Lipids or amphiphilic molecules like soaps are known to dissolve the lipid cover of coronavirus. It would be interesting to see if lipid-capped Ag nanoparticles can affect the virus.
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) uses a photosensitizing agent, light and molecular oxygen to selectively kill certain types of cells.
It is a therapeutic technique composed of two stages, in which a sensitizing drug (photosensitizer) is initially used, followed by the stage of irradiation of visible light and activation of these compounds. Perhaps compounds such as Ag / α-Ag2WO4 nanoparticles (Elson Longo:Nanoparticles Ag / Composite a-Ag 2 WO4 formed by Eletron Be ...) that have photosensitization properties that prevent the proliferation of virus RNA.
Studies have shown that PDT can induce autophagy, eventually due to the high reactivity of the ROS produced.
Thanks a lot for your response. I am looking for results from a much simpler experiment: effect of citrate, aspartic acid, PVA or BSA-coated AgNPs on SARS-COV-2.
Thank you for your attention, I communicated with the author of the article Elson Longo about a better answer, and in an affirmative I will inform you, greetings.