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de Oliveira D, Luiz GP, Scussel R, Fagundes MI, Galvani NC, Abel JDS, Zaccaron RP, de Bem Silveira G, de Andrade TAM, Lock Silveira PC, Andrez Machado-de-Ávila R. The combined treatment of gold nanoparticles associated with photobiomodulation accelerate the healing of dermonecrotic lesion. J Drug Target 2024; 32:172-185. [PMID: 38155427 DOI: 10.1080/1061186x.2023.2298848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2023] [Accepted: 12/10/2023] [Indexed: 12/30/2023]
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Introduction: The search for fast and efficient treatment for dermonecrotic lesions caused by the venom of the spider from the Loxosceles simillis, is a demand in health. Prednisolone is one of the most used drugs, however it has side effects. In this context, addictionally gold nanoparticles (GNPs) have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antibacterial properties. The use of photobiomodulation has show to be efficient in the process of tissue repair. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate the anti-inflammatory effect of photobiomodulation and GNPs associated or not with a low concentration of prednisolone in animal models of dermonecrotic lesion.Methodology: For this, rabbits with venon-induced dermonecrotic lesion were subjected to topical treatment with prednisolone + laser or GNPs + laser or Pred-GNPs + laser. The area of edema, necrosis and erythema were measured. On the last day of treatment, the animals were euthanized to remove the organs for histopathological and biochemical analysis.Results: All treatments combinations were effective in promoting the reduction of necrotic tissue and erythema.Conclusion: With this results, we suggest that the use of laser and nanoparticles, associated or not with prednisolone, should be considered for the treatment of dermonecrotic injury.
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- Daysiane de Oliveira
- Postgraduate in Health Sciences, Universidade do Extremo Sul de Catarinense, Criciúma, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Postgraduate in Health Sciences, Universidade do Extremo Sul de Catarinense, Criciúma, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Postgraduate in Health Sciences, Universidade do Extremo Sul de Catarinense, Criciúma, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Postgraduate in Health Sciences, Universidade do Extremo Sul de Catarinense, Criciúma, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Postgraduate in Health Sciences, Universidade do Extremo Sul de Catarinense, Criciúma, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Postgraduate in Health Sciences, Universidade do Extremo Sul de Catarinense, Criciúma, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Postgraduate in Health Sciences, Universidade do Extremo Sul de Catarinense, Criciúma, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Postgraduate in Health Sciences, Universidade do Extremo Sul de Catarinense, Criciúma, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Postgraduate in Biomedical Sciences, University Center of Herminio Ometto Foundation, Postgraduate in Health Sciences, Universidade do Extremo Sul de Catarinense, Criciúma, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Postgraduate in Health Sciences, Universidade do Extremo Sul de Catarinense, Criciúma, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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Shirsul J, Tripathi A, Mohanta D, Ankamwar B. Monstera deliciosa mediated single step biosynthesis of gold nanoparticles by bottom-up approach and its non-antimicrobial properties. 3 Biotech 2024; 14:43. [PMID: 38261935 PMCID: PMC10796889 DOI: 10.1007/s13205-023-03898-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/25/2024] Open
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In this study, we have stated the green biosynthesis of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) by utilizing the extract of Monstera deliciosa leaves (MDL) as a reducing agent. Biosynthesized flat, thin, and single-crystalline gold nanotriangles obtained through centrifugation are then analyzed by different characterization techniques. The UV - visible absorption spectra of AuNPs exhibited maxima bands in the range of 500-590 nm, indicating a characteristic of AuNPs. XRD analysis revealed the formation of the (111)-oriented face-centered cubic (FCC) phase of AuNPs. ATR-IR spectra showed signatures of stretching vibrations of O-H, C-H, C=C, C=O, C-O, and C-N, accompanied by CH3 rocking vibrations present in functional groups of biomolecules. FESEM images confirmed spherical nanoparticles with an average diameter in the range of 53-66 nm and predominantly triangular morphology of synthesized AuNPs within the size range of 420-800 nm. NMR, GC-MS, and HR-MS studies showed the presence of different biomolecules, including phenols, flavonoids, and antioxidants in MDL extracts, which play a crucial role of both, reducing as well as stabilizing and capping agents to form stable AuNPs by a bottom-up approach. They were then investigated for their antibacterial assay against Gram-positive (S. aureus, B. subtilis) and Gram-negative (E. coli, P. aeruginosa) microorganisms, along with testing of antifungal potential against various fungi (Penicillium sp., Aspergillus flavus, Fusarium oxysporum, Rhizoctonia solani) using the well diffusion method. Here, biosynthesized AuNPs showed non-antimicrobial properties against all four used bacteria and fungi, showing their suitability as a contender for biomedical applications in drug delivery ascribed to their inert and biocompatible nature. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s13205-023-03898-0.
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- Janvi Shirsul
- Bio-Inspired Materials Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Formerly University of Pune, Ganeshkhind, Pune, 411007 India
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- Inter-University Accelerator Centre, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, Near Vasant Kunj, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, 110067 India
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- Department of Physics, Tezpur University, PO: Napaam, Tezpur, Assam 784028 India
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- Bio-Inspired Materials Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Formerly University of Pune, Ganeshkhind, Pune, 411007 India
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Kapoor DU, Singh S, Sharma P, Prajapati BG. Amorphization of Low Soluble Drug with Amino Acids to Improve Its Therapeutic Efficacy: a State-of-Art-Review. AAPS PharmSciTech 2023; 24:253. [PMID: 38062314 DOI: 10.1208/s12249-023-02709-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2023] [Accepted: 11/19/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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Low aqueous solubility of drug candidates is an ongoing challenge and pharmaceutical manufacturers pay close attention to amorphization (AMORP) technology to improve the solubility of drugs that dissolve poorly. Amorphous drug typically exhibits much higher apparent solubility than their crystalline form due to high energy state that enable them to produce a supersaturated state in the gastrointestinal tract and thereby improve bioavailability. The stability and augmented solubility in co-amorphous (COA) formulations is influenced by molecular interactions. COA are excellent carriers-based drug delivery systems for biopharmaceutical classification system (BCS) class II and class IV drugs. The three important critical quality attributes, such as co-formability, physical stability, and dissolution performance, are necessary to illustrate the COA systems. New amorphous-stabilized carriers-based fabrication techniques that improve drug loading and degree of AMORP have been the focus of emerging AMORP technology. Numerous low-molecular-weight compounds, particularly amino acids such as glutamic acid, arginine, isoleucine, leucine, valine, alanine, glycine, etc., have been employed as potential co-formers. The review focus on the prevailing drug AMORP strategies used in pharmaceutical research, including in situ AMORP, COA systems, and mesoporous particle-based methods. Moreover, brief characterization techniques and the application of the different amino acids in stabilization and solubility improvements have been related.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand.
- Office of Research Administration, Faculty of Pharmacy, Chiang Mai University, 50200, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
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- School of Pharmacy, Raffles University, Neemrana, Rajasthan, 301020, India
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- Shree S. K. Patel College of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Ganpat University, Kherva, 384012, India.
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Govindappa M, Vishaka A, Akshatha BS, Popli D, Sunayana N, Srinivas C, Pugazhendhi A, Raghavendra VB. An endophytic fungus, Penicillium simplicissimum conjugated with C60 fullerene for its potential antimitotic, anti-inflammatory, anticancer and photodegradation activities. ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY 2023; 44:817-831. [PMID: 34559029 DOI: 10.1080/09593330.2021.1985621] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2021] [Accepted: 09/09/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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In the present study, endophytic fungus, Penicillium simplicissimum isolated from Loranthus micranthus was used to analyze phytochemical studies by qualitative and GC-MS methods. The endophytic fungus P. simplicissimum yielded novel compound penisimplicissin identified through GC-MS studies. Further, P. simplicissimum was conjugated with C60 fullerene nanoparticles (Ps-FNPs) were verified using UV-vis spectra, XRD, FTIR, DLS, EDX and SEM. Ps-FNPs was confirmed using UV-visible spectra with a peak at 260 nm. The IR bands were recorded at 2085, 1428, 1181, 661, 652, 644, 628, and 604 cm-1. The Ps-FNPs treated cells showed a nucleolar shrinkage and cell arrest atprophase, binuclear and multinucleolar cells, a chromosomal bridge and diversion at anaphase was observed, whereas, chromosomal fragment and abnormal distribution at metaphase stage. The Ps-FNPs exhibited a noteworthy anticancer activity on lung cancer cell line H1975 through cytotoxicity. The cytotoxicity was induced by increasing caspase-3, 7, and 9 activities and also showed highest inhibition in xanthine oxidase and COX-II assay proved good anti-inflammatory activity. Ps-FNPs have been extensively studied for photocatalytic activity test against Rhodamine B, Methylene blue and nigrosine showed potential dye degradation in the presence of sunlight proved to be novel photocatalysts. With all the results recorded, Ps-FNPs also have a synergetic effect having on anti-mitotic, anticancer, anti-inflammation potential and photocatalytic degradation of dyes. Hence, the conjugated Ps-FNPs could be one of the potent nano-drug formulations in future. Thus, the present study gives a clear idea of the multifaceted therapeutic and photocatalytic applications.
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- M Govindappa
- Department of Studies in Botany, Davanagere University, Davanagere, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Bengaluru, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Bengaluru, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Bengaluru, India
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- Department of Microbiology and Cell Biology, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India
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- Department of Biotechnology and Microbiology, Bangalore University, Bengaluru, India
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Abd-Elsalam KA. Fungal nanotechnology for improving farm productivity and sustainability: A note from the editor. FUNGAL CELL FACTORIES FOR SUSTAINABLE NANOMATERIALS PRODUCTIONS AND AGRICULTURAL APPLICATIONS 2023:1-19. [DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-323-99922-9.00002-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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Sonbol H, Mohammed AE, Korany SM. Soil Fungi as Biomediator in Silver Nanoparticles Formation and Antimicrobial Efficacy. Int J Nanomedicine 2022; 17:2843-2863. [PMID: 35795079 PMCID: PMC9250898 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s356724] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2022] [Accepted: 04/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Introduction and Objectives Biogenic agents in nanoparticles fabrication are gaining great interest due to their lower possible negative environmental impacts. The present study aimed to isolate fungal strains from deserts in Saudi Arabia and assess their ability in silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) fabrication and evaluate their antibacterial effect. Methods Soil fungi were identified using 18s rDNA, and their ability in NPs fabrication was assessed as extracellular synthesis, then UV-vis spectroscopy, dynamic light scattering (DLS), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, and transmission electron microscopy were used for AgNPs characterization. The antibacterial activity of fungal-based NPs was assessed against one Gram-positive methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) and three Gram-negative bacteria (E. coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Klebsiella pneumoniae). Ultrastructural changes caused by fungal-based NPs on K. pneumoniae were investigated using TEM along with SDS-PAGE for protein profile patterns. Results The three fungal isolates were identified as Phoma sp. (MN995524), Chaetomium globosum (MN995493), and Chaetomium sp. (MN995550), and their filtrate reduced Ag ions into spherical P-AgNPs, G-AgNPs, and C-AgNPs, respectively. DLS data showed an average size between 12.26 and 70.24 nm, where EDX spectrums represent Ag at 3.0 keV peak. G-AgNPs displayed strong antibacterial activities against Klebsiella pneumoniae, and the ultrastructural changes caused by NPs were noted. Additionally, SDS-PAGE analysis of treated K. pneumoniae revealed fewer bands compared to control, which could be related to protein degradation. Conclusion Present findings have consequently developed an eco-friendly approach in NPs formation by environmentally isolated fungal strains to yield NPs as antibacterial agents.
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- Hana Sonbol
- Department of Biology, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Helwan University, Cairo, 11795, Egypt
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Kumar N. V, Basavegowda VR, Murthy AN, S. L. Synthesis and characterization of copper-chitosan based nanofungicide and its induced defense responses in Fusarium wilt of banana. INORG NANO-MET CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/24701556.2022.2068591] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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- Vasantha Kumar N.
- Department of Studies in Biotechnology, University of Mysore, Mysuru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Studies in Biotechnology, University of Mysore, Mysuru, Karnataka, India
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Pasupuleti VR. Nanoscience and nanotechnology advances in food industry. FUTURE FOODS 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-323-91001-9.00011-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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Hutchinson N, Wu Y, Wang Y, Kanungo M, DeBruine A, Kroll E, Gilmore D, Eckrose Z, Gaston S, Matel P, Kaltchev M, Nickel AM, Kumpaty S, Hua X, Zhang W. Green Synthesis of Gold Nanoparticles Using Upland Cress and Their Biochemical Characterization and Assessment. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 12:28. [PMID: 35009978 PMCID: PMC8746345 DOI: 10.3390/nano12010028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2021] [Revised: 12/17/2021] [Accepted: 12/19/2021] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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This research focuses on the plant-mediated green synthesis process to produce gold nanoparticles (Au NPs) using upland cress (Barbarea verna), as various biomolecules within the upland cress act as both reducing and capping agents. The synthesized gold nanoparticles were thoroughly characterized using UV-vis spectroscopy, surface charge (zeta potential) analysis, scanning electron microscopy-energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM-EDX), atomic force microscopy (AFM), attenuated total reflection Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (ATR-FTIR), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The results indicated the synthesized Au NPs are spherical and well-dispersed with an average diameter ~11 nm and a characteristic absorbance peak at ~529 nm. EDX results showed an 11.13% gold content. Colloidal Au NP stability was confirmed with a zeta potential (ζ) value of -36.8 mV. X-ray diffraction analysis verified the production of crystalline face-centered cubic gold. Moreover, the antimicrobial activity of the Au NPs was evaluated using Gram-negative Escherichiacoli and Gram-positive Bacillus megaterium. Results demonstrated concentration-dependent antimicrobial properties. Lastly, applications of the Au NPs in catalysis and biomedicine were evaluated. The catalytic activity of Au NPs was demonstrated through the conversion of 4-nitrophenol to 4-aminophenol which followed first-order kinetics. Cellular uptake and cytotoxicity were evaluated using both BMSCs (stem) and HeLa (cancer) cells and the results were cell type dependent. The synthesized Au NPs show great potential for various applications such as catalysis, pharmaceutics, and biomedicine.
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- Noah Hutchinson
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA;
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- Department of Obstetrics, Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 201204, China;
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI 53211, USA;
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- Department of Physics and Chemistry, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA; (M.K.); (A.D.); (E.K.); (D.G.); (Z.E.); (S.G.); (P.M.); (M.K.); (A.-M.N.)
- Biomolecular Engineering Program, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA
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- Department of Physics and Chemistry, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA; (M.K.); (A.D.); (E.K.); (D.G.); (Z.E.); (S.G.); (P.M.); (M.K.); (A.-M.N.)
- Biomolecular Engineering Program, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA
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- Department of Physics and Chemistry, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA; (M.K.); (A.D.); (E.K.); (D.G.); (Z.E.); (S.G.); (P.M.); (M.K.); (A.-M.N.)
- Biomolecular Engineering Program, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA
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- Department of Physics and Chemistry, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA; (M.K.); (A.D.); (E.K.); (D.G.); (Z.E.); (S.G.); (P.M.); (M.K.); (A.-M.N.)
- Biomolecular Engineering Program, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA
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- Department of Physics and Chemistry, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA; (M.K.); (A.D.); (E.K.); (D.G.); (Z.E.); (S.G.); (P.M.); (M.K.); (A.-M.N.)
- Biomolecular Engineering Program, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA
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- Department of Physics and Chemistry, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA; (M.K.); (A.D.); (E.K.); (D.G.); (Z.E.); (S.G.); (P.M.); (M.K.); (A.-M.N.)
- Biomolecular Engineering Program, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA
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- Department of Physics and Chemistry, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA; (M.K.); (A.D.); (E.K.); (D.G.); (Z.E.); (S.G.); (P.M.); (M.K.); (A.-M.N.)
- Biomolecular Engineering Program, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA
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- Department of Physics and Chemistry, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA; (M.K.); (A.D.); (E.K.); (D.G.); (Z.E.); (S.G.); (P.M.); (M.K.); (A.-M.N.)
- Biomolecular Engineering Program, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA
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- Department of Physics and Chemistry, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA; (M.K.); (A.D.); (E.K.); (D.G.); (Z.E.); (S.G.); (P.M.); (M.K.); (A.-M.N.)
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA;
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- Department of Obstetrics, Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 201204, China;
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- Department of Physics and Chemistry, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA; (M.K.); (A.D.); (E.K.); (D.G.); (Z.E.); (S.G.); (P.M.); (M.K.); (A.-M.N.)
- Biomolecular Engineering Program, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA
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Mobaraki F, Momeni M, Taghavizadeh Yazdi ME, Meshkat Z, Silanian Toosi M, Hosseini SM. Plant-derived synthesis and characterization of gold nanoparticles: Investigation of its antioxidant and anticancer activity against human testicular embryonic carcinoma stem cells. Process Biochem 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.procbio.2021.09.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Palladium and silk fibroin-containing magnetic nano-biocomposite: a highly efficient heterogeneous nanocatalyst in Heck coupling reactions. RESEARCH ON CHEMICAL INTERMEDIATES 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s11164-021-04462-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Biologically active secondary metabolites and biotechnological applications of species of the family Chaetomiaceae (Sordariales): an updated review from 2016 to 2021. Mycol Prog 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s11557-021-01704-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Kalpana VN, Alarjani KM, Rajeswari VD. Enhancing malaria control using Lagenaria siceraria and its mediated zinc oxide nanoparticles against the vector Anopheles stephensi and its parasite Plasmodium falciparum. Sci Rep 2020; 10:21568. [PMID: 33298984 PMCID: PMC7726141 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-77854-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2020] [Accepted: 10/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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In many developing countries, there are certain health problems faced by the public, one among them is Malaria. This tropical disease is mainly caused by Plasmodium falciparum. It is categorized as a disaster to public health, which increases both mortality and morbidity. Numerous drugs are in practice to control this disease and their vectors. Eco-friendly control tools are required to battle against vector of this significant disease. Nanotechnology plays a major role in fighting against malaria. The present paper synthesized Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) using zinc nitrate via simple green routes with the help of aqueous peel extract of Lagenaria siceraria (L. siceraria). The synthesized ZnO NPs were characterized by various biophysical methods. Moreover, the extract of L. siceraria and their mediated ZnO NPs was experimented against III instar larvae of An. stephensi. The impact of the treatment based on ZnO NPs concerning histology and morphology of mosquito larval was further observed. In the normal laboratory environment, the efficiency of predation of Poeciliareticulata (P. reticulata) against An. Stephensi larvae was found to be 44%, whereas in aqueous L. siceraria extract and its mediated ZnO NPs contaminated environment, P. reticulate showed predation efficiency of about 45.8% and 61.13% against An. Stephensi larva. L. siceraria synthesized ZnO NPs were examined against the Plasmodium falciparum CQ-sensitive strains. The L. siceraria extract and its mediated ZnO NPs showed the cytotoxic effects against HeLa cell lines with an IC50 value of 62.5 µg/mL. This study concludes that L. siceraria peel extract and L. siceraria synthesized ZnO NPs represent a valuable green option to fight against malarial vectors and parasites.
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- V N Kalpana
- Department of Bio-medical Sciences, School of Biosciences and Technology, VIT, Vellore-14, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Bio-medical Sciences, School of Biosciences and Technology, VIT, Vellore-14, Tamil Nadu, India.
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