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The Impact of Surface Ligands and Synthesis Method on the Toxicity of Glutathione-Coated Gold Nanoparticles

Nanomaterials, 2014
Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) are increasingly used in biomedical applications, hence understanding the processes that affect their biocompatibility and stability are of significant interest.
Bryan Harper, Federico Sinche, Rosina Ho Wu, Meenambika Gowrishankar, Grant Marquart, Marilyn Mackiewicz, Stacey L. Harper   +6 more
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Technological Advancements in Carotenoid‐Based Encapsulated Systems: Emerging Trends in Health‐Promoting Benefits and Their Role in Nutrient Delivery

eFood, Volume 6, Issue 6, December 2025.
Encapsulation has emerged as a promising strategy to enhance carotenoid stability, bioavailability, and antioxidant capacity. This technique involves enclosing carotenoids within protective materials at the micro or nanoscale, protecting against environmental, processing, and gastrointestinal stresses.
Mian Shamas Murtaza, Bismillah Mubeen, Sanabil Yaqoob, Tabussam Tufail, Mian Anjum Murtaza, Umar Farooq, Ali Ikram, Muhammad Tayyab Arshad, Yongkun Ma, Muhammed Adem Abdullahi   +9 more
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Importance and health hazards of nanoparticles used in the food industry

Nanotechnology Reviews, 2018
Nanoparticles are considered magic bullets because of their unique properties. Nowadays, the use of nanoparticles has emerged in almost every field of science and technology, owing to its potential of revolutionizing specific fields. In the field of food
Naseer Bazila, Srivastava Gaurav, Qadri Ovais Shafiq, Faridi Soban Ahmad, Islam Rayees Ul, Younis Kaiser   +5 more
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Potential Sustainability and Stress Resilience of Forest Trees Induced by Nanotechnology Applications

Plant-Environment Interactions, Volume 6, Issue 6, December 2025.
ABSTRACT Forest ecosystems play a crucial role in mitigating climate change, conserving biodiversity, supporting bioenergy production, and providing green jobs that sustain the livelihoods of billions worldwide. However, in recent decades, forests have become increasingly vulnerable to a range of abiotic and biotic stresses that impede forest yield and
Abubakr M. J. Siam, Rund Abu‐Zurayk, Rehab M. Abdelkheir, Nasreldeen Siam, Rida Shibli, Jamal Sawwan   +5 more
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Ligand-based surface engineering of nanomaterials: Trends, challenges, and biomedical perspectives

OpenNano
Biomedical applications of nanomaterials, especially in diagnosing, management, and treatment of diseases are evolving. However, nanotoxicity remains a major challenge in availing the full biomedical potential of engineered nanomaterials.
Ragini Singh, S.P. Srinivas, Mamta Kumawat, Hemant Kumar Daima   +3 more
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In Vitro Biological Impact of Nanocellulose Fibers on Human Gut Bacteria and Gastrointestinal Cells

Nanomaterials, 2020
Wood-derived nanofibrillated cellulose (NFC) has long been recognized as a valuable nanomaterial for food-related applications. However, the safety of NFC cannot be predicted just from the chemical nature of cellulose, and there is a need to establish ...
Viviana R. Lopes, Maria Strømme, Natalia Ferraz   +2 more
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Multiscale Profiling of Nanoscale Metal‐Organic Framework Biocompatibility and Immune Interactions

Advanced Healthcare Materials, Volume 14, Issue 29, November 14, 2025.
A multi‐scale, hierarchical ‘Safety‐by‐Design’ pipeline combining machine learning, ex vivo human blood assays, and in vivo models enables the systematic immunotoxicity and biocompatibility profiling of nanoscale metal‐organic frameworks, accelerating their safe clinical translation. Abstract The clinical translation of metal‐organic frameworks (MOFs) –
Yunhui Zhuang, Bárbara B. Mendes, Dhruv Menon, Jhenifer Oliveira, Xu Chen, Fatma Demir Duman, João Conniot, Sergio Mercado, Xiewen Liu, Shi‐Yuan Zhang, João Conde, Rachel E. Hewitt, David Fairen‐Jimenez   +12 more
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Recent approaches in nanotoxicity assessment for drug delivery applications: Challenges and prospects

Medicine in Drug Discovery
Nanoparticles have emerged as a promising tool in the field of drug delivery, offering targeted and controlled release of therapeutic agents. However, the increasing use of nanoparticles has raised concerns about their potential toxicity and adverse ...
Jithin Thomas, Vinay Kumar, Neha Sharma, Nayomi John, Mridul Umesh, Lohith Kumar Dasarahally Huligowda, Komalpreet Kaur, Divya Utreja   +7 more
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Guides for Developing Hundreds of Novel Chiral MXenes and MBenes Nanosheets/Quantum Dots for Next‐Generation Chiral Engineered Biomaterials Applications

Advanced Healthcare Materials, Volume 14, Issue 29, November 14, 2025.
The emerging field of MXene/MBene materials has progressed rapidly, advancing diverse research fields, including biomedical engineering, biomedicine, agriculture, and the environment. This nanobiotechnology can tackle longstanding challenges in these areas.
Alireza Rafieerad, Ahmad Amiri
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Physicochemical and Toxicity Study of Naringin‐Loaded Chitosan Nanocapsules

Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B: Applied Biomaterials, Volume 113, Issue 11, November 2025.
ABSTRACT Naringin is a natural compound with potential for health improvement due to its antioxidant and anti‐inflammatory properties, but its low dissolution rates and bioavailability limit its medical applications. Nanosized materials have an increased surface area and can protect compounds, enhancing their bioavailability and improving drug delivery.
Bruno Silveira Levy, Marcell Valandro Soares, Camila Medianeira da Silva D'Ávila, Félix Alexandre Antunes Soares, Patrícia Gomes, Francine Carla Cadoná, Ana Júlia Figueiró Dalcin, Carina Rodrigues Boeck   +7 more
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