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*This page includes articles on both nano and non-nano silver particles

Antimicrobial effects

Baker C, Pradhan A, Pakstis L, et al. (2005). Synthesis and antibacterial properties of silver nanoparticles. J Nanosci Nanotechnol., 5(2):244-9. Abstract

- NEW - Chen, X., Schluesener, HJ. (January 2008). Nanosilver: A nanoproduct in medical application. Toxicology Letters, 176(1): 1-12. Abstract

Chen, J., Han, C.M., Lin, X.W., Tang, Z.J. and Su, S.J. (2006). Effect of silver nanoparticle dressing on second degree burn wound, Zhonghua Wai Ke Za Zhi, 44(1):50–52. Abstract

Cheng, D., Yang, J. and Zhao, Y. (2004). Antibacterial materials of silver nanoparticles application in medical appliances and appliances for daily use. Chin. Med. Equip. J., 4:26–32.

Cho, K.H., Park, J.E., Osaka, T., and Park, S-G. (November 2005). The study of antimicrobial activity and preservative effects of nanosilver ingredient. Electrochimica Acta, 51,5: 956-960. Abstract

Cohen, M.S., Stern, J.M., Vanni, et al. (2007). In vitro analysis of a nanocrystalline silver-coated surgical mesh. Surg. Infect., 8: 397–403. Abstract

Edward-Jones V. (2006). Antimicrobial and barrier effects of silver against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. J Wound Care, 15(7):285-290. Abstract

Elechiguerra, J.L. Burt, J.L., Morones, J.R. et al. (2005). Interaction of silver nanoparticles with HIV-1. J. Nanobiotechnol., 3:6. Abstract

Ip, M., Lui, S.L., Poon, V.K.M., Lung, I. and Burd, A. (2006) Antimicrobial activities of silver dressings: an in vitro comparison. Journal of Medical Microbiology, 55: 59-63. Abstract

Jiang, H., Manolache, S., Wong, A.C.L., Denes, F.S. (May 2004). Plasma-enhanced deposition of Silver nanoparticles onto polymer and metal surfaces for the generation of antimicrobial characteristics. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 93:3: 1411-1422. Abstract

Jose, R.M., Jose, L.E., Alejandra, C. (2005). The bactericidal effect of silver nanoparticles. Nanotechnology, 16: 2346–2353. Abstract

- NEW - Jung, W. K., Koo, H. C., Kim, K. W. et al. (2008). Antibacterial Activity and Mechanism of Action of the Silver Ion in Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. Appl. Environ. Microbiol., 74: 2171-2178. Abstract

Kim JS, Kuk E, Yu KN, et al. (2007). Antimicrobial effects of silver nanoparticles. Nanomedicine, 3(1):95-101. Abstract

Lansdown, A.B. (2006). Silver in health care: antimicrobial effects and safety in use. Current problems in dermatology, 33:17-34. Abstract

Lee, H.Y., Park, H.K., Lee, Y.M. and al. (2007). A practical procedure for producing silver nanocoated fabric and its antibacterial evaluation for biomedical applications. Chem. Commun. (Camb.), 28: 2959–2961. Abstract

Lok CN, Ho CM, Chen R, et al. (2007). Silver nanoparticles: partial oxidation and antibacterial activities. J Biol Inorg Chem., 12(4):527-34. Abstract

Melaiye, A., Youngs, W.J. (February 2005). Silver and its application as an antimicrobial agent. Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents, 15,2: 125-130(6). Abstract

Morones, J.R., Elechiguerra, J.L., Camacho, A. et al. (2005). The bactericidal effect of silver nanoparticles. Nanotechnology, 16: 2346-2353. Abstract

Pal, S., Tak, Y.K., and Song, J.M. (2007). Does antibacterial activity of silver nanoparticle depend on shape of nanoparticle? A study on Gram-negative E. coli. Appl. Environ. Microbiol. Abstract

Panacek A, Kvítek L, Prucek R, et al. (2007). Silver colloid nanoparticles: synthesis, characterization, and their antibacterial activity. J Phys Chem B., 110(33):16248-53. Abstract

- NEW - Perelshtein, I; Applerot, G; Perkas, N. et al. (June 2008). Sonochemical coating of silver nanoparticles on textile fabrics (nylon, polyester and cotton) and their antibacterial activity. Nanotechnology, 19(24). Abstract

- NEW - Raffi M, Hussain F, Bhatti TM, et al. (March 2008). Antibacterial characterization of silver nanoparticles against E. coli ATCC-15224. Journal of Materials Science & Technology, 24(2): 192-196. Abstract

Shahverdi AR, Fakhimi A, Shahverdi HR, Minaian S. (June 2007). Synthesis and effect of silver nanoparticles on the antibacterial activity of different antibiotics against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. Nanomedicine, 3(2):168-71. Abstract

Silver, S., Le T. Phung and Silver, G. (2006). Silver as biocides in burn and wound dressings and bacterial resistance to silver compounds. Journal of Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology, 33: 627-634. Article

Vigneshwaran, N.; Kathe, A.A.; Varadarajan, P.V. et al. (2007). Functional finishing of cotton fabrics using silver nanoparticles. Nanosci. Nanotechnol. 7: 1893–1897. Abstract

Yu, H., Xu, X., Chen, X. et. (2007). Preparation and antibacterial effects of PVA-PVP hydrogels containing silver nanoparticles. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 103(1):125-133. Abstract

Zeng, F. Hou, C., Wu, S. et al. (2007). Silver nanoparticles directly formed on natural macroporous matrix and their anti-microbial activities. Nanotechnology, 18, 055605. Article

Toxicity

Almofti, M.R., Ichikawa, T., Yamashita, K., Terada, H. and Shinohara, Y. (2003). Silver ion induces a cyclosporine a-insensitive permeability transition in rat liver mitochondria and release of apoptogenic cytochrome C. J. Biochem., 134(1): 43–49. Abstract

- NEW - Archer, SL. (May 2008). Dilated cardiomyopathy and left bundle branch block associated with ingestion of colloidal gold and silver is reversed by British antiLewisite and vitamin E: the potential toxicity of metals used as health supplements. Canadian Journal of Cardiology, 124(5):397-9. Abstract

- NEW - Asharani, PV; Wu, YL; Gong, ZY; Valiyaveettil, S. (June 2008). Toxicity of silver nanoparticles in zebrafish models. Nanotechnology, 19(25). Abstract

- NEW - Benn, TM, Westerhoff P. (June 2008). Nanoparticle Silver Released into Water from Commercially Available Sock Fabrics. Environmental Science & Technology, 42(11): 4133–4139. Abstract

Berry, W.J., Cantwell, M.G. et al. (1999). Predicting Toxicity Of Sediments Spiked With Silver. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 18(1): 40-48. Abstract

Bianchini A, Playle RC, Wood CM, et al. (July 2006). Short-term silver accumulation in tissues of three marine invertebrates: Shrimp Penaeus duorarum, sea hare Aplysia californica, and sea urchin Diadema antillarum. Aquatic Toxicology, 84(2): 182 -189.

- NEW - Blaser, S.A., Scheringer, M., MacLeoda, M. and Hungerbühler, K. (2008). Estimation of cumulative aquatic exposure and risk due to silver: Contribution of nano-functionalized plastics and textiles. Science of The Total Environment, 390: 396–409. Abstract

Braydich-Stolle, L., Hussain, S., Schlager, J.J., and Hofmann, M.C. (2005). In vitro cytotoxicity of nanoparticles in mammalian germline stem cells. Toxicol. Sci., 88: 412–419. Abstract

Brown, C.L., Parchaso, F., Thompson, J.K., Luoma, S.N. (2003). Assessing Toxicant Effects in a Complex Estuary: A Case Study of Effects of Silver on Reproduction in the Bivalve, Potamocorbula amurensis, in San Francisco Bay. Human and Ecological Risk Assessment, 9(1): 95-119. Article

Burd, A., Kwok, C.H., Hung, S.C. et al. (2007). A comparative study of the cytotoxicity of silver-based dressings in monolayer cell, tissue explant, and animal models. Wound Repair Regen., 15(1):94-104. Abstract

Bury, N.R., McGeer, J.C, and Wood, C.M. (1999). Effects Of Altering Freshwater Chemistry On Physiological Responses Of Rainbow Trout To Silver Exposure. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 18(1): 50-55. Abstract

Bury, N.R., Galvez, F., and Wood, C.M. (1999). Effects Of Chloride, Calcium, And Dissolved Organic Carbon On Silver Toxicity: Comparison Between Rainbow Trout And Fathead Minnows. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 18(1): 56-62. Abstract

Call DJ, Polkinghorne CN, Markee TP, et al. (July 2006). Toxicity of silver in water and sediment to the freshwater amphipod Hyalella azteca. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 25(7): 1802 -1808. Abstract

Call, D.J., Polkinghorne, C.N. et al. (1999). Silver Toxicity To Chironomus Tentans In Two Freshwater Sediments. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 18(1): 30-39. Abstract

Chappell, J.B. and Greviller, G.D. (1954). Effect of silver ions on mitochondrial adenosine triphosphatase. Nature, 174: 930–931. Abstract

- NEW - Chen, X; Schluesener, HJ. (January 2008). Nanosilver: A nanoproduct in medical application. Toxicology Letters, 176(1): 1-12. Abstract

Chen, D., Xi, T. Bai, J. (September 2007). Biological effects induced by nanosilver particles: in vivo study. Biomed. Mater., 2 S126-S128. Abstract

- NEW - Choi, O., Hu, Z. (2008). Size Dependent and Reactive Oxygen Species Related Nanosilver Toxicity to Nitrifying Bacteria. Environ. Sci. Technol., 42 (12), 4583–4588. Abstract

- NEW - Choi, O., Deng, K.K., Kim, N.J., et al. (2008). The inhibitory effects of silver nanoparticles, silver ions, and silver chloride colloids on microbial growth. Water Research, in Press, Corrected Proof. Abstract

Eckelman MJ,Graedel TE. (2007). Silver emissions and their environmental impacts: A multilevel assessment. Environ. Sci. Technol., 41 (17): 6283-6289. Abstract

Eisler, R. (1996). A review of silver hazards to plants and animals, pp. 143-144. In: Andren, Anders W.; Bober, Thomas W. (ed.) The 4th international conference proceedings: transport, fate and effects of silver in the environment

Ernst, E., Rungby, J., Baatrup, E. (1991). Ultrastructural localization of silver in rat testis and organ distribution of radioactive silver in the rat. Journal of applied toxicology, 11(5): 317-321. Article

Fraser, J.F., Cuttle, L., Kempf, M., Kimble, R.M. (March 2004). Cytotoxicity of topical antimicrobial agents used in burn wounds in Australasia. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 74(3): 139-142. Article

Friends of the Earth. (March 2007). Nanosilver - a threat to soil, water and human health? Report.

Galvez, F. and Wood, C.M. (1999). Physiological Effects Of Dietary Silver Sulfide Exposure In Rainbow Trout. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 18(1): 84-88. Abstract

Gan, X. Liu, T., Zhong, J. et al. (2004). Effect of Silver Nanoparticles on the Electron Transfer Reactivity and the Catalytic Activity of Myoglobin. Chembiochem, 5: 1686–1691. Abstract

Garner, M., Reglinski, J., Smith, W.E. and Stewart, M.J. (1994). The interaction of colloidal metals with erythrocytes. Journal of inorganic biochemistry, 56(4): 283–290.

Ghandour, W., Hubbard, J.H., Deistung, J., Hughes, M.N., and Poole, R.K. (1998). The uptake of silver ions by Escherichia coli K12: toxic effects and interaction with copper ions. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology , 28,6: 559-565. Abstract

- NEW - Harris, A.T., Bali, B.R. (April 2008). On the formation and extent of uptake of silver nanoparticles by live plants. Journal of nanoparticle research, 10(4): 691-695. Abstract.

Haxton, E., Hylander, L.D., Melhus, A. (2006). Silver – a toxic threat to our health and environment. Fact Sheet

Hiriart-Baer, V.P., Fortin, C., Lee, D.Y., Campbell, P.G. (June 2006). Toxicity of silver to two freshwater algae, Chlamydomonas reinhardtii and Pseudokirchneriella sub-capitata, grown under continuous culture conditions: influence of thiosulphate. Aquatic toxicology, 15;78(2):136-48. Abstract

Hogstrand, C., Wood, C.M. (1996). The toxicity of silver to marine fish, pp. 109-112. In: Andren, Anders W.; Bober, Thomas W. (ed.) The 4th international conference proceedings: transport, fate and effects of silver in the environment

Hollinger, MA. (1996). Toxicological Aspects of Topical Silver Pharmaceuticals. Critical Reviews in Toxicology, 26(3): 255-260. Abstract

Hussain, S.M., Hess, K.L., Gearhart, J.M. et al. (2005). In vitro toxicity of nanoparticles in BRL 3A rat liver cells. Toxicol. In Vitro, 19: 975–983. Abstract

Iwasaki, S., Yoshimura,A., Ideura, T. et al. (1997). Elimination study of silver in a hemodialyzed burn patient treated with silver sulfadiazine cream. Am. J. Kidney Dis., 30(2): 287–290. Abstract

Ji, J.H., Jung, J.H., Yu, I.J., Kim, S.S. (July 2007). Long-Term Stability Characteristics of Metal Nanoparticle Generator Using Small Ceramic Heater for Inhalation Toxicity Studies. Inhalation Toxicology, 19(9): 745 - 751. Abstract

Ji, J.H., Jung, J.H., Kim, S.S. et al. (January 2007). Twenty-Eight-Day Inhalation Toxicity Study of Silver Nanoparticles in Sprague-Dawley Rats. Inhalation Toxicology, 19(10): 857 - 871. Abstract

Kakurai, M., Demitsu, T., Umemoto, N. et al. (2003). Activation of mast cells by silver particles in a patient with localized argyria due to implantation of acupuncture needles. Br. J. Dermatol., 148: 822. Abstract

Karen, D.J., Ownby, D.R. et al. (1999). Influence Of Water Quality On Silver Toxicity To Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus Mykiss), Fathead Minnows (Pimephales Promelas), And Water Fleas (Daphnia Magna). Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 18(1): 63-70. Abstract

- NEW - Kim, Y.S., Kim, J.S., Cho, H.S. et al. (April 2008). Twenty-Eight-Day Oral Toxicity, Genotoxicity, and Gender-Related Tissue Distribution of Silver Nanoparticles in Sprague-Dawley Rats. Inhalation Toxicology: 20(6), 575-583. Abstract

Kolts, J.M., Boese, C.J., Meyer, J.S. (July 2006). Acute toxicity of copper and silver to Ceriodaphnia dubia in the presence of food. Environmental toxicology and chemistry, 25(7):1831-5. Abstract

Kone, B.C., Kaleta, M. and Gullans, S.R. (1988). Silver ion (Ag+) induced increases in cell membrane K+ and Na+ permeability in renal proximal tubule: reversal by thiol reagents. J. Membr. Biol., 102: 11–19. Abstract

- NEW - Kristiansen, S; Ifversen, P; Danscher, G. (July 2008). Ultrastructural localization and chemical binding of silver ions in human organotypic skin cultures. Histochemistry and Cell Biology, 130(1): 177-184. Abstract

- NEW - Krizkova S, Ryant P, Krystofova O, et al. (January 2008). Multi-instrumental analysis of tissues of sunflower plants treated with silver(I) ions - Plants as bioindicators of environmental pollution. Sensors, 8(1): 445–463. Article

Lam, P.K., Chan, E.S., Ho, W.S., and Liew, C.T. (2004). In vitro cytotoxicity testing of a nanocrystalline silver dressing (Acticoat) on cultured keratinocytes. Br. J. Biomed. Sci., 61(3): 125–127. Abstract

Lansdown, A.B. (March 2007). Critical observations on the neurotoxicity of silver. Critical Reviews in Toxicology, 37(3): 237-250. Abstract

Lansdown, A.B. (2006). Silver in health care: antimicrobial effects and safety in use. Current problems in dermatology, 33:17-34. Abstract

Lee, K.J., Nallathamby,P.D., Browning, L.M., et al. (2007). In Vivo Imaging of Transport and Biocompatibility of Single Silver Nanoparticles in Early Development of Zebrafish Embryos. ACS Nano, 1(2), 133–143. Abstract

Lesniak, W., Bielinska, A.U., Sun,K. (2005). Silver/dendrimer nanocomposites as biomarkers: fabrication, characterization, in vitro toxicity, and intracellular detection, Nano Lett. 5: 2123–2130. Article

Mikelova R, Baloun J, Petrlova J, et al. (2007). Electrochemical determination of Ag-ions in environment waters and their action on plant embryos. Bioelectrochemistry, 70(2): 508-518. Abstract

Mirsattari, S.M., Hammond, R.R., Sharpe, M.D. et al. (2004). Myoclonic status epilepticus following repeated oral ingestion of colloidal silver. Neurology, 62: 1408–1410. Article

Mitchell, D.N., Godwin, H.A., Claudio, E. (Spring 2004). Nanoparticle Toxicity in Saccharomyces cerevisiae: A Comparative Study Using Au Colloid, Ag Colloid, and HAuCI4 3H2O in Solution. Nanoscape, 1:59-69. Article

Naddy RB, Rehner AB, Mcnerney GR, et al. (September 2007). Comparison of short-term chronic and chronic silver toxicity to fathead minnows in unamended and sodium chloride-amended waters. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 26(9): 1922-1930. Article

Naddy RB, Gorsuch JW, Rehner AB, et al. (August 2007). Chronic toxicity of silver nitrate to Ceriodaphnia dubia and Daphnia magna, and potential mitigating factors. Aquatic Toxicology, 84(1): 1-10. Article

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Toxicology Program. Research Concept: Nanoscale silver. Presentation

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Toxicology Program. (December 2006). Nanoscale Silver - Nomination and Review of Toxicological Literature. Document

Nel, A. (2005). Air pollution-related illness: effects of particles. Science, 6(308): 04–806. Abstract

Ohbo, Y., Fukuzako, H., Takeuchi, K. and Takigawa, M. (1996). Argyria and convulsive seizures caused by ingestion of silver in a patient with schizophrenia. Psychiatry Clin. Neurosci., 50: 89–90. Abstract

Paddle-Ledinek, J.E., Nasa, Z., and Cleland, H.J. (2006). Effect of different wound dressings on cell viability and proliferation. Plast. Reconstr. Surg., 117: 110S–118S. Abstract

Pavlostathis SG, Maeng SK. (2000). Fate and effect of silver on the anaerobic digestion process. Water research, 34(16):3957-3966 .

Pedroso MS, Bersano JG, Bianchini A. (October 2007). Acute silver toxicity in the euryhaline copepod Acartia tonsa: influence of salinity and food. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 26(10): 2158 -2165. Abstract

Poon, V.K., Burd, A. (2004). In vitro cytotoxity of silver: implication for clinical wound care. Burns, 30(2):140-7. Abstract

Ratte, H.T. (1999). Bioaccumulation And Toxicity Of Silver Compounds: A Review. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 18(1): 89-108. Abstract

Rosenman KD, Seixas N, Jacobs I. (1987). Potential nephrotoxic effects of exposure to silver. Br J Ind Med., 44(4):267-72. Abstract

Sato, S., Sueki, H., Nishijima, A. (1999). Two unusual cases of argyria: the application of an improved tissue processing method for X-ray microanalysis of selenium and sulphur in silver-laden granules. British Journal of Dermatology, 140(1): 158–163. Abstract

Sawosz E, Binek M, Grodzik M, et al. (2007). Influence of hydrocolloidal silver nanoparticles on gastrointestinal microflora and morphology of enterocytes of quails. Archives of animal nutrition, 61(6): 444–451.

Shin SH, Ye MK, Kim HS, Kang HS. (December 2007). The effects of nano-silver on the proliferation and cytokine expression by peripheral blood mononuclear cells. Int Immunopharmacol., 7(13):1813-8. Abstract

Soto, K., Garza, K.M. and Murr, L.E. (2007). Cytotoxic effects of aggregated nanomaterials. Acta Biomater., 3: 351–358. Abstract

- NEW - Sung, J.H., Ji, J.H., Yoon, J.U. et al. (April 2008). Lung Function Changes in Sprague-Dawley Rats After Prolonged Inhalation Exposure to Silver Nanoparticles. Inhalation Toxicology: 20(6), 567-574. Abstract

Suzuki, Y., Yoshimaru, T., Yamashita, K. et al. (2001). Exposure of RBL-2H3 mast cells to Ag(+) induces cell degranulation and mediator release. Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun., 283: 707–714. Abstract

Takenaka, S., Karg,E., Roth, C. et al. (2001). Pulmonary and systemic distribution of inhaled ultrafine silver particles in rats. Environ. Health Perspect., 4(Suppl.): 547–551. Abstract

Takenaka, S., Karg,E., Moller, W. et al. (2000). A morphologic study on the fate of ultrafine silver particles: distribution pattern of phagocytized metallic silver in vitro and in vivo. Inhal. Toxicol. 12: 291–299. Abstract

Trop, M., Novak, M. Rodl, S. et al. (March 2006). Silver-Coated Dressing Acticoat Caused Raised Liver Enzymes and Argyria-like Symptoms in Burn Patient. Journal of Trauma-Injury Infection & Critical Care, 60(3):648-652. Abstract

Van de Voorde, K., Nijsten, T. et al. (2005). Long-term use of silver containing nose-drops resulting in systemic argyria. Acta Clin. Belg., 60: 33–35. Abstract

Wang, D.Y., Yang, P. (April 2007). Silver Exposure Causes Transferable Defects of Phenotypes and Behaviors in Nematode Caenorhabditis elegans. Environmental Bioindicators, 2(2): 89-98. Abstract

Ward, T.J., Kramer J.R., Boeri, R.L., Gorsuch, J.W. (June 2006). Chronic toxicity of silver to the sea urchin (Arbacia punctulata). Environmental toxicology and chemistry, 25(6): 1568-73. Abstract

Ward, T.J., Boeri, R.L., Hogstrand, C., Kramer, J.R., Lussier, S.M., Stubblefield, W.A., Wyskiel, D.C., Gorsuch, J.W. (July 2006). Influence of salinity and organic carbon on the chronic toxicity of silver to mysids (Americamysis bahia) and silversides (Menidia beryllina). Environmental toxicology and chemistry, 25(7):1809-16. Abstract

Wood, C.M., Playle, R.C., and Hogstrand, C. (1999). Physiology And Modeling Of Mechanisms Of Silver Uptake And Toxicity In Fish. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 18(1): 71-83. Abstract

Yoshimaru, T., Suzuki, Y., Inoue,T. (2006). Silver activates mast cells through reactive oxygen species production and a thiol-sensitive store-independent Ca2+ influx, Free Radic. Biol. Med., 40: 1949–1959. Abstract

Zhang, Y. and Sun, J. (2007). A Study on the bio-safety for nano-silver as anti-bacterial materials. Chin. J. Med. Instrumen., 31: 35–38. Abstract

Microbial resistance

Bridges K, Kidson A, Lowbury EJ et al. (1979). Gentamicin- and silver-resistant Pseudomonas in a burns unit. Br Med J., 1:446–9. Abstract

Chopra I. (2007). The increasing use of silver-based products as antimicrobial agents: a useful development or a cause for concern? Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, 59:587–590. Abstract

Davis, I. J., Richards, H., Mullany, P. (June 2005). Isolation of silver- and antibiotic-resistant Enterobacter cloacae from teeth. Oral Microbiology and Immunology. 20,3: 191. Abstract

Deshpande, LM, Chopade, BA. (1994). Plasmid mediated silver resistance in Acinetobacter baumannii. Biometals, 7:49–56. Abstract

Friends of the Earth. (March 2007). Nanosilver - a threat to soil, water and human health? Report.

Gupta, A., Matsui, K., Lo, J.F. & Silver, S. (1999). Molecular basis for resistance to silver cations in Salmonella. Nature Medicine. 5, 183-188. Article

Gupta, A., and Silver, S. (October 1998). Silver as a biocide. Will resistance become a problem? Nature Biotechnology, 16:888. Article

Gupta A, Maynes M, Silver S. (1998). Effects of halides on plasmid-mediated silver resistance in Escherichia coli. Appl Env Microbiol., 12:5042–5045. Article

Hendry AT, Stewart IO. (1979). Silver-resistant Enterobacteriaceae from hospital patients. Can J Microbiol., 25:915–21. Abstract

Katsikogianni, M. and Missirlis, Y.F. (2004). Concise review of mechanisms of bacterial adhesion to biomaterials and of techniques used in estimating bacteriamaterial interactions. European Cells and Materials. 8: 37-57. Article

Klaus, K., Joerger, R., Olsson, E., and Granqvist, C.G. (November 1999). Silver-based crystalline nanoparticles, microbially fabricated. PNAS, 96,24: 13611-13614. Article

Landsdown AB, Williams A. (January 2007). Bacterial resistance to silver in wound care and medical devices. J Wound Care., 16(1):15-9. Abstract

Ledrich, M.L., Stemmler, S., Laval-Gilly, P., Foucaud, L., and Falla, J. (December 2005). Precipitation of Silver-Thiosulfate Complex and Immobilization of Silver by Cupriavidus metallidurans CH34. BioMetals, 18,6: 643-650. Abstract

Li X-Z, Nikaido H, Williams KE. 1997. Silver-resistant mutants of Escherichia coli display active efflux of Ag+ and are deficient in porins. J Bacteriol. , 179(19):6127–6132. Abstract

- NEW - Lok, CN; Ho, CM; Chen, R. et al. (June 2008). Proteomic identification of the Cus system as a major determinant of constitutive Escherichia coli silver resistance of chromosomal origin. Journal of proteome research, 7(6): 2351-2356. Abstract

McHugh, GL, Moellering, RC, Hopkins, CC et al. (1975). Salmonella typhimurium resistant to silver nitrate, chloramphenicol, and ampicillin. Lancet, 1: 235–40. Abstract

Margulis, L., and Case, E. (November-December 2006). The germs of life. Orion. Article

- NEW - Percival SL, Woods E, Nutekpor M., et al. (March 2008). Prevalence of silver resistance in bacteria isolated from diabetic foot ulcers and efficacy of silver-containing wound dressings. Ostomy Wound Manage., 54(3):30-40. Abstract

Percival SL, Bowler PG, Russell D. (2005). Bacterial resistance to silver in wound care. J Hosp Infect., 60(1):1-7. Abstract

Silver, S. (2003). Bacterial silver resistance: molecular biology and uses and misuses of silver compounds. FEMS Microbiology Reviews, 27:341-353. Abstract

Slawson, R. M., Lohmeier-Vogel, E. M., Lee, H. and Trevors, J. T. (1994). Silver resistance in Pseudomonas stutzeri. BioMetals, 7,1: 30-40. Abstract

Tenover FC. (2006). Mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance in bacteria. Am J Infect Control, 34(S1):S3-S10. Abstract

Detection and Measure of silver compounds in the environment

- NEW - Benn, TM, Westerhoff P. (2008). Nanoparticle Silver Released into Water from Commercially Available Sock Fabrics. Environmental Science & Technology. Abstract

Howe, P.D. and Dr Dobson, S. (2002). Silver and silver compounds: environmental aspects. Concise International Chemical Assessment Document

Manzoori JL, Abdolmohammad-Zadeh H, Amjadi M.. (2007). Ultra-trace determination of silver in water samples by electrothermal atomic absorption spectrometry after preconcentration with a ligand-less cloud point extraction methodology. J Hazard Mater., 1;144(1-2): 458-63. Abstract

- NEW - Mueller, N.C, and Nowack, B. (2008). Exposure Modeling of Engineered Nanoparticles in the Environment. Environ. Sci. Technol., 42 (12): 4447–4453. Abstract

Ohta K, Saruma K, Kaneco S, et al. (2002). Preconcentration of trace silver with yeast for river water analysis. Ann Chim., 92(5-6): 587-94. Abstract

Occupational, health and safety issues related to silver nanoparticles and compounds

Armitage, S.A., White, M.A., H. Kerr Wilson, H.K. (1996). The determination of silver in whole blood and its application to biological monitoring of occupationally exposed groups. Am. occup. Hyg., 40(3): 331-338.

Barrie, H.J., and Harding, H.E. (1947). Argyro-siderosis of the lungs in silver finishers. Brit. J. industr. Med., 4, 225. Article

Brooks, S.M. (1981). Ultrastructural localization and chemical binding of silver ions in human organotypic skin cultures. Clin Chest Med., 2(2): 235-54. Abstract

DiVincenzo, G. D., Giordano, C. J. and Schriever, L. S. (1985). Biologic monitoring of workers exposed to silver. International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, 56(3): 207-215. Abstract

Drake, P.L. and Hazelwood, K.J. (2005). Exposure-Related Health Effects of Silver and Silver Compounds: A Review. Annals of Occupational Hygiene, 49(7):575-585. Abstract

Kayarkar, R., Parker, AJ., Goepel, JR. (2003). The Sheffield nose - An occupational disease? Rhinology, 41(2):125-6. Abstract

Moss, A.P., Sugar, A., Hargett, N.A. et al. (1979). The ocular manifestations and functional effects of occupational argyrosis. Archives of Ophtalmology, 97(5). Abstract

Pifer JW, Friedlander BR, Kintz RT, Stockdale DK. (1989). Absence of toxic effects in silver reclamation workers. Scand J Work Environ Health., 15(3):210-21. Abstract

Rosenman KD, Seixas N, Jacobs I. (1987). Potential nephrotoxic effects of exposure to silver. Br J Ind Med., 44(4):267-72. Abstract

Rosenman KD, Moss, A., Kon, S. (1979). Argyria - clinical implications of exposure to silver-nitrate and silver-oxide. Journal Of Occupational And Environmental Medicine, 21(6): 430-435. Abstract

Weir, F.W. (1979). Health-hazard from occupational exposure to metallic copper and silver dust. American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal, 40(3): 245-247. Abstract

Williams, N. and Gardner, I. (1995). Absence of symptoms in silver refiners with raised blood silver levels. Occup. Med., 45(4): 205-8. Abstract

Synthesis

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