REVIEW ARTICLE
Nanotechnology-Based Weapons: A Potential Approach for COVID-19
Fahima Dilnawaz1, *, #, Ranjita Misra2, #, Sarbari Acharya3, *
Article Information
Identifiers and Pagination:
Year: 2021Volume: 1
First Page: 139
Last Page: 152
Publisher ID: TOCOVIDJ-1-139
DOI: 10.2174/2666958702101010139
Article History:
Received Date: 24/11/2020Revision Received Date: 27/4/2021
Acceptance Date: 20/5/2021
Electronic publication date: 10/11/2021
Collection year: 2021
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Abstract
In the last few decades, viral infections have caused a greater number of health constraints worldwide. This havoc has created challenges for the healthcare system. Since the pandemic began, COVID-19 has killed more than 2.5 million people across the world. We are still witnessing deaths daily due to the deadly virus SARS-CoV-2 which is the causative agent for COVID-19. Thus, there is an increasing concern about finding an apt way to control the spread of this virus. Recently, the application of nanotechnology-based approaches has emerged as a ground-breaking step in the medical sector owing to their potential for accurate diagnosis and specific treatment in a wide range of health problems, including viral diseases. Therefore, the implementation of nanotechnology can be an articulate strategy to confront the rising distress of COVID-19. The present review particularly emphasizes the perception of several nanoformulation-based approaches as an appropriate means to safeguard mankind against COVID-19.