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Fatih HJ, Ashengroph M, Sharifi A, Zorab MM. Green-synthesized α-Fe 2O 3-nanoparticles as potent antibacterial, anti-biofilm and anti-virulence agent against pathogenic bacteria. BMC Microbiol 2024; 24:535. [PMID: 39716060 DOI: 10.1186/s12866-024-03699-2] [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: 09/17/2024] [Accepted: 12/10/2024] [Indexed: 12/25/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) presents a serious threat to health, highlighting the urgent need for more effective antimicrobial agents with innovative mechanisms of action. Nanotechnology offers promising solutions by enabling the creation of nanoparticles (NPs) with antibacterial properties. This study aimed to explore the antibacterial, anti-biofilm, and anti-virulence effects of eco-friendly synthesized α-Fe₂O₃ nanoparticles (α-Fe₂O₃-NPs) against pathogenic bacteria. METHODS The α-Fe2O3-NPs were synthesized using a green synthesis method that involved Bacillus sp. GMS10, with iron sulfate as a precursor. The NPs were characterized through ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) spectroscopy, Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM), Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDX), Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS), Zeta Potential Analysis, X-ray Diffraction (XRD), and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR). Their antimicrobial activity was assessed against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. The study also evaluated the effect of the α-Fe2O3-NPs on bacterial cell membrane disruption, biofilm formation, efflux pump inhibition, and swarming motility. RESULTS The UV-Visible spectrum showed a peak at 228 nm, indicating plasmon absorbance of the α-Fe2O3-NPs. FESEM revealed spherical NPs (~ 30 nm), and DLS confirmed a hydrodynamic size of 36.3 nm with a zeta potential of -25.1 mV, indicating good stability. XRD identified the rhombohedral α-Fe2O3 phase, and FTIR detected O-H, C-H, C = O, and Fe-O functional groups, suggesting organic capping for stability. Antibacterial assays demonstrated that the α-Fe2O3-NPs had MIC values ranging from 0.625 to 5 µg/mL and MBC values between 5 and 20 µg/mL, with a strong effect against Gram-positive bacteria. The NPs significantly increased membrane permeability, inhibited biofilm formation in S. aureus and E. coli, and disrupted efflux pumps in S. aureus SA-1199B (a fluoroquinolone-resistant strain overexpressing norA). Additionally, the α-Fe2O3-NPs inhibited P. aeruginosa swarming motility. CONCLUSION The bacteria-synthesized α-Fe2O3-NPs demonstrated significant antimicrobial activity, particularly against Gram-positive bacteria, and exhibited strong potential for inhibiting biofilm formation and efflux pump activity, offering a promising strategy to address AMR. Focus on further evaluating their therapeutic potential in clinical settings and conducting comprehensive assessments of their safety profiles to ensure their applicability in medical treatments. CLINICAL TRIAL NUMBER Not applicable.
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- Harem Jamal Fatih
- Department of Biological Science, Faculty of Science, University of Kurdistan, P.O. Box 416, Sanandaj, Kurdistan, Iran
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- Department of Biological Science, Faculty of Science, University of Kurdistan, P.O. Box 416, Sanandaj, Kurdistan, Iran.
- Research Center for Nanotechnology, University of Kurdistan, P.O. Box 416, Sanandaj, Kurdistan, Iran.
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- Research Center for Nanotechnology, University of Kurdistan, P.O. Box 416, Sanandaj, Kurdistan, Iran.
- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj, Kurdistan, Iran.
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- Department of Physics, College of Science, University of Halabja, Halabja, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
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Kumar V, Kaushik NK, Singh D, Singh B. Exploring novel potential of mycosynthesized magnetic nanoparticles for phosphatase immobilization and biological activity. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 280:135740. [PMID: 39304049 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.135740] [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: 08/09/2024] [Revised: 09/12/2024] [Accepted: 09/15/2024] [Indexed: 09/22/2024]
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Among different microbes, fungi are proficient candidates for the extracellular synthesis of iron nanoparticles. For biogenic synthesis of iron nanoparticles, a thermophilic mould Myceliophthora thermophila BJTLRMDU7 was used in this study. Mycogenic magnetic nanoparticles were used for phosphatase immobilization and therapeutic applications such as antimicrobial and antimalarial activity. Firstly, the phosphatase was immobilized on biogenic iron nanoparticles with an efficiency of >56 %. Immobilized enzyme was optimally active at 60 °C and pH 5. Immobilized phosphatase was recycled using external magnetic field up to 4th cycle retaining >50 % activity. The immobilized phosphatase efficiently released inorganic phosphate from different flours such as wheat, maize and gram at 37 °C and 60 °C. There was continuous increase in the release of inorganic phosphorus from all samples with incubation time at 37 °C and slight reduction at 60 °C. These nanoparticles showed the effective antimicrobial activity against Bacillus subtilis, Escherichia coli and Myceliophthora thermophila. Further, the synthesized iron nanoparticles showed antimalarial potential against Plasmodium falciparum. Biogenic nanoparticles did not exhibit hemolytic activity and cytotoxicity. Therefore, biogenic iron nanoparticles could be used as a suitable matrix for immobilization of enzymes and safe therapeutics.
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- Vinod Kumar
- Department of Biotechnology, Central University of Haryana, Jant-Pali, Mahendergarh 123031, Haryana, India
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- Amity Institute of Virology and Immunology, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Sector-125, Noida 201313, U.P., India
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- Department of Physics, RPS Degree College, Mahendergarh 123029, Haryana, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Central University of Haryana, Jant-Pali, Mahendergarh 123031, Haryana, India; Laboratory of Bioprocess Technology, Department of Microbiology, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak 124001, Haryana, India.
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Khalil MM, Gouda MM, Abbas MI, Abd-Elzaher M, El-Khatib AM. Impact of nano Fe 2O 3 on radiation parameters of epoxy reinforced with nano carbon. Sci Rep 2024; 14:21940. [PMID: 39304701 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-73139-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2024] [Accepted: 09/13/2024] [Indexed: 09/22/2024] Open
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This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of iron oxide (Fe2O3) and carbon black in micro and nanoscales incorporated into an epoxy adhesive matrix for gamma-ray attenuation. The composites were prepared via a simple and cost-effective synthesis method. The grain size of powder NPs was measured using a transmission electron microscope (TEM), and the particle size was about 20 ± 5 nm and 31.46 ± 2 nm for carbon and Fe2O3, respectively. The morphological properties were characterized by a scanning electron microscope, which indicated the excellent dispersion of NPs, which blocked almost all pores of the composite and increased the capability of radiation attenuation. In addition, the chemical composition of samples using energy dispersive X-rays (EDX) and the compressive strength were measured. Furthermore, the linear and mass attenuation coefficients were determined experimentally for incident photon energies of 59.51-1408.01 keV emitted from γ-ray sources using the sodium iodide scintillation detector NaI. A comparison was conducted between the experimental data and theoretical results that obtained from XCOM software, examined the validity of the experimental results. The relation deviation rate was found to vary between 0.0008 and 2.83%. Furthermore, the measurement of the relation deviation rate between the linear attenuation coefficients of micro and nano composites revealed a range of values between 1 and 25%. Also, shielding parameters such as half-value layer (HVL), tenth-value layer (TVL), mean free path (MFP), and effective atomic number (Zeff) were measured. Moreover, the equivalent atomic number (Zeq), absorption, and exposure buildup factors for prepared samples were calculated. The results showed that the incorporation of Fe2O3 NPs enhanced the shielding capability of the composites, as evidenced by the significant reduction in gamma-ray transmission. The composite materials exhibited excellent mechanical strength, making them suitable for practical applications in radiation shielding. Furthermore, it was determined that the elevation in N-Fe2O3 concentration resulted in a direct increase in the linear attenuation coefficient, from 0.314 to 0.519 cm-1 at 0.5951 MeV and from 0.099 to 0.124 cm-1 at 0.662 MeV. Nevertheless, a slight increase was discerned in the identified mass attenuation coefficients at 0.1332 and 0.1408 MeV. The experimental data for MFP, HVL, and TVL demonstrate that the EFeC4 sample exhibits optimal performance, with values of 1.9, 1.3, and 4.4 cm at 0.5951 MeV, and at 0.661 MeV, the values are 8.04, 5.57, and 18.52 cm, while at 0.1408 MeV, the values are 12.06, 8.36, and 27.78 cm, respectively. Overall, this research highlights the potential of iron oxide-carbon/epoxy composites as efficient and reliable materials for gamma-ray protection in various fields, including nuclear power plants, medical facilities, and space exploration.
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- Mona M Khalil
- Physics Department, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria, 21511, Egypt
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- Physics Department, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria, 21511, Egypt.
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- Physics Department, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria, 21511, Egypt
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- Department of Basic and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Engineering, Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Physics Department, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria, 21511, Egypt
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Natarajan K, Adhimoolam K, Santhanu K, Vinod S, Natesan S, Min T, Senthil K. In planta synthesis of silver nanoparticles and its effect on adventitious shoot growth and withanolide production in Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2024; 214:108882. [PMID: 38972244 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2024.108882] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2024] [Revised: 06/07/2024] [Accepted: 06/25/2024] [Indexed: 07/09/2024]
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Silver (Ag) is a non-essential heavy metal with substantial environmental toxicity but an excellent promotor for plant organogenesis. It is used as an elicitor for secondary metabolite production and for in planta synthesis of metal nanoparticles (MNPs). In the present study, the Ag accumulation and reduction capability of in vitro shoots of Withania somnifera and the toxicity and elicitation effect of Ag on in vitro shoots were explored. In vitro shoot cultures of W. somnifera were treated with different concentrations of silver nitrate for a specific treatment period. Growth index, withaferin A, elemental and electron microscopy analyses were done on silver-treated in vitro shoots of W. somnifera. 1 mM silver nitrate treatment for 12 days period was found to give increased growth index (1.425 ± 0.05c) and withaferin A (2.568 ± 0.08e mg g-1) content. The concentration of bioaccumulated Ag in 1 mM silver nitrate treated in vitro shoot was found to be 50.8 ppm. The presence of nano-Ag was also found in the leaves of 1 mM silver nitrate-treated in vitro shoots. In summary, this is the first report portraying the bioaccumulation and in planta reduction capability of the in vitro shoot system of W. somnifera, which makes it a potential medicinal plant of commercial value for silver contaminated soils.
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- Kanimozhi Natarajan
- Department of Biochemistry, Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore, 641043, India
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- Subtropical Horticulture Research Institute, Jeju National University, Jeju-63243, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry, Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore, 641043, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore, 641043, India
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- Centre for Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore-641003, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Animal Biotechnology, Bio-Resources Computing Research Center, Sustainable Agriculture Research Institute (SARI), Jeju National University, Jeju-63243, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry, Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore, 641043, India.
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Su R, Li X, Xiao J, Xu J, Tian J, Liu T, Hu Y. UiO-66 nanoparticles combat influenza A virus in mice by activating the RIG-I-like receptor signaling pathway. J Nanobiotechnology 2024; 22:99. [PMID: 38461229 PMCID: PMC10925002 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-024-02358-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2023] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 03/11/2024] Open
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The Influenza A virus (IAV) is a zoonotic pathogen that infects humans and various animal species. Infection with IAV can cause fever, anorexia, and dyspnea and is often accompanied by pneumonia characterized by an excessive release of cytokines (i.e., cytokine storm). Nanodrug delivery systems and nanoparticles are a novel approach to address IAV infections. Herein, UiO-66 nanoparticles (NPs) are synthesized using a high-temperature melting reaction. The in vitro and in vivo optimal concentrations of UiO-66 NPs for antiviral activity are 200 μg mL-1 and 60 mg kg-1, respectively. Transcriptome analysis revealed that UiO-66 NPs can activate the RIG-I-like receptor signaling pathway, thereby enhancing the downstream type I interferon antiviral effect. These NPs suppress inflammation-related pathways, including the FOXO, HIF, and AMPK signaling pathways. The inhibitory effect of UiO-66 NPs on the adsorption and entry of IAV into A549 cells is significant. This study presents novel findings that demonstrate the effective inhibition of IAV adsorption and entry into cells via UiO-66 NPs and highlights their ability to activate the cellular RIG-I-like receptor signaling pathway, thereby exerting an anti-IAV effect in vitro or in mice. These results provide valuable insights into the mechanism of action of UiO-66 NPs against IAV and substantial data for advancing innovative antiviral nanomedicine.
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- Ruijing Su
- National Key Laboratory of Veterinary Public Health and Safety, Key Laboratory of Animal Epidemiology of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Veterinary Medicine, China Agricultural University, No. 2 Yuanmingyuan West Road, Beijing, 100193, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Veterinary Public Health and Safety, Key Laboratory of Animal Epidemiology of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Veterinary Medicine, China Agricultural University, No. 2 Yuanmingyuan West Road, Beijing, 100193, China
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- Key Laboratory of Veterinary Bioproduction and Chemical Medicine of the Ministry of Agriculture, Zhongmu Institutes of China Animal Husbandry Industry Co., Ltd, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- National Key Laboratory of Veterinary Public Health and Safety, Key Laboratory of Animal Epidemiology of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Veterinary Medicine, China Agricultural University, No. 2 Yuanmingyuan West Road, Beijing, 100193, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Veterinary Public Health and Safety, Key Laboratory of Animal Epidemiology of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Veterinary Medicine, China Agricultural University, No. 2 Yuanmingyuan West Road, Beijing, 100193, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Veterinary Public Health and Safety, Key Laboratory of Animal Epidemiology of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Veterinary Medicine, China Agricultural University, No. 2 Yuanmingyuan West Road, Beijing, 100193, China.
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- National Key Laboratory of Veterinary Public Health and Safety, Key Laboratory of Animal Epidemiology of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Veterinary Medicine, China Agricultural University, No. 2 Yuanmingyuan West Road, Beijing, 100193, China.
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Zúñiga-Miranda J, Guerra J, Mueller A, Mayorga-Ramos A, Carrera-Pacheco SE, Barba-Ostria C, Heredia-Moya J, Guamán LP. Iron Oxide Nanoparticles: Green Synthesis and Their Antimicrobial Activity. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:2919. [PMID: 37999273 PMCID: PMC10674528 DOI: 10.3390/nano13222919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2023] [Revised: 10/31/2023] [Accepted: 10/31/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023]
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The rise of antimicrobial resistance caused by inappropriate use of these agents in various settings has become a global health threat. Nanotechnology offers the potential for the synthesis of nanoparticles (NPs) with antimicrobial activity, such as iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs). The use of IONPs is a promising way to overcome antimicrobial resistance or pathogenicity because of their ability to interact with several biological molecules and to inhibit microbial growth. In this review, we outline the pivotal findings over the past decade concerning methods for the green synthesis of IONPs using bacteria, fungi, plants, and organic waste. Subsequently, we delve into the primary challenges encountered in green synthesis utilizing diverse organisms and organic materials. Furthermore, we compile the most common methods employed for the characterization of these IONPs. To conclude, we highlight the applications of these IONPs as promising antibacterial, antifungal, antiparasitic, and antiviral agents.
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- Johana Zúñiga-Miranda
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica (CENBIO), Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud Eugenio Espejo, Universidad UTE, Quito 170527, Ecuador; (J.Z.-M.); (A.M.-R.); (S.E.C.-P.); (J.H.-M.)
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- Facultad de Ingeniería en Ciencias Aplicadas, Universidad Técnica del Norte, Ibarra 100107, Ecuador;
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544, USA;
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica (CENBIO), Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud Eugenio Espejo, Universidad UTE, Quito 170527, Ecuador; (J.Z.-M.); (A.M.-R.); (S.E.C.-P.); (J.H.-M.)
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica (CENBIO), Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud Eugenio Espejo, Universidad UTE, Quito 170527, Ecuador; (J.Z.-M.); (A.M.-R.); (S.E.C.-P.); (J.H.-M.)
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- Escuela de Medicina, Colegio de Ciencias de la Salud Quito, Universidad San Francisco de Quito USFQ, Quito 170901, Ecuador;
- Instituto de Microbiología, Universidad San Francisco de Quito USFQ, Quito 170901, Ecuador
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica (CENBIO), Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud Eugenio Espejo, Universidad UTE, Quito 170527, Ecuador; (J.Z.-M.); (A.M.-R.); (S.E.C.-P.); (J.H.-M.)
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica (CENBIO), Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud Eugenio Espejo, Universidad UTE, Quito 170527, Ecuador; (J.Z.-M.); (A.M.-R.); (S.E.C.-P.); (J.H.-M.)
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Geethamala GV, Poonkothai M, Swathilakshmi AV. Assessment on the photocatalytic and phytotoxic activities using ecobenevolently synthesized iron oxide nanoparticles from the root extracts of Glycyrrhiza glabra. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:117022-117036. [PMID: 37221292 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-27551-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2022] [Accepted: 05/06/2023] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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The present study is the first attempt to utilize the root extracts of Glycyrrhiza glabra as a novel biological route for the synthesis of iron oxide nanoparticles (Fe2O3NPs) under optimized conditions. The process variables namely concentration of ferric chloride, root extract of G. glabra and temperature were optimized using Response Surface Methodology (RSM) to obtain high yield. Phytochemicals mediated the reduction process and served as capping and stabilizing agent. The biosynthesized Fe2O3NPs characterized using UV-Vis spectroscopy exhibited a prominent peak at 350 nm. The crystallinity and valence state of Fe2O3NPs was confirmed by XRD and XPS. The surface functionalization of the nanoparticles was confirmed from the presence of functional groups in the FT-IR spectrum. The FESEM analysis revealed the biosynthesized Fe2O3NPs are irregular and the EDX spectrum recorded the presence of iron and oxygen in the synthesized nanoparticles. The biosynthesized Fe2O3NPs exhibited an appreciable photocatalytic activity against methylene blue under sunlight with a maximum decolorisation efficiency of 92% within 180 min of reaction time. The experimental data of adsorption studies well fitted with Langmuir isotherm and pseudo-second order kinetic model. The thermodynamic study proved to be spontaneous, feasible and endothermic in nature. The phytotoxicity study revealed 92% germination and increased seedling growth in the green gram seeds exposed to Fe2O3NPs. Hence the study established the efficiency of biosynthesized of Fe2O3NPs in photocatalytic and phytotoxic activities.
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- Gunaseelan Vivekananth Geethamala
- Department of Zoology, School of Biosciences, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore, 641043, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Zoology, School of Biosciences, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore, 641043, Tamil Nadu, India.
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- Department of Zoology, School of Biosciences, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore, 641043, Tamil Nadu, India
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Jeevanandam J, Gonçalves M, Castro R, Gallo J, Bañobre-López M, Rodrigues J. Enhanced alpha-amylase inhibition activity of amine-terminated PAMAM dendrimer stabilized pure copper-doped magnesium oxide nanoparticles. BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES 2023; 153:213535. [PMID: 37385162 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2023.213535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2023] [Revised: 06/16/2023] [Accepted: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/01/2023]
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The present work aims to prepare copper-doped MgO nanoparticles via a sol-gel approach and study their antidiabetic alpha-amylase inhibition activity with undoped MgO nanoparticles. The ability of G5 amine-terminated polyamidoamine (PAMAM) dendrimer for the controlled release of copper-doped MgO nanoparticles to exhibit alpha-amylase inhibition activity was also evaluated. The synthesis of MgO nanoparticles via sol-gel approach and optimization of calcination temperature and time has led to the formation of nanoparticles with different shapes (spherical, hexagonal, and rod-shaped) and a polydispersity in size ranging from 10 to 100 nm with periclase crystalline phase. The presence of copper ions in the MgO nanoparticles has altered their crystallite size, eventually modifying their size, morphology, and surface charge. The efficiency of dendrimer to stabilize spherical copper-doped MgO nanoparticles (ca. 30 %) is higher than in other samples, which was confirmed by UV-Visible, DLS, FTIR, and TEM analysis. The amylase inhibition assay emphasized that the dendrimer nanoparticles stabilization has led to the prolonged enzyme inhibition ability of MgO and copper-doped MgO nanoparticles for up to 24 h.
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- Jaison Jeevanandam
- CQM-Centro de Química da Madeira, Universidade da Madeira, Campus da Penteada, 9020-105 Funchal, Portugal
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- CQM-Centro de Química da Madeira, Universidade da Madeira, Campus da Penteada, 9020-105 Funchal, Portugal
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- CQM-Centro de Química da Madeira, Universidade da Madeira, Campus da Penteada, 9020-105 Funchal, Portugal
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- Advanced (magnetic) theranostic nanostructures lab (AmTheNa), Nanomedicine group, International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL), Braga 4715-330, Portugal
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- Advanced (magnetic) theranostic nanostructures lab (AmTheNa), Nanomedicine group, International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL), Braga 4715-330, Portugal
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- CQM-Centro de Química da Madeira, Universidade da Madeira, Campus da Penteada, 9020-105 Funchal, Portugal; School of Materials Science and Engineering, Center for Nano Energy Materials, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, China.
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Sadiq MU, Shah A, Haleem A, Shah SM, Shah I. Eucalyptus globulus Mediated Green Synthesis of Environmentally Benign Metal Based Nanostructures: A Review. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:2019. [PMID: 37446535 DOI: 10.3390/nano13132019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2023] [Revised: 06/30/2023] [Accepted: 07/04/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023]
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The progress in nanotechnology has effectively tackled and overcome numerous global issues, including climate change, environmental contamination, and various lethal diseases. The nanostructures being a vital part of nanotechnology have been synthesized employing different physicochemical methods. However, these methods are expensive, polluting, eco-unfriendly, and produce toxic byproducts. Green chemistry having exceptional attributes, such as cost-effectiveness, non-toxicity, higher stability, environment friendliness, ability to control size and shape, and superior performance, has emerged as a promising alternative to address the drawbacks of conventional approaches. Plant extracts are recognized as the best option for the biosynthesis of nanoparticles due to adherence to the environmentally benign route and sustainability agenda 2030 of the United Nations. In recent decades, phytosynthesized nanoparticles have gained much attention for different scientific applications. Eucalyptus globulus (blue gum) is an evergreen plant belonging to the family Myrtaceae, which is the targeted point of this review article. Herein, we mainly focus on the fabrication of nanoparticles, such as zinc oxide, copper oxide, iron oxide, lanthanum oxide, titanium dioxide, magnesium oxide, lead oxide, nickel oxide, gold, silver, and zirconium oxide, by utilizing Eucalyptus globulus extract and its essential oils. This review article aims to provide an overview of the synthesis, characterization results, and biomedical applications of nanoparticles synthesized using Eucalyptus globulus. The present study will be a better contribution to the readers and the students of environmental research.
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- Department of Chemistry, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad 45320, Pakistan
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad 45320, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain P.O. Box 15551, United Arab Emirates
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Tuli HS, Joshi R, Kaur G, Garg VK, Sak K, Varol M, Kaur J, Alharbi SA, Alahmadi TA, Aggarwal D, Dhama K, Jaswal VS, Mittal S, Sethi G. Metal nanoparticles in cancer: from synthesis and metabolism to cellular interactions. JOURNAL OF NANOSTRUCTURE IN CHEMISTRY 2023; 13:321-348. [DOI: 10.1007/s40097-022-00504-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2022] [Accepted: 05/23/2022] [Indexed: 07/28/2024]
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Qaeed MA, Hendi A, Obaid AS, Thahe AA, Osman AM, Ismail A, Mindil A, Eid AA, Aqlan F, Osman NMA, Al-Farga A, Al-Maaqar SM, Saif AA. The effect of different aqueous solutions ratios of Ocimum basilicum utilized in AgNPs synthesis on the inhibition of bacterial growth. Sci Rep 2023; 13:5866. [PMID: 37041159 PMCID: PMC10088745 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-31221-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2022] [Accepted: 03/08/2023] [Indexed: 04/13/2023] Open
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This study examined the effect of varying concentrations of Ocimum basilicum aqueous extract, which was done via the green synthesis of Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs), on the identification of the most effective concentration for bacteria inhibitory activity. Different concentrations of the aqueous Ocimum basilicum extract (0.25, 0.50, 0.75 and 1.00 mM) were used as reducing and stabilizing agent to synthesize AgNPs by means of the reduction method. The crystal structure and morphology of the NPs were characterized UV-Vis spectra, X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The antibacterial efficacy of AgNPs was studied against E. coli ATCC 35218 using well diffusion, MIC, MBC, and time-kill curve. The dark yellow color of the Ocimum basilicum aqueous solution indicates the successful synthesis process of the AgNPs. UV-spectra of the AgNPs display a gradual increase of absorption in sequence with concentration increase of aqueous Ocimum basilicum extract solution from 0.25 to 1.00 mM. This, in turn, led to a shift in the wavelength from 488 to 497 nm, along with a change in the nanoparticle size from 52 to 8 nm. The tests also showed a high activity of the particles against bacteria (E. coli), ranging between 15.6 and 62.5 µg/ml. Based on AgNPs, it was confirmed that an aqueous Ocimum basilicum extract can be used as an effective, reducing and stabilizing agent for the synthesis of different sizes of AgNPs based on the solvent concentration. The AgNPs also proved to be effective in inhibiting and killing bacteria.
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- Motahher A Qaeed
- Physics Department, Faculty of Science, University of Jeddah, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Physics Department and IRC Hydrogen and Energy Storage, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia
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- Physics Department, College of Science, University of Anbar, Ramadi, Iraq
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- Department of Medical Physics College of Applied Science, University of Fallujah, Fallujah, Iraq
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- Chemistry Department and IRC Hydrogen and Energy Storage, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physics, University of Hafr Al Batin, Hafar Al-Batin, 31991, Saudi Arabia
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- Physics Department, Faculty of Science, University of Jeddah, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Physics Department, Faculty of Science, University of Jeddah, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, University of Jeddah, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Chemistry Department, College of Chemicals and Materials, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Jeddah, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Education, Albaydha University, Albaydha, Yemen.
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- Physics Department, Faculty of Science, University of Jeddah, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Sivanesan P, Gunasekaran M, Immanuel S. Investigation of structural, morphological, optical, elemental, and anticancer property of pure ZnO and PbO: ZnO nanocomposites prepared by flame synthesis method. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2023; 140:105696. [PMID: 36801777 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2023.105696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2022] [Revised: 01/26/2023] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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In this work, Pure ZnO nanoparticles and a nanocomposite of PbO: ZnO were prepared by the flame synthesis method, and was analyzed for structural, morphological, optical, elemental, and biocompatibility studies. The structural analysis revealed a hexagonal structure for ZnO and an Orthorhombic structure for PbO: ZnO nanocomposite. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) image showed a Nano-Sponge-like surface morphology for PbO: ZnO nanocomposite and energy dispersive spectra (EDS) confirmed the absence of undesired impurities. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) image showed a particle size of ∼50 nm for ZnO and ∼20 nm for PbO: ZnO. Using Tauc plot the optical band gap was found to be 3.2 eV for ZnO and 2.9 eV for PbO: ZnO. Anticancer studies confirm the excellent cytotoxicity activity of both compounds. PbO: ZnO nanocomposite has demonstrated the highest cytotoxicity against the tumorigenic HEK 293 cell line with the lowest IC50 value of 13.04 μM. Our study shows that the prepared PbO: ZnO nanocomposite has a huge potential in cancer therapy.
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- Prasanth Sivanesan
- Functional Material laboratory, Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore, India.
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- Spintronics and Functional materials laboratory, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, India
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Ndou N, Rakgotho T, Nkuna M, Doumbia IZ, Mulaudzi T, Ajayi RF. Green Synthesis of Iron Oxide (Hematite) Nanoparticles and Their Influence on Sorghum bicolor Growth under Drought Stress. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:1425. [PMID: 37050053 PMCID: PMC10096534 DOI: 10.3390/plants12071425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2023] [Revised: 03/14/2023] [Accepted: 03/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Drought is a major abiotic stress that confronts plant growth and productivity, thus compromising food security. Plants use physiological and biochemical mechanisms to cope with drought stress, but at the expense of growth. Green-synthesized nanoparticles (NPs) have gained great attention in agriculture due to their environmental friendliness and affordability while serving as potential biofertilizers. This study investigates the role of hematite (αFe2O3) NPs, synthesized from Aspalathus linearis (rooibos), to improve Sorghum bicolor growth under drought stress. About 18 nm, spherical, and highly agglomerated hematite (αFe2O3) NPs were obtained. Sorghum seeds were primed with 5, 10, and 15 mg/L αFe2O3 NPs, and, after seven days of germination, the seedlings were transferred into potting soil, cultivated for fourteen days, and were subsequently water deprived (WD) for a further seven days. A reduction in plant height (78%), fresh (FW; 35%) and dry (DW; 36%) weights, and chlorophyll (chl) content ((total chl (81%), chla (135%), and chlb (1827%)) was observed in WD plants, and this correlated with low nutrients (Mg, Si, P, and K) and alteration in the anatomic structure (epidermis and vascular bundle tissues). Oxidative damage was observed as deep blue (O2●-) and brown (H2O2) spots on the leaves of WD plants, in addition to a 25% and 40% increase in oxidative stress markers (H2O2 and MDA) and osmolytes (proline and total soluble sugars), respectively. Seed priming with 10 mg/L αFe2O3 NPs improved plant height (70%), FW (56%), DW (34%), total Chl (104%), chla (160%) and chlb (1936%), anatomic structure, and nutrient distribution. Priming with 10 mg/L αFe2O3 NPs also protected sorghum plants from drought-induced oxidative damage by reducing ROS formation and osmolytes accumulation and prevented biomolecule degradation. The study concludes that green synthesized hematite NPs positively influenced sorghum growth and prevented oxidative damage of biomolecules by improving nutrient uptake and osmoregulation under drought stress.
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- Nzumbululo Ndou
- Life Sciences Building, Department of Biotechnology, University of the Western Cape, Private Bag X17, Bellville 7535, South Africa
- SensorLab, Department of Chemical Sciences, University of the Western Cape, Private Bag X17, Bellville 7535, South Africa
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- Life Sciences Building, Department of Biotechnology, University of the Western Cape, Private Bag X17, Bellville 7535, South Africa
- SensorLab, Department of Chemical Sciences, University of the Western Cape, Private Bag X17, Bellville 7535, South Africa
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- Life Sciences Building, Department of Biotechnology, University of the Western Cape, Private Bag X17, Bellville 7535, South Africa
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- Life Sciences Building, Department of Biotechnology, University of the Western Cape, Private Bag X17, Bellville 7535, South Africa
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- Life Sciences Building, Department of Biotechnology, University of the Western Cape, Private Bag X17, Bellville 7535, South Africa
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- SensorLab, Department of Chemical Sciences, University of the Western Cape, Private Bag X17, Bellville 7535, South Africa
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Wang W, Li S, Wang X, Wang J, Zhang Y. PbO nanoparticles increase the expression of ICAM-1 and VCAM-1 by increasing reactive oxygen species production in choroid plexus. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:40162-40173. [PMID: 36607576 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-25109-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2022] [Accepted: 12/29/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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PbO nanoparticles (nano-PbO) are widely used in the production of electrode materials, but exposure to them can cause brain damage. The first barrier preventing nano-PbO from entering the brain is the choroid plexus. However, the effect of nano-PbO on the choroid plexus remains unclear. Thus, the purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of nano-PbO exposure on lymphocyte cells infiltration, the adhesion protein of the choroid plexus as well as the role of reactive oxygen species (ROS) during the process. Results showed that nano-PbO exposure increased the percentage of lymphocyte cells in the brain and upregulated the expression of surface adhesion proteins, including intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) and vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 (VCAM-1) in choroid plexus. Meanwhile, nano-PbO treatment also resulted in the increase of intercellular ROS production, and significantly decrease glutathione (GSH) content, glutathione peroxidase (GSH-PX) activity, and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity in Z310 cells beside the increase of ICAM and VCAM-1 expression. Treatment with ROS inhibitor N-acetylcysteine (NAC) significantly downregulated the expression of ICAM-1 and VCAM-1expression. In conclusion, exposure to nano-PbO increases the expression of ICAM-1 and VCAM-1 through oxidative stress, which may contribute to peripheral lymphocyte cells infiltration into the brain.
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- Weixuan Wang
- School of Public Health, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, China
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- School of Public Health, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, China
- The Experiment Animal Center, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, China
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- School of Public Health, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, China
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- School of Public Health, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, China
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- School of Public Health, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, China.
- The Experiment Animal Center, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, China.
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Chavda VP, Nalla LV, Balar P, Bezbaruah R, Apostolopoulos V, Singla RK, Khadela A, Vora L, Uversky VN. Advanced Phytochemical-Based Nanocarrier Systems for the Treatment of Breast Cancer. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:1023. [PMID: 36831369 PMCID: PMC9954440 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15041023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2022] [Revised: 02/02/2023] [Accepted: 02/03/2023] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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As the world's most prevalent cancer, breast cancer imposes a significant societal health burden and is among the leading causes of cancer death in women worldwide. Despite the notable improvements in survival in countries with early detection programs, combined with different modes of treatment to eradicate invasive disease, the current chemotherapy regimen faces significant challenges associated with chemotherapy-induced side effects and the development of drug resistance. Therefore, serious concerns regarding current chemotherapeutics are pressuring researchers to develop alternative therapeutics with better efficacy and safety. Due to their extremely biocompatible nature and efficient destruction of cancer cells via numerous mechanisms, phytochemicals have emerged as one of the attractive alternative therapies for chemotherapeutics to treat breast cancer. Additionally, phytofabricated nanocarriers, whether used alone or in conjunction with other loaded phytotherapeutics or chemotherapeutics, showed promising results in treating breast cancer. In the current review, we emphasize the anticancer activity of phytochemical-instigated nanocarriers and phytochemical-loaded nanocarriers against breast cancer both in vitro and in vivo. Since diverse mechanisms are implicated in the anticancer activity of phytochemicals, a strong emphasis is placed on the anticancer pathways underlying their action. Furthermore, we discuss the selective targeted delivery of phytofabricated nanocarriers to cancer cells and consider research gaps, recent developments, and the druggability of phytoceuticals. Combining phytochemical and chemotherapeutic agents with nanotechnology might have far-reaching impacts in the future.
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- Vivek P. Chavda
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, L. M. College of Pharmacy, Ahmedabad 380009, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Pharmacy, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, Vaddeswaram, Guntur 522302, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Pharmacy Section, L. M. College of Pharmacy, Ahmedabad 380009, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh 786004, Assam, India
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- Institute for Health and Sport, Victoria University, Melbourne, VIC 3030, Australia
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- Institutes for Systems Genetics, Frontiers Science Center for Disease-Related Molecular Network, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Xinchuan Road 2222, Chengdu 610064, China
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara 144411, Punjab, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, L. M. College of Pharmacy, Ahmedabad 380009, Gujarat, India
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- School of Pharmacy, Queen’s University Belfast, 97 Lisburn Road, Belfast BT9 7BL, UK
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, Byrd Alzheimer’s Research Institute, Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 33613, USA
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Mandal D, Sarkar T, Chakraborty R. Critical Review on Nutritional, Bioactive, and Medicinal Potential of Spices and Herbs and Their Application in Food Fortification and Nanotechnology. Appl Biochem Biotechnol 2023; 195:1319-1513. [PMID: 36219334 PMCID: PMC9551254 DOI: 10.1007/s12010-022-04132-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/28/2022] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Medicinal or herbal spices are grown in tropical moist evergreen forestland, surrounding most of the tropical and subtropical regions of Eastern Himalayas in India (Sikkim, Darjeeling regions), Bhutan, Nepal, Pakistan, Iran, Afghanistan, a few Central Asian countries, Middle East, USA, Europe, South East Asia, Japan, Malaysia, and Indonesia. According to the cultivation region surrounded, economic value, and vogue, these spices can be classified into major, minor, and colored tropical spices. In total, 24 tropical spices and herbs (cardamom, black jeera, fennel, poppy, coriander, fenugreek, bay leaves, clove, chili, cassia bark, black pepper, nutmeg, black mustard, turmeric, saffron, star anise, onion, dill, asafoetida, celery, allspice, kokum, greater galangal, and sweet flag) are described in this review. These spices show many pharmacological activities like anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anti-diabetic, anti-obesity, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, central nervous system, and antioxidant activities. Numerous bioactive compounds are present in these selected spices, such as 1,8-cineole, monoterpene hydrocarbons, γ-terpinene, cuminaldehyde, trans-anethole, fenchone, estragole, benzylisoquinoline alkaloids, eugenol, cinnamaldehyde, piperine, linalool, malabaricone C, safrole, myristicin, elemicin, sinigrin, curcumin, bidemethoxycurcumin, dimethoxycurcumin, crocin, picrocrocin, quercetin, quercetin 4'-O-β-glucoside, apiol, carvone, limonene, α-phellandrene, galactomannan, rosmarinic acid, limonene, capsaicinoids, eugenol, garcinol, and α-asarone. Other than that, various spices are used to synthesize different types of metal-based and polymer-based nanoparticles like zinc oxide, gold, silver, selenium, silica, and chitosan nanoparticles which provide beneficial health effects such as antioxidant, anti-carcinogenic, anti-diabetic, enzyme retardation effect, and antimicrobial activity. The nanoparticles can also be used in environmental pollution management like dye decolorization and in chemical industries to enhance the rate of reaction by the use of catalytic activity of the nanoparticles. The nutritional value, phytochemical properties, health advantages, and both traditional and modern applications of these spices, along with their functions in food fortification, have been thoroughly discussed in this review.
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- Debopriya Mandal
- Department of Food Technology and Biochemical Engineering, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, 700032, India
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- Department of Food Processing Technology, Malda Polytechnic, West Bengal State Council of Technical Education, Govt. of West Bengal, Malda, 732102, India.
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- Department of Food Technology and Biochemical Engineering, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, 700032, India.
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Kandemir H, Cavas L. Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles through green caviar Caulerpa lentillifera and its phytotoxicity on Allium ascolanicum. INORG NANO-MET CHEM 2023. [DOI: 10.1080/24701556.2023.2165683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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- Hacer Kandemir
- Department of Biotechnology, The Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences, Dokuz Eylül University, İzmir, Türkiye
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- Department of Biotechnology, The Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences, Dokuz Eylül University, İzmir, Türkiye
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Dokuz Eylül University, İzmir, Türkiye
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Tiwari AK, Gupta MK, Pandey G, Pandey S, Pandey PC. Amine-Functionalized Silver Nanoparticles: A Potential Antiviral-Coating Material with Trap and Kill Efficiency to Combat Viral Dissemination (COVID-19). BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS & DEVICES (NEW YORK, N.Y.) 2022:1-15. [PMID: 37363135 PMCID: PMC9581455 DOI: 10.1007/s44174-022-00044-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2022] [Accepted: 09/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The outbreak of COVID-19 has drastically affected the daily lifestyles of people globally where specific Coronavirus-2 transmits primarily by respiratory droplets. Structurally, the SARS-CoV-2 virus is made up of four types of proteins in which S-protein is indispensable among them, as it causes rapid replication in the host body. Therefore, the glycine and alanine composed of HR1 of S-protein is the ideal target for antiviral action. Different forms of surface-active PPEs can efficiently prevent this transmission in this circumstance. However, the virus can survive on the conventional PPEs for a long time. Hence, the nanotechnological approaches based on engineered nanomaterials coating on medical equipments can potentially prevent the dissemination of infections in public. Silver nanoparticles with tuneable physicochemical properties and versatile chemical functionalization provide an excellent platform to combat the disease. The coating of amine-functionalized silver nanoparticle (especially amine linked to aliphatic chain and trialkoxysilane) in its nanostructured form enables cloths trap and kill efficient. PPEs are a primary and reliable preventive measure, although they are not 100% effective against viral infections. So, developing and commercializing surface-active PPEs with trap and kill efficacy is highly needed to cope with current and future viral infections. This review article discusses the COVID-19 morphology, antiviral mechanism of Ag-NPs against SARS-CoV-2 virus, surface factors that influence viral persistence on fomites, the necessity of antiviral PPEs, and the potential application of amine-functionalized silver nanoparticles as a coating material for the development of trap and kill-efficient face masks and PPE kits.
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- Atul Kumar Tiwari
- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005 India
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- Department of Microbiology, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005 India
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- Department of Paediatrics, King George Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226003 India
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- Motilal Nehru Medical Collage, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh 211001 India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005 India
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Luzala MM, Muanga CK, Kyana J, Safari JB, Zola EN, Mbusa GV, Nuapia YB, Liesse JMI, Nkanga CI, Krause RWM, Balčiūnaitienė A, Memvanga PB. A Critical Review of the Antimicrobial and Antibiofilm Activities of Green-Synthesized Plant-Based Metallic Nanoparticles. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:1841. [PMID: 35683697 PMCID: PMC9182092 DOI: 10.3390/nano12111841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2022] [Revised: 04/03/2022] [Accepted: 04/05/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Metallic nanoparticles (MNPs) produced by green synthesis using plant extracts have attracted huge interest in the scientific community due to their excellent antibacterial, antifungal and antibiofilm activities. To evaluate these pharmacological properties, several methods or protocols have been successfully developed and implemented. Although these protocols were mostly inspired by the guidelines from national and international regulatory bodies, they suffer from a glaring absence of standardization of the experimental conditions. This situation leads to a lack of reproducibility and comparability of data from different study settings. To minimize these problems, guidelines for the antimicrobial and antibiofilm evaluation of MNPs should be developed by specialists in the field. Being aware of the immensity of the workload and the efforts required to achieve this, we set out to undertake a meticulous literature review of different experimental protocols and laboratory conditions used for the antimicrobial and antibiofilm evaluation of MNPs that could be used as a basis for future guidelines. This review also brings together all the discrepancies resulting from the different experimental designs and emphasizes their impact on the biological activities as well as their interpretation. Finally, the paper proposes a general overview that requires extensive experimental investigations to set the stage for the future development of effective antimicrobial MNPs using green synthesis.
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- Miryam M. Luzala
- Laboratory of Pharmaceutics and Phytopharmaceutical Drug Development, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Kinshasa, Kinshasa XI B.P. 212, Democratic Republic of the Congo; (M.M.L.); (C.K.M.); (E.N.Z.); (C.I.N.)
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- Laboratory of Pharmaceutics and Phytopharmaceutical Drug Development, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Kinshasa, Kinshasa XI B.P. 212, Democratic Republic of the Congo; (M.M.L.); (C.K.M.); (E.N.Z.); (C.I.N.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medecine and Pharmacy, University of Kisangani, Kisangani XI B.P. 2012, Democratic Republic of the Congo;
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Public Health, Official University of Bukavu, Bukavu B.P. 570, Democratic Republic of the Congo;
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Rhodes University, P.O. Box 94, Makhana 6140, South Africa
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- Laboratory of Pharmaceutics and Phytopharmaceutical Drug Development, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Kinshasa, Kinshasa XI B.P. 212, Democratic Republic of the Congo; (M.M.L.); (C.K.M.); (E.N.Z.); (C.I.N.)
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- Centre Universitaire de Référence de Surveillance de la Résistance aux Antimicrobiens (CURS-RAM), Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Kinshasa, Kinshasa XI B.P. 212, Democratic Republic of the Congo; (G.V.M.); (J.-M.I.L.)
- Laboratory of Experimental and Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Kinshasa, Kinshasa XI B.P. 212, Democratic Republic of the Congo
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- Laboratory of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Kinshasa, Kinshasa XI B.P. 212, Democratic Republic of the Congo;
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- Centre Universitaire de Référence de Surveillance de la Résistance aux Antimicrobiens (CURS-RAM), Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Kinshasa, Kinshasa XI B.P. 212, Democratic Republic of the Congo; (G.V.M.); (J.-M.I.L.)
- Laboratory of Experimental and Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Kinshasa, Kinshasa XI B.P. 212, Democratic Republic of the Congo
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- Laboratory of Pharmaceutics and Phytopharmaceutical Drug Development, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Kinshasa, Kinshasa XI B.P. 212, Democratic Republic of the Congo; (M.M.L.); (C.K.M.); (E.N.Z.); (C.I.N.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Rhodes University, P.O. Box 94, Makhana 6140, South Africa
- Center for Chemico- and Bio-Medicinal Research (CCBR), Faculty of Science, Rhodes University, P.O. Box 94, Makhana 6140, South Africa
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- Lithuanian Research Centre for Agriculture and Forestry, Institute of Horticulture, 54333 Babtai, Lithuania;
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- Laboratory of Pharmaceutics and Phytopharmaceutical Drug Development, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Kinshasa, Kinshasa XI B.P. 212, Democratic Republic of the Congo; (M.M.L.); (C.K.M.); (E.N.Z.); (C.I.N.)
- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medecine and Pharmacy, University of Kisangani, Kisangani XI B.P. 2012, Democratic Republic of the Congo;
- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Public Health, Official University of Bukavu, Bukavu B.P. 570, Democratic Republic of the Congo;
- Centre de Recherche et d’Innovation Technologique en Environnement et en Sciences de la Santé (CRITESS), University of Kinshasa, Kinshasa XI B.P. 212, Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Nisar A, Ajabia DK, Agrawal SB, Varma S, Chaudhari BP, Tupe RS. Mechanistic insight into differential interactions of iron oxide nanoparticles with native, glycated albumin and their effect on erythrocytes parameters. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 212:232-247. [PMID: 35597380 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.05.106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2021] [Revised: 05/12/2022] [Accepted: 05/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Nanoparticles and protein bioconjugates have been studied for multiple biomedical applications. We sought to investigate the interaction and structural modifications of bovine serum albumin (BSA) with iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs). The IONPs were green synthesized using E. crassipes aqueous leaf extract following characterization using transmission electron microscopy, energy dispersive X-ray analysis and X-Ray Diffraction. Two different concentrations of native/glycated albumin (0.5 and 1.5 mg/ml) with IONPs were allowed to interact for 1 h at 37 °C. Glycation markers, protein modification markers, cellular antioxidant, and hemolysis studies showed structural modifications and conformational changes in albumin due to the presence of IONPs. UV-Visible absorbance resulted in hyperchromic and bathochromic effects of IONPs-BSA conjugates. Fluorescence measurements of tyrosine, tryptophan, advanced glycated end products, and ANS binding assay were promising and quenching effects proved IONPs-BSA conjugate formation. In FTIR of BSA-IONPs, transmittance was increased in amide A and B bands while decreased in amide I and II bands. In summary, native PAGE, HPLC, and FTIR analysis displayed a differential behaviour of IONPs with native and glycated BSA. These results provided an understanding of the interaction and structural modifications of glycated and native BSA which may provide fundamental repercussions in future studies.
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- Akib Nisar
- Biochemical Sciences Division, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of IT and Biotechnology, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Katraj, Pune 411041, India
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- Biochemical Sciences Division, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of IT and Biotechnology, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Katraj, Pune 411041, India
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- Biochemical Sciences Division, CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory, Dr. Homi Bhabha Road, Pashan, Pune 411008, India
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- Biochemical Sciences Division, CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory, Dr. Homi Bhabha Road, Pashan, Pune 411008, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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- Biochemical Sciences Division, CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory, Dr. Homi Bhabha Road, Pashan, Pune 411008, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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- Symbiosis School of Biological Sciences (SSBS), Symbiosis International (Deemed University) (SIU), Lavale, Pune 412115, Maharashtra, India.
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Iron Oxide Nanoparticles-Plant Insignia Synthesis with Favorable Biomedical Activities and Less Toxicity, in the “Era of the-Green”: A Systematic Review. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14040844. [PMID: 35456678 PMCID: PMC9026296 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14040844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2022] [Revised: 04/06/2022] [Accepted: 04/07/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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In the era of favoring environment-friendly approaches for pharmaceutical synthesis, “green synthesis” is expanding. Green-based nanomedicine (NM), being less toxic and if having biomedical acceptable activities, thence, the chemical methods of synthesis are to be replaced by plants for reductive synthesis. Iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs) exhibited remarkable anti-microbial and anti-cancer properties, besides being a drug delivery tool. However, owing to limitations related to the chemical synthetic method, plant-mediated green synthesis has been recognized as a promising alternative synthetic method. This systematic review (SR) is addressing plant-based IONPs green synthesis, characteristics, and toxicity studies as well as their potential biomedical applications. Furthermore, the plant-based green-synthesized IONPs in comparison to nanoparticles (NPs) synthesized via other conventional methods, characteristics, and efficacy or toxicity profiles would be mentioned (if available). Search strategy design utilized electronic databases including Science Direct, PubMed, and Google Scholar search. Selection criteria included recent clinical studies, available in the English language, published till PROSPERO registration. After screening articles obtained by first electronic database search, by title, abstract and applying the PICO criteria, the search results yielded a total of 453 articles. After further full text filtrations only 48 articles were included. In conclusion, the current SR emphasizes the perspective of the IONPs plant-mediated green synthesis advantage(s) when utilized in the biomedical pharmaceutical field, with less toxicity.
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Farooq M, Ihsan J, M K Mohamed R, Khan MA, Rehman TU, Ullah H, Ghani M, Saeed S, Siddiq M. Highly biocompatible formulations based on Arabic gum Nano composite hydrogels: Fabrication, characterization, and biological investigation. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 209:59-69. [PMID: 35364204 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.03.162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2021] [Revised: 03/14/2022] [Accepted: 03/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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In the study, fabrication of Arabic gum (AG) hydrogels via reverse micellization method is reported. AG hydrogels were utilized as capping agents to encapsulate zinc sulphide (ZnS), and cadmium sulphide (CdS) nanoparticles via in-situ reduction. Pristine and nanocomposite hydrogels (AG-ZnS and AG-CdS) were characterized through SEM, EDX, TEM, XRD, FTIR, TGA, UV/Visible, and photoluminescence spectroscopy. The hydrogels were subjected to multiple biological assays including antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-diabetic formulation, in addition to biocompatibility test. The hydrogels were found to be more effective against bacterial and fungal strains. For instance, AG-ZnS exhibited excellent growth inhibition activity against Escherichia coli (ZoI: 12 ± 1.04 mm) and Candida albicans (35 ± 0.94 mm). Likewise, the nanocomposites hydrogel also displayed excellent DPPH and ABTS free radical scavenging capacity, total antioxidant capacity (TAC), and total reducing power (TRP) ability. Among the hydrogels, AG-ZnS demonstrated considerable α-amylase, and α-glucosidase inhibition potential. Above all, the hydrogels were found highly compatible with human red blood cells (hRBCs). Owing to remarkable antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal, and bio-compatible nature, the fabricated nanocomposites hydrogels have the potential to be explored in tissue engineering, wound healing, drug delivery, and in environmentally friendly hygiene products.
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- Muhammad Farooq
- Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (PCSIR), 1-Constitution Avenue, G-5/2, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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- Department of Chemistry, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad 45320, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Jouf University, P.O. Box: 2014, Sakaka, Saudi Arabia; Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Assiut University, P.O. Box: 71515, Assiut, Egypt.
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- Department of Biological Sciences, International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI), Pakistan
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- Department of Microbiology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad 45320, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad 45320, Pakistan
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- Department of Medical Chemistry, Doctoral School of Molecular Medicine, University of Debrecen, 4032, Hungary
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- Department of Chemistry, Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (PIEAS), Islamabad 45650, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad 45320, Pakistan
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Raza J, Hamid A, Khan M, Hussain F, Tiehu L, Fazil P, Zada A, Wahab Z, Ali A. Spectroscopic characterization of biosynthesized lead oxide (PbO) nanoparticles and their applications in PVC/graphite-PbO nanocomposites. Z PHYS CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1515/zpch-2021-3152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Extract of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis plants was used for the green synthesis of PbO nanoparticles. The prepared nanoparticles were conformed with the help of SEM, X-ray diffraction, FTIR and UV-visible spectroscopy. The prepared PbO nanoparticles were dispersed in deionized water and mixed with graphite to get graphite-PbO (G-PbO) filler. Seven different nanocomposite membranes with variable compositions (5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 35%) of PVC/G-PbO were prepared in tetrahydrofuran (THF) solvent using solution casting method. Different physiochemical parameters of the nanocomposite membranes studied included morphology, porosity, density, water uptake, swelling degree, electrical conductivity and proton adsorption capacity. All these physiochemical parameters were compared with pure PVC membranes available in literature. It was found that the addition of G-PbO filler in PVC polymer improved all the physiochemical properties except density. PVC/G-PbO membranes showed 42.65 times more electrical conductivity and 5.90 times more ion adsorption capacities compare to pure PVC membranes.
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- Junaid Raza
- Department of Chemistry , University of Okara , Punjab , Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry , University of Okara , Punjab , Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry , University of Okara , Punjab , Pakistan
- School of Materials Science and Engineering , Northwestern Polytechnical University , Xian , 710072 , P.R. China
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- Department of Chemistry , University of Okara , Punjab , Pakistan
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering , Northwestern Polytechnical University , Xian , 710072 , P.R. China
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- Department of Chemistry , University of Karachi , Karachi , 75270 , Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry , Abdul Wali Khan University , Mardan , Khyber Pakhtunkhwa , 23200 , Pakistan
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- Department of Conservation Studies , Hazara University , Mansehra , Khyber Pakhtunkhwa , 21120 , Pakistan
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- Department of Physics , University of Okara , Punjab , Pakistan
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Recent Advancements in Plant-Derived Nanomaterials Research for Biomedical Applications. Processes (Basel) 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/pr10020338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Engineering, physics, chemistry, and biology are all involved in nanotechnology, which comprises a wide variety of multidisciplinary scientific field devices. The holistic utilization of metallic nanoparticles in the disciplines of bio-engineering and bio-medicine has attracted a great deal of attention. Medical nanotechnology research can offer immense health benefits for humans. While the advantages of developing nanomaterials have been well documented, it is precisely apparent that there are still some major issues that remain unattended to those need to be resolved immediately so as to ensure that they do not adversely affect living organisms in any manner. The existence of nanoparticles gives them particular value in biology and materials science, as an emerging scientific field, with multiple applications in science and technology, especially with numerous frontiers in the development of new materials. Presented here is a review of recent noteworthy developments regarding plant-derived nanomaterials and their use in the development of medicine and biomedical applications around the world.
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Butnariu M, Quispe C, Herrera-Bravo J, Pentea M, Sarac I, Küşümler AS, Özçelik B, Painuli S, Semwal P, Imran M, Gondal TA, Emamzadeh-Yazdi S, Lapava N, Yousaf Z, Kumar M, Eid AH, Al-Dhaheri Y, Suleria HAR, del Mar Contreras M, Sharifi-Rad J, Cho WC. Papaver Plants: Current Insights on Phytochemical and Nutritional Composition Along with Biotechnological Applications. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2022; 2022:2041769. [PMID: 36824615 PMCID: PMC9943628 DOI: 10.1155/2022/2041769] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2021] [Revised: 07/13/2021] [Accepted: 01/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The genus Papaver is highly esteemed in the pharmacy industry, in the culinary field, and as ornamental plants. These plants are also valued in traditional medicine. Among all Papaver species, Papaver somniferum L. (opium poppy) is the most important species in supplying phytochemicals for the formulation of drugs, mainly alkaloids like morphine, codeine, rhoeadine, thebaine, and papaverine. In addition, Papaver plants present other types of phytochemicals, which altogether are responsible for its biological activities. Therefore, this review covers the phytochemical composition of Papaver plants, including alkaloids, phenolic compounds, and essential oils. The traditional uses are reviewed along with their pharmacological activities. Moreover, safety aspects are reported to provide a deep overview of the pharmacology potential of this genus. An updated search was carried out in databases such as Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, and PubMed to retrieve the information. Overall, this genus is a rich source of alkaloids of different types and also contains interesting phenolic compounds, such as anthocyanins, flavonols, and the characteristic indole derivatives nudicaulins. Among other pharmacological properties, numerous preclinical studies have been published about the analgesic, anticancer, antimicrobial, antioxidant, and antidiabetic activities of Papaver plants. Although it highlights the significant impact of this genus for the treatment of a variety of diseases and conditions, as a future prospect, characterization works accompanying preclinical studies are required along with clinical and toxicology studies to establish a correlation between the scientific and traditional knowledge.
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- Monica Butnariu
- Banat's University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine “King Michael I of Romania” from Timisoara, Timisoara, Romania
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- Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Arturo Prat, Avda. Arturo Prat 2120, Iquique 1110939, Chile
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- Departamento de Ciencias Básicas, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Santo Tomas, Chile
- Center of Molecular Biology and Pharmacogenetics, Scientific and Technological Bioresource Nucleus, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco 4811230, Chile
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- Banat's University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine “King Michael I of Romania” from Timisoara, Timisoara, Romania
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- Banat's University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine “King Michael I of Romania” from Timisoara, Timisoara, Romania
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- İstanbul Okan University, Nutrition and Dietetics Department, Tuzla, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Department Food Engineering, Faculty of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, Istanbul Technical University, Maslak, 34469 Istanbul, Turkey
- BIOACTIVE Research & Innovation Food Manufacturing Industry Trade LTD Co., Maslak, Istanbul 34469, Turkey
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- Department of Biotechnology, Graphic Era University, 248001, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India
- Himalayan Environmental Studies and Conservation Organization, Prem Nagar, Dehradun, 248001 Uttarakhand, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Graphic Era University, 248001, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India
- Department of Life Sciences, Graphic Era Deemed to be University, Dehradun-248002, Uttarakhand, India
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- University Institute of Diet and Nutritional Sciences, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, The University of Lahore-Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, University of Pretoria, Gauteng 0002, South Africa
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- Medicine Standardization Department of Vitebsk State Medical University, Belarus
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- Chemical and Biochemical Processing Division, ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology, 400019, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, QU Health, Qatar University, PO Box 2713, Doha, Qatar
- Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Research Unit, QU Health, Qatar University, PO Box 2713, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, United Arab Emirates University, UAE
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- Department of Chemical, Environmental and Materials Engineering, Universidad de Jaén, Campus las Lagunillas, s/n, 23071 Jaén, Spain
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- Department of Clinical Oncology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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Zakariya NA, Majeed S, Jusof WHW. Investigation of antioxidant and antibacterial activity of iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPS) synthesized from the aqueous extract of Penicillium SPP. SENSORS INTERNATIONAL 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.sintl.2022.100164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Green synthesis of bentonite/cellulose@lead oxide bio-nanocomposite with assistance of Pistacia Atlantica extract for efficient photocatalytic degradation of ciprofloxacin. ADV POWDER TECHNOL 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.apt.2022.103441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Tiwari AK, Mishra A, Pandey G, Gupta MK, Pandey PC. Nanotechnology: A Potential Weapon to Fight against COVID-19. PARTICLE & PARTICLE SYSTEMS CHARACTERIZATION : MEASUREMENT AND DESCRIPTION OF PARTICLE PROPERTIES AND BEHAVIOR IN POWDERS AND OTHER DISPERSE SYSTEMS 2022; 39:2100159. [PMID: 35440846 PMCID: PMC9011707 DOI: 10.1002/ppsc.202100159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2021] [Revised: 08/28/2021] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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The COVID-19 infections have posed an unprecedented global health emergency, with nearly three million deaths to date, and have caused substantial economic loss globally. Hence, an urgent exploration of effective and safe diagnostic/therapeutic approaches for minimizing the threat of this highly pathogenic coronavirus infection is needed. As an alternative to conventional diagnosis and antiviral agents, nanomaterials have a great potential to cope with the current or even future health emergency situation with a wide range of applications. Fundamentally, nanomaterials are physically and chemically tunable and can be employed for the next generation nanomaterial-based detection of viral antigens and host antibodies in body fluids as antiviral agents, nanovaccine, suppressant of cytokine storm, nanocarrier for efficient delivery of antiviral drugs at infection site or inside the host cells, and can also be a significant tool for better understanding of the gut microbiome and SARS-CoV-2 interaction. The applicability of nanomaterial-based therapeutic options to cope with the current and possible future pandemic is discussed here.
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- Atul K. Tiwari
- Department of ChemistryIndian Institute of Technology (BHU)VaranasiUttar Pradesh221005India
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- Department of MicrobiologyDr. R.M.L. Awadh UniversityAyodhyaUttar Pradesh224001India
- Department of MicrobiologySri Raghukul Mahila Vidya PeethCivil Line GondaUttar Pradesh271001India
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- Department of PaediatricsKing George Medical UniversityLucknowUttar Pradesh226003India
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- Department of MicrobiologyInstitute of Medical SciencesBanaras Hindu UniversityVaranasiUttar Pradesh221005India
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- Department of ChemistryIndian Institute of Technology (BHU)VaranasiUttar Pradesh221005India
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Ahmad KS, Yaqoob S, Gul MM. Dynamic green synthesis of iron oxide and manganese oxide nanoparticles and their cogent antimicrobial, environmental and electrical applications. REV INORG CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1515/revic-2021-0033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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The scientific community is inclined towards addressing environmental and energy concerns through sustainable means. Conventional processes such as chemical synthesis, involve the usage of environmentally harmful ligands and high tech facilities, which are time-consuming, expensive, energy-intensive, and require extreme conditions for synthesis. Plant-based synthesis is valuable and sustainable for the ecosystem. The use of plant-based precursors for nanoparticle synthesis eliminates the menace of toxic waste contamination. The present review elucidates that the plant based synthesized iron oxide and manganese oxide nanoparticles have tremendous and exceptional applications in various fields such as antimicrobial and antioxidative domains, environmental, electrical and sensing properties. Hence, the literature reviewed explains that plant based synthesis of nanoparticles is an adept and preferred technique. These important transition oxide metal nanoparticles have great applicability in ecological, environmental science as well as electrochemistry and sensing technology. Both these metal oxides display a stable and adaptable nature, which can be functionalized for a specific application, thus exhibiting great potential for efficiency. The current review epitomizes all the latest reported work on the synthesis of iron and manganese oxide nanoparticles through a greener approach along with explaining various significant applications keeping in view the concept of sustainability.
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- Khuram Shahzad Ahmad
- Department of Environmental Sciences , Fatima Jinnah Women University , The Mall, 46000 , Rawalpindi , Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences , Fatima Jinnah Women University , The Mall, 46000 , Rawalpindi , Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences , Fatima Jinnah Women University , The Mall, 46000 , Rawalpindi , Pakistan
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Abou El Fadl FI, Elbarbary AM. Radiation synthesis and characterization of heterogeneous magnetic nanocomposites of 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate for catalytic degradation of sandocryl blue dye. Sep Purif Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2021.118972] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Kainat, Khan MA, Ali F, Faisal S, Rizwan M, Hussain Z, Zaman N, Afsheen Z, Uddin MN, Bibi N. Exploring the therapeutic potential of Hibiscus rosa sinensis synthesized cobalt oxide (Co 3O 4-NPs) and magnesium oxide nanoparticles (MgO-NPs). Saudi J Biol Sci 2021; 28:5157-5167. [PMID: 34466093 PMCID: PMC8381038 DOI: 10.1016/j.sjbs.2021.05.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2021] [Revised: 04/26/2021] [Accepted: 05/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Herein, we present a green, economic and ecofriendly protocol for synthesis of cobalt oxide (Co3O4-NPs) and magnesium oxide nanoparticles (MgO-NPs) for multifaceted biomedical applications. In the study, a simple aqueous leaf extract of Hibiscus rosa sinensis, was employed for the facile one pot synthesis of Co3O4-NPs and MgO-NPs. The well characterized NPs were explored for multiple biomedical applications including bactericidal activity against urinary tract infection (UTI) isolates, leishmaniasis, larvicidal, antidiabetic antioxidant and biocompatibility studies. Our results showed that both the NPs were highly active against multidrug resistant UTI isolates as compared to traditional antibiotics and induced significant zone of inhibition against Proteus Vulgaris, Pseudomonas Aurigenosa and E.coli. The NPs, in particular Co3O4-NPs also showed significant larvicidal activity against the Aedes Aegypti, the mosquitoes involve in the transmission of Dengue fever. Similarly, excellent leishmanicidal activity was also observed against both the promastigote and amastigote forms of the parasite. Furthermore, the particles also exhibited considerable antidiabetic activity by inhibiting α-amylase and α-glucosidase enzymes. The biosynthesized NPs were found to be excellent antioxidant and biocompatible nanomaterials. Owing to ecofriendly synthesis, non-toxic and biocompatible nature, the Hibiscus rosa sinensis synthesized Co3O4-NPs and MgO-NPs can be exploited as potential candidates for multiple biomedical applications.
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- Kainat
- Institute of Biotechnology and Microbiology, Bacha Khan University, Charsadda, KPK, Pakistan
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- Department of Biological Sciences, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Institute of Biotechnology and Microbiology, Bacha Khan University, Charsadda, KPK, Pakistan
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- Institute of Biotechnology and Microbiology, Bacha Khan University, Charsadda, KPK, Pakistan
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- Center for biotechnology and microbiology university of swat, KPK, Pakistan
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- Center for biotechnology and microbiology university of swat, KPK, Pakistan
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- Center for biotechnology and microbiology university of swat, KPK, Pakistan
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- Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Abasyn University, Peshawar, KPK, Pakistan
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- Department of Microbiology, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University, Peshawar, KPK, Pakistan
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Goyal P, Bhardwaj A, Mehta BK, Mehta D. Research article green synthesis of zirconium oxide nanoparticles (ZrO2NPs) using Helianthus annuus seed and their antimicrobial effects. J INDIAN CHEM SOC 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jics.2021.100089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Srivastava S, Usmani Z, Atanasov AG, Singh VK, Singh NP, Abdel-Azeem AM, Prasad R, Gupta G, Sharma M, Bhargava A. Biological Nanofactories: Using Living Forms for Metal Nanoparticle Synthesis. Mini Rev Med Chem 2021; 21:245-265. [PMID: 33198616 DOI: 10.2174/1389557520999201116163012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2020] [Revised: 08/21/2020] [Accepted: 09/08/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Metal nanoparticles are nanosized entities with dimensions of 1-100 nm that are increasingly in demand due to applications in diverse fields like electronics, sensing, environmental remediation, oil recovery and drug delivery. Metal nanoparticles possess large surface energy and properties different from bulk materials due to their small size, large surface area with free dangling bonds and higher reactivity. High cost and pernicious effects associated with the chemical and physical methods of nanoparticle synthesis are gradually paving the way for biological methods due to their eco-friendly nature. Considering the vast potentiality of microbes and plants as sources, biological synthesis can serve as a green technique for the synthesis of nanoparticles as an alternative to conventional methods. A number of reviews are available on green synthesis of nanoparticles but few have focused on covering the entire biological agents in this process. Therefore present paper describes the use of various living organisms like bacteria, fungi, algae, bryophytes and tracheophytes in the biological synthesis of metal nanoparticles, the mechanisms involved and the advantages associated therein.
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- Shilpi Srivastava
- Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow Campus, Lucknow, India
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- Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology, Tallinn University of Technology, Tallinn, Estonia
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- Botany Department, Faculty of Science, University of Suez Canal, Ismailia, Egypt
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- Department of Botany, Mahatma Gandhi Central University, Motihari, Bihar, India
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- Sage School of Agriculture, Sage University, Bhopal, India
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- Department of Food Technology, Akal College of Agriculture, Eternal University, Baru Sahib, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- Department of Botany, Mahatma Gandhi Central University, Motihari, Bihar, India
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Ahmed B, Syed A, Ali K, Elgorban AM, Khan A, Lee J, Al-Shwaiman HA. Synthesis of gallotannin capped iron oxide nanoparticles and their broad spectrum biological applications. RSC Adv 2021; 11:9880-9893. [PMID: 35423492 PMCID: PMC8695504 DOI: 10.1039/d1ra00220a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2021] [Accepted: 02/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Green synthesized nanoparticles (NPs) have attracted enormous attention for their clinical and non-clinical applications. A natural polyphenol, gallo-tannin (GT) was used to reduce and cap the Fe2O3-NPs. GT-Fe2O3-NPs were synthesized following co-precipitation of FeCl3 and FeSO4·7H2O with GT. Fe2O3-NPs absorbed light at 380 nm. Physicochemically, Fe2O3-NPs were spherical with slight aggregation and average diameter of 12.85 nm. X-ray diffraction confirmed crystallinity and EDX revealed the elemental percentage of iron and oxygen as 21.7% and 42.11%, respectively. FT-IR data confirmed the adsorption of gallo-tannin functional groups. Multiple drug-resistant (MDR) Escherichia coli (ESβL), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (ESβL), and Staphylococcus aureus were found susceptible to 500-1000 μg GT-Fe2O3-NPs per ml. In synergy, Fe2O3-NPs enhanced the efficiency of some antibiotics. GT-Fe2O3 NPs showed significant (P ≤ 0.05) inhibition of growth and biofilm against MDR E. coli, P. aeruginosa, and S. aureus causing morphological and biofilm destruction. Violacein production (quorum sensing mediated) by C. violaceum was inhibited by GT-Fe2O3-NPs in a concentration-dependent manner with a maximum decrease of 3.1-fold. A decrease of 11-fold and 2.32-fold in fungal mycelial growth and human breast cancer (MCF-7) cell viability, respectively was evident. This study suggests a plausible role of gallo-tannin capped Fe2O3-NPs as an alternative antibacterial, antiquorum sensing, antibiofilm, antifungal, and anti-proliferative agent.
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- Bilal Ahmed
- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University Gyeongsan Republic of Korea
- Department of Agricultural Microbiology, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Aligarh Muslim University Aligarh 202002 India
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University P.O. Box 2455 Riyadh 11451 Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Agricultural Microbiology, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Aligarh Muslim University Aligarh 202002 India
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University P.O. Box 2455 Riyadh 11451 Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Aligarh Muslim University Aligarh 202002 India
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University Gyeongsan Republic of Korea
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University P.O. Box 2455 Riyadh 11451 Saudi Arabia
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Ihsan J, Farooq M, Khan MA, Ghani M, Shah LA, Saeed S, Siddiq M. Synthesis, characterization, and biological screening of metal nanoparticles loaded gum acacia microgels. Microsc Res Tech 2021; 84:1673-1684. [PMID: 33576066 DOI: 10.1002/jemt.23726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2020] [Revised: 12/23/2020] [Accepted: 01/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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We report novel gum acacia (GA) based microgels composites for multifunctional biomedical application. High yield of spherical GA microgels particles within 5-50 μm size range was obtained via crosslinking the polymer in the reverse micelles of surfactant-sodium bis (2-ethylhexyl) sulfosuccinate (NBSS) in gasoline medium. The prepared microgels were then utilized for in situ silver (Ag) and cobalt (Co) nanoparticles (NPs) synthesis to subsequently produce GNAg and GNCo nanocomposite microgels, respectively. Ag and Co NPs of particle of almost less than 40 nm sizes were homogenously distributed over the matrices of the prepared microgels, and therefore, negligible agglomeration effect was observed. Pristine GA microgels, and the nanocomposite microgels were thoroughly characterized through FTIR, DSC, TGA, XRD, SEM, EDS, and TEM. The well-characterized pristine GA microgels and the nanocomposite microgels were then subjected to multiple in vitro bioassays including antioxidant, antidiabetic, and antimicrobial activities as well as biocompatibility investigation. Our results demonstrate that the prepared nanocomposites in particular GNAg microgels exhibited excellent biomedical properties as compared to pristine GA microgels. Among the prepared samples, GNAg nanocomposites were highly active against Fusarium oxysporum and Aspergillus niger that show 47.73% ± 0.25 inhibition and 32.3% ± 2.0 with IC-50 of 220 μg ml-1 and 343 μg ml-1 , respectively. Moderate antidiabetic activity was also observed for GNAg nanocomposites with considerable inhibition of 15.34% ± 0.20 and 14.7% ± 0.44 for both α-glucosidase and α-amylase, respectively. Moreover, excellent antioxidant properties were found for both the GNAg and GNCo nanocomposites as compared to pristine GA microgels. A remarkable biocompatible nature of the nanocomposites in particular GNAg makes the novel GA composites, to be exploited for diverse biomedical applications.
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- Junaid Ihsan
- Department of Chemistry, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (PIEAS), Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology, International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI), Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Medical Chemistry, Doctoral School of Molecular Medicine, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Polymer Laboratory, National Centre of Excellence in Physical Chemistry, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (PIEAS), Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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Faisal S, Khan MA, Jan H, Shah SA, Shah S, Rizwan M, Ullah W, Akbar MT. Edible mushroom (Flammulina velutipes) as biosource for silver nanoparticles: from synthesis to diverse biomedical and environmental applications. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2021; 32:065101. [PMID: 33119546 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/abc2eb] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The current study reports advanced, ecofriendly and biosynthesized silver NPs for diverse biomedical and environmental applications using Flammulina velutipes as biosource. In the study, a simple aqueous extract of F. velutipes was utilized to reduce the AgNO3 into stable elemental silver (Ag0) at a nanometric scale. The NPs had average size of 21.4 nm, spherical morphology, and were highly stable and pure. The characterized nanoparticles were exploited for a broad range of biomedical applications including bacteriocidal, fungicidal, leishmanicidal, in vitro antialzheimer's, antioxidant, anti-diabetic and biocompatibility studies. Our findings showed that F. velutipes mediated AgNPs exhibited high activity against MDR bacterial strains and spore forming fungal strains. All the tested urinary tract infection bacterial isolates, were resistant to non-coated antibiotics but by applying 1% of the synthesized AgNPs, the bactericidal potential of the tested antibiotics enhanced manifolds. The NPs also exhibited dose-dependent cytotoxic potential against Leishmania tropica with significant LC50 of 248 μg ml-1 for promastigote and 251 μg ml-1 for amastigote forms of the parasite. Furthermore, promising antialzheimer and antidiabetic activities were observed as significant inhibition of α-amylase, α-glucosidase, acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and butrylcholineterase (BChE) were noted. Moreover, remarkable biocompatible nature of the particles was found against human red blood cells. The biosynthesized AgNPs as photocatalyst, also resulted in 98.2% degradation of indigo carmine dye within 140 min. Owing to ecofriendly synthesis, biosafe nature and excellent physicochemical properties F. velutipes AgNPs can be exploited as novel candidates for multifaceted biomedical and environmental applications.
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- Shah Faisal
- Department of Biotechnology, Bacha Khan University, Charsadda, 24460, KPK, Pakistan
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Biosynthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Using Hertia intermedia and Evaluation of its Cytotoxic and Antimicrobial Activities. BIONANOSCIENCE 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s12668-020-00816-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Umar AA, Abdul Patah MF, Abnisa F, Daud WMAW. Preparation of magnetized iron oxide grafted on graphene oxide for hyperthermia application. REV CHEM ENG 2020. [DOI: 10.1515/revce-2020-0001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Magnetic hyperthermia therapy (MHT) is a highly promising therapeutic modality for the treatment of different kinds of cancers and malignant tumors. The therapy is based on the concept that; iron oxide nanoparticles deposited at cancer sites can generate heat when exposed to an alternating current magnetic field or near infrared radiation and consequently destroying only the cancer cells by exploiting their vulnerability to heat. The fact that the treatment is at molecular level and that iron oxide nanoparticles provide more guided focus heating justifies its efficacy over treatment such as surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy. Nevertheless, the spread of MHT as the next-generation therapeutics has been shadowed by insufficient heating especially at the in vivo stage. This can be averted by modifying the iron oxide nanoparticle structure. To this end, various attempts have been made by developing a magnetic hybrid nanostructure capable of generating efficient heat. However, the synthesis method for each component (of the magnetic hybrid nanostructure) and the grafting process is now an issue. This has a direct effect on the performance of the magnetic hybrid nanostructure in MHT and other applications. The main objective of this review is to detail out the different materials, methods and characterization techniques that have been used so far in developing magnetic hybrid nanostructure. In view of this, we conducted a comprehensive review and present a road map for developing a magnetic hybrid nanostructure that is capable of generating optimum heat during MHT. We further summarize the various characterization techniques and necessary parameters to study in validating the efficiency of the magnetic hybrid nanostructure. Hopefully, this contribution will serve as a guide to researchers that are willing to evaluate the properties of their magnetic hybrid nanostructure.
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- Ahmad Abulfathi Umar
- Faculty of Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering , University of Malaya , Kuala Lumpur 50603 , Malaysia
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- Faculty of Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering , University of Malaya , Kuala Lumpur 50603 , Malaysia
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- Faculty of Engineering, Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering , King Abdulaziz University , Rabigh 21911 , Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering , University of Malaya , Kuala Lumpur 50603 , Malaysia
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Muhammad W, Zhai Z, Gao C. Antiviral Activity of Nanomaterials against Coronaviruses. Macromol Biosci 2020; 20:e2000196. [PMID: 32783352 DOI: 10.1002/mabi.202000196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2020] [Revised: 07/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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One of the challenges facing by world nowadays is the generation of new pathogens that cause public health issues. Coronavirus (CoV) is one of the severe pathogens that possess the RNA (ribonucleic acid) envelop, and extensively infect humans, birds, and other mammals. The novel strain "SARS-CoV-2" (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2) causes deadly infection all over the world and presents a pandemic situation nowadays. The SARS-CoV-2 has 40 different strains that create a worrying situation for health authorities. The virus develops serious pneumonia in infected persons and causes severe damage to the lungs. There is no vaccine available for this virus up to present. To cure this type of infections by making vaccines and antiviral drugs is still a major challenge for researchers. Nanotechnology covering a multidisciplinary field may find the solution to this lethal infection. The interaction of nanomaterials and microorganisms is considered as a potential treatment method because the nanomaterials owe unique physicochemical properties. The aim of this review is to present an overview of previous and recent studies of nanomaterials against coronaviruses and to provide possible new strategies for upcoming research using the nanotechnology platform.
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- Wali Muhammad
- W. Muhammad, Z. Zhai, Prof. C. Gao, MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- W. Muhammad, Z. Zhai, Prof. C. Gao, MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- W. Muhammad, Z. Zhai, Prof. C. Gao, MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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Shah M, Nawaz S, Jan H, Uddin N, Ali A, Anjum S, Giglioli-Guivarc'h N, Hano C, Abbasi BH. Synthesis of bio-mediated silver nanoparticles from Silybum marianum and their biological and clinical activities. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2020; 112:110889. [PMID: 32409047 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2020.110889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2019] [Revised: 03/11/2020] [Accepted: 03/20/2020] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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The purpose of current study was green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) from seeds and wild Silybum plants in comparison with their respective extracts followed by characterization and biological potency. The biologically synthesized AgNPs were subjected to characterization using techniques like XRD, FTIR, TEM, HPLC and SPE. Highly crystalline and stable NPs were obtained using Silybum wild plant (NP1) and seeds (NP3) with size range between 18.12 and 13.20 nm respectively. The synthesized NPs and their respective extracts revealed a vast range of biological applications showing antibacterial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, cytotoxic and anti-aging potencies. The highest antioxidant activity (478.23 ± 1.9 μM, 176.91 ± 1.3 μM, 83.5 ± 1.6% μgAAE/mg, 156.32 ± 0.6 μgAAE/mg) for ABTS, FRAP, FRSA, TRP respectively was shown by seed extract (NP4) followed by highest value of (117.35 ± 0.9 μgAAE/mg) for TAC by wild extract (NP2). The highest antifungal activity (13 mm ± 0.76) against Candida albicans was shown by NP3 while antibacterial activity of (6 mm against Klebsiella pneumonia) was shown by NP3 and NP4. The highest anti-inflammatory activity (38.56 ± 1.29 against COX1) was shown by NP2. Similarly, the high value of (48.89 ± 1.34 against Pentosidine-Like AGEs) was shown by NP4. Also, the high anti-diabetic activity (38.74 ± 1.09 against α-amylase) was shown by NP4. The extracts and the synthesized NPs have shown activity against hepato-cellular carcinoma (HepG2) human cells. The HPLC analysis revealed that the highest value of silymarin component (silybin B 2289 mg/g DW) was found for NP4. Silydianin is responsible for capping. Among the green synthesized AgNPs and the extracts used, the effect of NP4 was most promising for further use.
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- Muzamil Shah
- Department of Biotechnology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad 45320, Pakistan
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- Department of Microbiology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad 45320, Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad 45320, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad 45320, Pakistan
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- Key State Laboratory of Virology, Wuhan Institute of Virology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 430072 Wuhan, China
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- Department of Biotechnology, Kinnaird College for Women, Lahore 54000, Pakistan
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- EA2106 Biomolécules et Biotechnologies Végétales, Université de Tours, 37000 Tours, France; COSM'ACTIFS, Bioactifs et Cosmétiques, CNRS GDR3711, 45067 Orléans CEDEX 2, France
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- COSM'ACTIFS, Bioactifs et Cosmétiques, CNRS GDR3711, 45067 Orléans CEDEX 2, France; Laboratoire de Biologie des Ligneux et des Grandes Cultures (LBLGC), INRA USC1328, Université d'Orléans, 45067 Orléans CEDEX 2, France
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- Department of Biotechnology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad 45320, Pakistan; EA2106 Biomolécules et Biotechnologies Végétales, Université de Tours, 37000 Tours, France; COSM'ACTIFS, Bioactifs et Cosmétiques, CNRS GDR3711, 45067 Orléans CEDEX 2, France; Laboratoire de Biologie des Ligneux et des Grandes Cultures (LBLGC), INRA USC1328, Université d'Orléans, 45067 Orléans CEDEX 2, France.
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Bio-redox potential of Hyphaene thebaica in bio-fabrication of ultrafine maghemite phase iron oxide nanoparticles (Fe 2O 3 NPs) for therapeutic applications. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2020; 112:110890. [PMID: 32409045 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2020.110890] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2020] [Revised: 03/10/2020] [Accepted: 03/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Maghemite (Fe2O3-NPs) nanoparticles were synthesized by a convenient, green and cost effective method using aqueous fruit extracts of Hyphaene thebaica. Different techniques like FTIR, XRD, UV-Vis, Raman, HR-TEM, EDS. SAED, Zeta potential were used to establish the nature of Fe2O3-NPs, while the therapeutic properties were studied using different biological assays including antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant and enzyme inhibition assays. XRD pattern revealed sharp peaks and a crystalline nature of Fe2O3-NPs. HR-TEM revealed quasi-spherical and cuboidal morphologies, while the particle size in ~10 nm. FTIR indicated a sharp peak centered at ~444 cm-1 which is the characteristic FeO band vibration. SAED pattern indicated the crystalline nature while EDS also confirmed the synthesis of Fe2O3 NPs. Zeta potential was obtained in different solvents and physiological buffers indicating highest value in water (-26.5 mV) and lowest in DMSO (-15.8 mV). Tested bacterial strains, Bacillus subtilis was found to be inhibited significantly. Aspergillus flavus appeared to be susceptible to all of the tested concentration of Fe2O3 NPs. Maximum 40.78% FRSA was obtained at 400 μg/mL. Cell culture based studies on RD cells and L20B cells indicated reduction in viability of cells with increase concentration of Fe2O3 NPs. Moderate inhibition of polio virus-1 and polio virus-2 was observed, after culturing the virus in the L20B cells. Excellent Protein Kinase (PK) inhibition was revealed. Hemolytic potential and cytotoxic potential was indicated to be dose dependent. In conclusion, the present report for the first time reports the synthesis of Fe2O3 NPs from H. thebaica fruits and reveals their biomedical potential including antiviral potential.
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Fierascu I, Fierascu IC, Brazdis RI, Baroi AM, Fistos T, Fierascu RC. Phytosynthesized Metallic Nanoparticles-between Nanomedicine and Toxicology. A Brief Review of 2019's Findings. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 13:E574. [PMID: 31991830 PMCID: PMC7040630 DOI: 10.3390/ma13030574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2019] [Revised: 01/19/2020] [Accepted: 01/22/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Phytosynthesized nanoparticles represent a continuously increasing field of research, with numerous studies published each year. However, with the emerging interest in this area, the quality of the published works is also continuously increasing, switching from routine antioxidant or antimicrobial studies on trivial microbial lines to antibiotic-resistant strains or antitumoral studies. However, this increasing interest has not been not reflected in the studies regarding the toxicological effects of nanoparticles (NPs); this should be a subject of greatest interest, as the increasing administration of NPs in general (and phytosynthesized NPs in particular) could lead to their accumulation in the environment (soil, water and living organisms). The present review aims to present the most recent findings in the application of phytosynthesized NPs as antimicrobial and antitumoral agents, as well as the results regarding their toxicological potential.
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- Irina Fierascu
- National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry—ICECHIM Bucharest, Emerging Nanotechnologies Group, 202 Spl. Independentei, 060021 Bucharest, Romania; (I.F.); (R.I.B.); (A.M.B.); (T.F.)
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- University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Carol Davila”, 37 Dionisie Lupu Str., 030167 Bucharest, Romania
- Zentiva Romania S.A., 50 Theodor Pallady Blvd., 032266 Bucharest, Romania
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- National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry—ICECHIM Bucharest, Emerging Nanotechnologies Group, 202 Spl. Independentei, 060021 Bucharest, Romania; (I.F.); (R.I.B.); (A.M.B.); (T.F.)
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- National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry—ICECHIM Bucharest, Emerging Nanotechnologies Group, 202 Spl. Independentei, 060021 Bucharest, Romania; (I.F.); (R.I.B.); (A.M.B.); (T.F.)
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- National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry—ICECHIM Bucharest, Emerging Nanotechnologies Group, 202 Spl. Independentei, 060021 Bucharest, Romania; (I.F.); (R.I.B.); (A.M.B.); (T.F.)
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- National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry—ICECHIM Bucharest, Emerging Nanotechnologies Group, 202 Spl. Independentei, 060021 Bucharest, Romania; (I.F.); (R.I.B.); (A.M.B.); (T.F.)
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Green Bio-Assisted Synthesis, Characterization and Biological Evaluation of Biocompatible ZnO NPs Synthesized from Different Tissues of Milk Thistle ( Silybum marianum). NANOMATERIALS 2019; 9:nano9081171. [PMID: 31426328 PMCID: PMC6724086 DOI: 10.3390/nano9081171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2019] [Revised: 08/12/2019] [Accepted: 08/13/2019] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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The purpose of the current study was green synthesis of ZnO-nanoparticles (NPs) from different tissues of Silybum marianum (L.) Gaernt. (i.e., seeds, wild plant, in vitro derived plantlets and callus cultures) followed by extensive characterization and evaluation of their biological potency. ZnO-NPs thus synthesized were subjected to characterization using standard techniques such as XRD, FTIR and SEM. Thermal stability of synthesized NPs was also evaluated using thermo-gravimetric analysis. Highly stable crystalline NPs with size ranging between 30.8 and 46.0 nm were obtained from different tissues of S. marianum. These NPs have revealed a wide range of biological applications showing antioxidant, moderate α-amylase inhibitor, antibacterial and cytotoxic potencies. The highest antibacterial activity (20 ± 0.98 mm) was shown by seed extract-mediated ZnO NPs against Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC-6538). Seed extract-mediated ZnO NPs also showed the most potent antioxidant activity (27.7 ± 0.9 µgAAE/mg, 23.8 ± 0.7 µgAAE/mg and 12.7 ± 1.9% total antioxidant capacity (TAC), total reducing power (TRP) and DPPH-free radical scavenging assay (FRSA), respectively). All of the synthesized ZnO NPs also showed cytotoxic activity against the hepato-cellular carcinoma (HepG2) human cells. Interestingly, these ZnO NPs were also highly biocompatible, as evidenced by the brine shrimp lethality and human red blood cells hemolytic assays. Among all of the NPs synthesized and used, the effect of seed extract-mediated NPs was found to be most promising for future applications.
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Abbasi BH, Nazir M, Muhammad W, Hashmi SS, Abbasi R, Rahman L, Hano C. A Comparative Evaluation of the Antiproliferative Activity against HepG2 Liver Carcinoma Cells of Plant-Derived Silver Nanoparticles from Basil Extracts with Contrasting Anthocyanin Contents. Biomolecules 2019; 9:E320. [PMID: 31366167 PMCID: PMC6722760 DOI: 10.3390/biom9080320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2019] [Revised: 07/24/2019] [Accepted: 07/29/2019] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Nanotechnology is a well-established and revolutionized field with diverse therapeutic properties. Several methods have been employed using different reducing agents to synthesize silver nanoparticles (AgNPs). Chemical mediated synthetic methods are toxic and resulted in non-desired effects on biological systems. Herein, we, synthesized silver nanoparticles using callus extract of purple basil (BC-AgNPs) and anthocyanin extract deriving from the same plant (i.e. purple basil) (AE-AgNPs), and systematically investigated their antiproliferative potential against HepG2 Liver Carcinoma Cells. The phyto-fabricated AgNPs were characterized by different techniques like UV-visible spectroscopy (UV-Vis), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and Energy dispersive X-rays (EDX). Morphologically, both types of NPs were found spherical. The average size of BC-AgNPs and AE-AgNPs as revealed through XRD and SEM analyses were calculated as 50.97 ± 0.10 nm and 42.73 ± 1.24 nm, respectively. FT-IR spectral analysis demonstrates the existence of possible phytochemicals required for the capping and reduction of Ag ions. Herein, following solid phase extraction (SPE) coupled to HPLC analysis, we report for the first-time the anthocyanin mediated synthesis of AgNPs and conforming the successful capping of anthocyanin. Small sized AE-AgNPs showed significant cytotoxic effect against human hepatocellular carcinoma (HepG2) cell line as compared to BC-AgNPs. Therefore, the results revealed that the prevalent group of flavonoids present in purple basil is the anthocyanins and AE-AgNPs could be employed as potential anticancer agents in future treatments strategies.
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- Bilal Haider Abbasi
- Department of Biotechnology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad 45320, Pakistan.
- Laboratoire de Biologie des Ligneux et des Grandes Cultures (LBLGC), Plant Lignans Team, INRA USC1328, Université d'Orléans, F 28000 Chartres, France.
- EA2106 Biomolécules et Biotechnologies Végétales, Université de Tours, 37000 Tours, France.
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- Department of Biotechnology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad 45320, Pakistan
- Department of Botany, University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir Muzaffarabad, Azad Kashmir 13230, Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad 45320, Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad 45320, Pakistan
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- Institute of Biomedical & Genetic Engineering (IBGE), Sector G-9/1, Islamabad 45320, Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad 45320, Pakistan
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- Laboratoire de Biologie des Ligneux et des Grandes Cultures (LBLGC), Plant Lignans Team, INRA USC1328, Université d'Orléans, F 28000 Chartres, France.
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Muhammad W, Ullah N, Haroon M, Abbasi BH. Optical, morphological and biological analysis of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) using Papaver somniferum L. RSC Adv 2019; 9:29541-29548. [PMID: 35531532 PMCID: PMC9071912 DOI: 10.1039/c9ra04424h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 146] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2019] [Accepted: 08/28/2019] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Biogenic synthesis of ZnO-NPs using P. somniferum.
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- Wali Muhammad
- Department of Biotechnology
- Quaid-i-Azam University
- Islamabad
- Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry
- Quaid-i-Azam University
- Islamabad
- Pakistan
| | - Muhammad Haroon
- Department of Biotechnology
- Quaid-i-Azam University
- Islamabad
- Pakistan
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