Magnetic nanoparticles for antimicrobial drug delivery.

Abstract

Magnetic nanoparticles (MNP), fabricated by loading a therapeutic agent into a magnetic nanoparticle through encapsulation or adsorption, have gained particular interest during the last decade because of their intrinsic magnetic nature as well as enhanced physicochemical properties. Using their superior specifications MNPs can address the shortcomings of traditional therapeutic agents especially antimicrobials. The aim of this review, therefore, is to focus on the properties, fabrication and most recent finding in the application of MNPs for antimicrobial delivery.