Gold nanoparticles: a rich array of properties for use in medicine
Gold Nanoparticles ST: Cutting - Edge Innovations and Progress for Health
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Gold nanoparticles: a rich array of properties for use in medicine
Gold Nanoparticles ST: Cutting - Edge Innovations and Progress for Health

Authors : Stéphane Roux, Claire MANGENEY

Publication date: December 10, 2025 | Lire en français

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1. Gold nanoparticles: a rich array of properties for use in medicine

1.1 Gold and medicine: an ancient history

The use of gold in medicine dates back to ancient times, when it was prized not only for its healing properties, but also for its symbolic aura . Traditional Chinese medicine, for example, used it in powder or elixir form to harmonize the body and boost vitality, while Indian Ayurveda incorporated it into various treatments, convinced of its benefits for the body and mind. In the Middle Ages,...

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