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Fatima A, Zaheer T, Pal K, Abbas RZ, Akhtar T, Ali S, Mahmood MS. Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Significant Role in Poultry and Novel Toxicological Mechanisms. Biol Trace Elem Res 2024; 202:268-290. [PMID: 37060542 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-023-03651-x] [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: 11/30/2022] [Accepted: 03/27/2023] [Indexed: 04/16/2023]
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Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) have involved a lot of consideration owing to their distinctive features. The ZnO NPs can be described as particularly synthesized mineral salts via nanotechnology, varying in size from 1 to 100 nm, while zinc oxide (ZnO), it is an inorganic substrate of zinc (Zn). The Zn is a critical trace element necessary for various biological and physiological processes in the body. Studies have revealed ZnO NPs' efficient immuno-modulatory, growth-promoting, and antimicrobial properties in poultry birds. They offer increased bioavailability as compared to their traditional sources, producing better results in terms of productivity and welfare and consequently reducing ecological harm in the poultry sector. However, they have also been reported for their toxicological effects, which are size, shape, concentration, and exposure route dependent. The investigations done so far have yielded inconsistent results, therefore, a lot of additional studies and research are required to clarify the harmful consequences of ZnO NPs and to bring them to a logical end. This review explores an overview of efficient possible role of ZnO NPs, while comparing them with other nutritional Zn sources, in the poultry industry, primarily as dietary supplements that effect the growth, health, and performance of the birds. In addition to the anti-bacterial mechanisms of ZnO NPs and their promising role as antifungal, and anti-colloidal agent, this paper also covers the toxicological mechanisms of ZnO NPs and their consequent toxicological hazards to vital organs and the reproductive system of poultry birds.
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- Arjmand Fatima
- Institute of Microbiology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Institute of Parasitology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- University Center for Research and Development (UCRD), Department of Physics, Chandigarh University, Mohali, Gharuan, Punjab, 140413, India.
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- Institute of Parasitology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
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- KBCMA College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Sub-Campus UVAS-Lahore, Narowal, Pakistan
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- Institute of Microbiology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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Ugwuoke GM, Obi CF, Onu IJ, Idika IK. Therapeutic efficacy of Citrus aurantifolia (lime) juice in experimental Eimeria tenella-infected broiler chickens. Trop Anim Health Prod 2023; 56:8. [PMID: 38072881 DOI: 10.1007/s11250-023-03840-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023]
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The purpose of the present experiment was to explore the therapeutic effect of the crude fruit juice of Citrus aurantifolia (CAJ) on Eimeria tenella disorder in chickens. One hundred twenty 3-week-old Ross 308 broilers of equal sexes were assigned to six experimental groups of 20 birds each. Groups A, B, C, D, and E were experimentally infected with 20,000 sporulated Eimeria tenella oocysts. Broilers in groups A, B, and C were infected and allocated to three treatment-graded doses of C. aurantifolia fruit juice (20, 10, and 5 mL/kg body weight, respectively) which were administered orally for 7 consecutive days of the trial. Group D was infected and treated with a reference drug, Amprolium 1.5 g/L of drinking water (positive control), group E served as infected-untreated control, and group F was uninfected and non-treated (negative control). Oocysts per gram of feces were counted using the McMaster counting device, weight gain was calculated, and blood samples from each experimental group were collected on days 0, 7, 14, 21, and 28 post-infection for hematological evaluation. Results revealed that medication of broilers with C. aurantifolia fruit juice dose-dependently increased body weight, improved cecal lesion, decreased the E. tenella oocyst production rate, and significantly (P<0.05) increased the PCV of the infected broilers. C. aurantifolia provided valuable therapeutic effects against E. tenella-induced coccidiosis in broiler chickens. The plant fruit juice should be further validated to explore the vital compounds responsible for the anticoccidial efficacy.
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- Garba Matthias Ugwuoke
- Department of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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- Department of Veterinary Parasitology and Entomology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria
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- Department of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria
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- Department of Veterinary Parasitology and Entomology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria
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Anwar MM, Aly SSH, Nasr EH, El-Sayed ESR. Improving carboxymethyl cellulose edible coating using ZnO nanoparticles from irradiated Alternaria tenuissima. AMB Express 2022; 12:116. [PMID: 36070053 PMCID: PMC9452608 DOI: 10.1186/s13568-022-01459-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2022] [Accepted: 08/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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In this paper, gamma-irradiation was successfully used to intensify the yield of Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnONPs) produced by the fungus Alternariatenuissima as a sustainable and green process. The obtained data showed that 500 Gy of gamma-irradiation increased ZnONPs’ yield to approximately four-fold. The synthesized ZnONPs were then exploited to develop active Carboxymethyl Cellulose films by casting method at two different concentration of ZnONPs 0.5% and 1.0%. The physicochemical, mechanical, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties of the prepared films were evaluated. The incorporation of ZnONPs in the Carboxymethyl Cellulose films had significantly decreased solubility (from 78.31% to 66.04% and 59.72%), water vapor permeability (from 0.475 g m−2 to 0.093 g m−2 and 0.026 g m−2), and oxygen transfer rate (from 24.7 × 10–2 to 2.3 × 10–2 and 1.8 × 10–2) of the respective prepared films. Meanwhile, tensile strength (from 183.2 MPa to 203.34 MPa and 235.94 MPa), elongation (from 13.0% to 62.5% and 83.7%), and Yang's modulus (from 325.344 to 1410.0 and 1814.96 MPa) of these films were increased. Moreover, the antioxidant and antimicrobial activities against several human and plant pathogens the prepared of Carboxymethyl Cellulose-ZnONPs films were significantly increased. In conclusion, the prepared Carboxymethyl Cellulose-ZnONPs films showed enhanced activities in comparison with Carboxymethyl Cellulose film without NPs. With these advantages, the fabricated Carboxymethyl Cellulose-ZnONPs films in this study could be effectively utilized as protective edible coating films of food products.
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- Mervat M Anwar
- Plant Research Department, Nuclear Research Center, Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Food Engineering and Packaging Department, Food Technology Research Institute, Giza, Egypt
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- Plant Research Department, Nuclear Research Center, Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority, Cairo, Egypt
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- Plant Research Department, Nuclear Research Center, Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority, Cairo, Egypt.
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Abdelhakim HK, El-Sayed ER, Rashidi FB. Biosynthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles with antimicrobial, anticancer, antioxidant and photocatalytic activities by the endophytic Alternaria tenuissima. J Appl Microbiol 2020; 128:1634-1646. [PMID: 31954094 DOI: 10.1111/jam.14581] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2019] [Revised: 01/02/2020] [Accepted: 01/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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AIMS Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnONPs) were successfully synthesized using the culture filtrate of the endophytic fungus Alternaria tenuissima as a rapid, eco-friendly and cost-effective method. METHODS AND RESULTS The rapid synthesis of ZnONPs was completed after 20 min as confirmed by UV-Vis spectroscopy. The synthesized ZnONPs showed a single-phase crystalline structure. Dynamic light scattering analysis showed that the synthesized ZnONPs were monodispersed and the recorded polydispersity index value was 0·311. Zeta potential value of -23·92 mV indicated the high stability of ZnONPs. Transmission electron microscope revealed the spherical shape and the mean particle size was 15.45 nm. Functional groups present in the prepared samples of ZnONPs were confirmed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. Additionally, the biological activities of in vitro antimicrobial, anticancer, antioxidant as well as the photocatalytic activities were evaluated. ZnONPs showed broad spectrum of antimicrobial potential against all the tested plant and human pathogens. Based on the MTT assay, ZnONPs inhibited the proliferation of normal human melanocytes, human breast and liver cancer cell lines with IC50 concentrations of 55·76, 18·02 and 16·87 µg ml-1 . ZnONPs exhibited promising antioxidant potential with 50% inhibitory concentration of 102·13 µg ml-1 . Moreover, ZnONPs showed efficient degradation of methylene blue dye. CONCLUSIONS The synthesized ZnONPs showed promising activities that can be better explored in the near future for many medical, agricultural and industrial applications. SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT OF THE STUDY This study suggests a new and alternate approach with the excellent biotechnological potentiality for the production of ZnONPs which could open up the way for the industrial manufacture of nanoparticles using microbial platforms.
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- H K Abdelhakim
- Biochemistry Lab, Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Plant Research Department, Nuclear Research Center, Atomic Energy Authority, Cairo, Egypt
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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Mohd Yusof H, Mohamad R, Zaidan UH, Abdul Rahman NA. Microbial synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles and their potential application as an antimicrobial agent and a feed supplement in animal industry: a review. J Anim Sci Biotechnol 2019; 10:57. [PMID: 31321032 PMCID: PMC6615095 DOI: 10.1186/s40104-019-0368-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 185] [Impact Index Per Article: 37.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2019] [Accepted: 05/29/2019] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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In recent years, zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) have gained tremendous attention attributed to their unique properties. Notably, evidence has shown that zinc is an important nutrient in living organisms. As such, both prokaryotes and eukaryotes including bacteria, fungi and yeast are exploited for the synthesis of ZnO NPs by using microbial cells or enzyme, protein and other biomolecules compounds in either an intracellular or extracellular route. ZnO NPs exhibit antimicrobial properties, however, the properties of nanoparticles (NPs) are depended upon on their size and shape, which make them specific for various applications. Nevertheless, the desired size and shape of NPs can be obtained through the optimization process of microbes mediated synthesis by manipulating their reaction conditions. It should be noted that ZnO NPs are synthesized by various chemical and physical methods. Nonetheless, these methods are expensive and not environmentally friendly. On that account, the microbes mediated synthesis of ZnO NPs have rapidly evolved recently where the microbes are cleaner, eco-friendly, non-toxic and biocompatible as the alternatives to chemical and physical practices. Moreover, zinc in the form of NPs is more effective than their bulk counterparts and thus, they have been explored for many potential applications including in animals industry. Notably, with the advent of multi-drug resistant strains, ZnO NPs have emerged as the potential antimicrobial agents. This is mainly due to their superior properties in combating a broad spectrum of pathogens. Moreover, zinc is known as an essential trace element for most of the biological function in the animal's body. As such, the applications of ZnO NPs have been reported to significantly enhance the health and production of the farm animals. Thus, this paper reviews the biological synthesis of ZnO NPs by the microbes, the mechanisms of the biological synthesis, parameters for the optimization process and their potential application as an antimicrobial agent and feed supplement in the animal industry as well as their toxicological hazards on animals.
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- Hidayat Mohd Yusof
- Department of Bioprocess Technology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor Malaysia
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- Department of Bioprocess Technology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor Malaysia
- Bioprocessing and Biomanufacturing Research Centre, Faculty of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor Malaysia
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor Malaysia
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- Department of Bioprocess Technology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor Malaysia
- Bioprocessing and Biomanufacturing Research Centre, Faculty of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor Malaysia
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Sánchez-Hernández C, Castañeda-Gómez del Campo JA, Trejo-Castro L, Mendoza-Martínez GD, Gloria-Trujillo A. Evaluation of a Feed Plant Additive for Coocidiosis Control in Broilers Herbals for Coccidiosis Control. BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF POULTRY SCIENCE 2019. [DOI: 10.1590/1806-9061-2018-0846] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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- Servicios de Consultoria y Asesoria en Parasitologia Animal, México
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