Gold nanorods inhibit respiratory syncytial virus by stimulating the innate immune response

Gold nanorods (GNRs) inhibit respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in vitro and in vivo. The antiviral gene expression study showed interplay of Toll-like receptor, NOD-like receptor and RIG-I-like receptor signaling pathways. Transmission electron microcopy, histological investigation and cytokine analysis indicate that GNRs stimulates innate immune response resulting in RSV inhibition.137