1
|
Gebreslassie YT, Gebremeskel FG. Green and cost-effective biofabrication of copper oxide nanoparticles: Exploring antimicrobial and anticancer applications. BIOTECHNOLOGY REPORTS (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) 2024; 41:e00828. [PMID: 38312482 PMCID: PMC10835232 DOI: 10.1016/j.btre.2024.e00828] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2023] [Revised: 12/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 02/06/2024]
Abstract
Nanotechnology has made remarkable advancements in recent years, revolutionizing various scientific fields, industries, and research institutions through the utilization of metal and metal oxide nanoparticles. Among these nanoparticles, copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs) have garnered significant attention due to their versatile properties and wide-range applications, particularly, as effective antimicrobial and anticancer agents. CuO NPs can be synthesized using different methods, including physical, chemical, and biological approaches. However, conventional chemical and physical approaches are expensive, resource-intensive, and involve the use of hazardous chemicals, which can pose risks to human health and the environment. In contrast, biological synthesis provides a sustainable and cost-effective alternative by eliminating chemical pollutants and allowing for the production of CuO NPs of tailored sizes and shapes. This comprehensive review focused on the green synthesis of CuO NPs using various biological resources, such as plants, microorganisms, and other biological derivatives. Current knowledge and recent trends in green synthesis methods for CuO NPs are discussed, with a specific emphasis on their biomedical applications, particularly in combating cancer and microbial infections. This review highlights the significant potential of CuO NPs in addressing these diseases. By capitalizing on the advantages of biological synthesis, such as environmental safety and the ability to customize nanoparticle characteristics, CuO NPs have emerged as promising therapeutic agents for a wide range of conditions. This review presents compelling findings, demonstrating the remarkable achievements of biologically synthesized CuO NPs as novel therapeutic agents. Their unique properties and mechanisms enable effective combating against cancer cells and various harmful microbial infections. CuO NPs exhibit potent anticancer activity through diverse mechanisms, including induction of apoptosis, inhibition of angiogenesis, and modulation of signaling pathways. Additionally, their antimicrobial activity manifests through various mechanisms, such as disrupting microbial membranes, generating reactive oxygen species, and interfering with microbial enzymes. This review offers valuable insights into the substantial potential of biologically synthesized CuO NPs as an innovative approach for future therapeutic interventions against cancer and microbial infections.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yemane Tadesse Gebreslassie
- Department of Chemistry, College of Natural and Computational Science, Adigrat University, P.O. Box 50, Adigrat, Ethiopia
| | - Fisseha Guesh Gebremeskel
- Department of Chemistry, College of Natural Sciences, Arba Minch University, P.O. Box 21, Arba Minch, Ethiopia
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Karmous I, Vaidya S, Dimkpa C, Zuverza-Mena N, da Silva W, Barroso KA, Milagres J, Bharadwaj A, Abdelraheem W, White JC, Elmer WH. Biologically synthesized zinc and copper oxide nanoparticles using Cannabis sativa L. enhance soybean (Glycine max) defense against fusarium virguliforme. PESTICIDE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY 2023; 194:105486. [PMID: 37532316 DOI: 10.1016/j.pestbp.2023.105486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2023] [Revised: 05/25/2023] [Accepted: 05/31/2023] [Indexed: 08/04/2023]
Abstract
In this study, zinc and copper oxide nanoparticles (NPs) were synthesized using hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) leaves (ZnONP-HL and CuONP-HL), and their antifungal potential was assessed against Fusarium virguliforme in soybean (Glycine max L.). Hemp was selected because it is known to contain large quantities of secondary metabolites that can potentially enhance the reactivity of NPs through surface property modification. Synthesizing NPs with biologically derived materials allows to avoid the use of harsh and expensive synthetic reducing and capping agents. The ZnONP-HL and CuONP-HL showed average grain/crystallite size of 13.51 nm and 7.36 nm, respectively. The biologically synthesized NPs compared well with their chemically synthesized counterparts (ZnONP chem, and CuONP chem; 18.75 nm and 10.05 nm, respectively), confirming the stabilizing role of hemp-derived biomolecules. Analysis of the hemp leaf extract and functional groups that were associated with ZnONP-HL and CuONP-HL confirmed the presence of terpenes, flavonoids, and phenolic compounds. Biosynthesized NPs were applied on soybeans as bio-nano-fungicides against F. virguliforme via foliar treatments. ZnONP-HL and CuONP-HL at 200 μg/mL significantly (p < 0.05) increased (∼ 50%) soybean growth, compared to diseased controls. The NPs improved the nutrient (e.g., K, Ca, P) content and enhanced photosynthetic indicators of the plants by 100-200%. A 300% increase in the expression of soybean pathogenesis related GmPR genes encoding antifungal and defense proteins confirmed that the biosynthesized NPs enhanced disease resistance against the fungal phytopathogen. The findings from this study provide novel evidence of systemic suppression of fungal disease by nanobiopesticides, via promoting plant defense mechanisms.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ines Karmous
- The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES), CT, USA; The Higher Institute of Applied Biology of Medenine (ISBAM), University of Gabes, Tunisia; Faculty of Sciences of Bizerte (FSB), University of Carthage, Tunisia.
| | - Shital Vaidya
- The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES), CT, USA.
| | - Christian Dimkpa
- The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES), CT, USA.
| | | | | | | | - Juliana Milagres
- The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES), CT, USA.
| | - Anuja Bharadwaj
- The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES), CT, USA.
| | - Wael Abdelraheem
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC/NIOSH/HELD/CBMB), Ohio, USA.
| | - Jason C White
- The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES), CT, USA.
| | - Wade H Elmer
- The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES), CT, USA.
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Kocabas BB, Attar A, Yuka SA, Yapaoz MA. Biogenic synthesis, molecular docking, biomedical and environmental applications of multifunctional CuO nanoparticles mediated Phragmites australis. Bioorg Chem 2023; 133:106414. [PMID: 36774691 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioorg.2023.106414] [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: 01/12/2023] [Revised: 01/20/2023] [Accepted: 02/05/2023] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
Abstract
The demand for metal nanoparticles is increasing with the widening application areas while causing environmental impact including pollution, toxic byproduct generation and depletion of natural resources. Incorporating natural materials in nanoparticle synthesis can contribute toward environmental sustainability. This paper is concerned with the biogenic synthesis of copper oxide nanoparticles (CuONPs) mediated by the plant species Phragmites australis. UV-vis, FT-IR, TEM and SEM studies were used to characterize the obtained CuONPs. The synthesized nanoparticles' antibacterial efficacy against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus was assessed. The CuONPs' reducing power, total phenolic component content, and flavonoid content were all calculated. Additionally, the dye removal abilities of copper oxide nanoparticles using Brilliant Blue R-250 were studied. The CuONP synthesis was assessed morphological by change of color and in the UV-vis analysis by the SPR band around 320 and 360 nm. FT-IR was used to monitor the functional groups present in the synthesized CuONPs. The obtained CuONPs were spherical and between 70 and 142 nm in size, according to the SEM data and TEM analyses were in accordance with SEM results. Using disk diffusion, the CuONPs demonstrated substantial antibacterial efficacy against S. aureus and E. coli, with inhibition zones of 18.5 ± 0.8 and 12.7 ± 0.6 mm, respectively. The MBC and MIC values were 62.5 μg/mL against S. aureus and 125 μg/mL against E. coli. The antioxidant abilities of P. australis and CuONPs were also confirmed. The CuONP solution's total phenolic substance content was 9.44 μg of pyrocathecol equivalent per milligram of nanoparticle, and its total flavonoid content was 16.24 μg of catechin equivalent per milligram of nanoparticle. Additionally, the synthesized CuONPs were found to be well effective on industrial dye removal by demonstrating high decolorization of 98 %. Also, the antibacterial activity of CuONPs was investigated through the interactions with S. aureus FtsZ, dihydropteroate synthase and thymidylate kinase. In silico molecular docking analysis was applied in the confirmation of the binding sites and interactions of active sites. CuONP showed -9.067, -8,048, and -7.349 kcal/mol of binding energies in molecular docking analysis of FtsZ, dihydropteroate synthase and thymidylate kinase proteins respectively. The results of this study suggested the antimicrobial, antioxidant and decolorative effect of synthesized CuONPs that can be apply in multiple areas of R&D and industry.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Buket Bulut Kocabas
- Yildiz Technical University, Faculty of Science and Letters, Department of Chemistry, Davutpasa Campus, 34220 Istanbul, Turkey
| | - Azade Attar
- Yildiz Technical University, Faculty of Chemical & Metallurgical Engineering, Department of Bioengineering, Davutpasa Campus, 34220 Istanbul, Turkey.
| | - Selcen Ari Yuka
- Yildiz Technical University, Faculty of Chemical & Metallurgical Engineering, Department of Bioengineering, Davutpasa Campus, 34220 Istanbul, Turkey; Health Biotechnology Joint Research and Application Center of Excellence, 34220 Esenler, Istanbul, Turkey
| | - Melda Altikatoglu Yapaoz
- Yildiz Technical University, Faculty of Science and Letters, Department of Chemistry, Davutpasa Campus, 34220 Istanbul, Turkey
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Synthesis, biomedical applications, and toxicity of CuO nanoparticles. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2023; 107:1039-1061. [PMID: 36635395 PMCID: PMC9838533 DOI: 10.1007/s00253-023-12364-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2022] [Revised: 09/27/2022] [Accepted: 01/03/2023] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
Abstract
Versatile nature of copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs) has made them an imperative nanomaterial being employed in nanomedicine. Various physical, chemical, and biological methodologies are in use for the preparation of CuO NPs. The physicochemical and biological properties of CuO NPs are primarily affected by their method of fabrication; therefore, selectivity of a synthetic technique is immensely important that makes these NPs appropriate for a specific biomedical application. The deliberate use of CuO NPs in biomedicine questions their biocompatible nature. For this reason, the present review has been designed to focus on the approaches employed for the synthesis of CuO NPs; their biomedical applications highlighting antimicrobial, anticancer, and antioxidant studies; and most importantly, the in vitro and in vivo toxicity associated with these NPs. This comprehensive overview of CuO NPs is unique and novel as it emphasizes on biomedical applications of CuO NPs along with its toxicological assessments which would be useful in providing core knowledge to researchers working in these domains for planning and conducting futuristic studies. KEY POINTS: • The recent methods for fabrication of CuO nanoparticles have been discussed with emphasis on green synthesis methods for different biomedical approaches. • Antibacterial, antioxidant, anticancer, antiparasitic, antidiabetic, and antiviral properties of CuO nanoparticles have been explained. • In vitro and in vivo toxicological studies of CuO nanoparticles exploited along with their respective mechanisms.
Collapse
|
5
|
Ul-Hamid A, Dafalla H, Hakeem AS, Haider A, Ikram M. In-Vitro Catalytic and Antibacterial Potential of Green Synthesized CuO Nanoparticles against Prevalent Multiple Drug Resistant Bovine Mastitogen Staphylococcus aureus. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:2335. [PMID: 35216450 PMCID: PMC8878101 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23042335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2022] [Revised: 02/15/2022] [Accepted: 02/16/2022] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
Abstract
Nanoparticles prepared from bio-reduction agents are of keen interest to researchers around the globe due to their ability to mitigate the harmful effects of chemicals. In this regard, the present study aims to synthesize copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs) by utilizing root extracts of ginger and garlic as reducing agents, followed by the characterization and evaluation of their antimicrobial properties against multiple drug resistant (MDR) S. aureus. In this study, UV-vis spectroscopy revealed a reduced degree of absorption with an increase in the extract amount present in CuO. The maximum absorbance for doped NPs was recorded around 250 nm accompanying redshift. X-ray diffraction analysis revealed the monoclinic crystal phase of the particles. The fabricated NPs exhibited spherical shapes with dense agglomeration when examined with FE-SEM and TEM. The crystallite size measured by using XRD was found to be within a range of 23.38-46.64 nm for ginger-doped CuO and 26-56 nm for garlic-doped CuO. Green synthesized NPs of ginger demonstrated higher bactericidal tendencies against MDR S. aureus. At minimum and maximum concentrations of ginger-doped CuO NPs, substantial inhibition areas for MDR S. aureus were (2.05-3.80 mm) and (3.15-5.65 mm), and they were measured as (1.1-3.55 mm) and (1.25-4.45 mm) for garlic-doped NPs. Conventionally available CuO and crude aqueous extract (CAE) of ginger and garlic roots reduced MB in 12, 21, and 38 min, respectively, in comparison with an efficient (100%) reduction of dye in 1 min and 15 s for ginger and garlic doped CuO NPs.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Anwar Ul-Hamid
- Core Research Facilities, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia;
- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Advanced Materials, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia
| | - Hatim Dafalla
- Core Research Facilities, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia;
| | - Abbas Saeed Hakeem
- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Hydrogen and Energy Storage, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia;
| | - Ali Haider
- Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Muhammad Nawaz Shareef University of Agriculture (MNSUA), Multan 66000, Pakistan;
| | - Muhammad Ikram
- Solar Cell Applications Research Lab, Department of Physics, Government College University, Lahore 54000, Pakistan;
| |
Collapse
|
6
|
Cuong HN, Pansambal S, Ghotekar S, Oza R, Thanh Hai NT, Viet NM, Nguyen VH. New frontiers in the plant extract mediated biosynthesis of copper oxide (CuO) nanoparticles and their potential applications: A review. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2022; 203:111858. [PMID: 34389352 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2021.111858] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 37.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2021] [Revised: 07/22/2021] [Accepted: 08/01/2021] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
Abstract
Copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs) are one of the most widely used nanomaterials nowadays. CuO NPs have numerous applications in biological processes, medicine, energy devices, environmental remediation, and industrial fields from nanotechnology. With the increasing concern about the energy crisis and the challenges of chemical and physical approaches for preparing metal NPs, attempts to develop modern alternative chemistry have gotten much attention. Biological approaches that do not produce toxic waste and therefore do not require purification processes have been the subject of numerous studies. Plants may be extremely useful in the study of biogenic metal NP synthesis. This review aims to shed more light on the interactions between plant extracts and CuO NP synthesis. The use of living plants for CuO NPs biosynthesis is a cost-effective and environmentally friendly process. To date, the findings have revealed many aspects of plant physiology and their relationships to the synthesis of NPs. The current state of the art and potential challenges in the green synthesis of CuO NPs are described in this paper. This study found a recent increase in the green synthesis of CuO NPs using various plant extracts. As a result, a thorough explanation of green synthesis and stabilizing agents for CuO NPs made from these green sources is given. Additionally, the multifunctional applications of CuO NPs synthesized with various plant extracts in environmental remediation, sensing, catalytic reduction, photocatalysis, diverse biological activities, energy storage, and several organic transformations such as reduction, coupling, and multicomponent reactions were carefully reviewed. We expect that this review could serve as a useful guide for readers with a general interest in the plant extract mediated biosynthesis of CuO NPs and their potential applications.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Hoang Ngoc Cuong
- Faculty of Biotechnology, Binh Duong University, Thu Dau Mot, Viet Nam
| | - Shreyas Pansambal
- Department of Chemistry, Shri Saibaba College Shirdi, 423 109, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Maharashtra, India.
| | - Suresh Ghotekar
- Department of Chemistry, Smt. Devkiba Mohansinhji Chauhan College of Commerce and Science, University of Mumbai, Silvassa, 396 230, Dadra and Nagar Haveli (UT), India; Department of Chemistry, S.N. Arts, D.J.M. Commerce and B.N.S. Science College, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Sangamner, Maharashtra, 422 605, India.
| | - Rajeshwari Oza
- Department of Chemistry, S.N. Arts, D.J.M. Commerce and B.N.S. Science College, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Sangamner, Maharashtra, 422 605, India
| | - Nguyen Thi Thanh Hai
- Institute of Environmental Technology (IET), Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), 18 Hoang Quoc Viet Street, Nghia Do, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Viet Nam
| | - Nguyen Minh Viet
- VNU-Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials for Green Growth, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Science, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, Viet Nam
| | - Van-Huy Nguyen
- Faculty of Biotechnology, Binh Duong University, Thu Dau Mot, Viet Nam
| |
Collapse
|
7
|
Letchumanan D, Sok SPM, Ibrahim S, Nagoor NH, Arshad NM. Plant-Based Biosynthesis of Copper/Copper Oxide Nanoparticles: An Update on Their Applications in Biomedicine, Mechanisms, and Toxicity. Biomolecules 2021; 11:biom11040564. [PMID: 33921379 PMCID: PMC8069291 DOI: 10.3390/biom11040564] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2020] [Revised: 02/27/2021] [Accepted: 03/03/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
Plants are rich in phytoconstituent biomolecules that served as a good source of medicine. More recently, they have been employed in synthesizing metal/metal oxide nanoparticles (NPs) due to their capping and reducing properties. This green synthesis approach is environmentally friendly and allows the production of the desired NPs in different sizes and shapes by manipulating parameters during the synthesis process. The most commonly used metals and oxides are gold (Au), silver (Ag), and copper (Cu). Among these, Cu is a relatively low-cost metal that is more cost-effective than Au and Ag. In this review, we present an overview and current update of plant-mediated Cu/copper oxide (CuO) NPs, including their synthesis, medicinal applications, and mechanisms. Furthermore, the toxic effects of these NPs and their efficacy compared to commercial NPs are reviewed. This review provides an insight into the potential of developing plant-based Cu/CuO NPs as a therapeutic agent for various diseases in the future.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Devanthiran Letchumanan
- Centre for Research in Biotechnology for Agriculture, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia; (D.L.); (S.P.M.S.); (N.H.N.)
| | - Sophia P. M. Sok
- Centre for Research in Biotechnology for Agriculture, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia; (D.L.); (S.P.M.S.); (N.H.N.)
- Institute of Biological Sciences (Genetics and Molecular Biology), Faculty of Science, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia
| | - Suriani Ibrahim
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia;
| | - Noor Hasima Nagoor
- Centre for Research in Biotechnology for Agriculture, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia; (D.L.); (S.P.M.S.); (N.H.N.)
- Institute of Biological Sciences (Genetics and Molecular Biology), Faculty of Science, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia
| | - Norhafiza Mohd Arshad
- Centre for Research in Biotechnology for Agriculture, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia; (D.L.); (S.P.M.S.); (N.H.N.)
- Correspondence:
| |
Collapse
|
8
|
Waris A, Din M, Ali A, Ali M, Afridi S, Baset A, Ullah Khan A. A comprehensive review of green synthesis of copper oxide nanoparticles and their diverse biomedical applications. INORG CHEM COMMUN 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.inoche.2020.108369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
|