a pathogenic bacteria that causes a variety of potentially fatal infections. The emergence of antibiotic-resistant strains of S. aureus has made treatment even more difficult. In recent years, nanoparticles have been used as an alternative therapeutic agent for S. aureus infections. Among various methods for the synthesis of nanoparticles, the method utilizing plant extracts from different parts of a plant, such as root, stem, leaf, flower, seeds, etc. is gaining widespread usage. Phytochemicals present in plant extract are an inexpensive, eco-friendly, natural material that act as reducing and stabilization agent for the nanoparticle synthesis. The utilization of plant-fabricated nanoparticles against S. aureus is currently in trend. The current review discusses recent findings in the therapeutic application of phytofabricated metal-based nanoparticles against Staphylococcus aureus.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / chemistry
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology
  • Metal Nanoparticles* / chemistry
  • Microbial Sensitivity Tests
  • Plant Extracts / chemistry
  • Plant Leaves / chemistry
  • Staphylococcal Infections* / drug therapy
  • Staphylococcus aureus

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Plant Extracts