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Es-Haghi A, Amiri MS, Taghavizadeh Yazdi ME. Ferula latisecta gels for synthesis of zinc/silver binary nanoparticles: antibacterial effects against gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria and physicochemical characteristics. BMC Biotechnol 2024; 24:51. [PMID: 39090578 PMCID: PMC11292920 DOI: 10.1186/s12896-024-00878-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2024] [Accepted: 07/15/2024] [Indexed: 08/04/2024] Open
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This study explores the potential antibacterial applications of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) enhanced with silver (Ag) using plant gel (ZnO-AgO NPs). The problem addressed is the increasing prevalence of pathogenic bacteria and the need for new, effective antimicrobial agents. ZnO NPs possess distinctive physicochemical properties that enable them to selectively target bacterial cells. Their small size and high surface area-to-volume ratio allow efficient cellular uptake and interaction with bacterial cells. In this study, the average size of the synthesized ZnO-Ag nanoparticles was 77.1 nm, with a significant standard deviation of 33.7 nm, indicating a wide size distribution. The nanoparticles demonstrated remarkable antibacterial efficacy against gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria, with inhibition zones of 14.33 mm for E. coli and 15.66 mm for B. subtilis at a concentration of 300 µg/ml. Minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) were determined to be 100 µg/ml for E. coli and 75 µg/ml for S. saprophyticus. Additionally, ZnO-Ag NPs exhibited excellent biocompatibility, making them appropriate for various pharmacological uses. This study utilizes Ferula latisecta gels, offering a sustainable and eco-friendly approach to nanoparticle synthesis. Incorporating of Ag into ZnO NPs significantly enhances their antimicrobial properties, with the combined results showing great inhibition effects on pathogenic microbes. The findings suggest that ZnO-Ag NPs could be a promising candidate for addressing the challenges posed by drug-resistant bacterial infections and enhancing antimicrobial treatments.
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- Ali Es-Haghi
- Department of Biology, Mashhad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran.
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Fotovvat M, Najafi F, Khavari-Nejad RA, Talei D, Rejali F. Investigating the simultaneous effect of chitosan and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi on growth, phenolic compounds, PAL enzyme activity and lipid peroxidation in Salvia nemorosa L. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2024; 210:108617. [PMID: 38608504 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2024.108617] [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: 02/24/2024] [Revised: 04/03/2024] [Accepted: 04/07/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024]
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Considering the importance of Salvia nemorosa L. in the pharmaceutical and food industries, and also beneficial approaches of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) symbiosis and the use of bioelicitors such as chitosan to improve secondary metabolites, the aim of this study was to evaluate the performance of chitosan on the symbiosis of AMF and the effect of both on the biochemical and phytochemical performance of this plant and finally introduced the best treatment. Two factors were considered for the factorial experiment: AMF with four levels (non-inoculated plants, Funneliformis mosseae, Rhizophagus intraradices and the combination of both), and chitosan with six levels (0, 50, 100, 200, 400 mg L-1 and 1% acetic acid). Four months after treatments, the aerial part and root length, the levels of lipid peroxidation, H2O2, phenylalanine ammonia lyase (PAL) activity, total phenol and flavonoid contents and the main secondary metabolites (rosmarinic acid and quercetin) in the leaves and roots were determined. The flowering stage was observed in R. intraradices treatments and the highest percentage of colonization (78.87%) was observed in the treatment of F. mosseae × 400 mg L-1 chitosan. Furthermore, simultaneous application of chitosan and AMF were more effective than their separate application to induce phenolic compounds accumulation, PAL activity and reduce oxidative compounds. The cluster and principal component analysis based on the measured variables indicated that the treatments could be classified into three clusters. It seems that different treatments in different tissues have different effects. However, in an overview, it can be concluded that 400 mg L-1 chitosan and F. mosseae × R. intraradices showed better results in single and simultaneous applications. The results of this research can be considered in the optimization of this medicinal plant under normal conditions and experiments related to abiotic stresses in the future.
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- Marzieh Fotovvat
- Department of Plant Sciences, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Kharazmi University, 15719-14911, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Plant Sciences, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Kharazmi University, 15719-14911, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Plant Sciences, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Kharazmi University, 15719-14911, Tehran, Iran
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- Medicinal Plants Research Center, Shahed University, 3319118651, Tehran, Iran
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- Soil and Water Research Institute, Agricultural Research Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), 3177993545, Karaj, Iran
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Bagherian MS, Zargham P, Zarharan H, Bakhtiari M, Mortezaee Ghariyeh Ali N, Yousefi E, Es-Haghi A, Taghavizadeh Yazdi ME. Antimicrobial and antibiofilm properties of selenium-chitosan-loaded salicylic acid nanoparticles for the removal of emerging contaminants from bacterial pathogens. World J Microbiol Biotechnol 2024; 40:86. [PMID: 38319399 DOI: 10.1007/s11274-024-03917-z] [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: 11/16/2023] [Accepted: 02/01/2024] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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In this study salicylic acid loaded containing selenium nanoparticles was synthesized and called SA@CS-Se NPs. the chitosan was used as a natural stabilizer during the synthesis process. Fourier transforms infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Powder X-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission electron microscopy (FESEM), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) were used to describe the physicochemical characteristics of the SA@CS-Se NPs. The PXRD examination revealed that the grain size was around 31.9 nm. TEM and FESEM techniques showed the spherical shape of SA@CS-Se NPs. Additionally, the analysis of experiments showed that SA@CS-Se NPs have antibacterial properties against 4 ATCC bacteria; So that with concentrations of 75, 125, 150, and 100 µg/ml, it inhibited the biofilm formation of Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Bacillus subtilis, and Staphylococcus aureus respectively. Also, at the concentration of 300 µg/ml, it removed 22.76, 23.2, 10.62, and 18.08% biofilm caused by E. coli, P. aeruginosa, B. subtilis, and S. aureus respectively. The synthesized SA@CS-Se NPs may find an application to reduce the unsafe influence of pathogenic microbes and, hence, eliminate microbial contamination.
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- Department of Biology, Mashhad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Mashhad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Mashhad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Cell and Molecular Biology & Microbiology, Faculty of Biological Science and Technology, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Mashhad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Medicinal Plants Pharmacological Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
- Applied Biomedical Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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Moshirian Farahi SM, Taghavizadeh Yazdi ME, Einafshar E, Akhondi M, Ebadi M, Azimipour S, Mahmoodzadeh H, Iranbakhsh A. The effects of titanium dioxide (TiO 2) nanoparticles on physiological, biochemical, and antioxidant properties of Vitex plant ( Vitex agnus - Castus L). Heliyon 2023; 9:e22144. [PMID: 38034643 PMCID: PMC10685375 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e22144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2023] [Revised: 10/20/2023] [Accepted: 11/05/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023] Open
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Titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2NPs) are widely used in agriculture in order to increase the yield and growth characteristics of plants. This study investigated the effects of TiO2NPs on photosynthetic pigments and several biochemical activities and antioxidant enzymes of the Vitex plant. Different concentrations of nanoparticles (0, 200, 400, 600 and 800 ppm) at five levels were sprayed on Vitex plants on the 30th day of the experiment. TiO2NPs at different concentrations had positive effects on root and shoot dry weight and a negative effect on leaf dry weight. The amount of chlorophyll increased with the concentration of TiO2NPs; however, the amount of chlorophyll b showed a decreasing trend while the total chlorophyll had a constant trend. The highest amount of soluble sugar was obtained in the treatment of 200 ppm nanoparticles. The application of TiO2NPs did not have any effect on the content of proline and soluble proteins of Vitex plant. The effects of foliar TiO2NPs, compared to the control, showed a significant increase in the activity of antioxidant enzymes. In general, TiO2NPs had a favorable effect on dry matter production and some antioxidant and biochemical properties of the Vitex plant.
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- Pharmaceutical Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Payame Noor University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Damghan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Damghan, Iran
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Semnan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Semnan, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Mashhad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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Eslamieh-Ei FM, Sharifimoghaddammood N, Poustchi Tousi SA, Basharkhah S, Mottaghipisheh J, Es-Haghi A, Taghavizadeh Yazdi ME, Iriti M. Synthesis and its characterisation of selenium/silver/chitosan and cellular toxicity against liver carcinoma cells studies. Nat Prod Res 2023:1-9. [PMID: 37708315 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2023.2256023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2023] [Revised: 08/23/2023] [Accepted: 09/02/2023] [Indexed: 09/16/2023]
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Liver cancer is one of the most common lethal malignancy in the world. To treat liver cancer, new cure options are crucial. The use of natural substances along nanosciences may provide healing with lower toxicity and a smaller amount of side properties. In this research, The three-component selenium-silver-chitosan nanocomposite (Se-Ag-CS NCs) were synthesised with the help of ultrasound in a stepwise manner. The as-synthesised Se-Ag-CS NCs were characterised accordingly by applying powder X-Ray diffraction (PXRD), Fourier transforms infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), energy dispersive x-ray analysis (EDX), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), dynamic light scattering (DLS) and potential. The PXRD demonstrated that the NCs were synthesised successfully and the grain sizes of 27.3 were obtained. The FESEM and TEM analyses have shown the NCs have a nano-sized structure with spherical and rod-like morphologies in a coating of CS. The DLS analysis also revealed that NCs were synthesised in nanoscale particles. The NCs' surface charge was also positive due to the presence of chitosan. Different concentrations of NCs (0, 0.125, 0.250, 0.500, and 1 mg/ml) were tested at different times (24, 48, and 72 h) to measure cytotoxicity against liver cancer cells. The results showed at a concentration of 1 mg/mL in 72 h, the most toxicity effects were applied to liver cancer cells. Moreover, the results indicated NCs can inhibit the growth of cancer cells in a dose-dependent manner, while the toxicity of nanocomposite on normal cells was less. It is important to create nanocomposites derived from natural polymers as a new strategy in cancer treatment that can fight cancer cells while having low toxicity for normal cells. Therefore, the present results can be considered in improving cancer-fighting methods.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Payame Noor University, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Aquatic Sciences and Assessment, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Biology, Mashhad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
- National Interuniversity Consortium of Materials Science and Technology, Firenze, Italy
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Bazrgar G, Nabavi Kalat SM, Khorasani SK, Ghasemi M, Kelidari A. Effect of deficit irrigation on physiological, biochemical, and yield characteristics in three baby corn cultivars (Zea mays L.). Heliyon 2023; 9:e15477. [PMID: 37151659 PMCID: PMC10161702 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e15477] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2023] [Revised: 04/05/2023] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 05/09/2023] Open
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The main problem in the production of crops in arid and semi-arid regions of the world is the lack of water and its effect on the plant in the form of drought stress. Cultivation of key crops such as corn, which also requires a lot of water, is not possible in these areas except by applying water consumption management methods. Among the most important of these methods is deficit irrigation. The effect of deficit irrigation on relative water content (RWC), malondialdehyde (MDA), compatible osmolytes (proline and soluble sugars), antioxidant enzymes, and yield was studied in three baby corn cultivars in a field experiment using a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with split-plots and three replications. Three levels of deficit irrigation (0, 20, and 40% deficit) constituted the main plots and three cultivars of baby corn (Challenger, Basin, and Passion) constituted the sub plots. Analysis of variance showed that deficit irrigation had a significant effect on all variables. Cultivar (Challenger, Basin and Passion) had a significant effect on proline (0%, 41.5% and 73.2%), carbohydrates (23.9%, 15.4% and 0%), and MDA content (0%, 26.1% and 41.2%), as well as peroxidase (POD) (0%, 136.1% and 227.9%) levels respectively. The interaction between deficit irrigation and cultivar had a significant effect on proline, carbohydrates, and POD. RWC decreased (26.9, 6.5 and 0%) with increasing irrigation deficit (0, 20 and 40%) respectively while proline (0, 23.7 and 64.8%), carbohydrates (0, 29.7 and 34.09%), catalase (CAT) (0, 20.8 and 70.1%), and POD (0, 55.05 and 113.2%) increased under the same conditions. Carbohydrate content was higher in the Basin and Challenger cultivars (21.71 and 19.07) and proline (145.9), POD (193.9), and MDA content (8.53) were higher in the Passion cultivar. Among the studied cultivars, the highest yield was achieved by the Passion cultivar (37.02 and 62.9% more than Challenger and Basin cultivars respectively). In general, the results showed that drought stress caused an increase in compatible osmolyte content and the activity of antioxidant enzymes. However, this increase could not offset the effects of drought stress on yield in the 40% deficit treatment.
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- Golnaz Bazrgar
- Department of Agricultural Sciences, Mashhad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Agricultural Sciences, Mashhad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran
- Corresponding author.
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- Seed and Plant Improvement Development, Khorasan Razavi Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center, AREEO, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Agricultural Sciences, Mashhad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran
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- Ministry of Agriculture-Jahad, Land Affairs Organization of Iran, Tehran, Iran
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Seyedi Z, Amiri MS, Mohammadzadeh V, Hashemzadeh A, Haddad-Mashadrizeh A, Mashreghi M, Qayoomian M, Hashemzadeh MR, Simal-Gandara J, Taghavizadeh Yazdi ME. Icariin: A Promising Natural Product in Biomedicine and Tissue Engineering. J Funct Biomater 2023; 14:44. [PMID: 36662090 PMCID: PMC9862744 DOI: 10.3390/jfb14010044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2022] [Revised: 01/03/2023] [Accepted: 01/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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Among scaffolds used in tissue engineering, natural biomaterials such as plant-based materials show a crucial role in cellular function due to their biocompatibility and chemical indicators. Because of environmentally friendly behavior and safety, green methods are so important in designing scaffolds. A key bioactive flavonoid of the Epimedium plant, Icariin (ICRN), has a broad range of applications in improving scaffolds as a constant and non-immunogenic material, and in stimulating the cell growth, differentiation of chondrocytes as well as differentiation of embryonic stem cells towards cardiomyocytes. Moreover, fusion of ICRN into the hydrogel scaffolds or chemical crosslinking can enhance the secretion of the collagen matrix and proteoglycan in bone and cartilage tissue engineering. To scrutinize, in various types of cancer cells, ICRN plays a decisive role through increasing cytochrome c secretion, Bax/Bcl2 ratio, poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase as well as caspase stimulations. Surprisingly, ICRN can induce apoptosis, reduce viability and inhibit proliferation of cancer cells, and repress tumorigenesis as well as metastasis. Moreover, cancer cells no longer grow by halting the cell cycle at two checkpoints, G0/G1 and G2/M, through the inhibition of NF-κB by ICRN. Besides, improving nephrotoxicity occurring due to cisplatin and inhibiting multidrug resistance are the other applications of this biomaterial.
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- Zahra Seyedi
- Department of Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, Royesh Stem Cell Biotechnology Institute, Mashhad 9188758156, Iran
- Department of Cancer and Oncology, Royesh Stem Cell Biotechnology Institute, Mashhad 9188758156, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad 91778, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad 91778, Iran
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- Industrial Biotechnology Research Group, Institute of Biotechnology, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad 9177948974, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad 91778, Iran
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- Applied Biomedical Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad 91778, Iran
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- Department of Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, Royesh Stem Cell Biotechnology Institute, Mashhad 9188758156, Iran
- Department of Cancer and Oncology, Royesh Stem Cell Biotechnology Institute, Mashhad 9188758156, Iran
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- Nutrition and Bromatology Group, Department of Analytical and Food Chemistry, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, University of Vigo, Ourense Campus, E32004 Ourense, Spain
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Ajose DJ, Abolarinwa TO, Oluwarinde BO, Montso PK, Fayemi OE, Aremu AO, Ateba CN. Application of Plant-Derived Nanoparticles (PDNP) in Food-Producing Animals as a Bio-Control Agent against Antimicrobial-Resistant Pathogens. Biomedicines 2022; 10:2426. [PMID: 36289688 PMCID: PMC9599314 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines10102426] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2022] [Revised: 09/15/2022] [Accepted: 09/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Antibiotics are regularly used in animal husbandry to treat diseases. This practice is beneficial to animals' health and helps ensure food security. However, the misuse of antibiotics, especially in food-producing animals, has resulted in the advent of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and its dissemination among foodborne pathogens. The occurrence of AMR in bacteria pathogens that cause infections in animals and those associated with food spoilage is now considered a global health concern affecting humans, animals and the environment. The search for alternative antimicrobial agents has kindled the interest of many researchers. Among the alternatives, using plant-derived nanoparticles (PDNPs) for treating microbial dysfunctions in food-producing animals has gained significant attention. In traditional medicine, plant extracts are considered as safe, efficient and natural antibacterial agents for various animal diseases. Given the complexity of the AMR and concerns about issues at the interface of human health, animal health and the environment, it is important to emphasize the role of a One Health approach in addressing this problem. This review examines the potential of PDNPs as bio-control agents in food-producing animals, intending to provide consumers with microbiologically safe food while ensuring food safety and security, better health for animals and humans and a safe environment.
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- Daniel Jesuwenu Ajose
- Food Security and Safety Focus Area, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, North-West University, Private Bag X2046, Mmabatho 2735, South Africa
- Antimicrobial Resistance and Phage Bio-Control Research Laboratory, Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, North-West University, Private Bag X2046, Mmabatho 2735, South Africa
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- Food Security and Safety Focus Area, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, North-West University, Private Bag X2046, Mmabatho 2735, South Africa
- Antimicrobial Resistance and Phage Bio-Control Research Laboratory, Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, North-West University, Private Bag X2046, Mmabatho 2735, South Africa
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- Food Security and Safety Focus Area, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, North-West University, Private Bag X2046, Mmabatho 2735, South Africa
- Antimicrobial Resistance and Phage Bio-Control Research Laboratory, Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, North-West University, Private Bag X2046, Mmabatho 2735, South Africa
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- Food Security and Safety Focus Area, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, North-West University, Private Bag X2046, Mmabatho 2735, South Africa
- Antimicrobial Resistance and Phage Bio-Control Research Laboratory, Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, North-West University, Private Bag X2046, Mmabatho 2735, South Africa
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, North-West University, Private Bag X2046, Mmabatho 2735, South Africa
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- Food Security and Safety Focus Area, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, North-West University, Private Bag X2046, Mmabatho 2735, South Africa
- Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) Centre, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, North-West University, Private Bag X2046, Mmabatho 2735, South Africa
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- Food Security and Safety Focus Area, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, North-West University, Private Bag X2046, Mmabatho 2735, South Africa
- Antimicrobial Resistance and Phage Bio-Control Research Laboratory, Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, North-West University, Private Bag X2046, Mmabatho 2735, South Africa
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Alabyadh T, Albadri R, Es-haghi A, Yazdi MET, Ajalli N, Rahdar A, Thakur VK. ZnO/CeO 2 Nanocomposites: Metal-Organic Framework-Mediated Synthesis, Characterization, and Estimation of Cellular Toxicity toward Liver Cancer Cells. J Funct Biomater 2022; 13:jfb13030139. [PMID: 36135574 PMCID: PMC9503907 DOI: 10.3390/jfb13030139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2022] [Revised: 08/24/2022] [Accepted: 08/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The Zinc-doped cerium oxide nanocomposite (ZnO/CeO2 NC) was synthesized using a metal-organic framework as a precursor through the combustion method. It was characterized by powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), field emission electron microscopy (FESEM), energy dispersive analysis (EDX), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), dynamic light scattering (DLS), and ξ-potential. The PXRD demonstrated the successful synthesis of ZnO/CeO2 NC with a crystallite size of 31.9 nm. FESEM and TEM images displayed hexagonal and spherical morphologies, and the solid-phase size was 65.03 ± 30.86 nm for ZnO/CeO2 NCs. DLS, TEM, and FESEM showed that the NCs have a high tendency for agglomeration/aggregation in both aqueous media and solid phase. The anticancer attributes of ZnO/CeO2 NC were investigated against Liver cancer cells (HepG2), which showed inhibition of cancer cell growth on a concentration-dependent gradient. The cell toxicity effects of ZnO/CeO2 nanocomposites were also studied toward NIH-3T3, in which the data displayed the lower toxicity of NC compared to the HepG2 cell line.
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- Toqa Alabyadh
- Department of Biology, Mashhad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad 91871-47578, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Mashhad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad 91871-47578, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Mashhad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad 91871-47578, Iran
- Correspondence: (A.E.-h.); (M.E.T.Y.); (A.R.); (V.K.T.)
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- Applied Biomedical Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad 91388-13944, Iran
- Correspondence: (A.E.-h.); (M.E.T.Y.); (A.R.); (V.K.T.)
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran 14179-35840, Iran
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- Department of Physics, University of Zabol, Zabol 98613-35856, Iran
- Correspondence: (A.E.-h.); (M.E.T.Y.); (A.R.); (V.K.T.)
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- Biorefining and Advanced Materials Research Center, Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC), Edinburgh EH9 3JG, UK
- School of Engineering, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES), Dehradun 248007, Uttarakhand, India
- Centre for Research and Development, Chandigarh University, Mohali 140413, Punjab, India
- Department of Biotechnology, Graphic Era Deemed to be University, Dehradun 248002, Uttarakhand, India
- Correspondence: (A.E.-h.); (M.E.T.Y.); (A.R.); (V.K.T.)
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Barba-Espín G, Martínez-Jiménez C, Izquierdo-Martínez A, Acosta-Motos JR, Hernández JA, Díaz-Vivancos P. H 2O 2-Elicitation of Black Carrot Hairy Roots Induces a Controlled Oxidative Burst Leading to Increased Anthocyanin Production. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 10:plants10122753. [PMID: 34961224 PMCID: PMC8703307 DOI: 10.3390/plants10122753] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2021] [Revised: 12/10/2021] [Accepted: 12/12/2021] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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Hairy roots (HRs) grown in vitro are a powerful platform for plant biotechnological advances and for the bio-based production of metabolites of interest. In this work, black carrot HRs able to accumulate anthocyanin as major secondary metabolite were used. Biomass and anthocyanin accumulation were improved by modulating growth medium composition-different Murashige & Skoog (MS)-based media-and H2O2-elicitation, and the level of the main antioxidant enzymes on elicited HRs was measured. Higher growth was obtained on liquid 1/2 MS medium supplemented with 60 g/L sucrose for HRs grown over 20 days. In this medium, 200 µM H2O2 applied on day 12 induced anthocyanin accumulation by 20%. The activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD)-which generates H2O2 from O2•--increased by over 50%, whereas the activity of H2O2-scavenging enzymes was not enhanced. Elicitation in the HRs can result in a controlled oxidative burst, in which SOD activity increased H2O2 levels, whereas anthocyanins, as effective reactive oxygen species scavengers, could be induced to modulate the oxidative burst generated. Moreover, given the proven stability of the HR lines used and their remarkable productivity, this system appears as suitable for elucidating the interplay between antioxidant and secondary metabolism.
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Biological synthesis and characterization of gold nanoparticles using Verbascum speciosum Schrad. and cytotoxicity properties toward HepG2 cancer cell line. RESEARCH ON CHEMICAL INTERMEDIATES 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s11164-021-04600-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Antimycobacterial, Anticancer, Antioxidant and Photocatalytic Activity of Biosynthesized Silver Nanoparticles Using Berberis Integerrima. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, TRANSACTIONS A: SCIENCE 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s40995-021-01226-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Sharifalhoseini M, Es‐haghi A, Vaezi G, Shajiee H. Biosynthesis and characterisation of solid lipid nanoparticles and investigation of toxicity against breast cancer cell line. IET Nanobiotechnol 2021; 15:654-663. [PMID: 34694719 PMCID: PMC8675850 DOI: 10.1049/nbt2.12062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2020] [Revised: 05/04/2021] [Accepted: 05/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs) comprise non-toxic surface-active lipidic agents combined with appropriate ratios of drugs or essential oils. The goal of this research was to investigate the effects of the SLN synthesised using essential oils of Foeniculum vulgare on the MCF-7 breast cancer cell line. SLNs were prepared by homogenisation and ultrasound techniques and characterised by dynamic light scattering (DLS), zeta potential assessment, and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl tetrazolium bromide assay (MTT assay), flow-cytometry, and Acridine-Orange assay were employed for assessing the biological activities of the SLNs. The average particle size was 55.43 nm and the net surface charge was -29.54 ± 11.67 mV. TEM showed that the mean particle size was 33.55 nm and the synthesised SLNs had a uniform round morphology. The MTT assay showed that the prepared SLNs had high toxicity against MCF-7 cells and low toxicity against normal HUVECs cells. Flow-cytometry revealed a noteworthy rise in the subG1 peak of the cell cycle in the cancer cells treated with SLNs compared to the controls, indicating apoptosis in cancer cells. The results also showed discolouration in SLNs-treated cells, which further confirmed the induction of apoptosis and the toxicity of the SLNs against MCF-7 cells.
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- Department of BiologyMashhad BranchIslamic Azad UniversityMashhadIran
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- Department of BiologyDamghan BranchIslamic Azad UniversityDamghanIran
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Es-haghi A, Taghavizadeh Yazdi ME, Sharifalhoseini M, Baghani M, Yousefi E, Rahdar A, Baino F. Application of Response Surface Methodology for Optimizing the Therapeutic Activity of ZnO Nanoparticles Biosynthesized from Aspergillus niger. Biomimetics (Basel) 2021; 6:biomimetics6020034. [PMID: 34072135 PMCID: PMC8167739 DOI: 10.3390/biomimetics6020034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2021] [Revised: 05/21/2021] [Accepted: 05/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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In this study, the biosynthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles using Aspergillus niger (A/ZnO-NPs) is described. These particles have been characterized by UV-Vis spectrum analysis, X-ray powder diffraction, field emission scanning electron microscopy, and transmission electron microscopy. To use this biosynthesized nanoparticle as an antiproliferative and antimicrobial agent, the IC50 value against the breast cancer cell line and inhibition zone against Escherichia coli were used to optimize the effect of two processing factors including dose of filtrate fungi cell and temperature. The biosynthesized A/ZnO-NPs had an absorbance band at 320 nm and spherical shapes. The mean particles size was 35 nm. RSM (response surface methodology) was utilized to investigate the outcome responses. The Model F-value of 12.21 and 7.29 implies that the model was significant for both responses. The contour plot against inhibition zone for temperature and dose showed that if the dose increases from 3.8 to 17.2 µg/mL, the inhibition zone increases up to 35 mm. As an alternative to chemical and/or physical methods, biosynthesizing zinc oxide NPs through fungi extracts can serve as a more facile and eco-friendly strategy. Additionally, for optimization of the processes, the outcome responses in the biomedical available test can be used in the synthesis of ZnO-NPs that are utilized for large-scale production in various medical applications.
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- Ali Es-haghi
- Department of Biology, Mashhad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad 9187147578, Iran; (M.B.); (E.Y.)
- Correspondence: (A.E.-h.); (A.R.); (F.B.)
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- Department of Biology, Mashhad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad 9187147578, Iran; (M.B.); (E.Y.)
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- Department of Biology, Mashhad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad 9187147578, Iran; (M.B.); (E.Y.)
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- Department of Physics, School of Basic Sciences, University of Zabol, Zabol 9861335856, Iran
- Correspondence: (A.E.-h.); (A.R.); (F.B.)
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- Department of Applied Science and Technology, Institute of Materials Physics and Engineering, Politecnico di Torino, 10129 Torino, Italy
- Correspondence: (A.E.-h.); (A.R.); (F.B.)
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Anti-angiogenic, antibacterial, and antioxidant activities of nanoemulsions synthesized by Cuminum cyminum L. tinctures. JOURNAL OF FOOD MEASUREMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s11694-021-00947-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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