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Silver Nanoparticles and Their Anti-Parasitic Significance: A Review

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  • Rana Saleh Sahib

    (Biotechnology College, University of Al-Qadisiyah, Al-Qadisiyah, Iraq)

  • Saafa Ressan Abdullah

    (Nursing College, University of Al-Qadisiyah, Al-Qadisiyah, Iraq)

  • Abdulameer Kareem.Leelo

    (Nursing College, University of Al-Qadisiyah, Al-Qadisiyah, Iraq)

  • Nariman Ali Habeeb

    (College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Al-Qadisiyah, Al-Qadisiyah, Iraq)

  • Zahraa Sameer Salman

    (College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Al-Qadisiyah, Al-Qadisiyah, Iraq)

Abstract

The three main types of parasites found throughout the world are helminths, ectoparasites, and protozoa. Nowadays, chemotherapeutic medications and agents are used to treat these parasites; however, abuse of these medications and pesticides has led to the development of drug and pesticide resistance over time. In this case, silver nanoparticles are shown to be a significant advance in the control and treatment of parasitic illnesses. The science of Nano medicine for parasite control has advanced tremendously in the past ten years and promising outcomes have been observed while treating several kinds of parasite diseases with silver nanoparticles. They function in several ways, including as breaking down the parasite membrane, interfering with the creation of proteins, disrupting DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid), and generating free radicals. These substances also work well against intracellular parasites. One hopes that this field of study will shape the direction of contemporary medication development. The function of silver nanoparticles as possible medications for the treatment of parasitic illnesses is outlined in this review.

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  • Rana Saleh Sahib & Saafa Ressan Abdullah & Abdulameer Kareem.Leelo & Nariman Ali Habeeb & Zahraa Sameer Salman, 2025. "Silver Nanoparticles and Their Anti-Parasitic Significance: A Review," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS), vol. 10(1), pages 152-160, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjf:journl:v:10:y:2025:i:1:p:152-160
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