Silver nanoparticles fabricated in Hepes buffer exhibit cytoprotective activities toward HIV-1 infected cells

Chem Commun (Camb). 2005 Oct 28:(40):5059-61. doi: 10.1039/b510984a. Epub 2005 Sep 16.

Abstract

Silver nanoparticles fabricated in Hepes buffer exhibit potent cytoprotective and post-infected anti-HIV-1 activities toward Hut/CCR5 cells.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Apoptosis / drug effects
  • Buffers
  • Cell Line
  • Cytoprotection / drug effects*
  • Gold / pharmacology
  • HEPES*
  • HIV-1 / drug effects*
  • HIV-1 / physiology*
  • Humans
  • Microscopy, Electron, Transmission
  • Nanoparticles* / ultrastructure
  • Silver / pharmacology*
  • Virus Replication / drug effects

Substances

  • Buffers
  • Silver
  • Gold
  • HEPES