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Nanozymes

Nanozymes

  • Nanozymes are a class of nanomaterials with enzyme-like catalytic activities.
  • Nanozymes can be categorized into 4 types based on their catalytic activities: Oxidoreductases, Hydrolases, Isomerases and Synthases.

Advantages over Conventional Enzymes

  • Stability: Nanozymes are highly stable and can be used in harsh environments
  • Low Cost, High Durability & Mass Production.
  • Therapeutic potential

Applications

Nanozymes have been used as therapeutics against

  • Cancer,
  • Inflammatory diseases,
  • Neurodegenerative and neurological disorders,
  • Bacterial, fungal and viral infections,
  • Wounds and diseases associated with Reactive Oxygen Species.

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