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ReviewInflammopharmacology2026

Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) as emerging anti-inflammatory agents: mechanisms, therapeutic advances, and future directions-a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Shaziya Khan, Suraj N Mali, João Marcos Carvalho-Silva, Abrar Ansari, Andréa Cândido Dos Reis, Amit Pratap

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Shaziya KhanDepartment of Oils, Oleochemicals and Surfactants Technology, Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, 400019, India.
Suraj N MaliDepartment of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, D.Y. Patil University (Deemed to be University), Nerul, 400706, Navi Mumbai, India. mali.suraj1695@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1995-136X
João Marcos Carvalho-SilvaDepartment of Dental Materials and Prosthesis, Ribeirão Preto School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
Abrar AnsariDepartment of Oils, Oleochemicals and Surfactants Technology, Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, 400019, India.
Andréa Cândido Dos ReisDepartment of Dental Materials and Prosthesis, Ribeirão Preto School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil. andreare@forp.usp.br.
Amit PratapDepartment of Oils, Oleochemicals and Surfactants Technology, Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, 400019, India. ap.pratap@ictmumbai.edu.in.

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Inflammation contributes significantly to the development of several chronic disorders, including rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, cardiovascular diseases, and neurodegenerative disorders. Although conventional anti-inflammatory medications remain effective, prolonged use is often linked various side effects. In recent years, gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) have emerged as a promising nanotherapeutic agent because of their unique physicochemical and biological properties. Green-synthesized AuNPs further showed improved biocompatibility and enhanced therapeutic efficacy due to the presence of bioactive phytochemicals. This review highlights recent advances (2015-2026) in the anti-inflammatory activity through both a literature review and meta-analysis. Findings from in-vitro and in-vivo studies showed that AuNPs can downregulate pro-inflammatory cytokines such as TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6, nitric oxide (NO), and prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) by modulating signaling pathways including NF-κB, MAPK, and JAK/STAT signaling pathways. AuNPs also reduce oxidative stress and promote anti-inflammatory macrophage polarization. Meta-analysis included total 20 in-vivo studies, among which 18 studies evaluated for pro-inflammatory cytokines, while 9 studies were assessed for anti-inflammatory cytokines, collectively supporting the therapeutic potential of AuNPs in the treatment of inflammatory disorders.

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Anti-inflammatory activityAuNPsGold nanoparticlesGreen synthesisIn-vivoMeta-analysis

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