Fwd: Silver nanoparticles kill viruses

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Finally a study showing the proof we already knew:) Anna

 

 

 

> http://www.freemarketnews.com/WorldNews.asp?nid=1401

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> SILVER KILLS VIRUSES, STUDY FINDS

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> Tuesday, October 18, 2005 - FreeMarketNews.com

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> In a groundbreaking study, the Journal of Nanotechnology has

> published a study that found silver nanoparticles kills HIV-1 and is

> likely to kill virtually any other virus. The study, which was

> conducted by the University of Texas and Mexico University, is the

> first medical study to ever explore the benefits of silver

> nanoparticles, according to Physorg.

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> During the study, researchers used three different methods of

> limiting the size of the silver nanoparticles by using capping

> agents. The capping agents were foamy carbon, poly (PVP), and bovine

> serum albumin (BSA). The particles ranged in size from 1 to 10

> nanometers depending on the method of capping. After incubating the

> HIV-1 virus at 37 C, the silver particles killed 100% of the virus

> within 3 hours for all three methods. The scientists believe that the

> silver particles bonded through glycoprotein knobs on the virus with

> spacing of about 22 nanometers in length.

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> While further research is needed, researchers are optimistic that

> nanological silver may be the silver bullet to kill viruses. The

> researchers in the study said that they had already begin experiments

> using silver nanoparticles to kill what is known as the super bug

> (Methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus). Already used as a

> topical antibiotic in the medical industry, silver may now come under

> consideration as an alternative to drugs when it comes to fighting

> previously untreatable viruses such as the Tamiflu resistant avian

> flu.

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> staff & nbspreports - Free-Market News Network

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