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Nasser R, Ibrahim E, Fouad H, Ahmad F, Li W, Zhou Q, Yu T, Chidwala N, Mo J. Termiticidal Effects and Morpho-Histological Alterations in the Subterranean Termite ( Odontotermes formosanus) Induced by Biosynthesized Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, and Chitosan Nanoparticles. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 14:927. [PMID: 38869552 PMCID: PMC11173738 DOI: 10.3390/nano14110927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2024] [Revised: 05/20/2024] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/14/2024]
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Recently, nanoparticles have been widely used in agricultural pest control as a secure substitute for pesticides. However, the effect of nanoparticles on controlling the subterranean termite Odontotermes formosanus (O. formosanus) has not been studied yet. Consequently, this study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of some nanomaterials in controlling O. formosanus. The results showed that zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnONPs), titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2NPs), and chitosan nanoparticles (CsNPs) biosynthesized using the culture filtrate of Scedosporium apiospermum (S. apiospermum) had an effective role in controlling O. formosanus. Moreover, the mortality rate of O. formosanus after 48 h of treatment with ZnONPs, TiO2NPs, and CsNPs at a 1000 µg/mL concentration was 100%, 100%, and 97.67%, respectively. Furthermore, using ZnONPs, TiO2NPs, and CsNPs on O. formosanus resulted in morpho-histological variations in the normal structure, leading to its death. X-ray diffraction, UV-vis spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, dynamic light scattering, energy dispersive spectroscopy, and the Zeta potential were used to characterize the biosynthesis of ZnONPs, TiO2NPs, and CsNPs with strong activity against O. formosanus termites. Overall, the results of this investigation suggest that biosynthesized ZnONPs, TiO2NPs, and CsNPs have enormous potential for use as innovative, ecologically safe pesticides for O. formosanus control.
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- Raghda Nasser
- Ministry of Agriculture Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology of Crop Pathogens and Insect Pests, Key Laboratory of Biology of Crop Pathogens and Insects of Zhejiang Province, Institute of Insect Sciences, College of Agricultural and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China; (R.N.); (W.L.); (Q.Z.); (T.Y.); (N.C.)
- Zoology and Entomology Department, Faculty of Science, Minia University, El-Minia 61519, Egypt
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- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology and Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology of Crop Pathogens and Insects, Key Laboratory of Biology of Crop Pathogens and Insects of Zhejiang Province, Institute of Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China;
- Department of Vegetable Diseases Research, Plant Pathology Research Institute, Agriculture Research Centre, Giza 12916, Egypt
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- Department of Field Crop Pests, Plant Protection Research Institute, Agricultural Research Centre, Cairo 12622, Egypt;
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- Entomology Section, Central Cotton Research Institute, Multan P.O. Box 66000, Pakistan;
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- Ministry of Agriculture Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology of Crop Pathogens and Insect Pests, Key Laboratory of Biology of Crop Pathogens and Insects of Zhejiang Province, Institute of Insect Sciences, College of Agricultural and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China; (R.N.); (W.L.); (Q.Z.); (T.Y.); (N.C.)
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- Ministry of Agriculture Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology of Crop Pathogens and Insect Pests, Key Laboratory of Biology of Crop Pathogens and Insects of Zhejiang Province, Institute of Insect Sciences, College of Agricultural and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China; (R.N.); (W.L.); (Q.Z.); (T.Y.); (N.C.)
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- Ministry of Agriculture Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology of Crop Pathogens and Insect Pests, Key Laboratory of Biology of Crop Pathogens and Insects of Zhejiang Province, Institute of Insect Sciences, College of Agricultural and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China; (R.N.); (W.L.); (Q.Z.); (T.Y.); (N.C.)
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- Ministry of Agriculture Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology of Crop Pathogens and Insect Pests, Key Laboratory of Biology of Crop Pathogens and Insects of Zhejiang Province, Institute of Insect Sciences, College of Agricultural and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China; (R.N.); (W.L.); (Q.Z.); (T.Y.); (N.C.)
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- Ministry of Agriculture Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology of Crop Pathogens and Insect Pests, Key Laboratory of Biology of Crop Pathogens and Insects of Zhejiang Province, Institute of Insect Sciences, College of Agricultural and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China; (R.N.); (W.L.); (Q.Z.); (T.Y.); (N.C.)
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Guerra RO, do Carmo Neto JR, da Silva PEF, Franco PIR, Barbosa RM, de Albuquerque Martins T, Costa-Madeira J, de Assunção TSF, de Oliveira CJF, Machado JR, Silva Teixeira LDA, Rodrigues WF, Júnior VR, Silva ACA, da Silva MV. Metallic nanoparticles and treatment of cutaneous leishmaniasis: A systematic review. J Trace Elem Med Biol 2024; 83:127404. [PMID: 38364464 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2024.127404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2023] [Revised: 01/22/2024] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 02/18/2024]
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BACKGROUND Cutaneous leishmaniasis (LC) is an infectious vector-borne disease caused by parasites belonging to the genus Leishmania. Metallic nanoparticles (MNPs) have been investigated as alternatives for the treatment of LC owing to their small size and high surface area. Here, we aimed to evaluate the effect of MNPs in the treatment of LC through experimental, in vitro and in vivo investigations. METHODS The databases used were MEDLINE/ PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, and Science Direct. Manual searches of the reference lists of the included studies and grey literature were also performed. English language and experimental in vitro and in vivo studies using different Leishmania species, both related to MNP treatment, were included. This study was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42021248245). RESULTS A total of 93 articles were included. Silver nanoparticles are the most studied MNPs, and L. tropica is the most studied species. Among the mechanisms of action of MNPs in vitro, we highlight the production of reactive oxygen species, direct contact of MNPs with the biomolecules of the parasite, and release of metal ions. CONCLUSION MNPs may be considered a promising alternative for the treatment of LC, but further studies are needed to define their efficacy and safety.
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- Rhanoica Oliveira Guerra
- Department of Biochemistry and Immunology, Ribeirao Preto Medical School, University of Sao Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Bioscience and Technology, Institute of Tropical Pathology and Public Health, Federal University of Goiás, Goiania, Goiás, Brazil.
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- Post Graduation Course of Tropical Medicine and Infectology, Institute of Healthy Science´s, Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro, Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of Bioscience and Technology, Institute of Tropical Pathology and Public Health, Federal University of Goiás, Goiania, Goiás, Brazil
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- Department of Basic and Applied Immunology, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Post-Graduation Course of Healthy Science, Institute of Healthy Science, Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro, Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of Biochemistry and Immunology, Ribeirao Preto Medical School, University of Sao Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Post Graduation Course of Tropical Medicine and Infectology, Institute of Healthy Science´s, Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro, Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of General Pathology, Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro, Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Institute of Healthy Science, Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro, Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Post-Graduation Course of Healthy Science, Institute of Healthy Science, Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro, Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Parasitology, Institute of Biological and Natural Sciences, Brazil
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- Laboratory of New Nanostructured and Functional Materials, Physics Institute, Federal University of Alagoas, Maceió, Alagoas, Brazil
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Parasitology, Institute of Biological and Natural Sciences, Brazil.
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Ullah I, Toor MD, Basit A, Mohamed HI, Gamal M, Tanveer NA, Shah ST. Nanotechnology: an Integrated Approach Towards Agriculture Production and Environmental Stress Tolerance in Plants. WATER, AIR, & SOIL POLLUTION 2023; 234:666. [DOI: 10.1007/s11270-023-06675-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/26/2023]
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Moors E, Sharma V, Tian F, Javed B. Surface-Modified Silver Nanoparticles and Their Encapsulation in Liposomes Can Treat MCF-7 Breast Cancer Cells. J Funct Biomater 2023; 14:509. [PMID: 37888174 PMCID: PMC10607499 DOI: 10.3390/jfb14100509] [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: 08/01/2023] [Revised: 09/19/2023] [Accepted: 10/07/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023] Open
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Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have emerged as a promising tool for cancer treatment due to their unique physicochemical and biological properties. However, their clinical applications are limited by their potential cytotoxicity caused due to oxidation stress and non-specific cellular uptake pathways. To overcome these barriers, surface modifications of AgNPs have been proposed as an effective strategy to enhance their biocompatibility and specificity toward cancer cells. In this study, AgNPs were synthesised using the chemical reduction method and subsequently conjugated with various capping agents such as Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) and Bovine Serum Albumin (BSA). Further, this study involves the synthesis of liposomes by using dipalmitoyl phosphatidylcholine lipid (DPPC) and cholesterol to increase the biocompatibility and bioavailability of AgNPs to MCF-7 breast cancer cells. In vitro, cytotoxicity studies were performed to determine which surface modification method exhibited the highest cytotoxic effect on the MCF-7 breast cancer cells, which was determined through the MTT assay. The AgNPs conjugated with BSA exhibited the highest cytotoxicity at the lowest dosage, with an IC50 of 2.5 μL/mL. The BSA-AgNPs induced a dose-dependent rise in cytotoxicity through the enhancement of nucleophilic dissolution of the AgNPs in cancer cells. In comparison, the unmodified AgNPs had an IC50 value of 3.0 μL/mL, while the PVP-modified AgNPs had an IC50 of 4.24 μL/mL. AgNPs encapsulated in liposomes had an IC50 value of 5.08 μL/mL, which shows that the encapsulation of AgNPs in liposomes controls their entry into cancer cells. The findings of this research have provided insights into the potential use of surface-modified AgNPs and liposomal encapsulated AgNPs as novel therapeutic tools to overcome the conventional treatment limitations of breast cancer cells.
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- Ellenor Moors
- School of Food Science and Environmental Health, College of Sciences and Health, Technological University Dublin, D07 H6K8 Dublin, Ireland
- Nanolab, FOCAS Research Institute, Technological University Dublin, D08 CKP1 Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Food Science and Environmental Health, College of Sciences and Health, Technological University Dublin, D07 H6K8 Dublin, Ireland
- Nanolab, FOCAS Research Institute, Technological University Dublin, D08 CKP1 Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Food Science and Environmental Health, College of Sciences and Health, Technological University Dublin, D07 H6K8 Dublin, Ireland
- Nanolab, FOCAS Research Institute, Technological University Dublin, D08 CKP1 Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Food Science and Environmental Health, College of Sciences and Health, Technological University Dublin, D07 H6K8 Dublin, Ireland
- Nanolab, FOCAS Research Institute, Technological University Dublin, D08 CKP1 Dublin, Ireland
- RELX Elsevier, D18 X6N2 Dublin, Ireland
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Amini SM, Hadighi R, Najm M, Alipour M, Hasanpour H, Vosoogh M, Vosough A, Hajizadeh M, Badirzadeh A. The Therapeutic Effects of Curcumin-coated Gold Nanoparticle Against Leishmania Major Causative Agent of Zoonotic Cutaneous Leishmaniasis (ZCL): An In Vitro and In Vivo Study. Curr Microbiol 2023; 80:104. [PMID: 36781499 DOI: 10.1007/s00284-022-03172-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2022] [Accepted: 12/15/2022] [Indexed: 02/15/2023]
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We synthesized and characterized curcumin-coated gold nanoparticles (Cur@AuNPs) and investigated their stability, cytotoxicity, leishmanicidal activity in in vitro and in in vivo experiments. Cur@AuNPs synthesized through a simple one-pot green chemistry technique. The in vitro leishmanicidal activity of curcumin-coated gold nanoparticles against extracellular promastigotes and intracellular amastigotes of protozoan parasite Leishmania major (L. major) was determined by applying the tetrazolium reduction colorimetric quantitative MTT technique. For in vivo assessment, the footpad lesion size and parasite burden in two infection site organs including lymph nodes and footpads of susceptible BALB/c mice infected with L. major were measured. Mice immune responses in all study groups were quantified by measuring the levels of gamma interferon (IFN-γ) and interleukin-4 (IL-4). Viability of Leishmania promastigotes significantly diminished with the inhibition in promastigotes growth (IC50) of 64.79 μg/mL and 29.89 μg/mL for 24 h and 48 h, respectively. In vitro nanoparticles treatment efficiently cleared the L. major amastigotes explanted in macrophages but had no harmful toxicity on the mice cells. In the in vivo condition, in the treated infected BALB/c mice the CL lesion size, Leishmania parasite burden, and IL-4 were decreased, while IFN-γ was significantly increased. The results suggest that Cur@AuNP was an effective compound against Leishmania parasite in vitro and in vivo, efficiently induced T-helper 1 (Th1) responses and augmented host cellular immune responses, and ending in a reduced Leishmania parasite burden. Therefore, it may be identified as a novel potential therapeutic approach for the local therapy of zoonotic CL treatment with high cure rates.
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- Seyed Mohammad Amini
- Radiation Biology Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Parasitology and Mycology, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Paramedical Sciences, Lahijan Branch Islamic Azad University, Lahijan, Iran
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- Department of Parasitology and Mycology, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Parasitology and Mycology, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran
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- Center of Experimental and Comparative Studies, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Garmsar Branch, Islamic Azad University, Garmsar, Iran
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- Department of Parasitology and Mycology, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Parasitology and Mycology, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Characterization and Biological Studies of Synthesized Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles from Leaf Extract of Juniperus phoenicea (L.) Growing in Taif Region, Saudi Arabia. Processes (Basel) 2023. [DOI: 10.3390/pr11010272] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Green synthesis of metal nanoparticles in nanosized form has acquired great interest in the area of nanomedicine as an environmentally friendly and cost-effective alternative compared to other chemical and physical methods. This study deals with the eco-friendly green synthesis of titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2 NPs) utilizing Juniperus phoenicea leaf extract and their characterization. The biosynthesis of TiO2 NPs was completed in 3 h and confirmed by UV-Vis spectroscopy, a strong band at 205.4 nm distinctly revealed the formation of NPs. Transmissions electron microscopy (TEM) analysis showed the synthesized TiO2 NPs are spherical in shape, with a diameter in a range of 10–30 nm. The XRD major peak at 27.1° congruent with the (110) lattice plane of tetragonal rutile TiO2 phase. Dynamic light scattering (DLS) analysis revealed synthesized TiO2 NPs average particle size (hydrodynamic diameter) of (74.8 ± 0.649) nm. Fourier transmission infrared (FTIR) revealed the bioactive components present in the leaf extract, which act as reducing and capping agents. The antimicrobial efficacy of synthesized TiO2NPs against, Staphylococcus aureus, and Bacillus subtilis (Gram-positive), Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae (Gram-negative), Yeast strain (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) and fungi (Aspergillus niger, and Penicillium digitatum) assayed by a disc diffusion method. TiO2NPs inhibited all tested strains by mean inhibition zone (MIZ), which ranged from the lowest 15.7 ± 0.45 mm against K. pneumoniae to the highest 30.3 ± 0.25 against Aspergillus niger. The lowest minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and bactericidal (MBC) values were 20 μL/mL and 40 μL/mL of TiO2NPs were observed against Asp. niger. Moreover, it showed significant inhibitory activity against human ovarian adenocarcinoma cells with IC50 = 50.13 ± 1.65 µg/mL. The findings concluded that biosynthesized TiO2 NPs using Juniperus phoenicea leaf extract can be used in medicine as curative agents according to their in vitro antibacterial, antifungal, and cytotoxic activities.
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Nguyen NTT, Nguyen LM, Nguyen TTT, Tran UPN, Nguyen DTC, Tran TV. A critical review on the bio-mediated green synthesis and multiple applications of magnesium oxide nanoparticles. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 312:137301. [PMID: 36410506 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.137301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2022] [Revised: 09/05/2022] [Accepted: 11/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Nowadays, advancements in nanotechnology have efficiently solved many global problems, such as environmental pollution, climate change, and infectious diseases. Nano-scaled materials have played a central role in this evolution. Chemical synthesis of nanomaterials, however, required hazardous chemicals, unsafe, eco-unfriendly, and cost-ineffective, calling for green synthesis methods. Here, we review the green synthesis of MgO nanoparticles and their applications in biochemical, environmental remediation, catalysis, and energy production. Green MgO nanoparticles can be safely produced using biomolecules extracted from plants, fungus, bacteria, algae, and lichens. They exhibited fascinating and unique properties in morphology, surface area, particle size, and stabilization. Green MgO nanoparticles served as excellent antimicrobial agents, adsorbents, colorimetric sensors, and had enormous potential in biomedical therapies against cancers, oxidants, diseases, and the sensing detection of dopamine. In addition, green MgO nanoparticles are of great interests in plant pathogens, phytoremediation, plant cell and organ culture, and seed germination in the agricultural sector. This review also highlighted recent advances in using green MgO nanoparticles as nanocatalysts, nano-fertilizers, and nano-pesticides. Thanks to many emerging applications, green MgO nanoparticles can become a promising platform for future studies.
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- Ngoan Thi Thao Nguyen
- Institute of Applied Technology and Sustainable Development, Nguyen Tat Thanh University, 298-300A Nguyen Tat Thanh, District 4, Ho Chi Minh City, 755414, Viet Nam; Department of Chemical Engineering and Processing, Nong Lam University, Thu Duc District, Ho Chi Minh City, 700000, Viet Nam
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- Institute of Applied Technology and Sustainable Development, Nguyen Tat Thanh University, 298-300A Nguyen Tat Thanh, District 4, Ho Chi Minh City, 755414, Viet Nam; Department of Chemical Engineering and Processing, Nong Lam University, Thu Duc District, Ho Chi Minh City, 700000, Viet Nam
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Processing, Nong Lam University, Thu Duc District, Ho Chi Minh City, 700000, Viet Nam; Faculty of Science, Nong Lam University, Thu Duc District, Ho Chi Minh City, 700000, Viet Nam
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- Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Van Hien University, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
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- Institute of Applied Technology and Sustainable Development, Nguyen Tat Thanh University, 298-300A Nguyen Tat Thanh, District 4, Ho Chi Minh City, 755414, Viet Nam; NTT Hi-Tech Institute, Nguyen Tat Thanh University, 298-300A Nguyen Tat Thanh, District 4, Ho Chi Minh City, 755414, Viet Nam.
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- Institute of Applied Technology and Sustainable Development, Nguyen Tat Thanh University, 298-300A Nguyen Tat Thanh, District 4, Ho Chi Minh City, 755414, Viet Nam; NTT Hi-Tech Institute, Nguyen Tat Thanh University, 298-300A Nguyen Tat Thanh, District 4, Ho Chi Minh City, 755414, Viet Nam.
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Saad AM, Sitohy MZ, Sultan-Alolama MI, El-Tarabily KA, El-Saadony MT. Green nanotechnology for controlling bacterial load and heavy metal accumulation in Nile tilapia fish using biological selenium nanoparticles biosynthesized by Bacillus subtilis AS12. Front Microbiol 2022; 13:1015613. [PMID: 36620021 PMCID: PMC9816870 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.1015613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2022] [Accepted: 10/31/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Heavy metal accumulation and pathogenic bacteria cause adverse effects on aquaculture. The active surface of selenium (Se) nanoparticles can mitigate these effects. The present study used Se-resistant Bacillus subtilis AS12 to fabricate biological Se nanoparticles (Bio-SeNPs). The double-edged Bio-SeNPs were tested for their ability to reduce the harmful effects of heavy metals and bacterial load in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) and their respective influences on fish growth, behavior, and health. The Bio-SeNPs have a spherical shape with an average size of 77 nm and high flavonoids and phenolic content (0.7 and 1.9 g g-1 quercetin and gallic acid equivalents, respectively), resulting in considerable antioxidant and antibacterial activity. The Bio-SeNPs (3-5 μg ml-1) in the current study resolved two serious issues facing the aquaculture industry, firstly, the population of pathogenic bacteria, especially Aeromonas hydrophilia, which was reduced by 28-45% in fish organs. Secondly, heavy metals (Cd and Hg) at two levels (1 and 2 μg ml-1) were reduced by 50-87% and 57-73% in response to Bio-SeNPs (3-5 μg ml-1). Thus, liver function parameters were reduced, and inner immunity was enhanced. The application of Bio-SeNPs (3-5 μg ml-1) improved fish gut health, growth, and behavior, resulting in fish higher weight gain by 36-52% and a 40% specific growth rate, compared to controls. Furthermore, feeding and arousal times increased by 20-22% and 28-53%, respectively, while aggression time decreased by 78% compared to the control by the same treatment. In conclusion, Bio-SeNPs can mitigate the accumulation of heavy metals and reduce the bacterial load in a concentration-dependent manner, either in the fish media or fish organs.
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- Ahmed M. Saad
- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates,Department of Health, Research and Innovation Center, Zayed Complex for Herbal Research and Traditional Medicine, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates,Khalifa Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates,Harry Butler Institute, Murdoch University, Murdoch, WA, Australia,*Correspondence: Khaled A. El-Tarabily,
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- Department of Agricultural Microbiology, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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Satti SH, Raja NI, Ikram M, Oraby HF, Mashwani ZUR, Mohamed AH, Singh A, Omar AA. Plant-Based Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles Trigger Biochemical and Proteome Modifications in Triticum aestivum L. under Biotic Stress of Puccinia striiformis. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27134274. [PMID: 35807519 PMCID: PMC9268011 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27134274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2022] [Revised: 06/28/2022] [Accepted: 06/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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In this study, we evaluated bioinspired titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2 NPs) that elicited biochemical and proteome modifications in wheat plants under the biotic stress caused by Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici (Pst). Biosynthesis of TiO2 NPs was confirmed using UV–Vis spectrophotometry, energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. We found that the nanoparticles with crystalline nature were smaller than 100 nm. The results of FTIR analysis showed the presence of potential functional groups exhibiting O-H, N-H, C-C, and Ti-O stretching. The TiO2 NPs of different concentrations (20, 40, 60, and 80 mg L−1) were exogenously applied to wheat plants under the biotic stress caused by Pst, which is responsible for yellow stripe rust disease. The results of the assessment of disease incidence and percent disease index displayed time- and dose-dependent responses. The 40 mg L−1 TiO2 NPs were the most effective in decreasing disease severity. The bioinspired TiO2 NPs were also evaluated for enzymatic (superoxide dismutase (SOD), peroxidase (POD), and catalase (CAT)), and nonenzymatic metabolites (total proline, phenolic, and flavonoid contents) in wheat plants under stripe rust stress. The 40 mg L−1 TiO2 NPs were effective in eliciting biochemical modifications to reduce biotic stress. We further evaluated the effects of TiO2 NPs through gel- and label-free liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) proteome analysis. We performed proteome analysis of infected wheat leaves and leaves treated with 40 mg L−1 TiO2 NPs under stripe rust stress. The functional classification of the proteins showed downregulation of proteins related to protein and carbohydrate metabolism, as well as of photosynthesis in plants under biotic stress. An upregulation of stress-related proteins was observed, including the defense mechanisms and primary metabolic pathways in plants treated with 40 mg L−1 TiO2 NPs under stress. The experimental results showed the potential of applying biogenic TiO2 NPs to combat fungal diseases of wheat plants and provided insight into the protein expression of plants in response to biotic stress.
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- Seema Hassan Satti
- Department of Botany, Pir Mehr Ali Shah (PMAS) Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi 46300, Pakistan; (N.I.R.); (M.I.); (Z.-U.-R.M.)
- Correspondence: (S.H.S.); or (H.F.O.); or (A.A.O.); Tel.: +1-863-521-4569 (A.A.O.); Fax: +1-863-956-6431 (A.A.O.)
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- Department of Botany, Pir Mehr Ali Shah (PMAS) Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi 46300, Pakistan; (N.I.R.); (M.I.); (Z.-U.-R.M.)
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- Department of Botany, Pir Mehr Ali Shah (PMAS) Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi 46300, Pakistan; (N.I.R.); (M.I.); (Z.-U.-R.M.)
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- Deanship of Scientific Research, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah 24381, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Crop Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt
- Correspondence: (S.H.S.); or (H.F.O.); or (A.A.O.); Tel.: +1-863-521-4569 (A.A.O.); Fax: +1-863-956-6431 (A.A.O.)
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- Department of Botany, Pir Mehr Ali Shah (PMAS) Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi 46300, Pakistan; (N.I.R.); (M.I.); (Z.-U.-R.M.)
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- Agricultural Chemistry Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt;
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- School of Biosciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Nottingham Malaysia, Semenyih 43500, Selangor, Malaysia;
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- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt
- Citrus Research and Education Center (CREC), Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS), University of Florida, Lake Alfred, FL 33850, USA
- Correspondence: (S.H.S.); or (H.F.O.); or (A.A.O.); Tel.: +1-863-521-4569 (A.A.O.); Fax: +1-863-956-6431 (A.A.O.)
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Salman G, Pehlivanoglu S, Aydin Acar C, Yesilot S. Anticancer Effects of Vitis vinifera L. Mediated Biosynthesized Silver Nanoparticles and Cotreatment with 5 Fluorouracil on HT-29 Cell Line. Biol Trace Elem Res 2022; 200:3159-3170. [PMID: 34546492 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-021-02923-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2021] [Accepted: 09/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the anticancer effects of biosynthesized silver nanoparticles (Vv-AgNPs) from grape (Vitis vinifera L.) seed aqueous extract, alone or in combination with 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) on HT-29 cell line. Vv-AgNPs were characterized by techniques such as UV-vis spectrophotometer (surface plasmon peak 454 nm), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX). HT-29 cells were treated with different concentrations (0-80 μg/mL for MTT) and (0-20 μg/mL for BrdU) of Vv-AgNPs alone and combined with (200 μg/mL) 5-FU for 72 h. The cytotoxic effects were analyzed by [3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2- yl)-2,5-diphenyl tetrazolium bromide] (MTT) assay (IC50 values 13.74 and 5.35 μg/mL, respectively). Antiproliferative effects were examined 5-bromo-2'-deoxyuridine (BrdU) assay (IC50 values 9.65 and 5.00 μg/mL, respectively). Activation of caspase-3 and protein expression levels of p53 were determined by Western blotting analysis. It was observed that Vv-AgNPs significantly increased the cleavage of the proapoptotic proteins caspase 3 and obviously enhanced the expression of p53 in a dose-dependent manner. The increased amount of total oxidant status (TOS) in the 10 μg/mL Vv-AgNPs + 5-FU treatment group, despite the increasing amount of total antioxidant status (TAS), caused an increase in Oxidative Stress Index (OSI) compared to the control. In this study, it has been shown in vitro that the use of successfully biosynthesized Vv-AgNPs in combination with 5-FU exhibits synergistic cytotoxic, antiproliferative, apoptotic, and oxidative effects against HT-29 cell line.
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- Giray Salman
- Department of Health and Biomedical Sciences, Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, Burdur, Turkey
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Necmettin Erbakan University, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Health and Biomedical Sciences, Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, Burdur, Turkey
- Department of Nursing, Bucak School of Health, Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, Burdur, Turkey
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- Department of Health and Biomedical Sciences, Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, Burdur, Turkey.
- Department of Nursing, Bucak School of Health, Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, Burdur, Turkey.
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Topical treatment of cutaneous leishmaniasis lesions using quercetin/ Artemisia-capped silver nanoparticles ointment: Modulation of inflammatory response. Acta Trop 2022; 228:106325. [PMID: 35093324 DOI: 10.1016/j.actatropica.2022.106325] [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: 08/13/2021] [Revised: 01/19/2022] [Accepted: 01/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Leishmaniasis is a major health issue that affects people all over the world, producing considerable morbidity and mortality in Asia, Africa, and the Americas, and existing treatments have significant side effects. Nowadays, the development of nanoscale materials such as biogenic silver nanoparticles has attracted much medical attraction. In this study, AgNPs were synthesized from leaf extract of Artemisia aucheri. Biosynthesized AgNPs were analyzed by UV-visible spectroscopy, dynamic light scattering and zeta potential, fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and field emission scanning electron microscopy. Biosynthesized AgNPs were examined for anti-leishmanial and antibacterial activity. The in vivo study was conducted by treating the L. major infected BALB/c mice with quercetin/ artemisia-capped silver nanoparticles ointment topically for 21 consecutive days. The in vitro and in vivo results showed that the ointment containig quercetin/artemisia-capped silver nanoparticles have the potential to decrease inflammatory responses and enhance wound healing with granulation tissue formation compared to the untreated group. Therefore, biogenic nanoparticles are safe, eco-friendly, and easy to synthesize and could be considered as an alternative regimen for treatment of L. major.
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Khan S, Sharaf M, Ahmed I, Khan TU, Shabana S, Arif M, Kazmi SSUH, Liu C. Potential utility of nano-based treatment approaches to address the risk of Helicobacter pylori. Expert Rev Anti Infect Ther 2021; 20:407-424. [PMID: 34658307 DOI: 10.1080/14787210.2022.1990041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) has occupied a significant place among infectious pathogens and it has been documented as a leading challenge due to its higher resistance to the commonly used drugs, higher adaptability, and lower targeting specificity of the available drugs. AREAS COVERED New treatment strategies are urgently needed in order to improve the current advancement in modern medicine. Nanocarriers have gained an advantage of drug encapsulation and high retention time in the stomach with a prolonged drug release rate at the targeted site. This article aims to highlight the recent advances in nanotechnology with special emphasis on metallic, polymeric, lipid, membrane coated, and target-specific nanoparticles (NPs), as well as, natural products for treating H. pylori infection. We discussed a comprehensive approach to understand H. pylori infection and elicits to rethink about the increasing threat posed by H. pylori and its treatment strategies. EXPERT OPINION To address these issues, nanotechnology has got huge potential to combat H. pylori infection and has made great progress in the field of biomedicine. Moreover, combinatory studies of natural products and probiotics in conjugation with NPs have proven efficiency against H. pylori infection, with an advantage of lower cytotoxicity, minimal side effects, and stronger antibacterial potential.[Figure: see text].
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- Sohaib Khan
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Marine Life Sciences, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Marine Life Sciences, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China.,Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Agriculture, AL-Azhar University, Nasr City, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Marine Life Sciences, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Marine Life Sciences, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Marine Life Sciences, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China
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Batool SU, Javed B, Sohail, Zehra SS, Mashwani ZUR, Raja NI, Khan T, ALHaithloul HAS, Alghanem SM, Al-Mushhin AAM, Hashem M, Alamri S. Exogenous Applications of Bio-fabricated Silver Nanoparticles to Improve Biochemical, Antioxidant, Fatty Acid and Secondary Metabolite Contents of Sunflower. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 11:1750. [PMID: 34361136 PMCID: PMC8308146 DOI: 10.3390/nano11071750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2021] [Revised: 06/20/2021] [Accepted: 06/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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The present study involved the bio-fabrication of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) by using the Euphorbia helioscopia L. leaves aqueous extract to improve the production of secondary metabolites in industrially important sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) plants. Phyto-fabrication of AgNPs was confirmed by using spectrophotometry, SEM imaging and X-ray diffraction analysis. The morphological and optical characterization manifested that the AgNPs are crystalline and exist in the size range of 30-100 nm. Various concentrations (10, 20, 40, 60, 80 and 100 mg/L) of AgNPs were applied in combinations on sunflower seeds and crop plants. The effects of biosynthesized AgNPs were evaluated for agro-morphological parameters (plant height, flowering initiation and seed weight), biochemical metabolites (chlorophyll, proline, soluble sugar, amino acid and protein contents) and enzymatic activities (superoxide dismutase and ascorbate peroxidase) in sunflower and 60 mg/L concentration of AgNPs on sunflower seeds and foliar sprays on plants in combination were found to be effective to elicit biochemical modifications to improve secondary metabolites. It was also observed experimentally that 60 mg/L concentration of AgNPs improved the biochemical, fatty acid and enzymatic attributes of sunflower plants, which in turn improved the plant agro-morphological parameters. Near-infrared spectroscopic analysis results confirmed the improvement in the seed quality, oil contents and fatty acid composition (palmitic acid, oleic acid and linoleic acid) after the applications of AgNPs. The findings of the present investigation confirm the exogenous applications of bio-fabricated AgNPs in combinations on seeds and plants to improve the plant yield, seed quality and secondary metabolite contents of the sunflower plants.
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- Syeda Umber Batool
- Department of Chemical and Life Sciences, Qurtuba University of Science & Information Technology, Peshawar 25000, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan;
- Department of Botany, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi 46300, Punjab, Pakistan;
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- Department of Botany, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi 46300, Punjab, Pakistan;
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- Institute of Biology/Plant Physiology, Humboldt-University Zü Berlin, 10115 Berlin, Germany;
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- Department of Botany, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur 63100, Punjab, Pakistan;
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- Department of Botany, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi 46300, Punjab, Pakistan;
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- Department of Botany, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi 46300, Punjab, Pakistan;
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- Department of Biotechnology, University of Malakand, Chakdara, Lower Dir 18800, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan;
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- Department of Biology, College of Sciences and Humanities in AlKharj, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, AlKharj 16278, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, King Khalid University, Abha 61413, Saudi Arabia; (M.H.); (S.A.)
- Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Assiut University, Assiut 71516, Egypt
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, King Khalid University, Abha 61413, Saudi Arabia; (M.H.); (S.A.)
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Ikram M, Javed B, Hassan SWU, Satti SH, Sarwer A, Raja NI, Mashwani ZUR. Therapeutic potential of biogenic titanium dioxide nanoparticles: a review on mechanistic approaches. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2021; 16:1429-1446. [PMID: 34085534 DOI: 10.2217/nnm-2021-0020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Biogenic titanium dioxide nanoparticles have unique size, shape and biochemical functional corona that embellish them with the potential to perform therapeutic actions such as anticancer, antimicrobial, antioxidant, larvicidal and photocatalysis by adopting various mechanistic or physiological approaches at the molecular level. We have provided a detailed overview of some of these physiological mechanisms, including disruption of the electron transport chain, DNA fragmentation, mitochondrial damage, induction of apoptosis, disorganization of the plasma membrane, inhibition of ATP synthase activity, suspension of cellular signaling pathways and inhibition of enzymatic activity. The biogenic synthesis of customized titanium dioxide nanoparticles has future application potentials to do breakthroughs in the pharmaceutical sectors to advance precision medicine and to better explain the disease prognosis and treatment strategies.
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- Muhammad Ikram
- Department of Botany, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Punjab 46300, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Punjab 46300, Pakistan
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- Department of General Medicine, Faisalabad Medical University, Faisalabad, Punjab 38000, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Punjab 46300, Pakistan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Nawaz Sharif Medical College, University of Gujrat, Gujrat, Punjab 50700, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Punjab 46300, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Punjab 46300, Pakistan
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Sharma L, Dhiman M, Singh A, Sharma MM. Green Approach: ''A Forwarding Step for Curing Leishmaniasis-A Neglected Tropical Disease''. Front Mol Biosci 2021; 8:655584. [PMID: 34124148 PMCID: PMC8193676 DOI: 10.3389/fmolb.2021.655584] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2021] [Accepted: 05/04/2021] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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The present review focuses on a dreaded vector-mediated leishmaniasis, with the existing therapeutic approaches including a variety of drugs along with their limitations, the treatment with natural compounds, and different types of metal/metal oxide nanoparticles (NPs). As evidenced, various metallic NPs, comprising silver, silver oxide, gold, zinc oxide, titanium, lead oxide, etc., played a curative role to treat leishmaniasis, are also presented. Keeping in view the advance success of vaccines against the prevalent dreaded diseases in the past and the present scenario, efforts are also being made to develop vaccines based on these NP formulations.
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- Lakshika Sharma
- Department of Biosciences, Manipal University Jaipur, Jaipur, India
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- Department of Biosciences, Manipal University Jaipur, Jaipur, India
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- Department of Biosciences, Manipal University Jaipur, Jaipur, India
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- Department of Biosciences, Manipal University Jaipur, Jaipur, India
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Misirli GM, Sridharan K, Abrantes SMP. A review on nanostructured silver as a basic ingredient in medicine: physicochemical parameters and characterization. BEILSTEIN JOURNAL OF NANOTECHNOLOGY 2021; 12:440-461. [PMID: 34104622 PMCID: PMC8144915 DOI: 10.3762/bjnano.12.36] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2020] [Accepted: 04/30/2021] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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Recent studies with silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) and the history of silver metal as a broad-spectrum bactericidal and virucidal agent, places silver as one of the future biocidal candidates in the field of nanomedicine to eliminate bacteria and viruses, especially multidrug resistant ones. In this review, we have described the various morphologies of AgNPs and correlated the enhanced bactericidal activity with their prominent {111} facets. In addition to prioritizing the characterization we have also discussed the importance of quantifying AgNPs and silver ion content (Ag+) and their different mechanisms at the chemical, biological, pharmacological, and toxicological levels. The mechanism of action of AgNPs against various bacteria and viruses including the SARS-CoV-2 was analyzed in order to understand its effectiveness as an antimicrobial agent with therapeutic efficacy and low toxicity. Further, there is the need to characterize AgNPs and quantify the content of free Ag+ for the implementation of new systematic studies of this promising agent in nanomedicine and in clinical practice.
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- Gabriel M Misirli
- Physical Chemistry Laboratory, Bio-Manguinhos, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (FIOCRUZ), Av. Brasil, 4365, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Department of Nanoscience and Technology, School of Chemical and Physical Sciences, University of Calicut, P.O. Thenhipalam 673635, Kerala, India
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- National Institute for Quality Control in Health, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (INCQS, FIOCRUZ), Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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Mariychuk R, Smolková R, Bartošová V, Eliašová A, Grishchenko LM, Diyuk VE, Lisnyak VV. The regularities of the Mentha piperita L. extract mediated synthesis of gold nanoparticles with a response in the infrared range. APPLIED NANOSCIENCE 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s13204-021-01740-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Javed B, Ikram M, Farooq F, Sultana T, Mashwani ZUR, Raja NI. Biogenesis of silver nanoparticles to treat cancer, diabetes, and microbial infections: a mechanistic overview. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2021; 105:2261-2275. [PMID: 33591386 DOI: 10.1007/s00253-021-11171-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2021] [Revised: 01/29/2021] [Accepted: 02/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (SNPs) by harnessing the natural abilities of plant secondary metabolites has advantages over routine physical and chemical synthetic approaches due to their one-step experimental setup to reduce and stabilize the bulk silver into SNPs, biocompatible nature, and therapeutic significance. The unique size, shape, and biochemical functional corona of SNPs embellish them with the potential to perform therapeutic actions by adopting various mechanistic approaches including but not limited to the disruption of the electron transport chain, mitochondrial damage, DNA fragmentation, inhibition of ATP synthase activity, disorganization of the cell membrane, suspension of cellular signaling pathways, induction of apoptosis, and inhibition of enzymes activity. This review elaborates the biogenic synthesis of SNPs in redox chemical reactions by using plant secondary metabolites found in plant extracts. In addition, it explains the synergistic influence of physicochemical reaction parameters such as the temperature, pH, the concentration of the AgNO3, and the ratio of reactants to affect the reaction kinetics, molecular mechanics, enzymatic catalysis, and protein conformations that aid to affect the size, shape, and potential biochemical corona of nanoparticles. This review also provides up-to-date information on the mechanistic actions that embellish the plant-based SNPs, an anticancer, cytotoxic, antidiabetic, antimicrobial, and antioxidant potential. The mechanistic understanding of the therapeutic actions of SNPs will help in precision medicine to develop customized treatment and healthcare approaches for the welfare of the human population. KEY POINTS: • Significance of the biogenic nanoparticles • Biomedical application potential of the plant-based silver nanoparticles • Mechanism of the anticancer, antidiabetic, and antimicrobial actions of the plant-based silver nanoparticles.
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- Bilal Javed
- Department of Botany, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Punjab, 46300, Pakistan.
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- Department of Botany, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Punjab, 46300, Pakistan
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- Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, Government College University, Lahore, Punjab, 54000, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Punjab, 46300, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Punjab, 46300, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Punjab, 46300, Pakistan
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Satti SH, Raja NI, Javed B, Akram A, Mashwani ZUR, Ahmad MS, Ikram M. Titanium dioxide nanoparticles elicited agro-morphological and physicochemical modifications in wheat plants to control Bipolaris sorokiniana. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0246880. [PMID: 33571310 PMCID: PMC7877615 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0246880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2020] [Accepted: 01/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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The current study involves the biogenesis of titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2 NPs) by using Moringa oleifera Lam. aqueous leaf extract for the reduction of titanium dioxide salt into TiO2 nanoparticles. The biosynthesized TiO2 nanoparticles were observed by using the UV-visible spectrophotometry, SEM, EDX and XRD analytical methods. It was confirmed that the nanoparticles are crystalline and exist in the size range of 10-100 nm. The FTIR analysis confirmed the presence of O-H (hydrogen bonding), N-H (amide), C-C (alkanes) and C-I (Iodo-stretch) functional groups responsible for the stabilization of nanoparticles. Various concentrations (20, 40, 60 and 80 mg/L) of TiO2 NPs were applied exogenously on wheat plants infected with a fungus Bipolaris sorokiniana responsible to cause spot blotch disease at different time intervals. The measurement of disease incidence and percent disease index showed the time-dependent response and 40 mg/L was reported a stable concentration of TiO2 NPs to reduce the disease severity. The effects of biosynthesized TiO2 NPs were also evaluated for agro-morphological (leaf and root surface area, plant fresh and dry weight and yield parameters), physiological (relative water content, membrane stability index and chlorophyll content) and non-enzymatic metabolites (soluble sugar, protein, soluble phenol and flavonoid content) in wheat plants under biotic stress and 40 mg/L concentration of TiO2 NPs was found to be effective to elicit modifications to reduce biotic stress. The current study highlights the significant role of biosynthesized TiO2 NPs in controlling fungal diseases of wheat plants and thus ultimately improving the quality and yield of wheat plants.
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- Seema Hassan Satti
- Department of Botany, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan
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- University Institute of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan
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Ahmed F, Javed B, Razzaq A, Mashwani Z. Applications of copper and silver nanoparticles on wheat plants to induce drought tolerance and increase yield. IET Nanobiotechnol 2021; 15:68-78. [PMID: 34694725 PMCID: PMC8675830 DOI: 10.1049/nbt2.12002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2020] [Revised: 08/19/2020] [Accepted: 09/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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- Farooq Ahmed
- Department of Agronomy PMAS‐Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi Punjab Pakistan
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- Department of Botany PMAS‐Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi Punjab Pakistan
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- Department of Agronomy PMAS‐Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi Punjab Pakistan
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Ikram M, Javed B, Raja NI, Mashwani ZUR. Biomedical Potential of Plant-Based Selenium Nanoparticles: A Comprehensive Review on Therapeutic and Mechanistic Aspects. Int J Nanomedicine 2021; 16:249-268. [PMID: 33469285 PMCID: PMC7811472 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s295053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2020] [Accepted: 12/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) have advantages over other nanomaterials because of the promising role of selenium in the stabilization of the immune system and activation of the defense response. The use of SeNPs and their supplements not only have pharmacological significance but also boost and prepare the body's immune system to fight the pathogens. This review summarizes the recent progress in the biogenesis of plant-based SeNPs by using various plant species and the role of secondary metabolites on their biocompatible functioning. Phyto-synthesis of SeNPs results in the synthesis of nanomaterials of various, size, shape and biochemical nature and has advantages over other routine physical and chemical methods because of their biocompatibility, eco-friendly nature and in vivo actions. Unfortunately, the plant-based SeNPs failed to attain considerable attention in the pharmaceutical industry. However, a few studies were performed to explore the therapeutic potential of the SeNPs against various cancer cells, microbial pathogens, viral infections, hepatoprotective actions, diabetic management, and antioxidant approaches. Further, some of the selenium-based drug delivery systems are developed by engineering the SeNPs with the functional ligands to deliver drugs to the targeted sites. This review also provides up-to-date information on the mechanistic actions that the SeNPs adopt to achieve their designated tasks as it may help to develop precision medicine with customized treatment and healthcare for the ailing population.
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- Muhammad Ikram
- Department of Botany, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Punjab 46300, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Punjab 46300, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Punjab 46300, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Punjab 46300, Pakistan
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Mohamed HI, Abd-Elsalam KA, Tmam AM, Sofy MR. Silver-based nanomaterials for plant diseases management: Today and future perspectives. SILVER NANOMATERIALS FOR AGRI-FOOD APPLICATIONS 2021:495-526. [DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-823528-7.00031-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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Javed B, Mashwani ZUR, Sarwer A, Raja NI, Nadhman A. Synergistic response of physicochemical reaction parameters on biogenesis of silver nanoparticles and their action against colon cancer and leishmanial cells. ARTIFICIAL CELLS NANOMEDICINE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY 2020; 48:1340-1353. [DOI: 10.1080/21691401.2020.1850467] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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- Bilal Javed
- Roy and Diana Vagelos Laboratories, Department of Chemistry, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Department of Botany, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Nawaz Sharif Medical College, University of Gujrat, Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Institute of Integrative Biosciences, Department of Biotechnology, CECOS University, Peshawar, Pakistan
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Javed B, Mashwani ZUR. Phytosynthesis of colloidal nanosilver from Mentha longifolia and Mentha arvensis: Comparative morphological and optical characterization. Microsc Res Tech 2020; 83:1299-1307. [PMID: 32885515 DOI: 10.1002/jemt.23518] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2020] [Revised: 05/02/2020] [Accepted: 05/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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The present study involves an ecofriendly strategy for the reduction of bulk silver into its nanoforms by using the aqueous extracts of Mentha longifolia leaves (MLL), M. longifolia branches (MLB), and Mentha arvensis (MA). Synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) was confirmed initially by observing a change in the color of the reaction mixture followed by measuring the absorbance, and a characteristic surface plasmon resonance band was observed between 400 and 500 nm of the λ of light. Morphological and optical characterization techniques of AgNPs were performed by using UV-visible spectrophotometer, scanning electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), and dynamic light scattering (DLS) analysis. It was confirmed that the phytosynthesized nanoparticles are anisotropic and nearly spherical having a size smaller than 100 nm while some cubical and prismatic nanostructures were also observed. The average size of a single nanoparticle measured by DLS analysis was reported 10.50 nm, 15.55 nm, and 20.46 nm biofabricated by using MLB, MLL, and MA extract, respectively. The EDX analysis reported the presence of elemental Ag while elemental O was also observed in MLL and MLB AgNPs. The results from these experiments endorse the potential of reported plant species to phytosynthesize AgNPs. The future applications of this work involve the utilization of AgNPs for multiple biological applications.
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- Bilal Javed
- Roy & Diana Vagelos Laboratories, Department of Chemistry, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.,Department of Botany, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan
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Lee EM, Lee J, Kim Y, Yi KS, Cho J, Kim J, An JM, Lee D, Kim SJ, An E, Hong YJ, Jo H, Lee SH, Jung Y, Choi CH, Kang JS, Hur J, Kim D. Hybrid Composite of Silver Nanoparticle-Porous Silicon Microparticles as an Image-Guided Localization Agent for Computed Tomography Scan of the Lungs. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2020; 6:4390-4396. [PMID: 33455188 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.0c00611] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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A hybrid composite of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) and porous silicon microparticles (pSiMPs) was developed and applied for the computed tomography (CT) scanning of the lungs as an image-guided localization agent. We confirmed the grafting of AgNPs on oxidized pSiMPs template using various analytical equipment, including a scanning electron microscope (SEM), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS). The hybrid composite showed a high CT contrast intensity (>1000 HU) that enabled us to produce and view images of the lungs. In addition, it showed the ability to maintain a strong CT signal at the injected area of the rabbit's lungs, up to an hour, without spreading. The lack of toxicity and immune response indicated that the composite could be fully utilized as a new image-guided localization agent of CT scans for lung cancer surgery.
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- Department of Radiology, Chungbuk National University, Hospital, and Chungbuk National University College of Medicine and Medical Research Institute, Cheongju-si 28644, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Chungbuk National University, Hospital, and Chungbuk National University College of Medicine and Medical Research Institute, Cheongju-si 28644, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Chungbuk National University, Hospital, and Chungbuk National University College of Medicine and Medical Research Institute, Cheongju-si 28644, Republic of Korea
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Javed B, Mashwani ZUR. Synergistic Effects of Physicochemical Parameters on Bio-Fabrication of Mint Silver Nanoparticles: Structural Evaluation and Action Against HCT116 Colon Cancer Cells. Int J Nanomedicine 2020; 15:3621-3637. [PMID: 32547018 PMCID: PMC7250703 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s254402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2020] [Accepted: 05/11/2020] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Background Physicochemical parameters such as temperature, pH, the concentration of the AgNO3 and ratio of reactants act synergistically to influence the reaction kinetics, molecular mechanics, enzymatic catalysis and protein conformations that aid to affect the size, shape and biochemical corona of nanoparticles. The present study was performed to investigate the influence of reaction parameters on the bio-fabrication of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) by using Mentha arvensis and to determine their potential to control the proliferation of colon cancer cells'. Methods Plant-mediated method was used for the bio-fabrication and stabilization of AgNPs. Reaction parameters were arranged, and surface plasmon resonance (SPR) bands of AgNPs were collected by using a UV-Visible spectrophotometer. NPs were characterized structurally and optically by using SEM, AFM, EDX and DLS techniques. AgNPs and plant aqueous extract were tested against HCT116 colon cancer cells by using SRB assay, Annexin V assay and cell cycle analysis. Results Spectrophotometric comparison of various reaction conditions manifested that 5 mM of AgNO3, 60 °C in an acidic pH and a mixing ratio of 1:9 of plant extract and AgNO3, respectively, are the optimized conditions for AgNP synthesis. Structural evaluation by SEM, AFM and particle size analysis confirmed that the NPs are <100 nm and are anisotropic, spherical, triangular and moderately dispersed in the colloidal mixture. SRB assay expressed biomass-stabilized AgNPs as effective cytotoxic particles against HCT116 colon cancer cells, and the IC50 was measured at 1.7 µg/mL. Annexin V apoptosis assay further confirmed that the AgNPs induce apoptosis in a dose-dependent manner. Experimental evidence manifested that the AgNPs arrest cell cycle and expressed entrapment of a greater number of cells in the Sub-G1 phase, further verifying the anticancer abilities of AgNPs. Conclusion These findings explain the synergistic effects of physicochemical parameters to optimize the phytosynthesis of biocompatible AgNPs to overcome the limitations of conventional chemotherapeutic treatments of colon cancer cells.
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- Bilal Javed
- Roy & Diana Vagelos Laboratories, Department of Chemistry, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6323, USA.,Department of Botany, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Punjab 46300, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Punjab 46300, Pakistan
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Phytosynthesis of Ag nanoparticles from Mentha longifolia: their structural evaluation and therapeutic potential against HCT116 colon cancer, Leishmanial and bacterial cells. APPLIED NANOSCIENCE 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s13204-020-01428-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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