Therapeutic and diagnostic applications of nanoparticles in the management of COVID-19: a comprehensive overview
Omid Gholizadeh, Saman Yasamineh, Parya Amini, Hamed Afkhami, Abbasali Delarampour, Sama Akbarzadeh, Rasool Karimi Matloub, Mahlagha Zahedi, Parastoo Hosseini, Mehrnaz Hajiesmaeili, Vahdat Poortahmasebi
Abstract
In December 2019, Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) was reported in Wuhan, China. Comprehensive strategies for quick identification, prevention, control, and remedy of COVID-19 have been implemented until today. Advances in various nanoparticle-based technologies, including organic and inorganic nanoparticles, have created new perspectives in this field. These materials were extensively used to control COVID-19 because of their specific attribution to preparing antiviral face masks, various safety sensors, etc. In this review, the most current nanoparticle-based technologies, applications, and achievements against the coronavirus were summarized and highlighted. This paper also offers nanoparticle preventive, diagnostic, and treatment options to combat this pandemic.