The Antioxidant Effect of Silver Nanoparticles
Chapter from the book: Meydan, İ. & Demir, C. (eds.) 2025. Health and Biochemistry.

Muhammed Yusuf Akgeyik
Ministry of National Education
Halit Demir
Van Yüzüncü Yıl University

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With the rapid advancement of nanotechnology in recent years, metal ions have increasingly been conjugated with various organic compounds to investigate their biochemical properties. Among the commonly used metals in this context is silver. Silver atoms, through the use of various silver salts, are bound to organic molecules known to possess antioxidant, antidiabetic, and antimicrobial properties. The resulting nanoparticles are then evaluated to determine whether these properties are enhanced or yield improved outcomes.Antioxidants are enzymes or molecules that function to prevent the harmful effects of a physiological process known as oxidative stress. Oxidative stress occurs when reactive oxygen species (ROS) interact with biomolecules in the body, leading to structural damage. To combat this, the body utilizes a coordinated system of antioxidant enzymes and molecules, collectively referred to as the antioxidant defense system.

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Akgeyik, M. Y. & Demir, H. (2025). The Antioxidant Effect of Silver Nanoparticles. In: Meydan, İ. & Demir, C. (eds.), Health and Biochemistry. Özgür Publications. DOI: https://doi.org/10.58830/ozgur.pub933.c3920

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November 4, 2025

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