Antihistamine and Wound Healing Potential of Gold Nanoparticles Synthesized Using Bulbine frutescens (L.) Willd.
Marizé CuylerDanielle TwilleyVelaphi C ThipeVusani MandiwanaMichel L KalomboSuprakas S RayRirhandzu Shamaine Rikhotso-MbungelaArno Janse van VuurenWill CoetseeKattesh V KattiNamrita LallPublished in: Nanotechnology, science and applications (2024)
BFE and BFEAuNPs stimulated wound closure, while BFEAuNPs significantly inhibited histamine production. Further investigation into BFEAuNPs in vivo wound healing activity and whether it can target histamine-associated receptors on mast cells as a potential mechanism of action should be considered.