Effect of Different Forms of Silver on Biological Objects

Abstract Silver has been known since ancient times on account of its pronounced antiseptic properties. Currently, antibacterial, antiviral, and fungicidal properties are highly desired in the food cosmetic industries, medicine, pharmacology. exhibits toxic effects not only pathogenic organisms but also healthy cells. Over past 20 years, nanosilver, a new form silver, introduced various areas industry. The transition to nanoscale results revision standard approaches items, including those based this element, emergence such novel research area as nanosafety. In review, we address history using different forms mechanisms interaction with living cells, properties, biokinetic parameters, capability for accumulation organs, cognitive functions, clinically argyrosis condition. Relevant publications critically analyzed conclusions drawn. broader incorporation weakly biophilic element silver biosphere ecosphere calls our understanding biochemical processes underlying forms, cells multicellular organisms.