Gold Nanoparticle-Mediated Delivery of Therapeutic Enzymes for Biomedical Applications

Abstract

Nanobiotechnology application, at the interface of nanocarrier and therapeutic enzyme, holds great promises in the nanomedicine. In this direction, gold nanocarriers contribute a plethora of nanobiotechnological applications due to their unique properties. The salient features of gold nanoparticle include high catalytic activity, unique optical properties, ease of surface functionalization, biocompatibility and long-period stability. The potential use of gold nanoparticle in conjunction with therapeutic enzymes can be further extended for curing many dreadful diseases.