Colloidal Silver

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Ahamed, M., Posgai, R., Gorey, T. J., Nielsen, M., Hussain, S. M., and Rowe, J. J. Silver nanoparticles induced heat shock protein 70, oxidative stress and apoptosis in Drosophila melanogaster. Toxicol.Appl Pharmacol 2-1-2010;242(3):263-269. View abstract.

Ahn, S. J., Lee, S. J., Kook, J. K., and Lim, B. S. Experimental antimicrobial orthodontic adhesives using nanofillers and silver nanoparticles. Dent.Mater. 2009;25(2):206-213. View abstract.

Akhavan, O. Lasting antibacterial activities of Ag-TiO2/Ag/a-TiO2 nanocomposite thin film photocatalysts under solar light irradiation. J Colloid Interface Sci 8-1-2009;336(1):117-124. View abstract.

Allen, H. J., Impellitteri, C. A., Macke, D. A., Heckman, J. L., Poynton, H. C., Lazorchak, J. M., Govindaswamy, S., Roose, D. L., and Nadagouda, M. N. Effects from filtration, capping agents, and presence/absence of food on the toxicity of silver nanoparticles to Daphnia magna. Environ Toxicol.Chem. 2010;29(12):2742-2750. View abstract.

Alt, V., Bechert, T., Steinrucke, P., Wagener, M., Seidel, P., Dingeldein, E., Domann, E., and Schnettler, R. An in vitro assessment of the antibacterial properties and cytotoxicity of nanoparticulate silver bone cement. Biomaterials 2004;25(18):4383-4391. View abstract.

Alt, V., Bechert, T., Steinrucke, P., Wagener, M., Seidel, P., Dingeldein, E., Scheddin, D., Domann, E., and Schnettler, R. [Nanoparticulate silver. A new antimicrobial substance for bone cement]. Orthopade 2004;33(8):885-892. View abstract.

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Apt, L., Isenberg, S. J., and Yoshimori, R. Antimicrobial preparation of the eye for surgery. J Hosp.Infect. 1985;6 Suppl A:163-172. View abstract.

Arora, S., Jain, J., Rajwade, J. M., and Paknikar, K. M. Cellular responses induced by silver nanoparticles: In vitro studies. Toxicol.Lett 6-30-2008;179(2):93-100. View abstract.

Arora, S., Jain, J., Rajwade, J. M., and Paknikar, K. M. Interactions of silver nanoparticles with primary mouse fibroblasts and liver cells. Toxicol.Appl Pharmacol 5-1-2009;236(3):310-318. View abstract.

AshaRani, P. V., Hande, M. P., and Valiyaveettil, S. Anti-proliferative activity of silver nanoparticles. BMC.Cell Biol 2009;10:65. View abstract.

AshaRani, P. V., Low Kah, Mun G., Hande, M. P., and Valiyaveettil, S. Cytotoxicity and genotoxicity of silver nanoparticles in human cells. ACS Nano. 2-24-2009;3(2):279-290. View abstract.

B.H. Antimicrobials from egg whites and silver. Chemical & Engineering News 2009;87(16):38.

Bae, E., Park, H. J., Lee, J., Kim, Y., Yoon, J., Park, K., Choi, K., and Yi, J. Bacterial cytotoxicity of the silver nanoparticle related to physicochemical metrics and agglomeration properties. Environ Toxicol.Chem. 2010;29(10):2154-2160. View abstract.

Baker, C. D., Federico, M. J., and Accurso, F. J. Case report: skin discoloration following administration of colloidal silver in cystic fibrosis. Curr Opin.Pediatr 2007;19(6):733-735. View abstract.

Baker, C., Pradhan, A., Pakstis, L., Pochan, D. J., and Shah, S. I. Synthesis and antibacterial properties of silver nanoparticles. J Nanosci.Nanotechnol. 2005;5(2):244-249. View abstract.

Balantrapu, K. and Goja, D. V. Silver nanoparticles for printable electronics and biological applications. Journal of Materials Research 2009;24(9):16.

Bar-Ilan, O., Albrecht, R. M., Fako, V. E., and Furgeson, D. Y. Toxicity assessments of multisized gold and silver nanoparticles in zebrafish embryos. Small 8-17-2009;5(16):1897-1910. View abstract.

Barnea, Y., Weiss, J., and Gur, E. A review of the applications of the hydrofiber dressing with silver (Aquacel Ag) in wound care. Ther Clin Risk Manag. 2010;6:21-27. View abstract.

Barrett, S. Mepilex Ag: an antimicrobial, absorbent foam dressing with Safetac technology. Br J Nurs. 11-12-2009;18(20):S28, S30-S28, S36. View abstract.

Beele, H., Meuleneire, F., Nahuys, M., and Percival, S. L. A prospective randomised open label study to evaluate the potential of a new silver alginate/carboxymethylcellulose antimicrobial wound dressing to promote wound healing. Int Wound J 2010;7(4):262-270. View abstract.

Bergin, S. M. and Wraight, P. Silver based wound dressings and topical agents for treating diabetic foot ulcers. Cochrane Database.Syst.Rev 2006;(1):CD005082. View abstract.

Bezemer, G. F., Bauer, S. M., Oberdorster, G., Breysse, P. N., Pieters, R. H., Georas, S. N., and Williams, M. A. Activation of Pulmonary Dendritic Cells and Th2-Type Inflammatory Responses on Instillation of Engineered, Environmental Diesel Emission Source or Ambient Air Pollutant Particles in vivo. J Innate.Immun. 11-23-2010; View abstract.

Bilberg, K., Malte, H., Wang, T., and Baatrup, E. Silver nanoparticles and silver nitrate cause respiratory stress in Eurasian perch (Perca fluviatilis). Aquat.Toxicol. 1-31-2010;96(2):159-165. View abstract.

Binupriya, A. R., Sathishkumar, M., and Yun, S. Myco-crystallization of Silver Ions to Nanosized Particles by Live and Dead Cell Filtrates of Aspergillus oryzaevar. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research 2010;49(2):852-858.

Birla, S. S., Tiwari, V. V., Gade, A. K., Ingle, A. P., Yadav, A. P., and Rai, M. K. Fabrication of silver nanoparticles by Phoma glomerata and its combined effect against Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus. Lett Appl Microbiol. 2009;48(2):173-179. View abstract.

Bishop, J. B., Phillips, L. G., Mustoe, T. A., VanderZee, A. J., Wiersema, L., Roach, D. E., Heggers, J. P., Hill, D. P., Jr., Taylor, E. L., and Robson, M. C. A prospective randomized evaluator-blinded trial of two potential wound healing agents for the treatment of venous stasis ulcers. J Vasc.Surg 1992;16(2):251-257. View abstract.

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Blanco, Blanco J. and Balleste, Torralba J. [Local control treatment of bacteria found present in an infected bed sore by means of a hydropolymer dressing with ionic silver]. Rev Enferm 2009;32(10):7-14. View abstract.

Bong-Hyun, J, Jang-Woong, B, and Jee Yeon, K et al. Facile method of preparing silver-embedded polymer beads and their antibacterial effect. Journal of Materials Science 2010;45(11):3106-3108.

Boone, D., Braitman, E., and Gentics, C. Bacterial burden and wound outcomes as influenced by negative pressure wound therapy. WOUNDS 2010;22(2):32-37.

Bowler, P. G., Jones, S. A., Walker, M., and Parsons, D. Microbicidal properties of a silver-containing hydrofiber dressing against a variety of burn wound pathogens. J Burn Care Rehabil 2004;25(2):192-196. View abstract.

Bozanic, D. K., Djokovic, V., Dimitrijevic-Brankovic, S., Krsmanovic, R., McPherson, M., Nair, P. S., Georges, M. K., and Radhakrishnan, T. Inhibition of Microbial Growth by Silver-Starch Nanocomposite Thin Films. J Biomater.Sci Polym.Ed 11-23-2010; View abstract.

Brandt, D., Park, B., Hoang, M., and Jacobe, H. T. Argyria secondary to ingestion of homemade silver solution. J Am Acad Dermatol 2005;53(2 Suppl 1):S105-S107. View abstract.

Braydich-Stolle, L. K., Lucas, B., Schrand, A., Murdock, R. C., Lee, T., Schlager, J. J., Hussain, S. M., and Hofmann, M. C. Silver nanoparticles disrupt GDNF/Fyn kinase signaling in spermatogonial stem cells. Toxicol.Sci 2010;116(2):577-589. View abstract.

Braydich-Stolle, L., Hussain, S., Schlager, J. J., and Hofmann, M. C. In vitro cytotoxicity of nanoparticles in mammalian germline stem cells. Toxicol.Sci 2005;88(2):412-419. View abstract.

Brentano, L., Margraf, H., Monafo, W. W., and Moyer, C. A. Antibacterial efficacy of a colloidal silver complex. Surg.Forum 1966;17:76-78. View abstract.

Bryaskova, R., Pencheva, D., Kale, G. M., Lad, U., and Kantardjiev, T. Synthesis, characterisation and antibacterial activity of PVA/TEOS/Ag-Np hybrid thin films. J Colloid Interface Sci 9-1-2010;349(1):77-85. View abstract.

Bryaskova, R., Pencheva, D., Kyulavska, M., Bozukova, D., Debuigne, A., and Detrembleur, C. Antibacterial activity of poly(vinyl alcohol)-b-poly(acrylonitrile) based micelles loaded with silver nanoparticles. J Colloid Interface Sci 4-15-2010;344(2):424-428. View abstract.

Burrell, R. Nanosilver wound dressing. Advanced Materials & Processes 2009;167(10):24.

Cai, Y. H. and Lu, C. S. [A clinical study of gelatamp colloidal silver gelatin sponge on preventing the complication of teeth extraction]. Hua Xi.Kou Qiang.Yi.Xue.Za Zhi. 2008;26(5):519-521. View abstract.

Cao, H., Liu, X., Meng, F., and Chu, P. K. Biological actions of silver nanoparticles embedded in titanium controlled by micro-galvanic effects. Biomaterials 2011;32(3):693-705. View abstract.

Cao, X. L., Cheng, C., Ma, Y. L., and Zhao, C. S. Preparation of silver nanoparticles with antimicrobial activities and the researches of their biocompatibilities. J Mater.Sci Mater.Med 2010;21(10):2861-2868. View abstract.

Cao, X., Tang, M., Liu, F., Nie, Y., and Zhao, C. Immobilization of silver nanoparticles onto sulfonated polyethersulfone membranes as antibacterial materials. Colloids Surf.B Biointerfaces. 12-1-2010;81(2):555-562. View abstract.

Carlson, C., Hussain, S. M., Schrand, A. M., Braydich-Stolle, L. K., Hess, K. L., Jones, R. L., and Schlager, J. J. Unique cellular interaction of silver nanoparticles: size-dependent generation of reactive oxygen species. J Phys Chem.B 10-30-2008;112(43):13608-13619. View abstract.

Carneiro, P. M., Rwanyuma, L. R., and Mkony, C. A. A comparison of topical Phenytoin with Silverex in the treatment of superficial dermal burn wounds. Cent.Afr J Med 2002;48(9-10):105-108. View abstract.

Caruso, D. M., Foster, K. N., Blome-Eberwein, S. A., Twomey, J. A., Herndon, D. N., Luterman, A., Silverstein, P., Antimarino, J. R., and Bauer, G. J. Randomized clinical study of Hydrofiber dressing with silver or silver sulfadiazine in the management of partial-thickness burns. J Burn Care Res 2006;27(3):298-309. View abstract.

Castillo, P. M., Herrera, J. L., Fernandez-Montesinos, R., Caro, C., Zaderenko, A. P., Mejias, J. A., and Pozo, D. Tiopronin monolayer-protected silver nanoparticles modulate IL-6 secretion mediated by Toll-like receptor ligands. Nanomedicine.(Lond) 2008;3(5):627-635. View abstract.

Cavanagh, M. H., Burrell, R. E., and Nadworny, P. L. Evaluating antimicrobial efficacy of new commercially available silver dressings. Int Wound J 2010;7(5):394-405. View abstract.

Cha, K., Hong, H. W., Choi, Y. G., Lee, M. J., Park, J. H., Chae, H. K., Ryu, G., and Myung, H. Comparison of acute responses of mice livers to short-term exposure to nano-sized or micro-sized silver particles. Biotechnol.Lett 2008;30(11):1893-1899. View abstract.

Chadwick, P., Taherinejad, F., Hamberg, K., and Waring, M. Clinical and scientific data on a silver-containing soft-silicone foam dressing: an overview. J Wound Care 2009;18(11):483-490. View abstract.

Chae, Y. J., Pham, C. H., Lee, J., Bae, E., Yi, J., and Gu, M. B. Evaluation of the toxic impact of silver nanoparticles on Japanese medaka (Oryzias latipes). Aquat.Toxicol. 10-4-2009;94(4):320-327. View abstract.

Chaloner, D. A comparative study of two silver containing dressings, Acticoat 7 and Avance in the treatment of chronic venous ulcers. 2nd World Union of Chronic Venous Ulcers 2004;134.

Chambers, H., Dumville, J. C., and Cullum, N. Silver treatments for leg ulcers: a systematic review. Wound Repair Regen. 2007;15(2):165-173. View abstract.

Chang, A. L., Khosravi, V., and Egbert, B. A case of argyria after colloidal silver ingestion. J Cutan.Pathol 2006;33(12):809-811. View abstract.

Chen, D., Xi, T., and Bai, J. Biological effects induced by nanosilver particles: in vivo study. Biomed.Mater. 2007;2(3):S126-S128. View abstract.

Chen, X. and Schluesener, H. J. Nanosilver: a nanoproduct in medical application. Toxicol.Lett 1-4-2008;176(1):1-12. View abstract.

Chen, Z., Xie, S., Shen, L., Du, Y., He, S., Li, Q., Liang, Z., Meng, X., Li, B., Xu, X., Ma, H., Huang, Y., and Shao, Y. Investigation of the interactions between silver nanoparticles and Hela cells by scanning electrochemical microscopy. Analyst 2008;133(9):1221-1228. View abstract.

Childress, B. B., Berceli, S. A., Nelson, P. R., Lee, W. A., and Ozaki, C. K. Impact of an absorbent silver-eluting dressing system on lower extremity revascularization wound complications. Ann Vasc.Surg 2007;21(5):598-602. View abstract.

Choi, J. E., Kim, S., Ahn, J. H., Youn, P., Kang, J. S., Park, K., Yi, J., and Ryu, D. Y. Induction of oxidative stress and apoptosis by silver nanoparticles in the liver of adult zebrafish. Aquat.Toxicol. 10-15-2010;100(2):151-159. View abstract.

Choi, O. and Hu, Z. Size dependent and reactive oxygen species related nanosilver toxicity to nitrifying bacteria. Environ Sci Technol. 6-15-2008;42(12):4583-4588. View abstract.

Choi, O., Clevenger, T. E., Deng, B., Surampalli, R. Y., Ross, L., Jr., and Hu, Z. Role of sulfide and ligand strength in controlling nanosilver toxicity. Water Res 2009;43(7):1879-1886. View abstract.

Choi, O., Deng, K. K., Kim, N. J., Ross, L., Jr., Surampalli, R. Y., and Hu, Z. The inhibitory effects of silver nanoparticles, silver ions, and silver chloride colloids on microbial growth. Water Res 2008;42(12):3066-3074. View abstract.

Choi, O., Yu, C. P., Esteban, Fernandez G., and Hu, Z. Interactions of nanosilver with Escherichia coli cells in planktonic and biofilm cultures. Water Res 2010;44(20):6095-6103. View abstract.

Chun, J. Y., Kang, H. K., Jeong, L., Kang, Y. O., Oh, J. E., Yeo, I. S., Jung, S. Y., Park, W. H., and Min, B. M. Epidermal cellular response to poly(vinyl alcohol) nanofibers containing silver nanoparticles. Colloids Surf.B Biointerfaces. 7-1-2010;78(2):334-342. View abstract.

Chung, I. S., Lee, M. Y., Shin, D. H., and Jung, H. R. Three systemic argyria cases after ingestion of colloidal silver solution. Int J Dermatol 2010;49(10):1175-1177. View abstract.

Collier, M. Silver dressings: more evidence is needed to support their widespread clinical use. J Wound Care 2009;18(2):77-78. View abstract.

Costa, C. S., Ronconi, J. V., Daufenbach, J. F., Goncalves, C. L., Rezin, G. T., Streck, E. L., and Paula, M. M. In vitro effects of silver nanoparticles on the mitochondrial respiratory chain. Mol.Cell Biochem. 2010;342(1-2):51-56. View abstract.

Coutts, P. and Sibbald, R. G. The effect of a silver-containing Hydrofiber dressing on superficial wound bed and bacterial balance of chronic wounds. Int Wound J 2005;2(4):348-356. View abstract.

Dabbagh, M. A., Moghimipour, E., and Sayfoddin, N. Physicochemical characterization and antimicrobial activity of nanosilver containing hydrogels. Iranian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research 2008;7:21-28.

Das, M. R., Sarma, R. K., Saikia, R., Kale, V. S., Shelke, M. V., and Sengupta, P. Synthesis of silver nanoparticles in an aqueous suspension of graphene oxide sheets and its antimicrobial activity. Colloids Surf.B Biointerfaces. 3-1-2011;83(1):16-22. View abstract.

Dasari, T. P. and Hwang, H. M. The effect of humic acids on the cytotoxicity of silver nanoparticles to a natural aquatic bacterial assemblage. Sci Total Environ 11-1-2010;408(23):5817-5823. View abstract.

de Gracia, C. G. An open study comparing topical silver sulfadiazine and topical silver sulfadiazine-cerium nitrate in the treatment of moderate and severe burns. Burns 2001;27(1):67-74. View abstract.

De, Gusseme B., Sintubin, L., Baert, L., Thibo, E., Hennebel, T., Vermeulen, G., Uyttendaele, M., Verstraete, W., and Boon, N. Biogenic silver for disinfection of water contaminated with viruses. Appl Environ Microbiol. 2010;76(4):1082-1087. View abstract.

Deitz D and Gates J. The future is now: wound care in the 21st century. Nursing Management 2008;39(10):44-46.

Demir, E., Vales, G., Kaya, B., Creus, A., and Marcos, R. Genotoxic analysis of silver nanoparticles in Drosophila. Nanotoxicology. 11-1-2010; View abstract.

Deng, F., Olesen, P., Foldbjerg, R., Dang, D. A., Guo, X., and Autrup, H. Silver nanoparticles up-regulate Connexin43 expression and increase gap junctional intercellular communication in human lung adenocarcinoma cell line A549. Nanotoxicology. 2010;4:186-195. View abstract.

Ding, T., Luo, Z. J., Zheng, Y., Hu, X. Y., and Ye, Z. X. Rapid repair and regeneration of damaged rabbit sciatic nerves by tissue-engineered scaffold made from nano-silver and collagen type I. Injury 2010;41(5):522-527. View abstract.

Dire, D. J., Coppola, M., Dwyer, D. A., Lorette, J. J., and Karr, J. L. Prospective evaluation of topical antibiotics for preventing infections in uncomplicated soft-tissue wounds repaired in the ED. Acad.Emerg.Med 1995;2(1):4-10. View abstract.

Dror-Ehre, A., Mamane, H., Belenkova, T., Markovich, G., and Adin, A. Silver nanoparticle-E. coli colloidal interaction in water and effect on E. coli survival. J Colloid Interface Sci 11-15-2009;339(2):521-526. View abstract.

Durucan, C. and Akkopru, B. Effect of calcination on microstructure and antibacterial activity of silver-containing silica coatings. J Biomed.Mater.Res B Appl Biomater. 2010;93(2):448-458. View abstract.

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Eby, D. M., Luckarift, H. R., and Johnson, G. R. Hybrid antimicrobial enzyme and silver nanoparticle coatings for medical instruments. ACS Appl Mater.Interfaces. 2009;1(7):1553-1560. View abstract.

Eby, D. M., Schaeublin, N. M., Farrington, K. E., Hussain, S. M., and Johnson, G. R. Lysozyme catalyzes the formation of antimicrobial silver nanoparticles. ACS Nano. 4-28-2009;3(4):984-994. View abstract.

Elechiguerra, J. L., Burt, J. L., Morones, J. R., Camacho-Bragado, A., Gao, X., Lara, H. H., and Yacaman, M. J. Interaction of silver nanoparticles with HIV-1. J Nanobiotechnology. 6-29-2005;3:6. View abstract.

Elliott, C. The effects of silver dressings on chronic and burns wound healing. Br J Nurs. 8-12-2010;19(15):S32-S36. View abstract.

Eom, H. J. and Choi, J. p38 MAPK activation, DNA damage, cell cycle arrest and apoptosis as mechanisms of toxicity of silver nanoparticles in Jurkat T cells. Environ Sci Technol. 11-1-2010;44(21):8337-8342. View abstract.

Esteban-Tejeda, L., Malpartida, F., Esteban-Cubillo, A., Pecharroman, C., and Moya, J. S. The antibacterial and antifungal activity of a soda-lime glass containing silver nanoparticles. Nanotechnology. 2-25-2009;20(8):085103. View abstract.

Fabrega, J., Renshaw, J. C., and Lead, J. R. Interactions of silver nanoparticles with Pseudomonas putida biofilms. Environ Sci Technol. 12-1-2009;43(23):9004-9009. View abstract.

Fang, C. H., Nathan, P., Robb, E. C., Alexander, J. W., and MacMillan, B. G. Prospective clinical study of Hydron, a synthetic dressing, in delivery of an antimicrobial drug to second-degree burns. J Burn Care Rehabil 1987;8(3):206-209. View abstract.

Farkas, J., Christian, P., Gallego-Urrea, J. A., Roos, N., Hassellov, M., Tollefsen, K. E., and Thomas, K. V. Uptake and effects of manufactured silver nanoparticles in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) gill cells. Aquat.Toxicol. 1-17-2011;101(1):117-125. View abstract.

Fernandez, A., Picouet, P., and Lloret, E. Cellulose-silver nanoparticle hybrid materials to control spoilage-related microflora in absorbent pads located in trays of fresh-cut melon. Int J Food Microbiol. 8-15-2010;142(1-2):222-228. View abstract.

Fichtner, J., Guresir, E., Seifert, V., and Raabe, A. Efficacy of silver-bearing external ventricular drainage catheters: a retrospective analysis. J Neurosurg. 2010;112(4):840-846. View abstract.

Filon, F. L., D'Agostin, F., Crosera, M., Adami, G., Rosani, R., Romano, C., Bovenzi, M., and Maina, G. [In vitro percutaneous absorption of silver nanoparticles]. G.Ital.Med Lav.Ergon. 2007;29(3 Suppl):451-452. View abstract.

Foldbjerg, R., Dang, D. A., and Autrup, H. Cytotoxicity and genotoxicity of silver nanoparticles in the human lung cancer cell line, A549. Arch Toxicol. 4-29-2010; View abstract.

Foldbjerg, R., Olesen, P., Hougaard, M., Dang, D. A., Hoffmann, H. J., and Autrup, H. PVP-coated silver nanoparticles and silver ions induce reactive oxygen species, apoptosis and necrosis in THP-1 monocytes. Toxicol.Lett 10-28-2009;190(2):156-162. View abstract.

Franco-Molina, M. A., Mendoza-Gamboa, E., Sierra-Rivera, C. A., Gomez-Flores, R. A., Zapata-Benavides, P., Castillo-Tello, P., Alcocer-Gonzalez, J. M., Miranda-Hernandez, D. F., Tamez-Guerra, R. S., and Rodriguez-Padilla, C. Antitumor activity of colloidal silver on MCF-7 human breast cancer cells. J Exp.Clin Cancer Res 2010;29:148. View abstract.

Fu, J., Ji, J., Fan, D., and Shen, J. Construction of antibacterial multilayer films containing nanosilver via layer-by-layer assembly of heparin and chitosan-silver ions complex. J Biomed.Mater.Res A 12-1-2006;79(3):665-674. View abstract.

Fumal, I., Braham, C., Paquet, P., Pierard-Franchimont, C., and Pierard, G. E. The beneficial toxicity paradox of antimicrobials in leg ulcer healing impaired by a polymicrobial flora: a proof-of-concept study. Dermatology 2002;204 Suppl 1:70-74. View abstract.

Gago, M., Garcia, F., Gaztelu, V., Verdu, J., Lopez, P., and Nolasco, A. A Comparison of Three Silver-containing Dressings in the Treatment of Infected, Chronic Wounds. WOUNDS 2008;20(10):273-278.

Galiano, K., Pleifer, C., Engelhardt, K., Brossner, G., Lackner, P., Huck, C., Lass-Florl, C., and Obwegeser, A. Silver segregation and bacterial growth of intraventricular catheters impregnated with silver nanoparticles in cerebrospinal fluid drainages. Neurol.Res 2008;30(3):285-287. View abstract.

Gangadharan, D., Harshvardan, K., Gnanasekar, G., Dixit, D., Popat, K. M., and Anand, P. S. Polymeric microspheres containing silver nanoparticles as a bactericidal agent for water disinfection. Water Res 2010;44(18):5481-5487. View abstract.

Garcia-Gomez, R., Chavez-Espinosa, J., Mejia-Chavez, A., and Durande-Bazua, C. Microbiological determinations of some vegetables from the Xochimilco zone in Mexico City, Mexico. Rev Latinoam.Microbiol. 2002;44(1):24-30. View abstract.

Gardner, G. E. Bacteria Buster: Testing Antibiotic Properties of Silver Nanoparticles. American Biology Teacher 2009;71(4):231-234.

Garza-Ocanas, L., Ferrer, D. A., Burt, J., Diaz-Torres, L. A., Ramirez, Cabrera M., Rodriguez, V. T., Lujan, Rangel R., Romanovicz, D., and Jose-Yacaman, M. Biodistribution and long-term fate of silver nanoparticles functionalized with bovine serum albumin in rats. Metallomics. 2010;2(3):204-210. View abstract.

Gerding, R. L., Emerman, C. L., Effron, D., Lukens, T., Imbembo, A. L., and Fratianne, R. B. Outpatient management of partial-thickness burns: Biobrane versus 1% silver sulfadiazine. Ann Emerg.Med 1990;19(2):121-124. View abstract.

Gerding, R. L., Imbembo, A. L., and Fratianne, R. B. Biosynthetic skin substitute vs. 1% silver sulfadiazine for treatment of inpatient partial-thickness thermal burns. J Trauma 1988;28(8):1265-1269. View abstract.

Gogoi, S. K., Gopinath, P., Paul, A., Ramesh, A., Ghosh, S. S., and Chattopadhyay, A. Green fluorescent protein-expressing Escherichia coli as a model system for investigating the antimicrobial activities of silver nanoparticles. Langmuir 10-24-2006;22(22):9322-9328. View abstract.

Gomes-Filho, J. E., Silva, F. O., Watanabe, S., Cintra, L. T., Tendoro, K. V., Dalto, L. G., Pacanaro, S. V., Lodi, C. S., and de Melo, F. F. Tissue reaction to silver nanoparticles dispersion as an alternative irrigating solution. J Endod. 2010;36(10):1698-1702. View abstract.

Gong, Z. H., Yao, J., Ji, J. F., Yang, J., and Xiang, T. Effect of ionic silver dressing combined with hydrogel on degree II burn wound healing. Journal of Clinical Rehabilitative tissue Engineering Research 2009;13(42):8373-8376.

Gopinath, P., Gogoi, S. K., Sanpui, P., Paul, A., Chattopadhyay, A., and Ghosh, S. S. Signaling gene cascade in silver nanoparticle induced apoptosis. Colloids Surf.B Biointerfaces. 6-1-2010;77(2):240-245. View abstract.

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