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Further Evidence of the Anti‐inflammatory Effects of Silver Nanoparticles |
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| Authors: | Kenneth K. Y. Wong Dr. Stephanie O. F. Cheung Liuming Huang Dr. Jun Niu Dr. Chang Tao Dr. Chi‐Ming Ho Dr. Chi‐Ming Che Prof. Paul K. H. Tam Prof. |
| Affiliation: | 1. Department of Surgery, The University of Hong Kong, Queen Mary Hospital, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong SAR (China), Fax: (+852)?28173155;2. Department of Chemistry, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong SAR (China) |
| Abstract: | The production of pure silver in nanoparticle size has opened new dimensions in the clinical use of this precious metal. We and others have demonstrated previously that silver nanoparticles (nAg) possess efficient antimicrobial activity. Herein we show they may also have significant anti‐inflammatory effects in a postoperative peritoneal adhesion model. This finding provides further insight into the biological actions of nAg as well as a potentially novel therapy for peritoneal adhesions in clinical surgery.  |
| Keywords: | inflammation nanoparticles silver toxicity |