Silver Nanoparticles Appear to Kill Viruses

[Guest guest]

Hi folks:

A possible anti-viral treatment? Kills HIV. I wonder if it kills

people too?

" ............ Scientists tested, in vitro, each of three silver

nanoparticle-preparations in HIV-1 cells. Yacaman and his colleagues

incubated the samples at 37 C. After three hours and 24 hours,

respectively, 0% of the cells were living ............... Although

this study shows silver nanoparticles may treat HIV-1, scientists

need to research this relationship further. " We lack information

regarding the long-term effects of metal nanoparticles, " cautioned

Yacaman. Scientists are forming a preventive cream for HIV-1, which

they will test on humans. Scientists are also studying other uses

for silver nanoparticles. " We're testing against other viruses and

the 'super bug (Methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus).' Our

preliminary results indicate that silver nanoparticles can

effectively attack other micro-organisms, " Yacaman said "

http://www.physorg.com/news7264.html

Rodney.