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Advanced Material Against Human (Including Covid-19) and Plant Viruses: Nanoparticles As a Feasible Strategy

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Author(s):
Tortella, Gonzalo R. [1] ; Rubilar, Olga [1, 2] ; Diez, Maria Cristina [1, 2] ; Padrao, Jorge [3] ; Zille, Andrea [3] ; Pieretti, Joana C. [4] ; Seabra, Amedea B. [4]
Total Authors: 7
Affiliation:
[1] Univ La Frontera, CIBAMA BIOREN, Ctr Excelencia Invest Biotecnol Aplicada Medio Am, Temuco 4811230 - Chile
[2] Univ La Frontera, Chem Engn Dept, Temuco 4811230 - Chile
[3] Univ Minho, Ctr Text Sci & Technol 2C2T, P-4800058 Guimaraes - Portugal
[4] Univ Fed d ABC UFABC, Ctr Nat & Human Sci, BR-09210580 Santo Andre, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 4
Document type: Review article
Source: GLOBAL CHALLENGES; v. 5, n. 3 DEC 2020.
Web of Science Citations: 0
Abstract

The SARS-CoV-2 virus outbreak revealed that these nano-pathogens have the ability to rapidly change lives. Undoubtedly, SARS-CoV-2 as well as other viruses can cause important global impacts, affecting public health, as well as, socioeconomic development. But viruses are not only a public health concern, they are also a problem in agriculture. The current treatments are often ineffective, are prone to develop resistance, or cause considerable adverse side effects. The use of nanotechnology has played an important role to combat viral diseases. In this review three main aspects are in focus: first, the potential use of nanoparticles as carriers for drug delivery. Second, its use for treatments of some human viral diseases, and third, its application as antivirals in plants. With these three themes, the aim is to give to readers an overview of the progress in this promising area of biotechnology during the 2017-2020 period, and to provide a glance at how tangible is the effectiveness of nanotechnology against viruses. Future prospects are also discussed. It is hoped that this review can be a contribution to general knowledge for both specialized and non-specialized readers, allowing a better knowledge of this interesting topic. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 18/02832-7 - Hybrid magnetic and antibacterial nanoparticles: synthesis, characterization and applications
Grantee:Joana Claudio Pieretti
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Master
FAPESP's process: 18/08194-2 - Essential oil amended with metal nanoparticles functionalized with nitric oxide as a strategy to control plant pathogens in the agriculture
Grantee:Amedea Barozzi Seabra
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants