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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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Li P, Xia Y, Song K, Liu D. The Impact of Nanomaterials on Photosynthesis and Antioxidant Mechanisms in Gramineae Plants: Research Progress and Future Prospects. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 13:984. [PMID: 38611512 PMCID: PMC11013062 DOI: 10.3390/plants13070984] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2024] [Revised: 03/27/2024] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024]
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As global food security faces challenges, enhancing crop yield and stress resistance becomes imperative. This study comprehensively explores the impact of nanomaterials (NMs) on Gramineae plants, with a focus on the effects of various types of nanoparticles, such as iron-based, titanium-containing, zinc, and copper nanoparticles, on plant photosynthesis, chlorophyll content, and antioxidant enzyme activity. We found that the effects of nanoparticles largely depend on their chemical properties, particle size, concentration, and the species and developmental stage of the plant. Under appropriate conditions, specific NMs can promote the root development of Gramineae plants, enhance photosynthesis, and increase chlorophyll content. Notably, iron-based and titanium-containing nanoparticles show significant effects in promoting chlorophyll synthesis and plant growth. However, the impact of nanoparticles on oxidative stress is complex. Under certain conditions, nanoparticles can enhance plants' antioxidant enzyme activity, improving their ability to withstand environmental stresses; excessive or inappropriate NMs may cause oxidative stress, affecting plant growth and development. Copper nanoparticles, in particular, exhibit this dual nature, being beneficial at low concentrations but potentially harmful at high concentrations. This study provides a theoretical basis for the future development of nanofertilizers aimed at precisely targeting Gramineae plants to enhance their antioxidant stress capacity and improve photosynthesis efficiency. We emphasize the importance of balancing the agricultural advantages of nanotechnology with environmental safety in practical applications. Future research should focus on a deeper understanding of the interaction mechanisms between more NMs and plants and explore strategies to reduce potential environmental impacts to ensure the health and sustainability of the ecosystem while enhancing the yield and quality of Gramineae crops.
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- School of Life Science, Changchun Normal University, Changchun 130032, China; (P.L.); (Y.X.)
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- School of Life Science, Changchun Normal University, Changchun 130032, China; (P.L.); (Y.X.)
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Rasheed R, Uzair B, Raza A, Binsuwaidan R, Alshammari N. Fungus-mediated synthesis of Se-BiO-CuO multimetallic nanoparticles as a potential alternative antimicrobial against ESBL-producing Escherichia coli of veterinary origin. Front Cell Infect Microbiol 2024; 14:1301351. [PMID: 38655284 PMCID: PMC11037251 DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2024.1301351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2023] [Accepted: 02/23/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024] Open
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Bacterial infections emerge as a significant contributor to mortality and morbidity worldwide. Emerging extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) Escherichia coli strains provide a greater risk of bacteremia and mortality, are increasingly resistant to antibiotics, and are a major producer of ESBLs. E. coli bacteremia-linked mastitis is one of the most common bacterial diseases in animals, which can affect the quality of the milk and damage organ functions. There is an elevated menace of treatment failure and recurrence of E. coli bacteremia necessitating the adoption of rigorous alternative treatment approaches. In this study, Se-Boil-CuO multimetallic nanoparticles (MMNPs) were synthesized as an alternate treatment from Talaromyces haitouensis extract, and their efficiency in treating ESBL E. coli was confirmed using standard antimicrobial assays. Scanning electron microscopy, UV-visible spectroscopy, and dynamic light scattering were used to validate and characterize the mycosynthesized Se-BiO-CuO MMNPs. UV-visible spectra of Se-BiO-CuO MMNPs showed absorption peak bands at 570, 376, and 290 nm, respectively. The average diameters of the amorphous-shaped Se-BiO-CuO MMNPs synthesized by T. haitouensis extract were approximately 66-80 nm, respectively. Se-BiO-CuO MMNPs (100 μg/mL) showed a maximal inhibition zone of 18.33 ± 0.57 mm against E. coli. Se-BiO-CuO MMNPs also exhibited a deleterious impact on E. coli killing kinetics, biofilm formation, swimming motility, efflux of cellular components, and membrane integrity. The hemolysis assay also confirms the biocompatibility of Se-BiO-CuO MMNPs at the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) range. Our findings suggest that Se-BiO-CuO MMNPs may serve as a potential substitute for ESBL E. coli bacteremia.
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- Rida Rasheed
- Department of Biological Sciences, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Biological Sciences, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- National Center of Industrial Biotechnology, Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, University of Hail, Hail, Saudi Arabia
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Bouchal W, Djani F, Eddine Mazouzi D, Tiri RNE, Makhloufi S, Laiadi C, Martínez-Arias A, Aygün A, Sen F. Bi-doped BaBiO 3 ( x = 0%, 5%, 10%, 15%, and 20%) perovskite oxides by a sol-gel method: comprehensive biological assessment and RhB photodegradation. RSC Adv 2024; 14:7359-7370. [PMID: 38433933 PMCID: PMC10906365 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra06354b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2023] [Accepted: 02/13/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024] Open
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The BaBiO3 (BBO) perovskite oxide was prepared via a sol-gel method with different concentrations of Bi nitrate and examined as a photocatalyst for RhB degradation under sunlight, and its antioxidant and antibacterial activities were examined. X-ray diffraction (XRD) indicated the formation of a BaBiO3-BaCO3 (BBO-BCO) binary composite. For the degradation of RhB under solar radiation, high photocatalytic activity (73%) was observed. According to the antibacterial activity study, the addition of Bi enhanced the antibacterial activity of the resulting material against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative microorganisms. The Bi%-BBO (Bi 20%) inhibited 96.23% S. aureus. 10% Bi-BBO as an antioxidant agent had the most efficacious IC50 value of 2.50 mg mL-1. These results seem to suggest that BBO-BCO is a promising catalytic material with potential application in the fields of catalysis and medicine.
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- Wissam Bouchal
- Molecular Chemistry and Environment Laboratory, Mohammed KHIDER University Biskra BP:145 RP Biskra 07000 Algeria
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- Molecular Chemistry and Environment Laboratory, Mohammed KHIDER University Biskra BP:145 RP Biskra 07000 Algeria
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- Molecular Chemistry and Environment Laboratory, Mohammed KHIDER University Biskra BP:145 RP Biskra 07000 Algeria
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- Sen Research Group, Department of Biochemistry, University of Dumlupınar 43000 Kütahya Turkey
- SRG Incorporated Company Kutahya Design & Technopole, Calca OSB Neighbourhood 43100 Kutahya Turkey
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- Molecular Chemistry and Environment Laboratory, Mohammed KHIDER University Biskra BP:145 RP Biskra 07000 Algeria
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Mohammed KHIDER University Biskra 07000 Algeria
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- Instituto de Catálisis y Petroleoquímica, CSIC C/Marie Curie 2, Campus de Cantoblanco 28049 Madrid Spain
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- Sen Research Group, Department of Biochemistry, University of Dumlupınar 43000 Kütahya Turkey
- SRG Incorporated Company Kutahya Design & Technopole, Calca OSB Neighbourhood 43100 Kutahya Turkey
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- Sen Research Group, Department of Biochemistry, University of Dumlupınar 43000 Kütahya Turkey
- SRG Incorporated Company Kutahya Design & Technopole, Calca OSB Neighbourhood 43100 Kutahya Turkey
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Khalifeh-Kandy AS, Nayeri FD, Ahmadabadi M. Production of functional recombinant roseltide rT1 antimicrobial peptide in tobacco plants. J Biotechnol 2024; 381:49-56. [PMID: 38181983 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiotec.2023.12.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2023] [Accepted: 12/31/2023] [Indexed: 01/07/2024]
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Plant-derived peptides represent a promising group of natural compounds with broad industrial and pharmaceutical applications. Low-efficiency production level is the major obstacle to the commercial production of such bioactive peptides. Today, recombinant techniques have been developed for fast and cost-effective production of high-quality peptides for various applications in the chemical and food industries. The roseltide rT1 is a plant peptide with different antimicrobial properties and therapeutic applications in the prevention and treatment of inflammatory lung diseases by inhibiting human neutrophil elastases. Here, we report the expression of functional recombinant roseltide rT1 peptide in tobacco plants. Transgenic plants were generated by the Agrobacterium-mediated transformation method followed by molecular analysis of transgenic plants to demonstrate successful integration and expression of recombinant rT1 peptide. Protein extracts of transgenic plants expressing a single-copy rT1 gene showed efficient antimicrobial properties as verified by growth inhibition of different bacterial strains. Our results illustrate that plant-derived recombinant rT1 peptide is a promising alternative for rapid and cost-effective production of this important antimicrobial peptide for application in therapeutic and food industries.
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- Amin Sahandi Khalifeh-Kandy
- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Agriculture, Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University, 35 km Tabriz-Maraqeh Road, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Agriculture, Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University, 35 km Tabriz-Maraqeh Road, Tabriz, Iran.
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Agricultural and Natural Sciences, Imam Khomeini International University (IKIU), Qazvin, Iran.
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Mostafa WA, Elshanawany SA, Otaif KD, Khalifa M, Elgazzar E. The high impact of zinc chromium oxide nanocombs on development of larvicidal and antimicrobial performance. BMC Chem 2024; 18:11. [PMID: 38216997 PMCID: PMC10787509 DOI: 10.1186/s13065-023-01108-9] [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: 10/21/2023] [Accepted: 12/21/2023] [Indexed: 01/14/2024] Open
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Zinc chromium oxide (Cr/ZnO, 5wt.%) was prepared by a facile chemical co-precipitation route. The structure, composition, and chemical bonding were analyzed using X-ray diffraction (XRD), Energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) indicating that chromium ions were integrated the host framework to form Cr/ZnO nanocomposite. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) micrographs showed comb-shaped nanoparticles with an average size 20 nm and large surface area. The energy gap of the thin films was estimated from T% and R% measurements which exhibit a strong optical absorption edge close to the visible spectrum. The insecticidal activity of the synthesized nanocombs against C. pipiens larvae was evaluated with LC50 (30.15 ppm) and LC90 (100.22 ppm). Besides, the nanocomposite showed high antibacterial performance against gram-positive bacteria (Bacillus subtilis) and gram-negative bacteria (Proteus vulgaris) with inhibition zones 21.9 and 19 mm, respectively.
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- Wageha A Mostafa
- Entomolgy Section, Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry, Samtah University College, Jazan University, 86736, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Biochemistry department, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, 41522, Egypt.
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Kiarashi M, Mahamed P, Ghotbi N, Tadayonfard A, Nasiri K, Kazemi P, Badkoobeh A, Yasamineh S, Joudaki A. Spotlight on therapeutic efficiency of green synthesis metals and their oxide nanoparticles in periodontitis. J Nanobiotechnology 2024; 22:21. [PMID: 38183090 PMCID: PMC10770920 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-023-02284-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/07/2024] Open
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Periodontitis, one of the most prevalent dental diseases, causes the loss of bone and gum tissue that hold teeth in place. Several bacteria, commonly present in clinically healthy oral cavities, may induce and perpetuate periodontitis when their concentration rises in the gingival sulcus. Antibacterial effect against various Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria, including pathogenic and drug-resistant ones, has been shown for several distinct transient metal and metal oxide NPs. Therefore, NPs may be used in biomedicine to treat periodontal problems and in nanotechnology to inhibit the development of microorganisms. Instead of using harmful chemicals or energy-intensive machinery, biosynthesis of metal and metal oxide nanoparticles (NPs) has been suggested. To produce metal and metal oxide NPs, the ideal technique is "Green" synthesis because of its low toxicity and safety for human health and the environment. Gold NPs (AuNPs) appear to be less toxic to mammalian cells than other nanometals because their antibacterial activity is not dependent on reactive oxygen species (ROS). AgNPs also possess chemical stability, catalytic activity, and superior electrical and thermal conductivity, to name a few of their other advantageous characteristics. It was observed that zinc oxide (ZnO) NPs and copper (Cu) NPs exhibited discernible inhibitory effects against gram-positive and gram-negative bacterial strains, respectively. ZnO NPs demonstrated bactericidal activity against the microorganisms responsible for periodontitis. Medications containing magnetic NPs are highly effective against multidrug-resistant bacterial and fungal infections. The titanium dioxide (TiO2) NPs are implicated in elevating salivary peroxidase activity in individuals diagnosed with chronic periodontitis. Furthermore, specific metallic NPs have the potential to enhance the antimicrobial efficacy of periodontitis treatments when combined. Therefore, these NPs, as well as their oxide NPs, are only some of the metals and metal oxides that have been synthesized in environmentally friendly ways and shown to have therapeutic benefits against periodontitis.
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- Mohammad Kiarashi
- College of Dentistry, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
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- General Dentist, Isfahan Azad University, School of Dentistry, Isfahan, Iran
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- Maxillofacial prosthetics fellow, Postgraduate department of prosthodontics, Dental Faculty,Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Dentistry, Islamic Azad University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran
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- Azad Researchers, Viro-Biotech, Tehran, Iran.
- Young Researchers and Elite Club, Tabriz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tabriz, Iran.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorram Abad, Lorestan, Iran.
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Al Mutairi MA, BinSaeedan NM, Alnabati KK, Alotaibi A, Al-Mayouf AM, Ali R, Alowaifeer AM. Characterisation of engineered titanium dioxide nanoparticles in selected food. FOOD ADDITIVES & CONTAMINANTS. PART B, SURVEILLANCE 2023; 16:266-273. [PMID: 37255019 DOI: 10.1080/19393210.2023.2217539] [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: 02/14/2023] [Accepted: 05/21/2023] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Titanium dioxide (TiO2), an E171 manufacturer-made food additive, is extensively utilised as a colourant in drug and a food products. Some studies showed that most of confectionary and food items contain inexplicable particles. The aim of this article is to determine the size and structure of TiO2 nanoparticles in different food products. Ten food samples, including coffee cream, white chocolate concentrate, frosting, gum, yoghurt candy, hard candies and chewy candies, were investigated for this purpose. The crystalline structure and particle size of TiO2 were determined by Powder X-ray Diffraction (PXRD) and Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM). TEM images revealed that a few of the extracted nanoparticles had a rod-like shape, but most were spherical. Also, the size of the TiO2 particle had a wide distribution between 12 and 450 nm. Thus, to avoid human health risk, crucial factors such as size, and shape should be considered and regulated by food authorities.
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- Mohammed A Al Mutairi
- Reference Laboratory for Food Chemistry, Saudi Food & Drug Authority (SFDA), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Reference Laboratory for Food Chemistry, Saudi Food & Drug Authority (SFDA), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Reference Laboratory for Food Chemistry, Saudi Food & Drug Authority (SFDA), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Monitoring and Risk Assessment, Saudi Food & Drug Authority (SFDA), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Chemistry Department, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Medical Research Core Facility and Platforms, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center (KAIMRC), Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Reference Laboratory for Food Chemistry, Saudi Food & Drug Authority (SFDA), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Ianăși C, Nemeş NS, Pascu B, Lazău R, Negrea A, Negrea P, Duteanu N, Ciopec M, Plocek J, Alexandru P, Bădescu B, Duda-Seiman DM, Muntean D. Synthesis, Characterization and Antimicrobial Activity of Multiple Morphologies of Gold/Platinum Doped Bismuth Oxide Nanostructures. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:13173. [PMID: 37685981 PMCID: PMC10488132 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241713173] [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: 07/17/2023] [Revised: 08/18/2023] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
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Bismuth oxides were synthesized from bismuth carbonate using the sol-gel method. Studies have described the formation of Bi2O3, as a precursor of HNO3 dissolution, and intermediate oxides, such as BixOy when using H2SO4 and H3PO4. The average size of the crystallite calculated from Scherrer's formula ranged from 9 to 19 nm, according to X-ray diffraction. The FTIR analysis showed the presence of specific Bi2O3 bands when using HNO3 and of crystalline phases of "bismuth oxide sulphate" when using H2SO4 and "bismuth phosphate" when using H3PO4. The TG curves showed major mass losses and specific thermal effects, delimited in four temperature zones for materials synthesized with HNO3 (with loss of mass between 24% and 50%) and H2SO4 (with loss of mass between 45% and 76%), and in three temperature zones for materials synthesized with H3PO4 (with loss of mass between 13% and 43%). Further, the thermal stability indicates that materials have been improved by the addition of a polymer or polymer and carbon. Confocal laser scanning microscopy showed decreased roughness in the series, [BixOy]N > [BixOy-6% PVA]N > [BixOy-C-6% PVA]N, and increased roughness for materials [BixOy]S, [BixOy-6% PVA]S, [BixOy-C-6% PVA]S, [BixOy]P, [BixOy-6% PVA]P and [BixOy-C-6% PVA]P. The morphological analysis (electronic scanning microscopy) of the synthesized materials showed a wide variety of forms: overlapping nanoplates ([BixOy]N or [BixOy]S), clusters of angular forms ([BixOy-6% PVA]N), pillars ([BixOy-6% PVA]S-Au), needle particles ([BixOy-Au], [BixOy-6% PVA]S-Au, [BixOy-C-6% PVA]S-Au), spherical particles ([BixOy-C-6% PVA]P-Pt), 2D plates ([BixOy]P-Pt) and 3D nanometric plates ([BixOy-C-6% PVA]S-Au). For materials obtained in the first synthesis stage, antimicrobial activity increased in the series [BixOy]N > [BixOy]S > [BixOy]P. For materials synthesized in the second synthesis stage, when polymer (polyvinyl alcohol, PVA) was added, maximum antimicrobial activity, regardless of the microbial species tested, was present in the material [BixOy-6% PVA]S. For the materials synthesized in the third stage, to which graphite and 6% PVA were added, the best antimicrobial activity was in the material [BixOy-C-6% PVA]P. Materials synthesized and doped with metal ions (gold or platinum) showed significant antimicrobial activity for the tested microbial species.
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- Cătălin Ianăși
- Faculty of Industrial Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Politehnica University Timişoara, 2 Victoriei Square, 300006 Timisoara, Romania; (C.I.); (A.N.)
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- Research Institute for Renewable Energies-ICER, Politehnica University Timisoara, 138 Gavril Musicescu Street, 300501 Timisoara, Romania
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- Research Institute for Renewable Energies-ICER, Politehnica University Timisoara, 138 Gavril Musicescu Street, 300501 Timisoara, Romania
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- Faculty of Industrial Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Politehnica University Timişoara, 2 Victoriei Square, 300006 Timisoara, Romania; (C.I.); (A.N.)
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- Faculty of Industrial Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Politehnica University Timişoara, 2 Victoriei Square, 300006 Timisoara, Romania; (C.I.); (A.N.)
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- Faculty of Industrial Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Politehnica University Timişoara, 2 Victoriei Square, 300006 Timisoara, Romania; (C.I.); (A.N.)
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- Faculty of Industrial Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Politehnica University Timişoara, 2 Victoriei Square, 300006 Timisoara, Romania; (C.I.); (A.N.)
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- Faculty of Industrial Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Politehnica University Timişoara, 2 Victoriei Square, 300006 Timisoara, Romania; (C.I.); (A.N.)
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- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, v.v.i, Husinec-Řež 1001, 25068 Řež, Czech Republic
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- “Coriolan Dragulescu” Institute of Chemistry, Romanian Academy, 24 Mihai Viteazu Bvd., 300223 Timisoara, Romania
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- Doctoral School, “Victor Babeș” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2 Eftimie Murgu Street, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Department of Cardiology, “Victor Babeș” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2 Eftimie Murgu Street, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Multidisciplinary Research Centre on Antimicrobial Resistance, Department of Microbiology, “Victor Babeş” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2 Eftimie Murgu Street, 300041 Timișoara, Romania
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Ma Y, Yu N, Lu H, Shi J, Zhang Y, Chen Z, Jia G. Titanium dioxide nanoparticles: revealing the mechanisms underlying hepatotoxicity and effects in the gut microbiota. Arch Toxicol 2023; 97:2051-2067. [PMID: 37344693 DOI: 10.1007/s00204-023-03536-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2023] [Accepted: 06/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/23/2023]
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Numerous studies in recent years have questioned the safety of oral exposure to titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2 NPs). TiO2 NPs are not only likely to accumulate in the gastrointestinal tract, but they are also found to penetrate the body circulation and reach distant organs. The liver, which is considered to be a target organ for nanoparticles, is of particular concern. TiO2 NPs accumulate in the liver and cause oxidative stress and inflammatory reactions, resulting in pathological damage. The impact of TiO2 NPs on liver aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) was studied using a meta-analysis. According to the findings, TiO2 NPs exposure can cause an elevation in AST and ALT levels in the blood. Furthermore, TiO2 NPs are eliminated mostly through feces, and their lengthy residence in the gut exposes them to microbiota. The gut microbiota is also dysbiotic due to titanium dioxide's antibacterial capabilities. This further leads to changes in the amount of microbiota metabolites, which can reach the liver with blood circulation and trigger hepatotoxicity through the gut-liver axis. This review examines the gut-liver axis to assess the effects of gut microbiota dysbiosis on the liver to provide suggestions for assessing the gut-hepatotoxicity of TiO2 NPs.
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- Ying Ma
- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, 100191, People's Republic of China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Toxicological Research and Risk Assessment for Food Safety, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, 100191, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, 100191, People's Republic of China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Toxicological Research and Risk Assessment for Food Safety, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, 100191, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangsu Prov Ctr Dis Control and Prevent, 172 Jiangsu Rd, Nanjing, 210009, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, 100191, People's Republic of China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Toxicological Research and Risk Assessment for Food Safety, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, 100191, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, 100191, People's Republic of China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Toxicological Research and Risk Assessment for Food Safety, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, 100191, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, 100191, People's Republic of China.
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Toxicological Research and Risk Assessment for Food Safety, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, 100191, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, 100191, People's Republic of China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Toxicological Research and Risk Assessment for Food Safety, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, 100191, People's Republic of China
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Dam P, Celik M, Ustun M, Saha S, Saha C, Kacar EA, Kugu S, Karagulle EN, Tasoglu S, Buyukserin F, Mondal R, Roy P, Macedo MLR, Franco OL, Cardoso MH, Altuntas S, Mandal AK. Wound healing strategies based on nanoparticles incorporated in hydrogel wound patches. RSC Adv 2023; 13:21345-21364. [PMID: 37465579 PMCID: PMC10350660 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra03477a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2023] [Accepted: 07/07/2023] [Indexed: 07/20/2023] Open
Abstract
The intricate, tightly controlled mechanism of wound healing that is a vital physiological mechanism is essential to maintaining the skin's natural barrier function. Numerous studies have focused on wound healing as it is a massive burden on the healthcare system. Wound repair is a complicated process with various cell types and microenvironment conditions. In wound healing studies, novel therapeutic approaches have been proposed to deliver an effective treatment. Nanoparticle-based materials are preferred due to their antibacterial activity, biocompatibility, and increased mechanical strength in wound healing. They can be divided into six main groups: metal NPs, ceramic NPs, polymer NPs, self-assembled NPs, composite NPs, and nanoparticle-loaded hydrogels. Each group shows several advantages and disadvantages, and which material will be used depends on the type, depth, and area of the wound. Better wound care/healing techniques are now possible, thanks to the development of wound healing strategies based on these materials, which mimic the extracellular matrix (ECM) microenvironment of the wound. Bearing this in mind, here we reviewed current studies on which NPs have been used in wound healing and how this strategy has become a key biotechnological procedure to treat skin infections and wounds.
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- Paulami Dam
- Chemical Biology Laboratory, Department of Sericulture, Raiganj University North Dinajpur West Bengal India
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- Biomedical Engineering Graduate Program, TOBB University of Economics and Technology Ankara 06560 Turkey
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- Graduate School of Sciences and Engineering, Koç University Istanbul 34450 Turkey
- Experimental Medicine Research and Application Center, University of Health Sciences Turkey Istanbul 34662 Turkey
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- Chemical Biology Laboratory, Department of Sericulture, Raiganj University North Dinajpur West Bengal India
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- Chemical Biology Laboratory, Department of Sericulture, Raiganj University North Dinajpur West Bengal India
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- Graduate Program of Tissue Engineering, Institution of Health Sciences, University of Health Sciences Turkey Istanbul Turkey
- Experimental Medicine Research and Application Center, University of Health Sciences Turkey Istanbul 34662 Turkey
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- Graduate Program of Tissue Engineering, Institution of Health Sciences, University of Health Sciences Turkey Istanbul Turkey
- Experimental Medicine Research and Application Center, University of Health Sciences Turkey Istanbul 34662 Turkey
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- Biomedical Engineering Graduate Program, TOBB University of Economics and Technology Ankara 06560 Turkey
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- Mechanical Engineering Department, School of Engineering, Koç University Istanbul Turkey
- Koç University Translational Medicine Research Center (KUTTAM), Koç University Istanbul Turkey
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, TOBB University of Economics and Technology Ankara 06560 Turkey
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- Chemical Biology Laboratory, Department of Sericulture, Raiganj University North Dinajpur West Bengal India
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- Department of Law, Raiganj University North Dinajpur West Bengal India
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- Laboratório de Purificação de Proteínas e suas Funções Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul, Cidade Universitária 79070900 Campo Grande Mato Grosso do Sul 70790160 Brazil
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- S-inova Biotech, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biotecnologia, Universidade Católica Dom Bosco Campo Grande 79117900 Brazil
- Centro de Análises Proteômicas e Bioquímicas, Pós-Graduação em Ciências Genômicas e Biotecnologia, Universidade Católica de Brasília Brasília DF Brazil
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- Laboratório de Purificação de Proteínas e suas Funções Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul, Cidade Universitária 79070900 Campo Grande Mato Grosso do Sul 70790160 Brazil
- S-inova Biotech, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biotecnologia, Universidade Católica Dom Bosco Campo Grande 79117900 Brazil
- Centro de Análises Proteômicas e Bioquímicas, Pós-Graduação em Ciências Genômicas e Biotecnologia, Universidade Católica de Brasília Brasília DF Brazil
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- Experimental Medicine Research and Application Center, University of Health Sciences Turkey Istanbul 34662 Turkey
- Department of Tissue Engineering, Institution of Health Sciences, University of Health Sciences Turkey Istanbul Turkey
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- Chemical Biology Laboratory, Department of Sericulture, Raiganj University North Dinajpur West Bengal India
- Centre for Nanotechnology Sciences (CeNS), Raiganj University North Dinajpur West Bengal India
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Lu L, Quan L, Li J, Yuan J, Nie X, Huang X, Dong H, Su Y, Huang Y, Kou Q, Liu L, Liu H, Zhou X, Gui R, Gu L. Bioengineered stem cell membrane functionalized nanoparticles combine anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties for sepsis treatment. J Nanobiotechnology 2023; 21:170. [PMID: 37237294 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-023-01913-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2023] [Accepted: 04/26/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Sepsis is a syndrome of physiological, pathological and biochemical abnormalities caused by infection. Although the mortality rate is lower than before, many survivors have persistent infection, which means sepsis calls for new treatment. After infection, inflammatory mediators were largely released into the blood, leading to multiple organ dysfunction. Therefore, anti-infection and anti-inflammation are critical issues in sepsis management. RESULTS Here, we successfully constructed a novel nanometer drug loading system for sepsis management, FZ/MER-AgMOF@Bm. The nanoparticles were modified with LPS-treated bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell (BMSC) membrane, and silver metal organic framework (AgMOF) was used as the nanocore for loading FPS-ZM1 and meropenem which was delivery to the infectious microenvironments (IMEs) to exert dual anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects. FZ/MER-AgMOF@Bm effectively alleviated excessive inflammatory response and eliminated bacteria. FZ/MER-AgMOF@Bm also played an anti-inflammatory role by promoting the polarization of macrophages to M2. When sepsis induced by cecal ligation and puncture (CLP) challenged mice was treated, FZ/MER-AgMOF@Bm could not only reduce the levels of pro-inflammatory factors and lung injury, but also help to improve hypothermia caused by septic shock and prolong survival time. CONCLUSIONS Together, the nanoparticles played a role in combined anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, alleviating cytokine storm and protecting vital organ functions, could be a potential new strategy for sepsis management.
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- Lu Lu
- Department of Blood Transfusion, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410013, Hunan, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The Affiliated Zhuzhou Hospital of Xiangya Medical College, Central South University, Zhuzhou, 412007, China
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- Department of Blood Transfusion, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410013, Hunan, China
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- Department of Urology, The Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, Hunan, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410013, Hunan, China
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- Department of Blood Transfusion, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410013, Hunan, China
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- Department of Blood Transfusion, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410013, Hunan, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410013, Hunan, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410013, Hunan, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410013, Hunan, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410013, Hunan, China
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- Department of Blood Transfusion, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410013, Hunan, China
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- Department of Blood Transfusion, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410013, Hunan, China
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- Department of Blood Transfusion, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410013, Hunan, China.
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- Department of Blood Transfusion, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410013, Hunan, China.
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Teng L, Zhang Y, Chen L, Shi G. Fabrication of a curcumin encapsulated bioengineered nano-cocktail formulation for stimuli-responsive targeted therapeutic delivery to enhance anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, and anti-bacterial properties in sepsis management. JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE. POLYMER EDITION 2023:1-25. [PMID: 37163302 DOI: 10.1080/09205063.2023.2181554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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This study aimed to fabricate an eco-friendly functionalized chitosan (CS) nanocarrier to establish a pH-responsive drug delivery system for the treatment of sepsis. Curcumin (Cur) and cerium oxide (CeO2) were loaded onto an octenylsuccinic anhydride (OSA)-functionalized CS nanoformulation (Cur@Ce/OCS) to achieve an effective nanocarrier (NC) for sepsis treatment. The physicochemical characteristics of the developed nanocarriers were determined using various characterization techniques. The developed CeO2-OCS nanoformulation has been showed effective anti-bacterial activity (∼97%) against G+ and G- bacterial pathogens, and also have improved drug loading (94% ± 2), and encapsulation efficiency (89.8% ± 1.5), with uniform spherical particles having an average diameter of between 100 and 150 nm. The in vivo experimental results establish that Cur-loaded Ce/OCS NPs could have enhanced therapeutic potential against lung infection model by reducing bacterial burden and extensively decreasing inflammatory responses in sepsis model. Additionally, we determined the in vivo biosafety of the nanoformulations by histological observation of different mouse organs (heart, liver, spleen, and kidney), and observed no signs of toxicity in the treatment groups. The findings of this study clearly demonstrate the therapeutic potential of pH-sensitive nanoplatforms in the management of infectious sepsis.
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- Li Teng
- Department of Pharmacy, Yantai City Yantaishan Hospital, Yantai 264600, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Yantai City Yantaishan Hospital, Yantai 264600, Shandong Province, China
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- Second Department of Paediatrics, Zhumadian Women and Children's Hospital, Zhumadian 46300, Henan Province, PR China
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- Second Department of Paediatrics, Zhumadian Women and Children's Hospital, Zhumadian 46300, Henan Province, PR China
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Salari Sedigh S, Gholipour A, Zandi M, Qubais Saeed B, Al-Naqeeb BZT, Abdullah Al-Tameemi NM, Nassar MF, Amini P, Yasamineh S, Gholizadeh O. The role of bismuth nanoparticles in the inhibition of bacterial infection. World J Microbiol Biotechnol 2023; 39:190. [PMID: 37156882 PMCID: PMC10166694 DOI: 10.1007/s11274-023-03629-w] [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: 03/07/2023] [Accepted: 04/24/2023] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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Bismuth (Bi) combinations have been utilized for the treatment of bacterial infections. In addition, these metal compounds are most frequently utilized for treating gastrointestinal diseases. Usually, Bi is found as bismuthinite (Bi sulfide), bismite (Bi oxide), and bismuthite (Bi carbonate). Newly, Bi nanoparticles (BiNP) were produced for CT imaging or photothermal treatment and nanocarriers for medicine transfer. Further benefits, such as increased biocompatibility and specific surface area, are also seen in regular-size BiNPs. Low toxicity and ecologically favorable attributes have generated interest in BiNPs for biomedical approaches. Moreover, BiNPs offer an option for treating multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria because they communicate directly with the bacterial cell wall, induce adaptive and inherent immune reactions, generate reactive oxygen compounds, limit biofilm production, and stimulate intracellular impacts. In addition, BiNPs in amalgamation with X-ray therapy as well as have the capability to treat MDR bacteria. BiNPs as photothermal agents can realize the actual antibacterial through continuous efforts of investigators in the near future. In this article, we summarized the properties of BiNPs, and different preparation methods, also reviewed the latest advances in the BiNPs' performance and their therapeutic effects on various bacterial infections, such as Helicobacter pylori, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Escherichia coli.
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- Somaye Salari Sedigh
- Department of Periodontology Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Nanotechnology Research Institute, School of Chemical Engineering, Babol Noshirvani University of Technology, Babol, Iran
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- Rajaie Cardiovascular Medical and Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Clinical Sciences Department, College of Medicine, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE
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- Integrated Chemical Biophysics Research, Faculty of Science, University Putra Malaysia, Serdang, 43400 UPM, Selangor, Malaysia
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University Putra Malaysia, Serdang, 43400 UPM, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences, Yasuj, Iran
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- Research Center for Clinical Virology, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Bacteriology and Virology, Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
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Barman S, Chakraborty A, Saha S, Sikder K, Maitra Roy S, Modi B, Bahadur S, Khan AH, Manna D, Bag P, Sarkar AK, Bhattacharya R, Basu A, Maity AR. Efficient Synergistic Antibacterial Activity of α-MSH Using Chitosan-Based Versatile Nanoconjugates. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:12865-12877. [PMID: 37065019 PMCID: PMC10099120 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c08209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2022] [Accepted: 03/20/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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The application of antimicrobial peptides has emerged as an alternative therapeutic tool to encounter against multidrug resistance of different pathogenic organisms. α-Melanocyte stimulating hormone (α-MSH), an endogenous neuropeptide, is found to be efficient in eradicating infection of various kinds of Staphylococcus aureus, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). However, the chemical stability and efficient delivery of these biopharmaceuticals (i.e., α-MSH) to bacterial cells with a significant antibacterial effect remains a key challenge. To address this issue, we have developed a chitosan-cholesterol polymer using a single-step, one-pot, and simple chemical conjugation technique, where α-MSH is loaded with a significantly high amount (37.7%), and the final product is obtained as chitosan-cholesterol α-MSH polymer-drug nanoconjugates. A staphylococcal growth inhibition experiment was performed using chitosan-cholesterol α-MSH and individual controls. α-MSH and chitosan-cholesterol both show bacterial growth inhibition by a magnitude of 50 and 79%, respectively. The killing efficiency of polymer-drug nanoconjugates was very drastic, and almost no bacterial colony was observed (∼100% inhibition) after overnight incubation. Phenotypic alternation was observed in the presence of α-MSH causing changes in the cell structure and shape, indicating stress on Staphylococcus aureus. As a further consequence, vigorous cell lysis with concomitant release of the cellular material in the nearby medium was observed after treatment of chitosan-cholesterol α-MSH nanoconjugates. This vigorous lysis of the cell structure is associated with extensive aggregation of the bacterial cells evident in scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The dose-response experiment was performed with various concentrations of chitosan-cholesterol α-MSH nanoconjugates to decipher the degree of the bactericidal effect. The concentration of α-MSH as low as 1 pM also shows significant inhibition of bacterial growth (∼40% growth inhibition) of Staphylococcus aureus. Despite playing an important role in inhibiting bacterial growth, our investigation on hemolytic assay shows that chitosan-cholesterol α-MSH is significantly nontoxic at a wide range of concentrations. In a nutshell, our analysis demonstrated novel antimicrobial activity of nanoparticle-conjugated α-MSH, which could be used as future therapeutics against multidrug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and other types of bacterial cells.
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- Sourav Barman
- Amity
Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Kolkata, West Bengal 700135, India
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- Department
of Biomedical Science and Technology, The School of Biological Sciences, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational Research
Institute, Belur Math, Howrah, West
Bengal 711202, India
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- Department
of Biomedical Science and Technology, The School of Biological Sciences, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational Research
Institute, Belur Math, Howrah, West
Bengal 711202, India
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- Department
of Biomedical Science and Technology, The School of Biological Sciences, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational Research
Institute, Belur Math, Howrah, West
Bengal 711202, India
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- Amity
Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Kolkata, West Bengal 700135, India
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- Department
of Biomedical Science and Technology, The School of Biological Sciences, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational Research
Institute, Belur Math, Howrah, West
Bengal 711202, India
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- Department
of Biomedical Science and Technology, The School of Biological Sciences, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational Research
Institute, Belur Math, Howrah, West
Bengal 711202, India
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- S.
N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences, Kolkata, West Bengal 700106, India
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- Department
of Biomedical Science and Technology, The School of Biological Sciences, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational Research
Institute, Belur Math, Howrah, West
Bengal 711202, India
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- Amity
Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Kolkata, West Bengal 700135, India
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- School
of Materials Sciences, Indian Association
for the Cultivation of Science, Kolkata, West Bengal 700032, India
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- Department
of Biomedical Science and Technology, The School of Biological Sciences, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational Research
Institute, Belur Math, Howrah, West
Bengal 711202, India
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- Department
of Biomedical Science and Technology, The School of Biological Sciences, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational Research
Institute, Belur Math, Howrah, West
Bengal 711202, India
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- Amity
Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Kolkata, West Bengal 700135, India
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Environmentally Benign Nanoparticles for the Photocatalytic Degradation of Pharmaceutical Drugs. Catalysts 2023. [DOI: 10.3390/catal13030511] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/06/2023] Open
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A rapid rise in industrialization has led to the release of pharmaceutical pollutants into water bodies, rendering water inappropriate for consumption by humans and animals, challenging our efforts to achieve the clean water sustainable development goal. These pharmaceutical pollutants include antibiotics, anticancer drugs, antidepressants, etc., which are highly stable and persistent in water, in addition to being harmful to life. At times, the secondary pollutant that is formed after degradation is more potent than the parent drug. Conventional water purification methods cannot completely remove these pollutants. Hence, efficient and robust methods are required to degrade pharmaceutical waste. Photocatalytic degradation of drugs is deemed an efficient and effective method for environmental remediation, along with recovery of photocatalysts, which are important for recycling and sustainable use. Herein, we present the synthesis of nanoparticles (NPs) and their application for photocatalytic degradation of pharmaceutical waste as a preferred water treatment method. Additionally, green synthesis of photocatalytic nanomaterials offers the benefit of avoiding secondary pollution. The green synthesis of NPs is employed by using plant extracts that offer a number of metabolites as reducing agents or capping agents, as well as the use of microbes as green nanofactories to tackle the issue of water cleanliness with respect to pharmaceutical waste. Despite regulations concerning drug disposal, some underdeveloped countries do not enforce and practice these guidelines in letter and spirit. Hence, the current work presenting a promising water cleanliness method is expected to contribute to the assurance of strict policy compliance and enforcement, resulting in the resolution of the health concerns with respect to hazardous pharmaceutical waste disposal in water bodies.
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Bhattacharjee R, Negi A, Bhattacharya B, Dey T, Mitra P, Preetam S, Kumar L, Kar S, Das SS, Iqbal D, Kamal M, Alghofaili F, Malik S, Dey A, Jha SK, Ojha S, Paiva-Santos AC, Kesari KK, Jha NK. Nanotheranostics to Target Antibiotic-resistant Bacteria: Strategies and Applications. OPENNANO 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.onano.2023.100138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/07/2023]
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Alhar MSO, Muhammad D, Tahir K, Zaki MEA, Urooj M, Nazir S, Albalawi K, Al-Shehri HS, Saleh EAM, Khan AU. An Eco-Benign Biomimetic Approach for the Synthesis of Ni/ZnO Nanocomposite: Photocatalytic and Antioxidant Activities. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28041705. [PMID: 36838692 PMCID: PMC9964592 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28041705] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2022] [Revised: 02/04/2023] [Accepted: 02/06/2023] [Indexed: 02/12/2023] Open
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With the increasing demand for wastewater treatment and multidrug resistance among pathogens, it was necessary to develop an efficient catalyst with enhanced photocatalytic and antibacterial applications. The present study proposes a facile and green strategy for synthesizing zinc oxide (ZnO) decorated nickel (Ni) nanomaterials. The synthesized Ni/ZnO nanocomposite displays a high crystallinity and spherical morphology, which was systematically characterized by XRD, SEM, FT-IR, UV-visible spectroscopy, EDX, HRTEM, and XPS techniques. In addition, the bacteriological tests indicated that Ni/ZnO nanocomposite exhibits potent antibacterial activity against human pathogens, i.e., Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa), Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus), and Escherichia coli (E. coli). The inhibition zone observed in light and dark conditions for E. coli was 16 (±0.3) mm and 8 (±0.4) mm, respectively, which confirms the high efficacy of the nanocomposite in the presence of light compared to dark conditions. The detailed inhibition mechanism of said bacterium and damage were also studied through fluorescence spectroscopy and SEM analysis, respectively. Evaluation of antioxidant activity based on free radical scavenging activity revealed that the Ni/ZnO nanocomposite effectively scavenges DPPH. In the photocatalytic performance, the Ni/ZnO nanocomposite exhibited a remarkable degradation ability under the optimized condition, which was attributed to their controllable size, high surface area, and exceptional morphology. Good selectivity, high photodegradation, and antibacterial activities and satisfactory hemolytic behavior of the as-prepared nanocomposite make them able to become a potential candidate for superior biological performance and environmental remediation.
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- Institute of Chemical Sciences, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan 29050, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemical Sciences, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan 29050, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh 11623, Saudi Arabia
- Correspondence: (M.E.A.Z.); (A.U.K.)
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- Department of Chemistry, COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI), Abbottabad Campus, Abbottabad 22060, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemical Sciences, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan 29050, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Tabuk, Tabuk 71491, Saudi Arabia
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- Chemistry Division, King Khalid Military Academy, SANG, Riyadh 11495, Saudi Arabia
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- Chemistry Department, College of Arts & Science, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Wadi Al-Dawasir 18371, Saudi Arabia
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang 212013, China
- Correspondence: (M.E.A.Z.); (A.U.K.)
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Ameh T, Zarzosa K, Dickinson J, Braswell WE, Sayes CM. Nanoparticle surface stabilizing agents influence antibacterial action. Front Microbiol 2023; 14:1119550. [PMID: 36846763 PMCID: PMC9947285 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1119550] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2022] [Accepted: 01/24/2023] [Indexed: 02/11/2023] Open
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The antibacterial properties of nanoparticles are of particular interest because of their potential to serve as an alternative therapy to combat antimicrobial resistance. Metal nanoparticles such as silver and copper nanoparticles have been investigated for their antibacterial properties. Silver and copper nanoparticles were synthesized with the surface stabilizing agents cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB, to confer a positive surface charge) and polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP, to confer a neutral surface charge). Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC), minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC), and viable plate count assays were used to determine effective doses of silver and copper nanoparticles treatment against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Sphingobacterium multivorum. Results show that CTAB stabilized silver and copper nanoparticles were more effective antibacterial agents than PVP stabilized metal nanoparticles, with MIC values in a range of 0.003 μM to 0.25 μM for CTAB stabilized metal nanoparticles and 0.25 μM to 2 μM for PVP stabilized metal nanoparticles. The recorded MIC and MBC values of the surface stabilized metal nanoparticles show that they can serve as effective antibacterial agents at low doses.
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- Thelma Ameh
- Department of Environmental Science, Baylor University, Waco, TX, United States
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- Department of Environmental Science, Baylor University, Waco, TX, United States,United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services, Plant Protection and Quarantine, Science and Technology, Insect Management and Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory, Edinburg, TX, United States
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- Department of Environmental Science, Baylor University, Waco, TX, United States
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- United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services, Plant Protection and Quarantine, Science and Technology, Insect Management and Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory, Edinburg, TX, United States
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- Department of Environmental Science, Baylor University, Waco, TX, United States,*Correspondence: Christie M. Sayes, ✉
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Helmy YA, Taha-Abdelaziz K, Hawwas HAEH, Ghosh S, AlKafaas SS, Moawad MMM, Saied EM, Kassem II, Mawad AMM. Antimicrobial Resistance and Recent Alternatives to Antibiotics for the Control of Bacterial Pathogens with an Emphasis on Foodborne Pathogens. Antibiotics (Basel) 2023; 12:274. [PMID: 36830185 PMCID: PMC9952301 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics12020274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 32.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2023] [Revised: 01/21/2023] [Accepted: 01/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the most important global public health problems. The imprudent use of antibiotics in humans and animals has resulted in the emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The dissemination of these strains and their resistant determinants could endanger antibiotic efficacy. Therefore, there is an urgent need to identify and develop novel strategies to combat antibiotic resistance. This review provides insights into the evolution and the mechanisms of AMR. Additionally, it discusses alternative approaches that might be used to control AMR, including probiotics, prebiotics, antimicrobial peptides, small molecules, organic acids, essential oils, bacteriophage, fecal transplants, and nanoparticles.
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- Yosra A. Helmy
- Department of Veterinary Science, College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40546, USA
- Department of Zoonoses, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Suez Canal University, Ismailia 41522, Egypt
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- Department of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29634, USA
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- Department of Zoonoses, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Suez Canal University, Ismailia 41522, Egypt
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- Department of Genetics, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein 9301, South Africa
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- Molecular Cell Biology Unit, Division of Biochemistry, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta 31511, Egypt
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Suez Canal University, Ismailia 41522, Egypt
- Institute for Chemistry, Humboldt Universität zu Berlin, Brook-Taylor-Str. 2, 12489 Berlin, Germany
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- Centre for Food Safety, Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Georgia, Griffin, GA 30609, USA
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Taibah University, Madinah 42317, Saudi Arabia
- Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Assiut University, Assiut 71516, Egypt
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Yuvaraj A, Priyadharshini R, Kumar R, Sinduja P. Anti-Inflammatory and Antifungal Activity of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticle Using Red Sandalwood Extract. PHARMACOPHORE 2023. [DOI: 10.51847/igbzzfdf54] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/02/2023]
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Bychkova AV, Yakunina MN, Lopukhova MV, Degtyarev YN, Motyakin MV, Pokrovsky VS, Kovarski AL, Gorobets MG, Retivov VM, Khachatryan DS. Albumin-Functionalized Iron Oxide Nanoparticles for Theranostics: Engineering and Long-Term In Situ Imaging. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:2771. [PMID: 36559265 PMCID: PMC9782891 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14122771] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2022] [Revised: 12/05/2022] [Accepted: 12/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Magnetic nanosystems (MNSs) consisting of magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs) coated by human serum albumin (HSA), commonly used as a component of hybrid nanosystems for theranostics, were engineered and characterized. The HSA coating was obtained by means of adsorption and free radical modification of the protein molecules on the surface of IONPs exhibiting peroxidase-like activity. The generation of hydroxyl radicals in the reaction of IONPs with hydrogen peroxide was proven by the spin trap technique. The methods of dynamic light scattering (DLS) and electron magnetic resonance (EMR) were applied to confirm the stability of the coatings formed on the surface of the IONPs. The synthesized MNSs (d ~35 nm by DLS) were intraarterially administered in tumors implanted to rats in the dose range from 20 to 60 μg per animal and studied in vivo as a contrasting agent for computed tomography. The long-term (within 14 days of the experiment) presence of the MNSs in the tumor vascular bed was detected without immediate or delayed adverse reactions and significant systemic toxic effects during the observation period. The peroxidase-like activity of MNSs was proven by the colorimetric test with o-phenylenediamine (OPD) as a substrate. The potential of the synthesized MNSs to be used for theranostics, particularly, in oncology, was discussed.
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- Anna V. Bychkova
- Emanuel Institute of Biochemical Physics of Russian Academy of Sciences, 4, Kosygina Str., Moscow 119334, Russia
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- N.N. Blokhin National Medical Research Center of Oncology, 24, Kashirskoye Sh., Moscow 115478, Russia
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- Emanuel Institute of Biochemical Physics of Russian Academy of Sciences, 4, Kosygina Str., Moscow 119334, Russia
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- Emanuel Institute of Biochemical Physics of Russian Academy of Sciences, 4, Kosygina Str., Moscow 119334, Russia
- N.N. Semenov Federal Research Center for Chemical Physics, Russian Academy of Sciences, 4, Kosygina Str., Moscow 119991, Russia
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- Emanuel Institute of Biochemical Physics of Russian Academy of Sciences, 4, Kosygina Str., Moscow 119334, Russia
- N.N. Semenov Federal Research Center for Chemical Physics, Russian Academy of Sciences, 4, Kosygina Str., Moscow 119991, Russia
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- Emanuel Institute of Biochemical Physics of Russian Academy of Sciences, 4, Kosygina Str., Moscow 119334, Russia
- N.N. Blokhin National Medical Research Center of Oncology, 24, Kashirskoye Sh., Moscow 115478, Russia
- Laboratory of Experimental Oncology, Research Institute of Molecular and Cellular Medicine, RUDN University, 6, Miklukho-Maklaya Str., Moscow 117198, Russia
- Department of Biotechnology, Sirius University of Science and Technology, 1, Olympic Pr., Federal Territory Sirius, Krasnodarsky Kray, Sochi 354340, Russia
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- Emanuel Institute of Biochemical Physics of Russian Academy of Sciences, 4, Kosygina Str., Moscow 119334, Russia
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- Emanuel Institute of Biochemical Physics of Russian Academy of Sciences, 4, Kosygina Str., Moscow 119334, Russia
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- The Federal State Unitary Enterprise, Institute of Chemical Reagents and High Purity Chemical Substances of National Research Center “Kurchatov Institute”, 3, Bogorodsky Val, Moscow 107076, Russia
- National Research Center “Kurchatov Institute”, 1, Akademika Kurchatova pl., Moscow 123182, Russia
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- The Federal State Unitary Enterprise, Institute of Chemical Reagents and High Purity Chemical Substances of National Research Center “Kurchatov Institute”, 3, Bogorodsky Val, Moscow 107076, Russia
- National Research Center “Kurchatov Institute”, 1, Akademika Kurchatova pl., Moscow 123182, Russia
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Soni M, Handa M, Singh KK, Shukla R. Recent nanoengineered diagnostic and therapeutic advancements in management of Sepsis. J Control Release 2022; 352:931-945. [PMID: 36273527 PMCID: PMC9665001 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2022.10.029] [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: 07/07/2022] [Revised: 10/15/2022] [Accepted: 10/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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COVID-19 acquired symptoms have affected the worldwide population and increased the load of Intensive care unit (ICU) patient admissions. A large number of patients admitted to ICU end with a deadly fate of mortality. A high mortality rate of patients was reported with hospital-acquired septic shock that leads to multiple organ failures and ultimately ends with death. The patients who overcome this septic shock suffer from morbidity that also affects their caretakers. To overcome these situations, scientists are exploring progressive theragnostic techniques with advanced techniques based on biosensors, biomarkers, biozymes, vesicles, and others. These advanced techniques pave the novel way for early detection of sepsis-associated symptoms and timely treatment with appropriate antibiotics and immunomodulators and prevent the undue effect on other parts of the body. There are other techniques like externally modulated electric-based devices working on the principle of piezoelectric mechanism that not only sense the endotoxin levels but also target them with a loaded antibiotic to neutralize the onset of inflammatory response. Recently researchers have developed a lipopolysaccharide (LPS) neutralizing cartridge that not only senses the LPS but also appropriately neutralizes with dual mechanistic insights of antibiotic and anti-inflammatory effects. This review will highlight recent developments in the new nanotechnology-based approaches for the diagnosis and therapeutics of sepsis that is responsible for the high number of deaths of patients suffering from this critical disease.
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- Mukesh Soni
- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research-Raebareli, Lucknow 226002, U.P., India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research-Raebareli, Lucknow 226002, U.P., India
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- School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Clinical and Biomedical Sciences, University of Central Lancashire, Preston PR1 2HE, UK,Correspondence to: Prof. Kamalinder K. Singh, School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Clinical and Biomedical Sciences, University of Central Lancashire, Preston PR1 2HE, United Kingdom
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research-Raebareli, Lucknow 226002, U.P., India,School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Clinical and Biomedical Sciences, University of Central Lancashire, Preston PR1 2HE, UK,Correspondence to: Dr. Rahul Shukla (M. Pharm. PhD), National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER-Raebareli), Bijnor-Sisendi Road, Sarojini Nagar, Near CRPF Base Camp, Lucknow 226002, UP, India
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Development of Ag-ZnO/AgO Nanocomposites Effectives for Leishmania braziliensis Treatment. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14122642. [PMID: 36559136 PMCID: PMC9785243 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14122642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2022] [Revised: 11/23/2022] [Accepted: 11/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Tegumentary leishmaniasis (TL) is caused by parasites of the genus Leishmania. Leishmania braziliensis (L.b) is one of the most clinically relevant pathogens that affects the skin and mucosa, causing single or multiple disfiguring and life-threatening injuries. Even so, the few treatment options for patients have significant toxicity, high dropout rates, high cost, and the emergence of resistant strains, which implies the need for studies to promote new and better treatments to combat the disease. Zinc oxide nanocrystals are microbicidal and immunomodulatory agents. Here, we develop new Ag-ZnO/xAgO nanocomposites (NCPs) with three different percentages of silver oxide (AgO) nanocrystals (x = 49%, 65%, and 68%) that could act as an option for tegumentary leishmaniasis treatment. Our findings showed that 65% and 68% of AgO inhibit the extra and intracellular replication of L.b. and present a high selectivity index. Ag-ZnO/65%AgO NCPs modulate activation, expression of surface receptors, and cytokine production by human peripheral blood mononuclear cells toward a proinflammatory phenotype. These results point to new Ag-ZnO/AgO nanocomposites as a promising option for L. braziliensis treatment.
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Karmous I, Taheur FB, Zuverza-Mena N, Jebahi S, Vaidya S, Tlahig S, Mhadhbi M, Gorai M, Raouafi A, Debara M, Bouhamda T, Dimkpa CO. Phytosynthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Using Ceratonia siliqua L. and Evidence of Antimicrobial Activity. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 11:plants11223079. [PMID: 36432809 PMCID: PMC9695060 DOI: 10.3390/plants11223079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2022] [Revised: 10/20/2022] [Accepted: 10/31/2022] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Carob (Ceratonia siliqua L.) is a tree crop cultivated extensively in the eastern Mediterranean regions but that has become naturalized in other regions as well. The present study focused on the green synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnONPs) from Carob and their evaluation for antimicrobial activity in bacteria and fungi. The synthesized ZnONPs showed strong antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 25 923 (92%). The NPs inhibited the growth of pathogenic yeast strains, including Candida albicans ATCC90028, Candida krusei ATCC6258, and Candida neoformans ATCC14116, by 90%, 91%, and 82%, respectively, compared to the control. Fungal inhibition zones with the ZnONPs were 88.67% and 90%, respectively, larger for Aspergillus flavus 15UA005 and Aspergillus fumigatus ATCC204305, compared to control fungal growth. This study provides novel information relevant for plant-based development of new and potentially antimicrobial ZnONPs based on extracts. In particular, the development and application of phytogenic nanoparticles enhances the biocompatibility of nano-scale materials, thereby allowing to tune effects to prevent adverse outcomes in non-target biological systems.
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- Inès Karmous
- Institute of Applied Biology of Medenine, University of Gabes, Medenine 4100, Tunisia
- Plant Toxicology and Molecular Biology of Microorganisms, Faculty of Sciences of Bizerte, Jarzouna 7021, Tunisia
- Department of Analytical Chemistry, The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, 123 Huntington, New Haven, CT 06511, USA
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- Laboratory of Analysis, Treatment and Valorization of Environmental Pollutants and Products, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Monastir, Street Ibn Sina, Monastir 5000, Tunisia
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, 123 Huntington, New Haven, CT 06511, USA
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- Institute of Applied Biology of Medenine, University of Gabes, Medenine 4100, Tunisia
- Laboratory of Useful Materials, National Institute of Research and Physicochemical Analysis, Technopole Sidi Thabet, Ariana 2020, Tunisia
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, 123 Huntington, New Haven, CT 06511, USA
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- Institute of Applied Biology of Medenine, University of Gabes, Medenine 4100, Tunisia
- Arid Region Institute, Medenine 4100, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Useful Materials, National Institute of Research and Physicochemical Analysis, Technopole Sidi Thabet, Ariana 2020, Tunisia
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- Institute of Applied Biology of Medenine, University of Gabes, Medenine 4100, Tunisia
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- National Center for Nuclear Science and Technology, Technopole Sidi Thabet, Ariana 2020, Tunisia
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, 123 Huntington, New Haven, CT 06511, USA
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Tasleem, Shanthi N, Mahato AK, Bahuguna R. Oral delivery of butoconazole nitrate nanoparticles for systemic treatment of chronic paracoccidioidomycosis: A future aspect. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2022.103808] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Daphnia magna and Gammarus pulex, novel promising agents for biomedical and agricultural applications. Sci Rep 2022; 12:13690. [PMID: 35953507 PMCID: PMC9372163 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-17790-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2022] [Accepted: 07/31/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Various studies have shown the importance of using different types of Zooplankton biomasses as an additional substance in the diet of fish. In addition, the drainage water of the fish cultures could be used in plant irrigation. In this study, biomasses of water flea Daphnia magna and Gammarus pulex collected and tested, for the first time, their effect against pathogenic microorganisms and on plant germination. The results showed significant antibacterial activity of D. magna and G. pulex against Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria, as well as antifungal activity against Alternaria solani and Penicillium expansum, which gives the possibility to be used as biocontrol against these bacteria and plant pathogenic fungi. Furthermore, both animals showed positive activity in the germination rate of Vicia faba seed, reaching 83.0 ± 3.5 and 86.0 ± 3.8%, respectively. In conclusion, the biomasses of D. magna and G. pulex are promising and effective agents for their use in the medical field against some pathogenic microbes and as stimulators of plant growth.
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Malandrakis AA, Kavroulakis N, Chrysikopoulos CV. Zinc nanoparticles: Mode of action and efficacy against boscalid-resistant Alternaria alternata isolates. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 829:154638. [PMID: 35314223 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.154638] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2022] [Revised: 03/01/2022] [Accepted: 03/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The antifungal potential of ZnO-NPs against Alternaria alternata isolates with reduced sensitivity to the succinate dehydrogenase inhibitor (SDHI) boscalid, resulting from target site modifications, was evaluated in vitro and in vivo. ZnO-NPs could effectively inhibit mycelial growth in a dose-dependent way in both boscalid (BOSC) sensitive (BOSC-S) and resistant (BOSC-R) isolates. The fungitoxic effect of ZnO-NPs against the pathogen was significantly enhanced when combined with boscalid compared to the individual treatments in all phenotype cases (BOSC-S/R) both in vitro and in vivo. Fungitoxic effect of ZnO-NPs could be, at least partly, attributed to zinc ion release as indicated by the positive correlation between sensitivities to the nanoparticles and their ionic counterpart ZnSO4 and the alleviation of the ZnO-NPs fungitoxic action in the presence of the strong chelating agent EDTA. The superior effectiveness of ZnO-NPs against A. alternata, compared to ZnSO4, could be due to nanoparticle properties interfering with cellular ion homeostasis mechanisms. The observed additive action of the oxidative phosphorylation-uncoupler fluazinam (FM) against all phenotypes indicates a possible role of ATP-dependent ion efflux mechanism in the mode of action of ZnO-NPs. A potential role of ROS production in the fungitoxic action of ZnO-NPs was evident by the additive/synergistic action of salicylhydroxamate (SHAM), which blocks the alternative oxidase antioxidant action. Mixture of ZnO-NPs and boscalid, resulting in a "capping" effect for the nanoparticles and significantly reducing their mean size, probably accounted for the synergistic effect of the mixture against both sensitive and resistant A. alternata isolates. Summarizing, results indicated that ZnO-NPs can be effectively used against A. alternata both alone or in combination with boscalid, providing an effective tool for combating SDHI-resistance and reducing the environmental fingerprint of synthetic fungicides.
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- Hellenic Agricultural Organization "Demeter", Institute for Olive Tree, Subtropical Plants and Viticulture, Agrokipio-Souda, 73164 Chania, Greece
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Arora S, Murmu G, Mukherjee K, Saha S, Maity D. A Comprehensive Overview of Nanotechnology in Sustainable Agriculture. J Biotechnol 2022; 355:21-41. [PMID: 35752390 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiotec.2022.06.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2022] [Revised: 05/18/2022] [Accepted: 06/19/2022] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Plant nutrition is crucial in crop productivity and providing food security to the ever-expanding population. Application of chemical/biological fertilizers and pesticides are the mainstays for any agricultural economy. However, there are unintended consequences of using chemical fertilizers and pesticides. The environment and ecological balance are adversely affected by their usage. Biofertilizers and biopesticides counter some undesired environmental effects of chemical fertilizers/pesticides; inspite of some drawbacks associated with their use. The recent developments in nanotechnology offer promise towards sustainable agriculture. Sustainable agriculture involves addressing the concerns about agriculture as well as of the environment. This review briefs about important nanomaterials used in agriculture as nanofertilizers, nanopesticides, and a combination called nanobiofertilizers. Both nanofertilizers and nanopesticides enable slow and sustained release besides their eco-friendly environmental consequences. They can be tailored to specific needs to crop. Nanofertilizers also offer greater stress tolerance and, therefore, of considerable value in the era of climate change. Furthermore, nanofertilizers/nanopesticides are applied in minute amounts, reducing transportation costs associated and thus positively affecting the economy. Their uses extend beyond such as if nanoparticles (NPs) are used at high concentrations; they affect plant pathogens adversely. Polymer-based biodegradable nanofertilizers and nanopesticides offer various benefits. There is also a dark side to the use of nanomaterials in agriculture. Nanotechnology often involves the use of metal/metal oxide nanoparticles, which might get access to human bodies leading to their accumulation through bio-magnification. Although their effects on human health are not known, NPs may reach toxic concentrations in soil and runoff into rivers, and other water bodies with their removal to become a huge economic burden. Nevertheless, a risk-benefit analysis of nanoformulations must be ensured before their application in sustainable agriculture.
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- Smriti Arora
- Department of Biotechnology, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248007, India
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- Materials Chemistry Department, CSIR-Institute of Minerals & Materials Technology, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751013, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh 201002, India
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- Department of Bioengineering and Biotechnology, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, Jharkhand 835215, India
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- Materials Chemistry Department, CSIR-Institute of Minerals & Materials Technology, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751013, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh 201002, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248007, India.
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Ndayishimiye J, Kumeria T, Popat A, Falconer JR, Blaskovich MAT. Nanomaterials: The New Antimicrobial Magic Bullet. ACS Infect Dis 2022; 8:693-712. [PMID: 35343231 DOI: 10.1021/acsinfecdis.1c00660] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Bacterial infections are a significant cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide, despite decades of use of numerous existing antibiotics and constant efforts by researchers to discover new antibiotics. The emergence of infections associated with antibiotic-resistant bacterial strains, has amplified the pressure to develop additional bactericidal therapies or new unorthodox approaches that can deal with antimicrobial resistance. Nanomaterial-based strategies, particularly those that do not rely on conventional small-molecule antibiotics, offer promise in part due to their ability to dodge existing mechanisms used by drug-resistant bacteria. Therefore, the use of nanomaterial-based formulations has attracted attention in the field of antibiotic therapy. In this Review, we highlight novel and emerging nanomaterial-based formulations along with details about the mechanisms by which nanoparticles can target bacterial infections and antimicrobial resistance. A detailed discussion about types and the activities of nanoparticles is presented, along with how they can be used as either delivery systems or as inherent antimicrobials, or a combination of both. Lastly, we highlight some toxicological concerns for the use of nanoparticles in antibiotic therapies.
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- John Ndayishimiye
- School of Pharmacy, Pharmacy Australia Centre of Excellence, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland 4102, Australia
- Centre for Superbug Solutions, Institute for Molecular Bioscience, The University of Queensland, St. Lucia, Queensland 4072, Australia
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales 2052, Australia
- Australian Center for NanoMedicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales 2052, Australia
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- School of Pharmacy, Pharmacy Australia Centre of Excellence, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland 4102, Australia
- Mater Research Institute, The University of Queensland, Translational Research Institute, 37 Kent Street, Woolloongabba, Queensland 4102, Australia
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- School of Pharmacy, Pharmacy Australia Centre of Excellence, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland 4102, Australia
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- Centre for Superbug Solutions, Institute for Molecular Bioscience, The University of Queensland, St. Lucia, Queensland 4072, Australia
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Toczek J, Sadłocha M, Major K, Stojko R. Benefit of Silver and Gold Nanoparticles in Wound Healing Process after Endometrial Cancer Protocol. Biomedicines 2022; 10:679. [PMID: 35327481 PMCID: PMC8945154 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines10030679] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2022] [Revised: 03/08/2022] [Accepted: 03/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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It is intractable to manage the vast majority of wounds in a classical surgical manner, however if silver, likewise gold and its representative nanoparticles, can lead to the amelioration of the wound healing process after extensive procedures, they should be employed in the current gynecological practice as promptly as possible. Most likely due to its antimicrobial properties, silver is usually applied as an additional component in the wound healing process. In wound management, we obtained various aspects that can lead to impaired wound healing; the crucial aspect for the wound milieu is to prevent the offending agents from occurring. The greatest barrier to healing is represented by the bacterial biofilm, which can occur naturally or in other ways. Biofilm bacteria can produce extracellular polymers, which can then resist concentrated anti-bacterial treatment. The published literature on the use of silver nanoparticles' utilization in wound healing becomes slightly heterogenous and requires us in difficult moments to set up proper treatment guidelines.
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- Jakub Toczek
- Department of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Oncological Gynecology, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Markiefki 87, 40-211 Katowice, Poland; (M.S.); (K.M.); (R.S.)
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Meydan I, Burhan H, Gür T, Seçkin H, Tanhaei B, Sen F. Characterization of Rheum ribes with ZnO nanoparticle and its antidiabetic, antibacterial, DNA damage prevention and lipid peroxidation prevention activity of in vitro. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2022; 204:112363. [PMID: 34774505 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2021.112363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2021] [Revised: 10/30/2021] [Accepted: 11/06/2021] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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This study aims to investigate the antidiabetic, antimicrobial, DNA damage, and lipid peroxidation prevention activity of ZnO NPs/Rr formed as a result of the interaction of Rheum ribes (R.ribes) plant with ZnO. The ZnO NPs/Rr obtained as a result of the reaction were confirmed using high-reliability characterization methods. According to the data obtained as a result of the study, it is seen that the activity of ZnO NPs/Rr to prevent lipid peroxidation is quite strong. Lipid peroxidation inhibition activity of ZnO NPs/Rr at the highest concentration of 250 μg/ml was calculated as % 89.1028. It was observed that ZnO NPs/Rr prevented DNA damage by % 92.1240 at the highest concentration of 100 μg/ml. It was determined that the antidiabetic effect of ZnO NPs/Rr formed by ZnO of R. ribes plant, which is used as a medicinal plant as an antidiabetic, was significant. It appears to have a strong antidiabetic property compared to the positive control acarbose. In our current study, it was observed that ZnO NPs/Rr formed zones ranging from 8 ± 3.0 to 21 ± 4.5 against Gram-positive and Gram-negative microorganisms. It has been determined that ZnO nanoparticles have an antibacterial effect.
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- Ismet Meydan
- Van Vocational School of Health Services, Van Yüzüncü Yıl University, Zeve Campus, 65080, Van, Turkey; Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Van Yüzüncü Yıl University, Zeve Campus, 65080, Van, Turkey.
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- Sen Research Group, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Arts and Science, Dumlupınar University, Evliya Çelebi Campus, 43100, Kütahya, Turkey
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- Van Vocational School of Health Services, Van Yüzüncü Yıl University, Zeve Campus, 65080, Van, Turkey
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- Van Vocational School of Health Services, Van Yüzüncü Yıl University, Zeve Campus, 65080, Van, Turkey
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Quchan University of Technology, Quchan, Iran
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- Sen Research Group, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Arts and Science, Dumlupınar University, Evliya Çelebi Campus, 43100, Kütahya, Turkey.
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Guerra RO, do Carmo Neto JR, de Albuquerque Martins T, Farnesi-de-Assunção TS, Junior VR, de Oliveira CJF, Silva ACA, da Silva MV. Metallic Nanoparticles: A New Frontier in the Fight Against Leishmaniasis. Curr Med Chem 2022; 29:4547-4573. [DOI: 10.2174/0929867329666220225111052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2021] [Revised: 12/29/2021] [Accepted: 01/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Leishmaniasis is a cutaneous, mucocutaneous, or visceral parasitic disease caused by protozoa of the Leishmania genus. According to the World Health Organization, Leishmaniasis causes approximately 20–40 thousand deaths annually, and Brazil, India, and some countries in Africa are the most affected by this neglected disease. In addition to parasite’s ability to evade the host’s immune system, the incidence of vectors, the genetics of different hosts, and the large number of deaths are mainly due to failures in conventional treatments that have high toxicity, low effectiveness, and prolonged therapeutic regimens. Thus, the development of new alternative therapeutics with more effective and safer actions has become one of the main challenges for researchers studying leishmaniasis. Among the many research and tested options, metallic nanoparticles, such as gold, silver, zinc oxide, and titanium dioxide, have been shown to be one of the most promising therapeutic tool because they are easily prepared and chemically modified, have a broad spectrum of action, low toxicity, and can generate reactive oxygen species and other immune responses that favor their use against different species of Leishmania. This review explores the progress of the use of metallic nanoparticles as a new tool in the treatment of leishmaniasis, as well as discusses the gaps in knowledge that need to be addressed to consolidate a safe, effective, and definitive therapeutic intervention against these infections.
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- Rhanoica Oliveira Guerra
- Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Parasitology, Institute of Biological and Natural Sciences of 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 Goias, Goiania, GO, Brazil
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Parasitology, Institute of Biological and Natural Sciences of 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 of 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 of 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 of Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro, Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Novos Materiais Nanoestruturados e Funcionais (LNMIS), 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 of Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro, Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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Wang Q, Zhang Y, Li Q, Chen L, Liu H, Ding M, Dong H, Mou Y. Therapeutic Applications of Antimicrobial Silver-Based Biomaterials in Dentistry. Int J Nanomedicine 2022; 17:443-462. [PMID: 35115777 PMCID: PMC8805846 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s349238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2021] [Accepted: 01/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Microbial infection accounts for many dental diseases and treatment failure. Therefore, the antibacterial properties of dental biomaterials are of great importance to the long-term results of treatment. Silver-based biomaterials (AgBMs) have been widely researched as antimicrobial materials with high efficiency and relatively low toxicity. AgBMs have a broad spectrum of antimicrobial properties, including penetration of microbial cell membranes, damage to genetic material, contact killing, and dysfunction of bacterial proteins and enzymes. In particular, advances in nanotechnology have improved the application value of AgBMs. Hence, in many subspecialties of dentistry, AgBMs have been researched and employed, such as caries arresting or prevention, root canal sterilization, periodontal plaque inhibition, additives in dentures, coating of implants and anti-inflammatory material in oral and maxillofacial surgery. This paper aims to provide an overview of the application approaches of AgBMs in dentistry and present better guidance for oral antimicrobial therapy via the development of AgBMs.
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- Qiyu Wang
- Department of Oral Implantology, Nanjing Stomatological Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Oral Implantology, Nanjing Stomatological Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, People’s Republic of China
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- Central Laboratory, Nanjing Stomatological Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Oral Implantology, Nanjing Stomatological Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Oral Implantology, Nanjing Stomatological Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, People’s Republic of China
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- Central Laboratory, Nanjing Stomatological Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Oral Implantology, Nanjing Stomatological Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Oral Implantology, Nanjing Stomatological Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, People’s Republic of China
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Khan ST, Adil SF, Shaik MR, Alkhathlan HZ, Khan M, Khan M. Engineered Nanomaterials in Soil: Their Impact on Soil Microbiome and Plant Health. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 11:109. [PMID: 35009112 PMCID: PMC8747355 DOI: 10.3390/plants11010109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2021] [Revised: 12/15/2021] [Accepted: 12/16/2021] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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A staggering number of nanomaterials-based products are being engineered and produced commercially. Many of these engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) are finally disposed into the soil through various routes in enormous quantities. Nanomaterials are also being specially tailored for their use in agriculture as nano-fertilizers, nano-pesticides, and nano-based biosensors, which is leading to their accumulation in the soil. The presence of ENMs considerably affects the soil microbiome, including the abundance and diversity of microbes. In addition, they also influence crucial microbial processes, such as nitrogen fixation, mineralization, and plant growth promoting activities. ENMs conduct in soil is typically dependent on various properties of ENMs and soil. Among nanoparticles, silver and zinc oxide have been extensively prepared and studied owing to their excellent industrial properties and well-known antimicrobial activities. Therefore, at this stage, it is imperative to understand how these ENMs influence the soil microbiome and related processes. These investigations will provide necessary information to regulate the applications of ENMs for sustainable agriculture and may help in increasing agrarian production. Therefore, this review discusses several such issues.
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- Shams Tabrez Khan
- Department of Agricultural Microbiology, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 2002002, UP, India
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia; (S.F.A.); (M.R.S.); (H.Z.A.); (M.K.)
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia; (S.F.A.); (M.R.S.); (H.Z.A.); (M.K.)
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia; (S.F.A.); (M.R.S.); (H.Z.A.); (M.K.)
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia; (S.F.A.); (M.R.S.); (H.Z.A.); (M.K.)
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia; (S.F.A.); (M.R.S.); (H.Z.A.); (M.K.)
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Sanjivkumar M, Silambarasan T, Ananthi S, ThangaTharani K. Biosynthesis and characterization of zinc oxide nanoparticles from an estuarine-associated actinobacterium Streptomyces spp. and its biotherapeutic applications. Arch Microbiol 2021; 204:17. [DOI: 10.1007/s00203-021-02609-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2021] [Revised: 11/05/2021] [Accepted: 11/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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MalligArjuna Rao S, Kotteeswaran S, Visagamani AM. Green synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles from camellia sinensis: Organic dye degradation and antibacterial activity. INORG CHEM COMMUN 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.inoche.2021.108956] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Baranowska-Wójcik E. Factors Conditioning the Potential Effects TiO2 NPs Exposure on Human Microbiota: a Mini-Review. Biol Trace Elem Res 2021; 199:4458-4465. [PMID: 33447907 PMCID: PMC8516783 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-021-02578-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2020] [Accepted: 01/05/2021] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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The recent years have seen a significant interest in the applications of nanotechnology in various facets of our lives. Due to their increasingly widespread use, human exposure to nanoparticles (NPs) is fast becoming unavoidable. Among the wide group of nanoparticles currently employed in industry, titanium dioxide nanoparticles, TiO2 NPs, are particularly popular. Due to its white colour, TiO2 is widely used as a whitening food additive (E 171). Yet, there have been few studies aimed at determining its direct impact on bacteria, while the available data suggest that TiO2 NPs may influence microbiota causing problems such as inflammatory bowel disease, obesity, or immunological disorders. Indeed, there are increasing concerns that its presence may lead to intestinal barrier impairment, including dysbiosis of intestinal microbiota. This article aims to present an overview of studies conducted to date with regard to the impact of TiO2 NPs on human microbiota as well as factors that can affect the same. Such information is necessary if we are to conclusively determine the potential toxicity of inorganic nanoparticles.
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- Ewa Baranowska-Wójcik
- Department of Biotechnology, Microbiology and Human Nutrition, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Skromna 8, Lublin, Poland.
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Mousavi SM, Yousefi K, Hashemi SA, Afsa M, BahranI S, Gholami A, Ghahramani Y, Alizadeh A, Chiang WH. Renewable Carbon Nanomaterials: Novel Resources for Dental Tissue Engineering. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 11:2800. [PMID: 34835565 PMCID: PMC8622722 DOI: 10.3390/nano11112800] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2021] [Revised: 10/14/2021] [Accepted: 10/18/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Dental tissue engineering (TE) is undergoing significant modifications in dental treatments. TE is based on a triad of stem cells, signaling molecules, and scaffolds that must be understood and calibrated with particular attention to specific dental sectors. Renewable and eco-friendly carbon-based nanomaterials (CBMs), including graphene (G), graphene oxide (GO), reduced graphene oxide (rGO), graphene quantum dots (GQD), carbon nanotube (CNT), MXenes and carbide, have extraordinary physical, chemical, and biological properties. In addition to having high surface area and mechanical strength, CBMs have greatly influenced dental and biomedical applications. The current study aims to explore the application of CBMs for dental tissue engineering. CBMs are generally shown to have remarkable properties, due to various functional groups that make them ideal materials for biomedical applications, such as dental tissue engineering.
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- Seyyed Mojtaba Mousavi
- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei 10617, Taiwan;
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- Biotechnology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz 71348-14336, Iran; (K.Y.); (M.A.)
- Department of Dental Materials and Biomaterials Research Centre, Shiraz Dental School, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz 71345-1583, Iran
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- Nanomaterials and Polymer Nanocomposites Laboratory, School of Engineering, University of British Columbia, Kelowna, BC V1V 1V7, Canada;
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- Biotechnology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz 71348-14336, Iran; (K.Y.); (M.A.)
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- Pharmaceutical Science Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz 71348-14336, Iran;
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- Biotechnology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz 71348-14336, Iran; (K.Y.); (M.A.)
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- Department of Endodontics, School of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz 71348-14336, Iran
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- Department of Tissue Engineering and Applied Cell Sciences, School of Advanced Medical Sciences and Technologies, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz 71345-1583, Iran;
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei 10617, Taiwan;
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Yusuf A, Al Jitan S, Garlisi C, Palmisano G. A review of recent and emerging antimicrobial nanomaterials in wastewater treatment applications. CHEMOSPHERE 2021; 278:130440. [PMID: 33838416 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.130440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2020] [Revised: 03/23/2021] [Accepted: 03/28/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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In this paper, we present a critical review on antimicrobial nanomaterials with demonstrated potential for application as a disinfection technology in wastewater treatment. Studies involving fabrication and testing of antimicrobial nanomaterials for wastewater treatment were gathered, critically reviewed, and analyzed. Our review shows that there are only a few eligible candidate nanoparticles (NPs) (metal and metal oxide) that can adequately serve as an antimicrobial agent. Nanosilver (nAg) was the most studied and moderately understood metal NPs with proven antimicrobial activity followed by ZnO (among antimicrobial metal oxide NPs) which outperformed titania (in the absence of light) in efficacy due to its better solubility in aqueous condition. The direction of future work was found to be in the development of antimicrobial nanocomposites, since they provide more stability for antimicrobial metal and metal oxides NPs in water, thereby increasing their activity. This review will serve as an updated survey, yet touching also the fundamentals of the antimicrobial activity, with vital information for researchers planning to embark on the development of superior antimicrobial nanomaterials for wastewater treatment applications.
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- Ahmed Yusuf
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Research and Innovation Center on CO(2) and H(2), Khalifa University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Center for Membrane and Advanced Water Technology, Khalifa University, P.O. Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Research and Innovation Center on CO(2) and H(2), Khalifa University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Research and Innovation Center on CO(2) and H(2), Khalifa University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Research and Innovation Center on CO(2) and H(2), Khalifa University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Center for Membrane and Advanced Water Technology, Khalifa University, P.O. Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
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ERDOĞAN Ö, PAŞA S, DEMIRBOLAT GM, ÇEVİK Ö. Green biosynthesis, characterization, and cytotoxic effect of magnetic iron nanoparticles using Brassica Oleracea var capitata sub var rubra (red cabbage) aqueous peel extract. Turk J Chem 2021; 45:1086-1096. [PMID: 34707435 PMCID: PMC8520397 DOI: 10.3906/kim-2102-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2021] [Accepted: 04/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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The green method of nanoparticle synthesis, which is an environment and living-friendly method, is an updated subject that has appeared as an alternative to conventional methods such as physical and chemical synthesis. In this presented study, the green synthesis of magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs) from iron (III) chloride by using Brassica oleracea var. capitata sub.var. rubra aqueous peel extract has been reported. The prepared IONPs were characterized with fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy (UV-VIS), zeta potential, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX). The cytotoxic effects of IONPs on MCF-7 breast cancer cell line were studied by MTT assay, and migrative effect of its were carried out by the wound healing assay. It was found that the mean particle size of IONPs was 675 ± 25 nm, and the polydispersity index was 0.265 PDI. It was also determined that these nanoparticles had an anti-proliferative impact on the MCF-7 breast cancer cell line depending on the dosage. Characterization results support the successful synthesis of nanoparticles, and the dose-dependent cytotoxic effects of nanoparticles on MCF-7 cells also make it a potential chemotherapeutic agent for breast cancer treatment.
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- Ömer ERDOĞAN
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Aydın Adnan Menderes University, AydınTurkey
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- Department of Science, Faculty of Education, Afyon Kocatepe University, AfyonTurkey
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Biruni University, İstanbulTurkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Aydın Adnan Menderes University, AydınTurkey
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Lim J, Lee YY, Choy YB, Park W, Park CG. Sepsis diagnosis and treatment using nanomaterials. Biomed Eng Lett 2021; 11:197-210. [PMID: 34277115 PMCID: PMC8274966 DOI: 10.1007/s13534-021-00200-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2021] [Revised: 06/10/2021] [Accepted: 07/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Sepsis is a life-threatening reaction that occurs when the body's severe response to an infection damages the host's own tissues. Sepsis has been globally recognized as a fatal disease. Rapid treatment of sepsis requires prompt identification, administering antibiotics, careful hemodynamic support, and treating the cause of the infection. Clinical outcomes of sepsis depend on early diagnosis and appropriate treatment. Unfortunately, current sepsis diagnosis and treatment, such as polymerase chain reaction-based assay, blood culture assay, and antibiotic therapy, are ineffective; consequently, sepsis-related mortality remains high and increases antimicrobial resistance. To overcome this challenge, nanotechnology, which involves engineering at a nanoscale, is used for diagnosing and treating sepsis. Preclinical models have shown protective effects and potential utility in managing septic shock. Furthermore, nanotechnology treatments based on diverse materials result in the effective treatment of sepsis, improving the survival rate. In this review, we present an overview of the recent research advancements in nanotechnology to diagnose and treat sepsis with a brief introduction to sepsis.
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- Jaesung Lim
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, SKKU Institute for Convergence, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon, Gyeonggi 16419 Republic of Korea
- Department of Intelligent Precision Healthcare Convergence, SKKU Institute for Convergence, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon, Gyeonggi 16419 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, 03080 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, 03080 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical-Chemical Engineering, The Catholic University of Korea, Bucheon, Gyeonggi 14662 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, SKKU Institute for Convergence, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon, Gyeonggi 16419 Republic of Korea
- Department of Intelligent Precision Healthcare Convergence, SKKU Institute for Convergence, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon, Gyeonggi 16419 Republic of Korea
- Biomedical Institute for Convergence at SKKU (BICS), Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Gyeonggi 16419 Republic of Korea
- Center for Neuroscience Imaging Research, Institute for Basic Science (IBS), Suwon, Gyeonggi 16419 Republic of Korea
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Lazar V, Holban AM, Curutiu C, Chifiriuc MC. Modulation of Quorum Sensing and Biofilms in Less Investigated Gram-Negative ESKAPE Pathogens. Front Microbiol 2021; 12:676510. [PMID: 34394026 PMCID: PMC8359898 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2021.676510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2021] [Accepted: 06/30/2021] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Pathogenic bacteria have the ability to sense their versatile environment and adapt by behavioral changes both to the external reservoirs and the infected host, which, in response to microbial colonization, mobilizes equally sophisticated anti-infectious strategies. One of the most important adaptive processes is the ability of pathogenic bacteria to turn from the free, floating, or planktonic state to the adherent one and to develop biofilms on alive and inert substrata; this social lifestyle, based on very complex communication networks, namely, the quorum sensing (QS) and response system, confers them an increased phenotypic or behavioral resistance to different stress factors, including host defense mechanisms and antibiotics. As a consequence, biofilm infections can be difficult to diagnose and treat, requiring complex multidrug therapeutic regimens, which often fail to resolve the infection. One of the most promising avenues for discovering novel and efficient antibiofilm strategies is targeting individual cells and their QS mechanisms. A huge amount of data related to the inhibition of QS and biofilm formation in pathogenic bacteria have been obtained using the well-established gram-positive Staphylococcus aureus and gram-negative Pseudomonas aeruginosa models. The purpose of this paper was to revise the progress on the development of antibiofilm and anti-QS strategies in the less investigated gram-negative ESKAPE pathogens Klebsiella pneumoniae, Acinetobacter baumannii, and Enterobacter sp. and identify promising leads for the therapeutic management of these clinically significant and highly resistant opportunistic pathogens.
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- Veronica Lazar
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania
- The Research Institute of the University of Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania
- The Research Institute of the University of Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania
- The Research Institute of the University of Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania
- The Research Institute of the University of Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania
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Naidi SN, Harunsani MH, Tan AL, Khan MM. Green-synthesized CeO 2 nanoparticles for photocatalytic, antimicrobial, antioxidant and cytotoxicity activities. J Mater Chem B 2021; 9:5599-5620. [PMID: 34161404 DOI: 10.1039/d1tb00248a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Cerium oxide nanoparticles (CeO2 NPs) are a sought-after material in numerous fields due to their potential applications such as in catalysis, cancer therapy, photocatalytic degradation of pollutants, sensors, polishing agents. Green synthesis usually involves the production of CeO2 assisted by organic extracts obtained from plants, leaves, flowers, bacteria, algae, food, fruits, etc. The phytochemicals present in the organic extracts adhere to the NPs and act as reducing and/or oxidizing agents and capping agents to stabilize the NPs, modify the particle size, morphology and band gap energy of the as-synthesized materials, which would be advantageous for numerous applications. This review focuses on the green extract-mediated synthesis of CeO2 NPs and discusses the effects on CeO2 NPs of various synthesis methods that have been reported. Several photocatalytic, antimicrobial, antioxidant and cytotoxicity applications have been evaluated, compared and discussed. Future prospects are also suggested.
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- Siti Najihah Naidi
- Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Science, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Jalan Tungku Link, Gadong, BE 1410, Brunei Darussalam.
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- Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Science, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Jalan Tungku Link, Gadong, BE 1410, Brunei Darussalam.
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- Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Science, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Jalan Tungku Link, Gadong, BE 1410, Brunei Darussalam.
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- Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Science, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Jalan Tungku Link, Gadong, BE 1410, Brunei Darussalam.
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Mohamed AA, Abu-Elghait M, Ahmed NE, Salem SS. Eco-friendly Mycogenic Synthesis of ZnO and CuO Nanoparticles for In Vitro Antibacterial, Antibiofilm, and Antifungal Applications. Biol Trace Elem Res 2021; 199:2788-2799. [PMID: 32895893 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-020-02369-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 92] [Impact Index Per Article: 30.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2020] [Accepted: 09/01/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Mycogenic synthesis of medically applied zinc oxide (ZnO) and copper oxide (CuO) nanoparticles (NPs) were exploited using Penicillium chrysogenum. The biogenesis and capping processes of the produced nano-metals were conducted by functional fungal extracellular enzymes and proteins. The obtained ZnO-NPs and CuO-NPs were characterized. Also, the antibacterial activity and minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) values of ZnO-NPs and CuO-NPs were determined. Also, antibiofilm and antifungal activities were investigated. Results have demonstrated the ability of the bio-secreted proteins to cape and reduce ZnO and CuO to hexagonal and spherical ZnO-NPs and CuO-NPs with particle size at 9.0-35.0 nm and 10.5-59.7 nm, respectively. Both ZnO-NPs and CuO-NPs showed high antimicrobial activities not only against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria but also against some phytopathogenic fungal strains. Besides this, those NPs showed varied antibiofilm effects against different microorganisms. Quantitative and qualitative analyses indicated that CuO-NPs had an effective antibiofilm activity against Staphylococcus aureus and therefore can be applied in diverse medical devices. Thus, the mycogenic green synthesized ZnO-NPs and CuO-NPs have the potential as smart nano-materials to be used in the medical field to limit the spread of some pathogenic microbes.
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- Asem A Mohamed
- Chemistry of Natural and Microbial Products Department, Pharmaceutical Industries Research Division, National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza, 12622, Egypt
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University, Nasr City, Cairo, 11884, Egypt
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- Chemistry of Natural and Microbial Products Department, Pharmaceutical Industries Research Division, National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza, 12622, Egypt
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University, Nasr City, Cairo, 11884, Egypt.
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Kavaz D, Abubakar AL, Rizaner N, Umar H. Biosynthesized ZnO Nanoparticles Using Albizia lebbeck Extract Induced Biochemical and Morphological Alterations in Wistar Rats. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26133864. [PMID: 34202852 PMCID: PMC8270351 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26133864] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2021] [Revised: 06/15/2021] [Accepted: 06/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Nano-based particles synthesized via green routes have a particular structure that is useful in biomedical applications as they provide cheap, eco-friendly, and non-toxic nanoparticles. In the present study, we reported the effect of various concentrations of Zinc oxide nanoparticles synthesized using A. lebbeck stem bark extract (ZnO NPsAL) as stabilizing agent on rat biochemical profiles and tissue morphology. Adult Wistar rats weighing 170 ± 5 g were randomly classified into eight groups of five rats each; Group A served as a control fed with normal diet and water. Groups B1, B2, C1, C2, D1, D2, and E were treated with 40 mg/kg and 80 mg/kg of the 0.01, 0.05, and 0.1 M biosynthesized ZnO NPsAL and zinc nitrate daily by the gavage method, respectively. The rats were anesthetized 24 h after the last treatment, blood samples, kidney, heart, and liver tissues were collected for biochemical and histopathological analysis. The rats mean body weight, serum alkaline phosphatase, alanine aminotransferase, creatinine, urea, bilirubin, protein, albumin, globulin, total cholesterol, triacylglycerol, and high-density lipoprotein were significantly altered with an increased concentration of biosynthesized ZnO NPsAL when compared with the control group (p < 0.05; n ≥ 5). Furthermore, histopathological analysis of treated rats' kidney, heart, and liver tissue revealed vascular congestion, tubular necrosis, inflammation, and cytoplasmic vacuolation. Biosynthesized ZnO NPsAL showed significant alteration in biochemical parameters and tissue morphology in rats with increasing concentrations of the nanoparticles.
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- Doga Kavaz
- Bioenginering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Cyprus International University, Via Mersin 10, Nicosia 98258, Northern Cyprus, Turkey; (A.L.A.); (N.R.); (H.U.)
- Biotechnology Research Centre, Cyprus International University, Via Mersin 10, Nicosia 99258, Northern Cyprus, Turkey
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +90-3926711111
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- Bioenginering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Cyprus International University, Via Mersin 10, Nicosia 98258, Northern Cyprus, Turkey; (A.L.A.); (N.R.); (H.U.)
- Department of Biochemistry, Kano State University of Science and Technology, Wudil, Kano P.M.B 3244, Nigeria
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- Bioenginering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Cyprus International University, Via Mersin 10, Nicosia 98258, Northern Cyprus, Turkey; (A.L.A.); (N.R.); (H.U.)
- Biotechnology Research Centre, Cyprus International University, Via Mersin 10, Nicosia 99258, Northern Cyprus, Turkey
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- Bioenginering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Cyprus International University, Via Mersin 10, Nicosia 98258, Northern Cyprus, Turkey; (A.L.A.); (N.R.); (H.U.)
- Biotechnology Research Centre, Cyprus International University, Via Mersin 10, Nicosia 99258, Northern Cyprus, Turkey
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Mba IE, Nweze EI. Nanoparticles as therapeutic options for treating multidrug-resistant bacteria: research progress, challenges, and prospects. World J Microbiol Biotechnol 2021; 37:108. [PMID: 34046779 PMCID: PMC8159659 DOI: 10.1007/s11274-021-03070-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 93] [Impact Index Per Article: 31.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2021] [Accepted: 05/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Resistance to antimicrobial agents has been alarming in recent years and poses a huge public health threat globally according to the WHO. The increase in morbidity and mortality resulting from microbial infections has been attributed to the emergence of multidrug-resistant microbes. Associated with the increase in multidrug resistance is the lack of new and effective antimicrobials. This has led to global initiatives to identify novel and more effective antimicrobial agents in addition to discovering novel and effective drug delivery and targeting methods. The use of nanoparticles as novel biomaterials to fully achieve this feat is currently gaining global attention. Nanoparticles could become an indispensable viable therapeutic option for treating drug-resistant infections. Of all the nanoparticles, the metals and metal oxide nanoparticles appear to offer the most promise and have attracted tremendous interest from many researchers. Moreover, the use of nanomaterials in photothermal therapy has received considerable attention over the years. This review provides current insight on antimicrobial resistance as well as the mechanisms of nanoparticle antibacterial activity. It offers an in-depth review of all the recent findings in the use of nanomaterials as agents against multi-resistant pathogenic bacteria. Also, nanomaterials that can respond to light stimuli (photothermal therapy) to kill microbes and facilitate enhanced drug delivery and release are discussed. Moreover, the synergistic interactions of nanoparticles with antibiotics and other nanomaterials, microbial adaptation strategies to nanoparticles, current challenges, and future prospects were extensively discussed.
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- Ifeanyi E Mba
- Department of Microbiology, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Microbiology, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria.
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Pormohammad A, Monych NK, Ghosh S, Turner DL, Turner RJ. Nanomaterials in Wound Healing and Infection Control. Antibiotics (Basel) 2021; 10:antibiotics10050473. [PMID: 33919072 PMCID: PMC8143158 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics10050473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2021] [Revised: 04/14/2021] [Accepted: 04/19/2021] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Wounds continue to be a serious medical concern due to their increasing incidence from injuries, surgery, burns and chronic diseases such as diabetes. Delays in the healing process are influenced by infectious microbes, especially when they are in the biofilm form, which leads to a persistent infection. Biofilms are well known for their increased antibiotic resistance. Therefore, the development of novel wound dressing drug formulations and materials with combined antibacterial, antibiofilm and wound healing properties are required. Nanomaterials (NM) have unique properties due to their size and very large surface area that leads to a wide range of applications. Several NMs have antimicrobial activity combined with wound regeneration features thus give them promising applicability to a variety of wound types. The idea of NM-based antibiotics has been around for a decade at least and there are many recent reviews of the use of nanomaterials as antimicrobials. However, far less attention has been given to exploring if these NMs actually improve wound healing outcomes. In this review, we present an overview of different types of nanomaterials explored specifically for wound healing properties combined with infection control.
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- Ali Pormohammad
- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Calgary, 2500 University Dr. N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, Canada; (A.P.); (N.K.M.)
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Calgary, 2500 University Dr. N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, Canada; (A.P.); (N.K.M.)
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Science, RK University, Rajkot 360020, India;
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- Department of Family Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, Canada;
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Calgary, 2500 University Dr. N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, Canada; (A.P.); (N.K.M.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +1-403-220-4308
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Malandrakis AA, Kavroulakis N, Chrysikopoulos CV. Copper nanoparticles against benzimidazole-resistant Monilinia fructicola field isolates. PESTICIDE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY 2021; 173:104796. [PMID: 33771267 DOI: 10.1016/j.pestbp.2021.104796] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2020] [Revised: 01/22/2021] [Accepted: 01/24/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Nano-fungicides are expected to play an important role in future plant disease management. Their unique properties include a broad antimicrobial action, increased effectiveness in lower doses, slower a.i. release and/or enhanced drug delivery and an ability to control drug-resistant pathogens, which makes them appealing candidates for use as eco-friendly antifungal alternatives to counter fungicides resistance. Copper nanoparticles (Cu-NPs) could suppress mycelial growth in both sensitive (BENS) and resistant (BEN-R) Monilinia fructicola isolates harboring the E198A benzimidazole resistance mutation, more effectively than copper oxide NPs (CuO-NPs) and Cu(OH)2. A significant synergy of Cu-NPs with thiophanate methyl (TM) was observed against BEN-S isolates both in vitro and when applied on plum fruit suggesting enhanced availability or nanoparticle induced transformation of TM to carbendazim. ATP-dependent metabolism is probably involved in the mode of fungitoxic action of Cu-NPs as indicated by the synergy observed between Cu-NPs and the oxidative phosphorylation-uncoupler fluazinam (FM). Copper ion release contributed in the toxic action of Cu-NPs against M. fructicola, as indicated by synergism experiments with ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), although the lack of correlation between nano and bulk/ionic copper forms indicate an additional nano-property mediated mechanism of fungitoxic action. Results suggested that Cu-NPs can be effectively used in future plant disease management as eco-friendly antifungal alternatives to counter fungicides resistance and reduce the environmental footprint of synthetic fungicides.
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- Anastasios A Malandrakis
- School of Environmental Engineering, Technical University of Crete, 73100 Chania, Greece; Pesticide Science Laboratory, Department of Crop Science, Agricultural University of Athens, 75 Iera Odos, 118 55 Athens, Greece.
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- Hellenic Agricultural Organization "Demeter", Institute for Olive Tree, Subtropical Plants and Viticulture, Agrokipio-Souda, 73164 Chania, Greece
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Basavegowda N, Baek KH. Multimetallic Nanoparticles as Alternative Antimicrobial Agents: Challenges and Perspectives. Molecules 2021; 26:912. [PMID: 33572219 PMCID: PMC7915418 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26040912] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2021] [Revised: 02/03/2021] [Accepted: 02/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Recently, infectious diseases caused by bacterial pathogens have become a major cause of morbidity and mortality globally due to their resistance to multiple antibiotics. This has triggered initiatives to develop novel, alternative antimicrobial materials, which solve the issue of infection with multidrug-resistant bacteria. Nanotechnology using nanoscale materials, especially multimetallic nanoparticles (NPs), has attracted interest because of the favorable physicochemical properties of these materials, including antibacterial properties and excellent biocompatibility. Multimetallic NPs, particularly those formed by more than two metals, exhibit rich electronic, optical, and magnetic properties. Multimetallic NP properties, including size and shape, zeta potential, and large surface area, facilitate their efficient interaction with bacterial cell membranes, thereby inducing disruption, reactive oxygen species production, protein dysfunction, DNA damage, and killing potentiated by the host's immune system. In this review, we summarize research progress on the synergistic effect of multimetallic NPs as alternative antimicrobial agents for treating severe bacterial infections. We highlight recent promising innovations of multimetallic NPs that help overcome antimicrobial resistance. These include insights into their properties, mode of action, the development of synthetic methods, and combinatorial therapies using bi- and trimetallic NPs with other existing antimicrobial agents.
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- Department of Biotechnology, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, Gyeongbuk 38451, Korea;
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