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Fungal Nanoparticles: An Emerging Tool in Medical Biology

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Advances and Applications Through Fungal Nanobiotechnology

Part of the book series: Fungal Biology ((FUNGBIO))

Abstract

Nanotechnology deals with production of useful materials and devices at nanoscale level. At nanoscalar dimension the particles demonstrate entirely newer properties based on “quantum effects” and physical effects like enhanced surface area. Due to the wider demand in various applications the nanoparticles synthesis require environment friendly ways without involving toxic chemicals. Fungal nanotechnology is one of the environmentally benign ways for getting nanoparticles. The filamentous nature of fungi helps in nanoparticles synthesis on the hyphal surface. As the mycelium grows the nanoparticles attach to the surface produce layers of different sizes. Fungal derived nanoparticles are applicable in various sectors of medical sciences and are the area of major research. Such nanoparticles find their application in diagnosis and treatment of several bacterial, fungal, protozoal and viral diseases. Also, they are applicable in gene bioseparation, drug delivery, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans, tissue engineering, transfection and vaccine development. The research is needed to be focused on understanding the biochemical mechanism involved in the reduction of metals to metal nanoparticles, which is necessary for tapping the fungal potential for large-scale nanoparticles synthesis.

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Yadav, A., Verma, A., Yadav, K. (2016). Fungal Nanoparticles: An Emerging Tool in Medical Biology. In: Prasad, R. (eds) Advances and Applications Through Fungal Nanobiotechnology. Fungal Biology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-42990-8_10

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