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Antitoxin nanoparticles: design considerations, functional mechanisms, and applications in toxin neutralization

Nimeet Desai, Shreya Pande, Sagar Salave, Thakur Raghu Raj Singh, Lalitkumar K. Vora

2024Drug Discovery Today11 citationsDOIOpen Access PDF

Abstract

The application of nanotechnology has significantly advanced the development of novel platforms that enhance disease treatment and diagnosis. A key innovation in this field is the creation of antitoxin nanoparticles (ATNs), designed to address toxin exposure. These precision-engineered nanosystems have unique physicochemical properties and selective binding capabilities, allowing them to effectively capture and neutralize toxins from various biological, chemical, and environmental sources. In this review, we thoroughly examine their therapeutic and diagnostic potential for managing toxin-related challenges. We also explore recent advancements and offer critical insights into the design and clinical implementation of ATNs.

Topics & Concepts

AntitoxinNanotechnologyBiochemical engineeringComputer scienceComputational biologyToxinRisk analysis (engineering)ChemistryEngineeringMaterials scienceBiologyMedicineBiochemistryVibrio bacteria research studiesBacillus and Francisella bacterial researchAntibiotic Resistance in Bacteria