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Trujillo-Casarreal JD, Morales-Jiménez JI, Núñez-Luna BP, Barrera-Rendón EM, Rodríguez González V. Unraveling the antimicrobial activity of CuS functionalized titanates under visible LED light irradiation. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 359:142317. [PMID: 38735492 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.142317] [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: 02/23/2024] [Revised: 04/17/2024] [Accepted: 05/09/2024] [Indexed: 05/14/2024]
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Titanate nanotubes (TNs) functionalized with CuS nanoparticles using the microwave-assisted hydrothermal method were characterized via XRD, Raman spectroscopy, UV-Vis spectrophotometry, and N2 physisorption. The as-synthesized CuS/TNs had anatase as the main crystalline phase and the band-gap energy was in the visible region, 2.9 eV. The TNs were recrystallized on titania and functionalized with CuS, forming spherical bundles. SEM showed agglomerates of cauliflower-like semispherical particles. The antimicrobial photoactive assets were evaluated against the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. Inhibition was clearly visible in S. aureus after the first 20 min of exposure to a 6-W LED irradiation lamp. The visible-light catalyzed completely and irreversibly the inactivation of S. aureus after 60 min, however, in the case of E. coli, this material only slightly disturbed its growth, which was recovered after 60 min. The successful result obtained with S. aureus can be explained by the fact that it lacks periplasmic superoxide dismutase (SOD) but has staphyloxanthin for external protection against ROS. However, the CuS/TN particles could release Cu2+ ions, which got attached to bacterium structures or entered the cytoplasm; these events together with the generation of ROS under visible LED light helped inactivate quickly staphyloxanthin, thus inflicting permanent damage to the periplasmic membrane.
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- José Domingo Trujillo-Casarreal
- Instituo Potosino de Investigación Científica y Tecnológica (IPICYT), División de Materiales Avanzados, Camino a la presa San José 2055, Lomas 4a Sección, 78216, San Luis Potosí, SLP, Mexico
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- Departamento el Hombre y su Ambiente, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana-Xochimilco, Calzada del Hueso 1100, Villa Quietud, Coyoacán, Ciudad de México, 04960, Mexico
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- Instituo Potosino de Investigación Científica y Tecnológica (IPICYT), División de Materiales Avanzados, Camino a la presa San José 2055, Lomas 4a Sección, 78216, San Luis Potosí, SLP, Mexico
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- Instituo Potosino de Investigación Científica y Tecnológica (IPICYT), División de Materiales Avanzados, Camino a la presa San José 2055, Lomas 4a Sección, 78216, San Luis Potosí, SLP, Mexico
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- Instituo Potosino de Investigación Científica y Tecnológica (IPICYT), División de Materiales Avanzados, Camino a la presa San José 2055, Lomas 4a Sección, 78216, San Luis Potosí, SLP, Mexico.
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El-Sawaf AK, Abdelgawad AM, Nassar AA, Elsherbiny DA. Immobilization of biosynthesized gallium nanoparticles in Polyvinylpyrrolidone/Sodium alginate films: Potent bactericidal protection against food spoilage bacteria. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 274:133438. [PMID: 38936583 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.133438] [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: 03/18/2024] [Revised: 06/17/2024] [Accepted: 06/24/2024] [Indexed: 06/29/2024]
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The increasing threat of spoilage bacterial infections, driven by the resistance of bacteria to many antimicrobial treatments, is a significant worldwide public health problem, especially concerning food preservation. To tackle these difficulties, this research investigates the possibility of using packaging sheets that include antimicrobial agents and increasing the prolonged storage time by preventing the bioburden of foodborne pathogens. This approach uses metal nanoparticles' ability to prevent harmful bacteria that cause food spoiling. Gallium nanoparticles (GaNPs) were created using a water-based extract from Andrographis paniculata leaves as a bioreducing agent. The GaNPs were added to a film made of sodium alginate (SA) and polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP). The study showed that incorporating GaNPs into polymer films resulted in films with a desirable contact angle and decreased water vapor permeability. Significantly, the developed films demonstrated increased efficiency against E.coli O157 compared to other species. Also, it exhibited increased vulnerability to bacterial strains at the biofilm stage, surpassing PVP-SA/GaNPs-0. Remarkably, the toxicity tests showed that the films exhibited no cytotoxicity. Overall, the films indicated their potential for avoiding bacterial bioburden, prolonging the shelf life of perishable products, and contributing to diverse antimicrobial applications in the food industry.
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- Ayman K El-Sawaf
- Department of Chemistry, College of Science and Humanities, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Alkharj 11942, Saudi Arabia; Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Menoufia University, Shibin El-Kom, Egypt
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- Textile Research and Technology Institute, National Research Center (Affiliation ID: 60014618), 12622, Dokki, Giza, Egypt; Textile Engineering Chemistry and Science Department, Wilson College of Textiles, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science and Humanities, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Alkharj 11942, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science and Humanities, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Alkharj 11942, Saudi Arabia; Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Menoufia University, Shibin El-Kom, Egypt.
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Brindhadevi K, M R, Albeshr MF, Pallath N. Bio-fabrication of calcium oxide nanoparticles from Coccinia grandis as a potential photocatalyst for dye degradation with antimicrobial activity. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 258:119449. [PMID: 38901814 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.119449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2023] [Revised: 06/08/2024] [Accepted: 06/18/2024] [Indexed: 06/22/2024]
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In the current study, Coccinia grandis fruit extract was used to synthesize calcium oxide nanoparticles (CaO NPs) in an economical and environmentally friendly manner. UV-Vis spectroscopy and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy revealed that the phytoconstituents found in Coccinia grandis fruit extract facilitated the production of CaO NPs by acting as better stabilizing, biodegradable, and reducing agents. The synthesized CG-CaO NPs were also tested for photocatalytic activity in the breakdown of selective dyes such as methyl red, methyl orange, and methylene blue in the presence of sunlight. The degradation percentage was determined by analyzing the color removal rates for all dye components. After 6 h of reaction, the IC50 values for methyl red, methyl orange, as well as methylene blue dyes were 73, 107, and 133, respectively. The CG-CaO NPs were further evaluated for their antimicrobial activity against specific bacteria and fungi using the agar-well diffusion method. 200 μg/mL CG-CaO NPs inhibited Aspergillus niger, Escherichia coli, Salmonella typhi, Streptococcus mutans, and Staphylococcus aureus at zones of 13, 14, 16, 14, and 15 mM, respectively. Further checkerboard assay confirmed the antagonism effect with gentamicin. Also, Artemia salina toxicity assay showed that the LD50 value of CaO NPs was 400 μg/mL of CaO NPs. The findings confirm that Coccinia grandis-mediated CG-CaO NPs can be used effectively in antimicrobial and environmental settings.
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- Kathirvel Brindhadevi
- Institute of Research and Development, Duy Tan University, Da Nang, Vietnam; School of Engineering & Technology, Duy Tan University, Da Nang, Vietnam.
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- Center for Global Health Research, Saveetha Medical College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, India
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- Department of Zoology, College of Sciences, King Saud University, P.O. Box. 2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biosciences, MES College, Marampally, Aluva, Kerala, India.
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Manganyi MC, Dikobe TB, Maseme MR. Exploring the Potential of Endophytic Microorganisms and Nanoparticles for Enhanced Water Remediation. Molecules 2024; 29:2858. [PMID: 38930923 PMCID: PMC11206248 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29122858] [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: 05/04/2024] [Revised: 06/12/2024] [Accepted: 06/14/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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Endophytic microorganisms contribute significantly to water bioremediation by enhancing pollutant degradation and supporting aquatic plant health and resilience by releasing bioactive compounds and enzymes. These microorganisms inhabit plant tissues without causing disease or any noticeable symptoms. Endophytes effectively aid in eliminating contaminants from water systems. Nanoparticles serve as potent enhancers in bioremediation processes, augmenting the efficiency of pollutant degradation by increasing surface area and bioavailability, thereby improving the efficacy and rate of remediation. Their controlled nutrient release and ability to stabilize endophytic colonization further contribute to the enhanced and sustainable elimination of contaminated environments. The synergistic effect of endophytes and nanoparticles in water remediation has been widely explored in recent studies, revealing compelling outcomes. Water pollution poses significant threats to human health, ecosystems, and economies; hence, the sixth global goal of the Sustainable Development Agenda 2030 of the United Nations aims to ensure the availability and sustainable management of water resources, recognizing their crucial importance for current and future generations. Conventional methods for addressing water pollution exhibit several limitations, including high costs, energy-intensive processes, the production of hazardous by-products, and insufficient effectiveness in mitigating emerging pollutants such as pharmaceuticals and microplastics. Noticeably, there is an inability to effectively remove various types of pollutants, thus resulting in incomplete purification cycles. Nanoparticle-enhanced water bioremediation offers an innovative, eco-friendly alternative for degrading contaminants. A growing body of research has shown that integrating endophytic microorganisms with nanoparticles for water bioremediation is a potent and viable alternative. This review examines the potential of using endophytic microorganisms and nanoparticles to enhance water remediation, exploring their combined effects and applications in water purification. The paper also provides an overview of synthetic methods for producing endophyte-nanoparticle composites to optimize their remediation capabilities in aqueous environments. The final section of the review highlights the constraints related to integrating endophytes with nanoparticles.
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- Madira Coutlyne Manganyi
- Department of Biological and Environmental sciences, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, P.O. Box 139, Medunsa 0204, South Africa
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- Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management, Department of Botany, North-West University, Private Bag X2046, Mmabatho 2735, South Africa
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- Department of Chemical and Physical Sciences, Walter Sisulu University, Private Bag XI, Mthatha 5117, South Africa
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Syngouna VI, Georgopoulou MP, Bellou MI, Vantarakis A. Effect of Human Adenovirus Type 35 Concentration on Its Inactivation and Sorption on Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles. FOOD AND ENVIRONMENTAL VIROLOGY 2024; 16:143-158. [PMID: 38308001 DOI: 10.1007/s12560-023-09582-z] [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: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 12/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/04/2024]
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Removal of pathogenic viruses from water resources is critically important for sanitation and public health. Nanotechnology is a promising technology for virus inactivation. In this paper, the effects of titanium dioxide (TiO2) anatase nanoparticles (NPs) on human adenovirus type 35 (HAdV-35) removal under static and dynamic (with agitation) batch conditions were comprehensively studied. Batch experiments were performed at room temperature (25 °C) with and without ambient light using three different initial virus concentrations. The virus inactivation experimental data were satisfactorily fitted with a pseudo-first-order expression with a time-dependent rate coefficient. The experimental results demonstrated that HAdV-35 sorption onto TiO2 NPs was favored with agitation under both ambient light and dark conditions. However, no distinct relationships between virus initial concentration and removal efficiency could be established from the experimental data.
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- Vasiliki I Syngouna
- Environmental Microbiology Unit, Department of Public Health, Medical School, University of Patras, 26504, Patras, Greece.
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- Environmental Microbiology Unit, Department of Public Health, Medical School, University of Patras, 26504, Patras, Greece
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- Environmental Microbiology Unit, Department of Public Health, Medical School, University of Patras, 26504, Patras, Greece
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Lakshmi Priya R, Dhayanithi CA, Hariprasad BS, Vidya R, Ganesh Babu S. Comparative evaluation of antimicrobial activity of spinel structured transition metal ferrites supported on reduced graphene oxide against pathogenic strains of bacteria and fungi. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2024; 35:325708. [PMID: 38701766 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/ad4710] [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: 10/02/2023] [Accepted: 05/03/2024] [Indexed: 05/05/2024]
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One of the global challenges for living things is to provide pollution and harmful microbes-free environment. In this study, magnetically retrievable spinel-structured manganese zinc ferrite (Mn0.5Zn0.5Fe2O4) (MZF) was synthesized by a facile solvothermal method. Further, the MZF with different weight percentages (10 wt%, 50 wt%, and 80 wt%) were supported on reduced graphene oxide (rGO). The phase purity and morphology of MZF and MZF/rGO nanocomposite were confirmed by x-ray diffraction technique and scanning electron microscopy, respectively. The Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, Raman, UV-visible spectroscopy, and thermogravimetric analyses of the as-synthesized nanocomposites were examined for the detection of various chemical groups, band gap, and thermal properties, respectively. The MZF/rGO nanocomposite exhibited significant antibacterial and antifungal activity againstEggerthella lenta, Enterococcus faecalis, Klebsiella pneumonia, Pseudomonas aeruginosa,andCandida albicanscompared to bare MZF and rGO. The high surface area of rGO plays a crucible role in antimicrobial analysis. Additionally, the antibacterial and antifungal activity is compared by synthesizing various metal ferrites such as MnFe2O4, ZnFe2O4, and Fe3O4. The 50 wt% MZF/rGO nanocomposite exhibits significantly high antibacterial activity. However, 10 wt% MZF/rGO nanocomposite shows good antifungal activity than Fe3O4, MnFe2O4, ZnFe2O4, MnZnFe2O4, 50 wt%, and 80 wt% MZF/rGO nanocomposites. These findings suggest that the prepared ferrite nanocomposites hold promise for microbial inhibition.
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- Rajendran Lakshmi Priya
- Nano-Catalysis Research Lab, Department of Chemistry, School of Advanced Sciences, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore 632014, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Nano-Catalysis Research Lab, Department of Chemistry, School of Advanced Sciences, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore 632014, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Nano-Catalysis Research Lab, Department of Chemistry, School of Advanced Sciences, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore 632014, Tamil Nadu, India
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- VIT School of Agricultural Innovations and Advanced Learning, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore 632014, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Nano-Catalysis Research Lab, Department of Chemistry, School of Advanced Sciences, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore 632014, Tamil Nadu, India
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Arumugam G, Durairaj S, Gonçale JC, Fonseca do Carmo PH, Terra Garcia M, Soares da Silva N, Borges BM, Loures FV, Ghosh D, Vivanco JF, Junqueira JC. Silver Nanoparticle-Embedded Carbon Nitride: Antifungal Activity on Candida albicans and Toxicity toward Animal Cells. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:25727-25739. [PMID: 38742469 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c02694] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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The development of engineered nanomaterials has been considered a promising strategy to control oral infections. In this study, silver-embedded carbon nitrides (Ag@g-CN) were synthesized and tested against Candida albicans, investigating their antifungal action and biocompatibility in animal cells. Ag@g-CN was synthesized by a simple one-pot thermal polymerization technique and characterized by various analytical techniques. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis revealed slight alterations in the crystal structure of g-CN upon the incorporation of Ag. Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy confirmed the presence of Ag-N bonds, indicating successful silver incorporation and potential interactions with g-CN's amino groups. UV-vis spectroscopy demonstrated a red shift in the absorption edge of Ag@g-CN compared with g-CN, attributed to the surface plasmon resonance effect of silver nanoparticles. Field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) confirmed the 2D layered sheet like morphology of both materials. The Ag 3d peaks found in X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) confirmed the presence of metallic Ag0 nanoparticles in Ag@g-CN. The Ag@g-CN materials exhibited high antifungal activity against reference and oral clinical strains of C. albicans, with minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) ranges between 16-256 μg/mL. The mechanism of Ag@g-CN on C. albicans was attributed to the disruption of the membrane integrity and disturbance of the biofilm. In addition, the Ag@g-CN material showed good biocompatibility in the fibroblastic cell line and in Galleria mellonella, with no apparent cytotoxicity observed at a concentration up to 1000 μg/mL. These findings demonstrate the potential of the Ag@g-CN material as an effective and safe antifungal agent for the treatment of oral fungal infections.
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- Ganeshkumar Arumugam
- Department of Biosciences and Oral Diagnosis, Institute of Science and Technology, São Paulo State University/UNESP, São José dos Campos, São Paulo 12245-000, Brazil
- Department of Materials Physics, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMTS), Thandalam, Chennai 602105, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Chemical Biology Unit, Institute of Nanoscience and Technology, Knowledge City, Sector 81, Mohali 140306, Punjab, India
- Faculty of Engineering and Sciences, Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez, Viña del Mar 2580335, Chile
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- Department of Biosciences and Oral Diagnosis, Institute of Science and Technology, São Paulo State University/UNESP, São José dos Campos, São Paulo 12245-000, Brazil
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- Department of Biosciences and Oral Diagnosis, Institute of Science and Technology, São Paulo State University/UNESP, São José dos Campos, São Paulo 12245-000, Brazil
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- Department of Biosciences and Oral Diagnosis, Institute of Science and Technology, São Paulo State University/UNESP, São José dos Campos, São Paulo 12245-000, Brazil
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- Department of Biosciences and Oral Diagnosis, Institute of Science and Technology, São Paulo State University/UNESP, São José dos Campos, São Paulo 12245-000, Brazil
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- Institute of Science and Technology, Federal University of São Paulo/UNIFESP, São José dos Campos, São Paulo 12231-280, Brazil
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- Institute of Science and Technology, Federal University of São Paulo/UNIFESP, São José dos Campos, São Paulo 12231-280, Brazil
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- Chemical Biology Unit, Institute of Nanoscience and Technology, Knowledge City, Sector 81, Mohali 140306, Punjab, India
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- Faculty of Engineering and Sciences, Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez, Viña del Mar 2580335, Chile
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- Department of Biosciences and Oral Diagnosis, Institute of Science and Technology, São Paulo State University/UNESP, São José dos Campos, São Paulo 12245-000, Brazil
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Nešić MD, Popović IA, Žakula J, Korićanac L, Filipović Tričković J, Valenta Šobot A, Jiménez MV, Algarra M, Dučić T, Stepić M. Synergistic Enhancement of Targeted Wound Healing by Near-Infrared Photodynamic Therapy and Silver Metal-Organic Frameworks Combined with S- or N-Doped Carbon Dots. Pharmaceutics 2024; 16:671. [PMID: 38794333 PMCID: PMC11124918 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics16050671] [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: 03/11/2024] [Revised: 04/26/2024] [Accepted: 05/13/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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The literature data emphasize that nanoparticles might improve the beneficial effects of near-infrared light (NIR) on wound healing. This study investigates the mechanisms of the synergistic wound healing potential of NIR light and silver metal-organic frameworks combined with nitrogen- and sulfur-doped carbon dots (AgMOFsN-CDs and AgMOFsS-CDs, respectively), which was conducted by testing the fibroblasts viability, scratch assays, biochemical analysis, and synchrotron-based Fourier transform infrared (SR-FTIR) cell spectroscopy and imaging. Our findings reveal that the combined treatment of AgMOFsN-CDs and NIR light significantly increases cell viability to nearly 150% and promotes cell proliferation, with reduced interleukin-1 levels, suggesting an anti-inflammatory response. SR-FTIR spectroscopy shows this combined treatment results in unique protein alterations, including increased α-helix structures and reduced cross-β. Additionally, protein synthesis was enhanced upon the combined treatment. The likely mechanism behind the observed changes is the charge-specific interaction of N-CDs from the AgMOFsN-CDs with proteins, enhanced by NIR light due to the nanocomposite's optical characteristics. Remarkably, the complete wound closure in the in vitro scratch assay was achieved exclusively with the combined NIR and AgMOFsN-CDs treatment, demonstrating the promising application of combined AgMOFsN-CDs with NIR light photodynamic therapy in regenerative nanomedicine and tissue engineering.
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- Maja D. Nešić
- Center for Light-Based Research and Technologies COHERENCE, Department of Atomic Physics, Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences, National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia;
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- Center for Light-Based Research and Technologies COHERENCE, Department of Atomic Physics, Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences, National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia;
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Endocrinology, Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences, National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia; (J.Ž.); (L.K.)
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Endocrinology, Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences, National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia; (J.Ž.); (L.K.)
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- Department of Physical Chemistry, Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences, National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia; (J.F.T.); (A.V.Š.)
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- Department of Physical Chemistry, Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences, National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia; (J.F.T.); (A.V.Š.)
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- Department of Science, INAMAT—Institute for Advanced Materials and Mathematics, Public University of Navarra, 31006 Pamplona, Spain;
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- MIRAS Beamline, ALBA-CELLS Synchrotron, 08290 Cerdanyola del Vallès, Spain;
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- Center for Light-Based Research and Technologies COHERENCE, Department of Atomic Physics, Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences, National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia;
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Altharawi A, Alqahtani SM, Aldakhil T, Ahmad I. Microwave-assisted synthesis of novel Ti/BTB-MOFs as porous anticancer and antibacterial agents. Front Chem 2024; 12:1386311. [PMID: 38803382 PMCID: PMC11128661 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2024.1386311] [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: 02/15/2024] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024] Open
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Nano compounds, especially metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), have significant properties. Among the most important properties of these compounds, which depend on their specific surface area and porosity, are biological properties, such as anticancer and antibacterial properties. In this study, a new titanium/BTB metal-organic framework (Ti/BTB-MOF) was synthesized by using titanium nitrate and 1,3,5-Tris(4-carboxyphenyl)benzene (BTB) under microwave radiation. The structure of the synthesized Ti/BTB-MOF was characterized and confirmed using X-ray diffraction (XRD) patterns, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) analysis, Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectra, energy-dispersive X-ray (EDAX) analysis mapping, scanning electron microscope (SEM) images, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) curves, and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) analysis. The in vitro anticancer properties of Ti/BTB-MOF were evaluated using the MTT method against MG-63/bone cancer cells and A-431/skin cancer cells. The in vitro antibacterial activity was tested using the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) guidelines. In the anticancer activity, IC50 (half-maximal inhibitory concentration) values of 152 μg/mL and 201 μg/mL for MG-63/bone cancer cells and A-431/skin cancer cells, respectively, were observed. In the antibacterial activity, minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) of 2-64 μg/mL were observed against studied pathogenic strains. The antimicrobial activity of Ti/BTB-MOF was higher than that of penicillin and gentamicin. Therefore, the synthesized Ti/BTB-MOF could be introduced as a suitable bioactive candidate.
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- Ali Altharawi
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Science, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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Hassanen EI, Morsy EA, Abuowarda M, Ibrahim MA, Shaalan M. Silver and gold nanoparticles as a novel approach to fight Sarcoptic mange in rabbits. Sci Rep 2024; 14:10618. [PMID: 38724594 PMCID: PMC11081955 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-60736-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2023] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024] Open
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Various kinds of pets have been known to contract the ectoparasite Sarcoptes scabiei. Current acaricides are becoming less effective because of the resistance developed by the mite besides their adverse effects on the general activity and reproductive performance of domestic pets. For this reason, the present study aims to discover a novel and safe approach using silver and gold nanoparticles to fight Sarcoptic mange in rabbits as well as to explain their mechanism of action. 15 pet rabbits with clinical signs of Sarcoptic mange that were confirmed by the microscopic examination were used in our study. All rabbits used in this study were assessed positive for the presence of different developing stages of S. scabiei. Three groups of rabbits (n = 5) were used as follows: group (1) didn't receive any treatment, and group (2 and 3) was treated with either AgNPs or GNPs, respectively. Both nanoparticles were applied daily on the affected skin areas via a dressing and injected subcutaneously once a week for 2 weeks at a dose of 0.5 mg/kg bwt. Our results revealed that all rabbits were severely infested and took a mean score = 3. The skin lesions in rabbits that didn't receive any treatments progressed extensively and took a mean score = of 4. On the other hand, all nanoparticle-treated groups displayed marked improvement in the skin lesion and took an average score of 0-1. All NPs treated groups showed remarkable improvement in the microscopic pictures along with mild iNOS, TNF-α, and Cox-2 expression. Both nanoparticles could downregulate the m-RNA levels of IL-6 and IFγ and upregulate IL-10 and TGF-1β genes to promote skin healing. Dressing rabbits with both NPs didn't affect either liver and kidney biomarkers or serum Ig levels indicating their safety. Our residual analysis detected AgNPs in the liver of rabbits but did not detect any residues of GNPs in such organs. We recommend using GNPs as an alternative acaricide to fight rabbit mange.
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- Eman I Hassanen
- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, P.O. Box 12211, Giza, Egypt.
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- Department of Poultry Disease, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, P.O. Box 12211, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, P.O. Box 12211, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, P.O. Box 12211, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, P.O. Box 12211, Giza, Egypt
- Polymer Institute, Slovak Academy of Science, Bratislava, Slovakia
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Ravvaz A, Malekifard F, Esmaeilnejad B. In vitro assessment of the anthelmintic activity of copper oxide and zinc oxide nanoparticles on egg and adult stages of Fasciola hepatica: evidence on oxidative stress biomarkers, and DNA damage. BMC Vet Res 2024; 20:137. [PMID: 38575964 PMCID: PMC10993569 DOI: 10.1186/s12917-024-03994-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2024] [Accepted: 03/27/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES Fasciolosis is of significant economic and public health importance worldwide. The lack of a successful vaccine and emerging resistance in flukes to the drug of choice, triclabendazole, has initiated the search for alternative approaches. In recent years, metallic nanoparticles have been extensively investigated for their anthelmintic effects. This study investigates the in vitro anthelmintic activity of copper oxide and zinc oxide nanoparticles against Fasciola hepatica. METHODS The in vitro study was based on egg hatchability test (EHA), adult motility inhibition tests, DNA damage, ROS levels, as well as several biomarkers of oxidative stress, including glutathione peroxidase (GSH) and glutathione S-transferase (GST), superoxide dismutase (SOD) and malondialdehyde (MDA). For this purpose, different concentrations of copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO-NPs) and Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) (1, 4, 8, 12, and 16 ppm) were used to evaluate the anthelmintic effect on different life stages, including egg and adults of Fasciola hepatica, over 24 h. RESULTS In vitro treatment of F. hepatica worms with both CuO-NPs and ZnO-NPs could significantly increase ROS production and oxidative stress induction (decreased SOD, GST and GSH and increased MDA) compared to control group. CONCLUSIONS Based on the results, it seems that CuO-NPs and ZnO-NPs may be effective in the control and treatment of F. hepatica infection. Further research is needed to investigate their potential for in vivo use in the treatment of parasitic infections.
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- Amirhassan Ravvaz
- Department of Pathobiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Urmia University, P.O. Box 1177, Urmia, Iran
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- Department of Pathobiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Urmia University, P.O. Box 1177, Urmia, Iran.
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- Department of Pathobiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Urmia University, P.O. Box 1177, Urmia, Iran
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Barbosa JRM, Santos ASGG, Viana AT, Gonçalves AG, Nunes OC, Pereira MFR, Soares OSGP. Carbon-based materials for water disinfection and heavy metals removal. ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY 2024; 45:1810-1828. [PMID: 36469607 DOI: 10.1080/09593330.2022.2154173] [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: 08/16/2022] [Accepted: 11/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The presence of heavy metals and/or harmful bacteria in drinking water represents significant risks to human health. This study aimed to develop a low-cost water treatment technology using synthesized nanocomposites with metal nanoparticles supported on activated carbon (AC) for bacteria and heavy metal removal. In addition, the performance of the developed nanomaterials was compared with that of commercial materials - carbon fibers of three different typologies. The chemical and textural properties of all tested materials were characterized. To simulate a technology to be applied in a water outlet point, removal tests were carried out in a continuous system using suspensions of Escherichia coli and/or Staphylococcus aureus, wherein the contact time with the two phases was minimal (1 min). The obtained results revealed that iron and copper oxides supported on AC with a calcination treatment (CuFeO/AC-C) was the nanocomposite with the best performance, achieving a 6 log reduction for both bacteria in the same suspension up to 9 h operation. A mix of bacteria and heavy metals, simulating a real water, was treated with CuFeO/AC-C obtaining a 6 log reduction of bacteria, a Pb2+ removal >99.9% and Cd2+ removal between 97 and 98% over 180 passage times.
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- José R M Barbosa
- Departamento de Engenharia Química, Faculdade de Engenharia, Laboratory of Separation and Reaction Engineering - Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials (LSRE-LCM), Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
- ALiCE - Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Departamento de Engenharia Química, Faculdade de Engenharia, Laboratory of Separation and Reaction Engineering - Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials (LSRE-LCM), Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
- ALiCE - Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- ALiCE - Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
- Departamento de Engenharia Química, Faculdade de Engenharia, Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy (LEPABE), Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- ALiCE - Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
- Departamento de Engenharia Química, Faculdade de Engenharia, Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy (LEPABE), Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Departamento de Engenharia Química, Faculdade de Engenharia, Laboratory of Separation and Reaction Engineering - Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials (LSRE-LCM), Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
- ALiCE - Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Departamento de Engenharia Química, Faculdade de Engenharia, Laboratory of Separation and Reaction Engineering - Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials (LSRE-LCM), Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
- ALiCE - Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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Wierzbicki M, Kot M, Lange A, Kalińska A, Gołębiewski M, Jaworski S. Evaluation of the Antimicrobial, Cytotoxic, and Physical Properties of Selected Nano-Complexes in Bovine Udder Inflammatory Pathogen Control. Nanotechnol Sci Appl 2024; 17:77-94. [PMID: 38523648 PMCID: PMC10961027 DOI: 10.2147/nsa.s447810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 03/26/2024] Open
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Purpose Mastitis in dairy cows is a worldwide problem faced by dairy producers. Treatment mainly involves antibiotic therapy, however, due to widespread antibiotic resistance among bacteria, such treatments are no longer effective. For this reason, scientists are searching for new solutions to combat mastitis, which is caused by bacteria, fungi, and algae. One of the most promising solutions, nanotechnology, is attracting research due to its biocidal properties. The purpose of this research was to determine the biocidal properties of nanocomposites as a potential alternative to antibiotics in the control of mastitis, as well as to determine whether the use of nanoparticles and what concentration is safe for the breeder and the animal. Patients and Methods In this study, the effects of Ag, Au, Cu, Fe, and Pt nanoparticles and their complexes were evaluated in relation to the survival of bacteria and fungi isolated from cattle diagnosed with mastitis, their physicochemical properties, and their toxicity to bovine and human mammary epithelial cells BME-UV1 and HMEC (human microvascular endothelial cells). Moreover, E. coli, S. aureus, C. albicans, and Prototheca sp. invasion was assessed using the alginate bead (bioprinted) model. The NPs were tested at concentrations of 25, 12.5, 6.25, 3.125, 1.56 mg/l for Au, Ag, Cu and Fe NPs, and 10, 5, 2.5, 1.25, 0.625 mg/l for Pt. Results With the exception of Fe and Pt, all exhibited biocidal properties against isolates, while the AgCu complex had the best effect. In addition, nanoparticles showed synergistic effects, while the low concentrations had no toxic effect on BME-UV1 and HMEC cells. Conclusion Synergistic effects of nanoparticles and no toxicity to bovine and human cells might, in the future, be an effective alternative in the fight against microorganisms responsible for mastitis, and the implementation of research results in practice would reduce the percentage of dairy cows suffering from mastitis. The problem of increasing antibiotic resistance is posing a global threat to human's and animal's health, and requires comprehensive research to evaluate the potential use of nanoparticles - especially their complexes - as well as to determine whether nanoparticles are safe for the breeders and the animals. The conducted series of studies allows further consideration of the use of the obtained results in practice, creating a potentially new alternative to antibiotics in the treatment and prevention of mastitis in dairy cattle.
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- Mateusz Wierzbicki
- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, 02-786, Poland
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- Animal Breeding Department, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, 02-786, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, 02-786, Poland
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- Animal Breeding Department, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, 02-786, Poland
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- Animal Breeding Department, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, 02-786, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, 02-786, Poland
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Mustafa S, Alharbi LM, Abdelraheem MZ, Mobashar M, Qamar W, A Al-Doaiss A, Abbas RZ. Role of Silver Nanoparticles for the Control of Anthelmintic Resistance in Small and Large Ruminants. Biol Trace Elem Res 2024:10.1007/s12011-024-04132-5. [PMID: 38436800 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-024-04132-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2024] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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Helminths are considered a significant threat to the livestock industry, as they cause substantial economic losses in small and large ruminant farming. Their morbidity and mortality rates are also increasing day by day as they have zoonotic importance. Anthelmintic drugs have been used for controlling these parasites; unfortunately, due to the development of resistance of these drugs in helminths (parasites), especially in three major classes like benzimidazoles, nicotinic agonists, and macrocyclic lactones, their use is becoming very low. Although new anthelmintics are being developed, the process is time-consuming and costly. As a result, nanoparticles are being explored as an alternative to anthelmintics. Nanoparticles enhance drug effectiveness, drug delivery, and target specificity and have no resistance against parasites. Different types of nanoparticles are used, such as organic (chitosan) and inorganic (gold, silver, zinc oxide, iron oxide, and nickel oxide). One of them, silver nanoparticles (AgNPs), has unique properties in various fields, especially parasitology. AgNPs are synthesized from three primary methods: physical, chemical, and biological. Their primary mechanism of action is causing stress through the production of ROS that destroys cells, organs, proteins, and DNA parasites. The present review is about AgNPs, their mode of action, and their role in controlling anthelmintic resistance against small and large ruminants.
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- Sahar Mustafa
- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Qassim University, 51452, Buraidah, Saudi Arabia
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- The National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (NIOF), Aswan, Egypt
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- Department of Animal Nutrition, The University of Agriculture, Peshawar, Pakistan
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- Department of Parasitology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
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- Biology Department, College of Science, King Khalid University, P.O. Box 9004, 61413, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Parasitology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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Martínez SR, Odella E, Ibarra LE, Sosa Lochedino A, Wendel AB, Durantini AM, Chesta CA, Palacios RE. Conjugated polymer nanoparticles as sonosensitizers in sono-inactivation of a broad spectrum of pathogens. ULTRASONICS 2024; 137:107180. [PMID: 37847942 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultras.2023.107180] [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: 07/27/2023] [Revised: 09/23/2023] [Accepted: 10/07/2023] [Indexed: 10/19/2023]
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Sonodynamic inactivation (SDI) of pathogens has an important advantage when compared to optical excitation-based protocols due to the deeper penetration of ultrasound (US) excitation in biological media or animal tissue. Sonosensitizers (SS) are compounds or systems that upon US stimulation in the therapeutic window (frequency = 0.8-3 MHz and intensity < 3 W/cm2) can induce damage to vital components of pathogenic microorganisms. Herein, we report the synthesis and application of conjugated polymer nanoparticles (CPNs) as an efficient SS in SDI of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Klebsiella pneumoniae and Candida tropicalis. A frequent problem in the design and testing of new SS for SDI is the lack of proper sonoreactor characterization which leads to reproducibility concerns. To address this issue, we performed dosimetry experiments in our setup. This enables the validation of our results by other researchers and facilitates meaningful comparisons with different SDI systems in future studies. On a different note, it is generally accepted that the mechanisms of action underlying SS-mediated SDI involve the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS). In an attempt to establish the nature of the cytotoxic species involved in our CPNs-based SDI protocol, we demonstrated that singlet oxygen (1O2) does not play a major role in the observed sonoinduced killing effect. SDI experiments in planktonic cultures of optimally growing pathogens using CPNs result in a germicide effect on the studied pathogenic microorganisms. The implementation of SDI protocols using CPNs was further tested in mature biofilms of a MRSA resulting in ∼40 % reduction of biomass and ∼70 % reduction of cellular viability. Overall, these results highlight the unique and unexplored capacity of CPNs to act as sonosensitizers opening new possibilities in the design and application of novel inactivation protocols against morbific microbes.
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- Sol R Martínez
- Instituto de Investigaciones en Tecnologías Energéticas y Materiales Avanzados (IITEMA), Universidad Nacional de Río Cuarto (UNRC), Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Tecnológicas (CONICET), Río Cuarto X5804BYA, Córdoba, Argentina; Departamento de Química. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Fisicoquímicas y Naturales, UNRC, Río Cuarto X5804BYA, Córdoba, Argentina
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- Instituto de Investigaciones en Tecnologías Energéticas y Materiales Avanzados (IITEMA), Universidad Nacional de Río Cuarto (UNRC), Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Tecnológicas (CONICET), Río Cuarto X5804BYA, Córdoba, Argentina; Departamento de Química. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Fisicoquímicas y Naturales, UNRC, Río Cuarto X5804BYA, Córdoba, Argentina
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- Instituto de Biotecnología Ambiental y Salud (INBIAS), UNRC y CONICET, Río Cuarto X5804BYA, Córdoba, Argentina; Departamento de Biología Molecular, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Fisicoquímicas y Naturales, UNRC, Río Cuarto X5804BYA, Córdoba, Argentina
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- Instituto de Investigaciones en Tecnologías Energéticas y Materiales Avanzados (IITEMA), Universidad Nacional de Río Cuarto (UNRC), Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Tecnológicas (CONICET), Río Cuarto X5804BYA, Córdoba, Argentina; Departamento de Química. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Fisicoquímicas y Naturales, UNRC, Río Cuarto X5804BYA, Córdoba, Argentina
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- Instituto de Investigaciones en Tecnologías Energéticas y Materiales Avanzados (IITEMA), Universidad Nacional de Río Cuarto (UNRC), Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Tecnológicas (CONICET), Río Cuarto X5804BYA, Córdoba, Argentina; Departamento de Física, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Fisicoquímicas y Naturales, UNRC, Río Cuarto X5804BYA, Córdoba, Argentina
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- Departamento de Química. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Fisicoquímicas y Naturales, UNRC, Río Cuarto X5804BYA, Córdoba, Argentina; Instituto para el Desarrollo Agroindustrial y de la Salud (IDAS), Universidad Nacional de Río Cuarto (UNRC), Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Tecnológicas (CONICET), Río Cuarto X5804BYA, Córdoba, Argentina
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- Instituto de Investigaciones en Tecnologías Energéticas y Materiales Avanzados (IITEMA), Universidad Nacional de Río Cuarto (UNRC), Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Tecnológicas (CONICET), Río Cuarto X5804BYA, Córdoba, Argentina; Departamento de Química. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Fisicoquímicas y Naturales, UNRC, Río Cuarto X5804BYA, Córdoba, Argentina.
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- Instituto de Investigaciones en Tecnologías Energéticas y Materiales Avanzados (IITEMA), Universidad Nacional de Río Cuarto (UNRC), Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Tecnológicas (CONICET), Río Cuarto X5804BYA, Córdoba, Argentina; Departamento de Química. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Fisicoquímicas y Naturales, UNRC, Río Cuarto X5804BYA, Córdoba, Argentina.
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Haripriya P, Revathy MP, Kumar MS, Navaneeth P, Suneesh PV, T G SB, Darbha VRK. Biosurfactant-capped CuO nanoparticles coated cotton/polypropylene fabrics toward antimicrobial textile applications. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2024; 35:165601. [PMID: 38198713 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/ad1d15] [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: 09/12/2023] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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The global COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increase in the importance of implementing effective measures to prevent the spread of microorganisms. Consequently, there is a growing demand for antimicrobial materials, specifically antimicrobial textiles and face masks, because of the surge in diseases caused by bacteria and viruses like SARS-CoV-2. Face masks that possess built-in antibacterial properties can rapidly deactivate microorganisms, enabling reuse and reducing the incidence of illnesses. Among the numerous types of inorganic nanomaterials, copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs) have been identified as cost-effective and highly efficient antimicrobial agents for inactivating microbes. Furthermore, biosurfactants have recently been recognized for their potential antimicrobial effects, in addition to inorganic nanoparticles. Therefore, this research's primary focus is synthesizing biosurfactant-mediated CuO NPs, integrating them into natural and synthetic fabrics such as cotton and polypropylene and evaluating the resulting fabrics' antimicrobial activity. Using rhamnolipid (RL) as a biosurfactant and employing a hydrothermal method with a pH range of 9-11, RL-capped CuO NPs are synthesized (RL-CuO NPs). To assess their effectiveness against gram-positive (Staphylococcus aureus) and gram-negative (Escherichia coli) microorganisms, the RL-CuO NPs are subjected to antibacterial testing. The RL-capped CuO NPs exhibited antimicrobial activity at much lower concentrations than the individual RL, CuO. RL-CuO NPs have shown a minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of 1.2 mg ml-1and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) of 1.6 mg ml-1forE. coliand a MIC of 0.8 mg ml-1and a MBC of 1.2 mg ml-1forS. aureus, respectively. Furthermore, the developed RL-CuO NPs are incorporated into cotton and polypropylene fabrics using a screen-printing technique. Subsequently, the antimicrobial activity of the coated fabrics is evaluated, revealing that RL-CuO NPs coated fabrics exhibited remarkable antibacterial properties against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.
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- P Haripriya
- Department of Sciences, Amrita School of Physical Sciences, Coimbatore, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, India
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- Department of Sciences, Amrita School of Physical Sciences, Coimbatore, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, India
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- Department of Sciences, Amrita School of Physical Sciences, Coimbatore, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, India
- Biosensor Research Laboratory, Amrita School of Engineering, Coimbatore, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, India
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- Department of Sciences, Amrita School of Physical Sciences, Coimbatore, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, India
- Biosensor Research Laboratory, Amrita School of Engineering, Coimbatore, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, India
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- Department of Sciences, Amrita School of Physical Sciences, Coimbatore, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, India
- Biosensor Research Laboratory, Amrita School of Engineering, Coimbatore, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, India
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- Department of Sciences, Amrita School of Physical Sciences, Coimbatore, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, India
- Biosensor Research Laboratory, Amrita School of Engineering, Coimbatore, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, India
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- Department of Sciences, Amrita School of Physical Sciences, Coimbatore, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, India
- Biosensor Research Laboratory, Amrita School of Engineering, Coimbatore, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, India
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Girma A, Abera B, Mekuye B, Mebratie G. Antibacterial Activity and Mechanisms of Action of Inorganic Nanoparticles against Foodborne Bacterial Pathogens: A Systematic Review. IET Nanobiotechnol 2024; 2024:5417924. [PMID: 38863967 PMCID: PMC11095078 DOI: 10.1049/2024/5417924] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2023] [Revised: 06/25/2023] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 06/13/2024] Open
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Foodborne disease outbreaks due to bacterial pathogens and their toxins have become a serious concern for global public health and security. Finding novel antibacterial agents with unique mechanisms of action against the current spoilage and foodborne bacterial pathogens is a central strategy to overcome antibiotic resistance. This study examined the antibacterial activities and mechanisms of action of inorganic nanoparticles (NPs) against foodborne bacterial pathogens. The articles written in English were recovered from registers and databases (PubMed, ScienceDirect, Web of Science, Google Scholar, and Directory of Open Access Journals) and other sources (websites, organizations, and citation searching). "Nanoparticles," "Inorganic Nanoparticles," "Metal Nanoparticles," "Metal-Oxide Nanoparticles," "Antimicrobial Activity," "Antibacterial Activity," "Foodborne Bacterial Pathogens," "Mechanisms of Action," and "Foodborne Diseases" were the search terms used to retrieve the articles. The PRISMA-2020 checklist was applied for the article search strategy, article selection, data extraction, and result reporting for the review process. A total of 27 original research articles were included from a total of 3,575 articles obtained from the different search strategies. All studies demonstrated the antibacterial effectiveness of inorganic NPs and highlighted their different mechanisms of action against foodborne bacterial pathogens. In the present study, small-sized, spherical-shaped, engineered, capped, low-dissolution with water, high-concentration NPs, and in Gram-negative bacterial types had high antibacterial activity as compared to their counterparts. Cell wall interaction and membrane penetration, reactive oxygen species production, DNA damage, and protein synthesis inhibition were some of the generalized mechanisms recognized in the current study. Therefore, this study recommends the proper use of nontoxic inorganic nanoparticle products for food processing industries to ensure the quality and safety of food while minimizing antibiotic resistance among foodborne bacterial pathogens.
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- Abayeneh Girma
- Department of Biology, College of Natural and Computational Science, Mekdela Amba University, P.O. Box 32, Tuluawlia, Ethiopia
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- Department of Physics, College of Natural and Computational Science, Mekdela Amba University, P.O. Box 32, Tuluawlia, Ethiopia
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- Department of Physics, College of Natural and Computational Science, Mekdela Amba University, P.O. Box 32, Tuluawlia, Ethiopia
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- Department of Physics, College of Natural and Computational Science, Mekdela Amba University, P.O. Box 32, Tuluawlia, Ethiopia
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Manutsyan T, Blbulyan S, Vassilian A, Semashko T, Kirakosyan G, Gabrielyan L, Trchounian K, Poladyan A. Gold nanoparticles activate hydrogenase synthesis and improve heterotrophic growth of Ralstonia eutropha H16. FEMS Microbiol Lett 2024; 371:fnad138. [PMID: 38167703 DOI: 10.1093/femsle/fnad138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2023] [Revised: 10/17/2023] [Accepted: 12/31/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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Ralstonia eutropha is a facultative chemolithoautotrophic aerobic bacterium that grows using organic substrates or H2 and CO2. Hydrogenases (Hyds) are synthesized under lithoautotrophic, or energy-limited heterotrophic conditions and are used in enzyme fuel cells (EFC) as anodic catalysts. The effects of chemically synthesized gold nanoparticles (Au-NPs) on R. eutropha H16 growth, oxidation-reduction potential (ORP) kinetics, and H2-oxidizing Hyd activity were investigated in this study. Atomic force microscopy showed that thin, plate-shaped Au-NPs were in the nanoscale range with an average size of 5.68 nm. Compared with growth in medium without Au-NPs (control), the presence of Au-NPs stimulated growth, and resulted in a decrease in ORP to negative values. H2-oxidizing activity was not detected in the absence of Au-NPs, but activity was significantly induced (12 U/g CDW) after 24 h of growth with 18 ng/ml, increasing a further 4-fold after 72 h of growth. The results demonstrate that Au-NPs primarily influence the membrane-bound Hyd. In contrast to R. eutropha, Au-NPs had a negligible or negative effect on the growth, Hyd activity, and H2 production of Escherichia coli. The findings of this study offer new perspectives for the production of oxygen-tolerant Hyds and the development of EFCs.
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- Tatevik Manutsyan
- Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Biotechnology, Yerevan State University, 0025 Yerevan, Armenia
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- Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Biotechnology, Yerevan State University, 0025 Yerevan, Armenia
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- Research Institute of Biology, Biology Faculty, Yerevan State University, 1 A. Manoukian Str., 0025 Yerevan, Armenia
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- Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Biotechnology, Yerevan State University, 0025 Yerevan, Armenia
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- Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Biotechnology, Yerevan State University, 0025 Yerevan, Armenia
- Research Institute of Biology, Biology Faculty, Yerevan State University, 1 A. Manoukian Str., 0025 Yerevan, Armenia
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- Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Biotechnology, Yerevan State University, 0025 Yerevan, Armenia
- Research Institute of Biology, Biology Faculty, Yerevan State University, 1 A. Manoukian Str., 0025 Yerevan, Armenia
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Valadbeigi M, Mahmoudifard M, Ganji SM, Mehrabian S. Study on the antibacterial effect of CuO nanoparticles on Klebsiella pneumonia bacteria: Efficient treatment for colorectal cancer. Biotechnol Appl Biochem 2023; 70:1785-1793. [PMID: 37264727 DOI: 10.1002/bab.2481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2022] [Accepted: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a widespread type of cancer across the world. One efficient therapy approach is the use of antibiotic agents, but one of the main issues related to treating CRC is microbial resistance to antibiotics. As microbes are becoming more resistant to antibiotics and other traditional antimicrobial agents, nanobiotechnology has made it possible to employ nanomaterials with the aim of creating a new generation of antimicrobial agents. In the present study, we have assessed the antimicrobial potential of CuO nanoparticles (NPs) against gram-negative bacteria like Klebsiella pneumoniae carrying PKS genes responsible for encoding colibactin as the key factor for CRC development. For this purpose, the antibacterial effects of conventional antibacterial agents, including erythromycin, piperacillin, and ampicillin, as well as CuONPs, were compared on isolated strains from cancerous candidates. The obtained results revealed that isolates (K. pneumoniae) showed resistance toward the mentioned conventional antibiotics, but CuONPs showed efficient antibacterial properties against K. pneumonia with a MIC = 62 μg/mL. On the other hand, a synergistic antibacterial effect was obtained when CuONPs were used in combination with conventional antibiotics, which are ineffective when used alone. Therefore, CuONPs can be introduced as an excellent antimicrobial agent against K. pneumoniae bacteria in CRC, especially when they are combined with other antibiotics since they can activate the antimicrobial activity of the conventional antibiotics.
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- Maria Valadbeigi
- Department of Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology, National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (NIGEB), Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology, National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (NIGEB), Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology, National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (NIGEB), Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Life Sciences, Azad Islamic University, North Tehran Branch, Tehran, Iran
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Manikandan V, Min SC. Roles of polysaccharides-based nanomaterials in food preservation and extension of shelf-life of food products: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 252:126381. [PMID: 37595723 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.126381] [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: 04/07/2023] [Revised: 08/09/2023] [Accepted: 08/15/2023] [Indexed: 08/20/2023]
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In food production sectors, food spoilage and contamination are major issues that threaten and negatively influence food standards and safety. Several physical, chemical, and biological methods are used to extend the shelf-life of food products, but they have their limitations. Henceforth, researchers and scientists resort to novel methods to resolve these existing issues. Nanomaterials-based extension of food shelf life has broad scope rendering a broad spectrum of activity including high antioxidant and antimicrobial activity. Numerous research investigations have been made to identify the possible roles of nanoparticles in food preservation. A wide range of nanomaterials via different approaches is ultimately applied for food preservation. Among them, chemically synthesized methods have several limitations, unlike biological synthesis. However, biological synthesis protocols are quite expensive and laborious. Predominant studies demonstrated that nanoparticles can protect fruits and vegetables by preventing microbial contamination. Though several nanomaterials designated for food preservation are available, detailed knowledge of the mechanism remains unclear. Hence, this review aims to highlight the various nanomaterials and their roles in increasing the shelf life of food products. Adding to the novel market trends, nano-packaging will open new frontiers and prospects for ensuring food safety and quality.
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- Velu Manikandan
- Department of Food Science and Technology, Seoul Women's University, 621, Hwarangro, Nowon-gu, Seoul 01797, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Seoul Women's University, 621, Hwarangro, Nowon-gu, Seoul 01797, Republic of Korea.
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Wojciechowska O, Costabile A, Kujawska M. The gut microbiome meets nanomaterials: exposure and interplay with graphene nanoparticles. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2023; 5:6349-6364. [PMID: 38024319 PMCID: PMC10662184 DOI: 10.1039/d3na00696d] [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: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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Graphene-based nanoparticles are widely applied in many technology and science sectors, raising concerns about potential health risks. Emerging evidence suggests that graphene-based nanomaterials may interact with microorganisms, both pathogens and commensal bacteria, that dwell in the gut. This review aims to demonstrate the current state of knowledge on the interplay between graphene nanomaterials and the gut microbiome. In this study, we briefly overview nanomaterials, their usage and the characteristics of graphene-based nanoparticles. We present and discuss experimental data from in vitro studies, screening tests on small animals and rodent experiments related to exposure and the effects of graphene nanoparticles on gut microbiota. With this in mind, we highlight the reported crosstalk between graphene nanostructures, the gut microbial community and the host immune system in order to shed light on the perspective to bear on the biological interactions. The studies show that graphene-based material exposure is dosage and time-dependent, and different derivatives present various effects on host bacteria cells. Moreover, the route of graphene exposure might influence a shift in the gut microbiota composition, including the alteration of functions and diversity and abundance of specific phyla or genera. However, the mechanism of graphene-based nanomaterials' influence on gut microbiota is poorly understood. Accordingly, this review emphasises the importance of studies needed to establish the most desirable synthesis methods, types of derivatives, properties, and safety aspects mainly related to the routes of exposure and dosages of graphene-based nanomaterials.
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- Olga Wojciechowska
- Department of Toxicology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences Rokietnicka 3 Poznan 60-806 Poland
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- School of Life and Health Sciences, University of Roehampton London SW15 4JD UK
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- Department of Toxicology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences Rokietnicka 3 Poznan 60-806 Poland
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Sadiq S, Khan I, Shen Z, Wang M, Xu T, Khan S, Zhou X, Bahadur A, Rafiq M, Sohail S, Wu P. Recent Updates on Multifunctional Nanomaterials as Antipathogens in Humans and Livestock: Classification, Application, Mode of Action, and Challenges. Molecules 2023; 28:7674. [PMID: 38005395 PMCID: PMC10675011 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28227674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2023] [Revised: 11/11/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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Pathogens cause infections and millions of deaths globally, while antipathogens are drugs or treatments designed to combat them. To date, multifunctional nanomaterials (NMs), such as organic, inorganic, and nanocomposites, have attracted significant attention by transforming antipathogen livelihoods. They are very small in size so can quickly pass through the walls of bacterial, fungal, or parasitic cells and viral particles to perform their antipathogenic activity. They are more reactive and have a high band gap, making them more effective than traditional medications. Moreover, due to some pathogen's resistance to currently available medications, the antipathogen performance of NMs is becoming crucial. Additionally, due to their prospective properties and administration methods, NMs are eventually chosen for cutting-edge applications and therapies, including drug administration and diagnostic tools for antipathogens. Herein, NMs have significant characteristics that can facilitate identifying and eliminating pathogens in real-time. This mini-review analyzes multifunctional NMs as antimicrobial tools and investigates their mode of action. We also discussed the challenges that need to be solved for the utilization of NMs as antipathogens.
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- Samreen Sadiq
- School of Biotechnology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212100, China; (S.S.); (Z.S.); (M.W.); (T.X.)
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- School of Environmental & Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212100, China;
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- School of Biotechnology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212100, China; (S.S.); (Z.S.); (M.W.); (T.X.)
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- School of Biotechnology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212100, China; (S.S.); (Z.S.); (M.W.); (T.X.)
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- School of Biotechnology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212100, China; (S.S.); (Z.S.); (M.W.); (T.X.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 94640, Pakistan;
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- School of Biotechnology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212100, China; (S.S.); (Z.S.); (M.W.); (T.X.)
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- College of Science, Mathematics, and Technology, Wenzhou-Kean University, Wenzhou 325060, China;
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- Key Laboratory for Preparation and Application of Ordered Structural Materials of Guangdong Province, Department of Chemistry, Shantou University, Shantou 515063, China
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- Department of Information Technology, Careerera, Beltsville, MD 20705, USA;
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- School of Biotechnology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212100, China; (S.S.); (Z.S.); (M.W.); (T.X.)
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Khosla H, Seche W, Ammerman D, Elyahoodayan S, Caputo GA, Hettinger J, Amini S, Feng G. Development of antibacterial neural stimulation electrodes via hierarchical surface restructuring and atomic layer deposition. Sci Rep 2023; 13:19778. [PMID: 37957282 PMCID: PMC10643707 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-47256-9] [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: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 11/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023] Open
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Miniaturization and electrochemical performance enhancement of electrodes and microelectrode arrays in emerging long-term implantable neural stimulation devices improves specificity, functionality, and performance of these devices. However, surgical site and post-implantation infections are amongst the most devastating complications after surgical procedures and implantations. Additionally, with the increased use of antibiotics, the threat of antibiotic resistance is significant and is increasingly being recognized as a global problem. Therefore, the need for alternative strategies to eliminate post-implantation infections and reduce antibiotic use has led to the development of medical devices with antibacterial properties. In this work, we report on the development of electrochemically active antibacterial platinum-iridium electrodes targeted for use in neural stimulation and sensing applications. A two-step development process was used. Electrodes were first restructured using femtosecond laser hierarchical surface restructuring. In the second step of the process, atomic layer deposition was utilized to deposit conformal antibacterial copper oxide thin films on the hierarchical surface structure of the electrodes to impart antibacterial properties to the electrodes with minimal impact on electrochemical performance of the electrodes. Morphological, compositional, and structural properties of the electrodes were studied using multiple modalities of microscopy and spectroscopy. Antibacterial properties of the electrodes were also studied, particularly, the killing effect of the hierarchically restructured antibacterial electrodes on Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus-two common types of bacteria responsible for implant infections.
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- Henna Khosla
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Villanova University, Villanova, PA, 19085, USA
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- Pulse Technologies Inc., Research and Development, Quakertown, PA, 18951, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ, 08028, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, 90089, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ, 08028, USA
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ, 08028, USA
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- Pulse Technologies Inc., Research and Development, Quakertown, PA, 18951, USA.
- Biomedical Engineering Department, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, 06269, USA.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Villanova University, Villanova, PA, 19085, USA
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Sadr S, Lotfalizadeh N, Abbasi AM, Soleymani N, Hajjafari A, Roohbaksh Amooli Moghadam E, Borji H. Challenges and Prospective of Enhancing Hydatid Cyst Chemotherapy by Nanotechnology and the Future of Nanobiosensors for Diagnosis. Trop Med Infect Dis 2023; 8:494. [PMID: 37999613 PMCID: PMC10674171 DOI: 10.3390/tropicalmed8110494] [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: 09/28/2023] [Revised: 10/30/2023] [Accepted: 11/01/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023] Open
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Hydatid cysts have been widely recognized for decades as a common medical problem that affects millions of people. A revolution in medical treatment may be on the prospect of nanotechnology enhancing chemotherapy against hydatid cysts. An overview of nanotechnology's impact on chemotherapeutics is presented in the current review. It discusses some of the challenges as well as some of the opportunities. The application of nanotechnology to enhance chemotherapy against hydatid cysts is what this review will explore. Nanotechnology is a critical component of delivering therapeutic agents with greater precision and efficiency and targeting hydatid cysts with better efficacy, and minimizing interference with surrounding tissue. However, there are biodistribution challenges, toxicity, and resistance problems associated with nanotherapeutics. Additionally, nanobiosensors are being investigated to enable the early diagnosis of hydatid cysts. A nanobiosensor can detect hydatid cysts by catching them early, non-invasively, rapidly, and accurately. The sensitivity and specificity of diagnostic tests can be enhanced with nanobiosensors because they take advantage of the unique properties of nanomaterials. By providing more precise and customized treatment options for hydatid cysts, nanotechnology may improve therapeutic options and strategies for diagnosing the disease. In conclusion, treatment with nanotechnology to treat hydatid cysts is potentially effective but presents many obstacles. Furthermore, nanobiosensors are being integrated into diagnostic techniques, as well as helping to diagnose patients earlier and more accurately.
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- Soheil Sadr
- Department of Pathobiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad 917794897, Iran; (S.S.)
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- Department of Pathobiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad 917794897, Iran; (S.S.)
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- Department of Pathobiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad 917794897, Iran; (S.S.)
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- Department of Pathobiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad 917794897, Iran; (S.S.)
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- Department of Pathobiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch, Tehran 1477893855, Iran
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- Department of Pathobiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad 917794897, Iran; (S.S.)
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Nasiri Poroj S, Larypoor M, Fazeli MR, Shariatmadari F. The synergistic effect of titanium dioxide nanoparticles and yeast isolated from fermented foods in reduction of aflatoxin B1. Food Sci Nutr 2023; 11:7109-7119. [PMID: 37970382 PMCID: PMC10630822 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.3635] [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: 04/07/2023] [Revised: 08/05/2023] [Accepted: 08/07/2023] [Indexed: 11/17/2023] Open
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The presence of aflatoxins in food products can lead to health risks in human societies. Therefore, in the present study, the effect of yeast strains isolated from fermented products and titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2-NPs) was studied on aflatoxin reduction. Yeast strains were isolated from fermented products such as sweet fruits and dairy products and identified using biochemical, ascospore (testing by culture medium optimization V8 which is called V8NLF), and molecular methods. The probiotic activity of four selected yeasts was evaluated. Then, the effect of selected yeast isolates and TiO2-NPs on reducing aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) in the medium was studied by measuring AFB1 using ELISA and HPLC. The results of biochemical and molecular identification experiments indicate that the selected strain (Y1) is Saccharomyces cerevisiae. The selected strains showed good tolerance to different concentrations of bile salt, pH, and NaCl, indicating appropriate probiotic activity. It also showed antimicrobial activity against Escherichia coli, Shigella dysenteriae, and Salmonella typhimurium. Selected strain and TiO2-NPs showed AFB1 reducing activity in the medium and when combined, showed synergistic effects in reducing AFB1. TiO2-NPs in combination with selected yeast strains have a high ability to remove AFB1 from the medium and, therefore, can be used for future studies.
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- Shohreh Nasiri Poroj
- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Biological SciencesIslamic Azad University Tehran North BranchTehranIran
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Biological SciencesIslamic Azad University Tehran North BranchTehranIran
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- Department of Drug and Food Control, School of PharmacyTehran University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Department of Poultry Science, Faculty of AgricultureTarbiat Modares UniversityTehranIran
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Qureshi AK, Farooq U, Shakeel Q, Ali S, Ashiq S, Shahzad S, Tariq M, Seleiman MF, Jamal A, Saeed MF, Manachini B. The Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles from Avena fatua Extract: Antifungal Activity against Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. lycopersici. Pathogens 2023; 12:1247. [PMID: 37887762 PMCID: PMC10609796 DOI: 10.3390/pathogens12101247] [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: 07/18/2023] [Revised: 10/10/2023] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023] Open
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Using plant extracts as eco-friendly reducing and stabilizing agents for the synthesis of nanoparticles has gained significant attention in recent years. The current study explores the green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using the Avena fatua extract and evaluates their antifungal activity against Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. lycopersici (Fol), a fungal plant pathogen. A green and sustainable approach was adopted to synthesize silver nanoparticles before these nanoparticles were employed for anti-fungal activity. The primary indication that AgNPs had formed was performed using UV-vis spectroscopy, where a strong peak at 425 nm indicated the effective formation of these nanoparticles. The indication of important functional groups acting as reducing and stabilizing agents was conducted using the FTIR study. Additionally, morphological studies were executed via SEM and AFM, which assisted with more effectively analyzing AgNPs. Crystalline behavior and size were estimated using powder XRD, and it was found that AgNPs were highly crystalline, and their size ranged from 5 to 25 nm. Synthesized AgNPs exhibited significant antifungal activity against Fol at a concentration of 40 ppm. Furthermore, the inhibitory index confirmed a positive correlation between increasing AgNPs concentration and exposure duration. This study suggests that the combined phytochemical mycotoxic effect of the plant extract and the smaller size of synthesized AgNPs were responsible for the highest penetrating power to inhibit Fol growth. Moreover, this study highlights the potential of using plant extracts as reducing and capping agents for the green synthesis of AgNPs with antifungal properties. The study concludes that A. fatua extract can synthesize antifungal AgNPs as a sustainable approach with robust antifungal efficacy against Fol, underscoring their promising potential for integration into plant protection strategies.
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- Ahmad Kaleem Qureshi
- Department of Chemistry, University of Sahiwal, Sahiwal 57000, Pakistan;
- Department of Chemistry, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur 63100, Pakistan; (U.F.); (S.A.)
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- Department of Chemistry, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur 63100, Pakistan; (U.F.); (S.A.)
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- Cholistan Institute of Desert Studies, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur 63100, Pakistan;
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- Department of Entomology, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur 63100, Pakistan;
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- Department of Chemistry, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur 63100, Pakistan; (U.F.); (S.A.)
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Sahiwal, Sahiwal 57000, Pakistan;
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- Institute of Chemical Sciences, Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan, Multan 60800, Pakistan;
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- Department of Plant Production, College of Food and Agriculture Sciences, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2460, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Crop Production Sciences, The University of Agriculture, Peshawar 25130, Pakistan;
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, COMSATS University Islamabad, Vehari Campus, Vehari 61100, Pakistan;
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- Department of Agricultural, Food and Forest Sciences, University of Palermo, 90128 Palermo, Italy
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Sarkar J, Mridha D, Davoodbasha MA, Banerjee J, Chanda S, Ray K, Roychowdhury T, Acharya K, Sarkar J. A State-of-the-Art Systemic Review on Selenium Nanoparticles: Mechanisms and Factors Influencing Biogenesis and Its Potential Applications. Biol Trace Elem Res 2023; 201:5000-5036. [PMID: 36633786 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-022-03549-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2022] [Accepted: 12/28/2022] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Selenium is a trace element required for the active function of numerous enzymes and various physiological processes. In recent years, selenium nanoparticles draw the attention of scientists and researchers because of its multifaceted uses. The process involved in chemically synthesized SeNPs has been found to be hazardous in nature, which has paved the way for safe and ecofriendly SeNPs to be developed in order to achieve sustainability. In comparison to chemical synthesis, SeNPs can be synthesized more safely and with greater flexibility utilizing bacteria, fungi, and plants. This review focused on the synthesis of SeNPs utilizing bacteria, fungi, and plants; the mechanisms involved in SeNP synthesis; and the effect of various abiotic factors on SeNP synthesis and morphological characteristics. This article discusses the synergies of SeNP synthesis via biological routes, which can help future researchers to synthesize SeNPs with more precision and employ them in desired fields.
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- Jit Sarkar
- Molecular and Applied Mycology and Plant Pathology Laboratory, Department of Botany, Centre of Advanced Study, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, PIN-700019, India
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- School of Environmental Studies, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, PIN-700032, India
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- School of Life Sciences, B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, PIN-600048, India
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- Department of Botany, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Centenary College, Rahara, Khardaha, West Bengal, PIN-700118, India
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- Department of Botany, Scottish Church College, Kolkata, PIN-700006, India
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- Department of Botany, North Campus, University of Delhi, University Road, Delhi, PIN-110007, India
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- School of Environmental Studies, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, PIN-700032, India
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- Molecular and Applied Mycology and Plant Pathology Laboratory, Department of Botany, Centre of Advanced Study, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, PIN-700019, India.
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- Department of Botany, Dinabandhu Andrews College, Kolkata, PIN-700084, India.
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Waldhans C, Hebel M, Herbert U, Spoelstra P, Barbut S, Kreyenschmidt J. Microbial investigation of cleanability of different plastic and metal surfaces used by the food industry. JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2023; 60:2581-2590. [PMID: 37599844 PMCID: PMC10439085 DOI: 10.1007/s13197-023-05778-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Revised: 05/18/2023] [Accepted: 05/28/2023] [Indexed: 08/22/2023]
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Different conveyor belt materials used by the meat and other food industries were compared, regarding their cleanability as bacterial reduction rates in relation to their surface topography. Eleven thermoplastic polymers, four stainless steels, and five aluminized nanostructured surfaces were investigated under laboratory conditions. Cleanings were conducted with water only, and with an alkaline foam detergent. Overall, scanning electron microscopy revealed remarkable differences in the surface topography of the tested surfaces. Water cleaning results showed that nanostructured aluminized surfaces achieved significantly higher cleanability rates compared to the eight thermoplastic surfaces, as well as the glass-bead blasted rough stainless steel. Thermoplastic surfaces showed overall low cleanability rates when cleaned with alkaline detergent, while stainless steel and nanoporous aluminum showed high variations. Overall, nanoporous aluminum showed promising results as it can be used to coat conveyor belts. However, compatibility with cleaning detergent and sensitivity to scratches must be further investigated. Overall, it can be concluded that cleanability is not only influenced by surface roughness, but also by the overall surface finish, scratches, and defects. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s13197-023-05778-0.
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- Claudia Waldhans
- Institute of Animal Science, University of Bonn, Katzenburgweg 7-9, 53115 Bonn, Germany
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- Institute of Animal Science, University of Bonn, Katzenburgweg 7-9, 53115 Bonn, Germany
- Dr. Berns Laboratorium GmbH & Co. KG, Bendschenweg 36, 47506 Neukirchen-Vluyn, Germany
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- Institute of Animal Science, University of Bonn, Katzenburgweg 7-9, 53115 Bonn, Germany
- Dr. Berns Laboratorium GmbH & Co. KG, Bendschenweg 36, 47506 Neukirchen-Vluyn, Germany
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- Marel Poultry B.V, Handelstraat 3, 5831 AV Boxmeer, The Netherlands
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- Food Science Department, University of Guelph, 50 Stone Road East, Guelph, ON N1G 2W1 Canada
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- Institute of Animal Science, University of Bonn, Katzenburgweg 7-9, 53115 Bonn, Germany
- Department of Fresh Produce Logistics, Hoschschule Geisenheim, Von-Lade-Strasse 1, 65366 Geisenheim, Germany
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Jacukowicz-Sobala I, Kociołek-Balawejder E, Stanisławska E, Seniuk A, Paluch E, Wiglusz RJ, Dworniczek E. Biocidal activity of multifunctional cuprite-doped anion exchanger - Influence of bacteria type and medium composition. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 891:164667. [PMID: 37286010 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.164667] [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: 02/20/2023] [Revised: 06/01/2023] [Accepted: 06/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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The study presents unconventional, bifunctional, heterogeneous antimicrobial agents - Cu2O-loaded anion exchangers. The synergetic effect of a cuprous oxide deposit and polymeric support with trimethyl ammonium groups was studied against the reference strains of Enterococcus faecalis ATCC 29212 and Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC 27853. Biological testing (minimum bactericidal concentration, MBC), time- and dose-dependent bactericidal effect (under different conditions - medium composition and static/dynamic culture) demonstrated promising antimicrobial activity and confirmed its multimode character. The standard values of MBC, for all studied hybrid polymers and bacteria, were similar (64-128 mg/mL). However, depending on the medium conditions, due to the copper release into the bulk solution, bacteria were actively killed even at much lower doses of the hybrid polymer (25 mg/mL) and low Cu(II) concentrations in solution (0.01 mg/L). Simultaneously, confocal microscopic studies confirmed the effective inhibition of bacterial adhesion and biofilm formation on their surface. The studies conducted under different conditions showed also the influence of the structure and physical properties of studied materials on the biocidal efficacy and an antimicrobial action mechanism was proposed that could be significantly affected by electrostatic interactions and copper release to the solution. Although the antibacterial activity was also dependent on various strategies of bacterial cell resistance to heavy metals present in the aqueous medium, the studied hybrid polymers are versatile and efficient biocidal agents against bacteria of both types, Gram-positive and Gram-negative. Therefore, they can be a convenient alternative for point-of-use water disinfection systems providing water quality in medical devices such as dental units, spa equipment, and aesthetic devices used in the cosmetic sector.
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- Irena Jacukowicz-Sobala
- Department of Industrial Chemistry, Wroclaw University of Economics and Business, 53-345 Wroclaw, Poland.
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- Department of Industrial Chemistry, Wroclaw University of Economics and Business, 53-345 Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-368 Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-368 Wroclaw, Poland
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- Institute of Low Temperature and Structure Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, 50-422 Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-368 Wroclaw, Poland
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Sans-Serramitjana E, Obreque M, Muñoz F, Zaror C, Mora MDLL, Viñas M, Betancourt P. Antimicrobial Activity of Selenium Nanoparticles (SeNPs) against Potentially Pathogenic Oral Microorganisms: A Scoping Review. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:2253. [PMID: 37765222 PMCID: PMC10537110 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15092253] [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: 06/28/2023] [Revised: 08/15/2023] [Accepted: 08/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Biofilms are responsible for the most prevalent oral infections such as caries, periodontal disease, and pulp and periapical lesions, which affect the quality of life of people. Antibiotics have been widely used to treat these conditions as therapeutic and prophylactic compounds. However, due to the emergence of microbial resistance to antibiotics, there is an urgent need to develop and evaluate new antimicrobial agents. This scoping review offers an extensive and detailed synthesis of the potential role of selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) in combating oral pathogens responsible for causing infectious diseases. A systematic search was conducted up until May 2022, encompassing the MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, and Lilacs databases. We included studies focused on evaluating the antimicrobial efficacy of SeNPs on planktonic and biofilm forms and their side effects in in vitro studies. The selection process and data extraction were carried out by two researchers independently. A qualitative synthesis of the results was performed. A total of twenty-two articles were considered eligible for this scoping review. Most of the studies reported relevant antimicrobial efficacy against C. albicans, S. mutans, E. faecalis, and P. gingivalis, as well as effective antioxidant activity and limited toxicity. Further research is mandatory to critically assess the effectiveness of this alternative treatment in ex vivo and in vivo settings, with detailed information about SeNPs concentrations employed, their physicochemical properties, and the experimental conditions to provide enough evidence to address the construction and development of well-designed and safe protocols.
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- Eulàlia Sans-Serramitjana
- Center of Plant, Soil Interaction and Natural Resources Biotechnology, Scientific and Biotechnological Bioresource Nucleus (BIOREN-UFRO), Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco 4811230, Chile;
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- Center for Research in Dental Sciences (CICO), Endodontic Laboratory, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco 4811230, Chile; (M.O.); (F.M.)
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- Center for Research in Dental Sciences (CICO), Endodontic Laboratory, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco 4811230, Chile; (M.O.); (F.M.)
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad de La Frontera, Manuel Montt #112, Temuco 4811230, Chile;
- Center for Research in Epidemiology, Economics and Oral Public Health (CIEESPO), Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco 4811230, Chile
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- Center of Plant, Soil Interaction and Natural Resources Biotechnology, Scientific and Biotechnological Bioresource Nucleus (BIOREN-UFRO), Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco 4811230, Chile;
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- Laboratory of Molecular Microbiology & Antimicrobials, Department of Pathology & Experimental Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, University of Barcelona, 08907 Barcelona, Spain;
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- Center for Research in Dental Sciences (CICO), Endodontic Laboratory, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco 4811230, Chile; (M.O.); (F.M.)
- Department of Integral Adultos, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco 4811230, Chile
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Yassin MT, Al-Otibi FO, Al-Askar AA, Elmaghrabi MM. Synergistic Anticandidal Effectiveness of Greenly Synthesized Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles with Antifungal Agents against Nosocomial Candidal Pathogens. Microorganisms 2023; 11:1957. [PMID: 37630517 PMCID: PMC10458712 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms11081957] [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: 06/24/2023] [Revised: 07/19/2023] [Accepted: 07/23/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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The high prevalence of fungal resistance to antifungal drugs necessitates finding new antifungal combinations to boost the antifungal bioactivity of these agents. Hence, the aim of the present investigation was to greenly synthesize zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) using an aqueous leaf extract of Salvia officinalis and investigate their antifungal activity and synergistic efficiency with common antifungal agents. The biofabricated ZnO-NPs were characterized to detect their physicochemical properties. A disk diffusion assay was employed to investigate the antifungal effectiveness of the greenly synthesized ZnO-NPs and evaluate their synergistic patterns with common antifungal agents. The Candida tropicalis strain was detected to be the most susceptible strain to ZnO-NPs at both tested concentrations of 50 and 100 µg/disk, demonstrating relative suppressive zones of 19.68 ± 0.32 and 23.17 ± 0.45 mm, respectively. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of ZnO-NPs against the C. tropicalis strain was 40 µg/mL, whereas the minimum fungicidal concentration (MFC) was found to be 80 µg/mL. The highest synergistic efficiency of the biogenic ZnO-NPs with terbinafine antifungal agent was detected against the C. glabrata strain, whereas the highest synergistic efficiency was detected with fluconazole against the C. albicans strain, demonstrating relative increases in fold of inhibition area (IFA) values of 6.82 and 1.63, respectively. Moreover, potential synergistic efficiency was detected with the nystatin antifungal agent against the C. tropicalis strain with a relative IFA value of 1.06. The scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis affirmed the morphological deformations of candidal cells treated with the biosynthesized ZnO-NPs as the formation of abnormal infoldings of the cell wall and membranes and also the formation of pores in the cell wall and membranes, which might lead to the leakage of intracellular constituents. In conclusion, the potential synergistic efficiency of the biogenic ZnO-NPs with terbinafine, nystatin, and fluconazole against the tested candidal strains highlights the potential application of these combinations in formulating novel antifungal agents of high antimicrobial efficiency. The biogenic ZnO nanoparticles and antifungal drugs exhibit powerful synergistic efficiency, which highlights their prospective use in the formulation of efficient antimicrobial medications, including mouthwash, ointments, lotions, and creams for effective candidiasis treatment.
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- Mohamed Taha Yassin
- Botany and Microbiology Department, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia; (F.O.A.-O.); (A.A.A.-A.); (M.M.E.)
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Adeyemi JO, Fawole OA. Metal-Based Nanoparticles in Food Packaging and Coating Technologies: A Review. Biomolecules 2023; 13:1092. [PMID: 37509128 PMCID: PMC10377377 DOI: 10.3390/biom13071092] [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: 04/24/2023] [Revised: 06/30/2023] [Accepted: 07/03/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Food security has continued to be a topic of interest in our world due to the increasing demand for food. Many technologies have been adopted to enhance food supply and narrow the demand gap. Thus, the attempt to use nanotechnology to improve food security and increase supply has emerged due to the severe shortcomings of conventional technologies, which have made them insufficient to cater to the continuous demand for food products. Hence, nanoparticles have been identified to play a major role in areas involving food production, protection, and shelf-life extensions. Specifically, metal-based nanoparticles have been singled out to play an important role in manufacturing materials with outstanding properties, which can help increase the shelf-life of different food materials. The physicochemical and biological properties of metal-based nanoparticles, such as the large surface area and antimicrobial properties, have made them suitable and adequately useful, not just as a regular packaging material but as a functional material upon incorporation into biopolymer matrices. These, amongst many other reasons, have led to their wide synthesis and applications, even though their methods of preparation and risk evaluation remain a topic of concern. This review, therefore, briefly explores the available synthetic methods, physicochemical properties, roles, and biological properties of metal-based nanoparticles for food packaging. Furthermore, the associated limitations, alongside quality and safety considerations, of these materials were summarily explored. Although this area of research continues to garner attention, this review showed that metal-based nanoparticles possess great potential to be a leading material for food packaging if the problem of migration and toxicity can be effectively modulated.
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- Jerry O Adeyemi
- Postharvest and Agroprocessing Research Centre, Department of Botany and Plant Biotechnology, University of Johannesburg, P.O. Box 524, Auckland Park, Johannesburg 2006, South Africa
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- Postharvest and Agroprocessing Research Centre, Department of Botany and Plant Biotechnology, University of Johannesburg, P.O. Box 524, Auckland Park, Johannesburg 2006, South Africa
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Ślosarczyk A, Klapiszewska I, Parus A, Balicki S, Kornaus K, Gapiński B, Wieczorowski M, Wilk KA, Jesionowski T, Klapiszewski Ł. Antimicrobial action and chemical and physical properties of CuO-doped engineered cementitious composites. Sci Rep 2023; 13:10404. [PMID: 37369694 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-37673-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2022] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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CuO nanoparticles (NPs) were added to cement matrices in quantities of 0.25, 0.50 and 1.00 wt% to inhibit the growth of Gram-positive (Bacillus cereus, Staphylococcus aureus) and Gram-negative (Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli) bacteria. It was shown that CuO NPs, in all tested concentrations, improved the antibacterial properties of the cement matrix. Nevertheless, the best mechanical, structural and durability properties were obtained for cement composites doped with CuO NPs at 0.25 wt%. Larger amounts of NPs caused a decrease in all parameters relative to the reference mortar, which may be the result of a slight change in the porosity of the composite microstructure. For 0.50 wt% CuO NPs, a slight increase in the volume of micropores in the cement matrix was observed, and an increased number of larger pores was confirmed by non-invasive computed tomography (CT). The reduction in the mechanical parameters of composites with 0.50 and 1.00 wt% CuO NPs may also be due to the slower hydration of the cement binder, as confirmed by changes in the heat of hydration for these configurations, or agglomeration of NPs, especially for the 1.00 wt% concentration, which was manifested in a decrease in the plasticity of the mortars.
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- Agnieszka Ślosarczyk
- Institute of Building Engineering, Faculty of Civil and Transport Engineering, Poznan University of Technology, 60965, Poznan, Poland.
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- Institute of Building Engineering, Faculty of Civil and Transport Engineering, Poznan University of Technology, 60965, Poznan, Poland
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- Institute of Chemical Technology and Engineering, Faculty of Chemical Technology, Poznan University of Technology, 60965, Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Engineering and Technology of Chemical Processes, Faculty of Chemistry, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, 50370, Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Ceramics and Refractories, Faculty of Materials Science and Ceramics, AGH University of Science and Technology, 30059, Kraków, Poland
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- Institute of Mechanical Technology, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Poznan University of Technology, 60965, Poznan, Poland
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- Institute of Mechanical Technology, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Poznan University of Technology, 60965, Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Engineering and Technology of Chemical Processes, Faculty of Chemistry, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, 50370, Wrocław, Poland
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- Institute of Chemical Technology and Engineering, Faculty of Chemical Technology, Poznan University of Technology, 60965, Poznan, Poland
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- Institute of Chemical Technology and Engineering, Faculty of Chemical Technology, Poznan University of Technology, 60965, Poznan, Poland.
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Abd El-Fattah W, Alfaifi MY, Alkabli J, Ramadan HA, Shati AA, Elbehairi SEI, Elshaarawy RFM, Kamal I, Saleh MM. Immobilization of ZnO-TiO 2 Nanocomposite into Polyimidazolium Amphiphilic Chitosan Film, Targeting Improving Its Antimicrobial and Antibiofilm Applications. Antibiotics (Basel) 2023; 12:1110. [PMID: 37508206 PMCID: PMC10376717 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics12071110] [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: 05/20/2023] [Revised: 06/14/2023] [Accepted: 06/22/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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This study presents a green protocol for the fabrication of a multifunctional smart nanobiocomposite (NBC) (ZnO-PIACSB-TiO2) for secure antimicrobial and antibiofilm applications. First, shrimp shells were upgraded to a polyimidazolium amphiphilic chitosan Schiff base (PIACSB) through a series of physicochemical processes. After that, the PIACSB was used as an encapsulating and coating agent to manufacture a hybrid NBC in situ by co-encapsulating ZnONPs and TiO2NPs. The physicochemical and visual characteristics of the new NBC were investigated by spectral, microscopic, electrical, and thermal methods. The antimicrobial indices revealed that the newly synthesized, PIACSB-coated TiO2-ZnO nanocomposite is an exciting antibiotic due to its amazing antimicrobial activity (MIC/MBC→0.34/0.68 μg/mL, 0.20/0.40 μg/mL, and 0.15/0.30 μg/mL working against S. aureus, E. coli, and P. aeruginosa, respectively) and antifungal capabilities. Additionally, ZnO-PIACSB-TiO2 is a potential fighter of bacterial biofilms, with the results being superior to those of the positive control (Cipro), which worked against S. aureus (only 8.7% ± 1.9 biofilm growth), E. coli (only 1.4% ± 1.1 biofilm growth), and P. aeruginosa (only 0.85% ± 1.3 biofilm growth). Meanwhile, the NBC exhibits excellent biocompatibility, as evidenced by its IC50 values against both L929 and HSF (135 and 143 µg/mL), which are significantly higher than those of the MIC doses (0.24-24.85 µg/mL) that work against all tested microbes, as well as the uncoated nanocomposite (IC50 = 19.36 ± 2.04 and 23.48 ± 1.56 µg/mL). These findings imply that the new PIACSB-coated nanocomposite film may offer promising multifunctional food packaging additives to address the customer demand for safe, eco-friendly food products with outstanding antimicrobial and antibiofilm capabilities.
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- Wesam Abd El-Fattah
- Chemistry Department, College of Science, IMSIU (Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University), P.O. Box 5701, Riyadh 11432, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Port Said University, Port Said 42521, Egypt
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- Biology Department, Faculty of Science, King Khalid University, Abha 61413, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences and Arts-Alkamil, University of Jeddah, Jeddah 23218, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Delta University for Science and Technology, Mansoura 11152, Egypt
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- Biology Department, Faculty of Science, King Khalid University, Abha 61413, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Suez University, Suez 43533, Egypt
- Institute for Inorganic Chemistry and Structural Chemistry, Düsseldorf University, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Port Said University, Port Said 42526, Egypt
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- Microbiology and Immunology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Port Said University, Port Said 42526, Egypt
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Ramos-Zúñiga J, Bruna N, Pérez-Donoso JM. Toxicity Mechanisms of Copper Nanoparticles and Copper Surfaces on Bacterial Cells and Viruses. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:10503. [PMID: 37445681 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241310503] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2023] [Revised: 06/08/2023] [Accepted: 06/13/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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Copper is a metal historically used to prevent infections. One of the most relevant challenges in modern society are infectious disease outbreaks, where copper-based technologies can play a significant role. Currently, copper nanoparticles and surfaces are the most common antimicrobial copper-based technologies. Despite the widespread use of copper on nanoparticles and surfaces, the toxicity mechanism(s) explaining their unique antimicrobial properties are not entirely known. In general, toxicity effects described in bacteria and fungi involve the rupture of membranes, accumulation of ions inside the cell, protein inactivation, and DNA damage. A few studies have associated Cu-toxicity with ROS production and genetic material degradation in viruses. Therefore, understanding the mechanisms of the toxicity of copper nanoparticles and surfaces will contribute to developing and implementing efficient antimicrobial technologies to combat old and new infectious agents that can lead to disease outbreaks such as COVID-19. This review summarizes the current knowledge regarding the microbial toxicity of copper nanoparticles and surfaces and the gaps in this knowledge. In addition, we discuss potential applications derived from discovering new elements of copper toxicity, such as using different molecules or modifications to potentiate toxicity or antimicrobial specificity.
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- Javiera Ramos-Zúñiga
- BioNanotechnology and Microbiology Laboratory, Center for Bioinformatics and Integrative Biology (CBIB), Faculty of Life Sciences, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago 8370186, Chile
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- BioNanotechnology and Microbiology Laboratory, Center for Bioinformatics and Integrative Biology (CBIB), Faculty of Life Sciences, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago 8370186, Chile
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- BioNanotechnology and Microbiology Laboratory, Center for Bioinformatics and Integrative Biology (CBIB), Faculty of Life Sciences, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago 8370186, Chile
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Król G, Fortunka K, Majchrzak M, Piktel E, Paprocka P, Mańkowska A, Lesiak A, Karasiński M, Strzelecka A, Durnaś B, Bucki R. Metallic Nanoparticles and Core-Shell Nanosystems in the Treatment, Diagnosis, and Prevention of Parasitic Diseases. Pathogens 2023; 12:838. [PMID: 37375528 DOI: 10.3390/pathogens12060838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2023] [Revised: 06/05/2023] [Accepted: 06/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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The usage of nanotechnology in the fight against parasitic diseases is in the early stages of development, but it brings hopes that this new field will provide a solution to target the early stages of parasitosis, compensate for the lack of vaccines for most parasitic diseases, and also provide new treatment options for diseases in which parasites show increased resistance to current drugs. The huge physicochemical diversity of nanomaterials developed so far, mainly for antibacterial and anti-cancer therapies, requires additional studies to determine their antiparasitic potential. When designing metallic nanoparticles (MeNPs) and specific nanosystems, such as complexes of MeNPs, with the shell of attached drugs, several physicochemical properties need to be considered. The most important are: size, shape, surface charge, type of surfactants that control their dispersion, and shell molecules that should assure specific molecular interaction with targeted molecules of parasites' cells. Therefore, it can be expected that the development of antiparasitic drugs using strategies provided by nanotechnology and the use of nanomaterials for diagnostic purposes will soon provide new and effective methods of antiparasitic therapy and effective diagnostic tools that will improve the prevention and reduce the morbidity and mortality caused by these diseases.
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- Grzegorz Król
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Institute of Medical Science, Collegium Medicum, Jan Kochanowski University, IX Wieków Kielc 19A, 25-317 Kielce, Poland
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Institute of Medical Science, Collegium Medicum, Jan Kochanowski University, IX Wieków Kielc 19A, 25-317 Kielce, Poland
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Institute of Medical Science, Collegium Medicum, Jan Kochanowski University, IX Wieków Kielc 19A, 25-317 Kielce, Poland
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- Independent Laboratory of Nanomedicine, Medical University of Białystok, Mickiewicza 2B, 15-222 Białystok, Poland
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Institute of Medical Science, Collegium Medicum, Jan Kochanowski University, IX Wieków Kielc 19A, 25-317 Kielce, Poland
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Institute of Medical Science, Collegium Medicum, Jan Kochanowski University, IX Wieków Kielc 19A, 25-317 Kielce, Poland
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Institute of Medical Science, Collegium Medicum, Jan Kochanowski University, IX Wieków Kielc 19A, 25-317 Kielce, Poland
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- Department of Medical Microbiology and Nanobiomedical Engineering, Medical University of Białystok, Mickiewicza 2C, 15-222 Białystok, Poland
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- Department of Public Health , Institute of Health Science, Collegium Medicum, Jan Kochanowski University, IX Wieków Kielc 19A, 25-317 Kielce, Poland
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Institute of Medical Science, Collegium Medicum, Jan Kochanowski University, IX Wieków Kielc 19A, 25-317 Kielce, Poland
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Institute of Medical Science, Collegium Medicum, Jan Kochanowski University, IX Wieków Kielc 19A, 25-317 Kielce, Poland
- Department of Medical Microbiology and Nanobiomedical Engineering, Medical University of Białystok, Mickiewicza 2C, 15-222 Białystok, Poland
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Fayadoglu M, Fayadoglu E, Er S, Koparal AT, Koparal AS. Determination of biological activities of nanoparticles containing silver and copper in water disinfection with/without ultrasound technique. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCE & ENGINEERING 2023; 21:73-83. [PMID: 37159741 PMCID: PMC10163176 DOI: 10.1007/s40201-022-00839-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2022] [Revised: 08/30/2022] [Accepted: 10/12/2022] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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The final and most crucial step in obtaining clean water is disinfection. More innovative methods of water disinfection have recently been sought. Water disinfection is a promising application for nanoparticles as disinfectants. As a contribution to the literature, biofilm and metal-containing nanoparticles as antiadhesion inhibitors were used in conjunction with ultrasound in this study. The microbroth dilution test was used to reveal the microbiological antibacterial activities of different concentrations of AgNO3 and CuCl2 containing nanoparticles against the Escherichia coli ATCC 25,922 strain, which is an indicator bacterium in water systems. Antibiofilm activities were then investigated using biofilm attachment and biofilm inhibition tests. The inhibitory effect of nanoparticle ultrasonic waves on biofilm contamination was determined using a novel approach. Human keratinocyte cells (HaCaT cell line) were used in cell culture studies after water disinfection, and their cytotoxic effects were demonstrated using the MTT assay. The findings suggest that the nanoparticles utilized might be a viable choice for water disinfection applications. Furthermore, employing ultrasound at low doses with nanoparticles resulted in greater results. One feasible option is to employ nanoparticles to cleanse water without producing cytotoxicity.
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- Mustafa Fayadoglu
- Stem Cell Institute, Ankara University, TR-06100 Ankara, Turkey
- Institute of Graduate Programs, Department of Advanced Technologies, Programme of Biotechnology, Eskişehir Technical University, Eskişehir, Turkey
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- Institute of Graduate Programs Department of Biology, Programme of Molecular Biology, Eskişehir Technical University, 26470 Tepebaşı, Eskişehir Turkey
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- Yunus Emre Vocational School of Health Services, Department of Pharmacy, Anadolu University, Eskişehir, Turkey
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- Yunus Emre Vocational School of Health Services, Department of Medical Services and Techniques, Anadolu University, Eskişehir, Turkey
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- Open Education Faculty, Anadolu University, Eskişehir, Turkey
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Miron A, Giurcaneanu C, Mihai MM, Beiu C, Voiculescu VM, Popescu MN, Soare E, Popa LG. Antimicrobial Biomaterials for Chronic Wound Care. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:1606. [PMID: 37376055 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15061606] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2023] [Revised: 05/09/2023] [Accepted: 05/25/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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Chronic wounds encompass a myriad of lesions, including venous and arterial leg ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs), pressure ulcers, non-healing surgical wounds and others. Despite the etiological differences, chronic wounds share several features at a molecular level. The wound bed is a convenient environment for microbial adherence, colonization and infection, with the initiation of a complex host-microbiome interplay. Chronic wound infections with mono- or poly-microbial biofilms are frequent and their management is challenging due to tolerance and resistance to antimicrobial therapy (systemic antibiotic or antifungal therapy or antiseptic topicals) and to the host's immune defense mechanisms. The ideal dressing should maintain moisture, allow water and gas permeability, absorb wound exudates, protect against bacteria and other infectious agents, be biocompatible, be non-allergenic, be non-toxic and biodegradable, be easy to use and remove and, last but not least, it should be cost-efficient. Although many wound dressings possess intrinsic antimicrobial properties acting as a barrier to pathogen invasion, adding anti-infectious targeted agents to the wound dressing may increase their efficiency. Antimicrobial biomaterials may represent a potential substitute for systemic treatment of chronic wound infections. In this review, we aim to describe the available types of antimicrobial biomaterials for chronic wound care and discuss the host response and the spectrum of pathophysiologic changes resulting from the contact between biomaterials and host tissues.
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- Adrian Miron
- Department of General Surgery, Elias Emergency University Hospital, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, No. 37 Dionisie Lupu Str., 030167 Bucharest, Romania
- Clinic of General Surgery, Elias Emergency University Hospital, No. 17 Marasti Blvd., 011461 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Oncologic Dermatology, Elias Emergency University Hospital, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, No. 37 Dionisie Lupu Str., 030167 Bucharest, Romania
- Clinic of Dermatology, Elias Emergency University Hospital, No. 17 Marasti Blvd., 011461 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Oncologic Dermatology, Elias Emergency University Hospital, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, No. 37 Dionisie Lupu Str., 030167 Bucharest, Romania
- Clinic of Dermatology, Elias Emergency University Hospital, No. 17 Marasti Blvd., 011461 Bucharest, Romania
- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Biology, ICUB-Research Institute, University of Bucharest, No. 90 Panduri Str., 050663 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Oncologic Dermatology, Elias Emergency University Hospital, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, No. 37 Dionisie Lupu Str., 030167 Bucharest, Romania
- Clinic of Dermatology, Elias Emergency University Hospital, No. 17 Marasti Blvd., 011461 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Oncologic Dermatology, Elias Emergency University Hospital, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, No. 37 Dionisie Lupu Str., 030167 Bucharest, Romania
- Clinic of Dermatology, Elias Emergency University Hospital, No. 17 Marasti Blvd., 011461 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Biology, ICUB-Research Institute, University of Bucharest, No. 90 Panduri Str., 050663 Bucharest, Romania
- Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, No. 37 Dionisie Lupu Str., 030167 Bucharest, Romania
- Clinic of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Elias Emergency University Hospital, No. 17 Marasti Blvd., 011461 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Oncologic Dermatology, Elias Emergency University Hospital, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, No. 37 Dionisie Lupu Str., 030167 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Oncologic Dermatology, Elias Emergency University Hospital, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, No. 37 Dionisie Lupu Str., 030167 Bucharest, Romania
- Clinic of Dermatology, Elias Emergency University Hospital, No. 17 Marasti Blvd., 011461 Bucharest, Romania
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Behera SK, Huwaikem M, Jena B, Shah MP, Chakrabortty S, Tripathy SK, Mishra A. Fabrication of ZnO/Gypsum/Gelatine nanocomposites films and their antibacterial mechanism against Staphylococcus aureus. Biotechnol Genet Eng Rev 2023:1-24. [PMID: 37243587 DOI: 10.1080/02648725.2023.2216419] [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: 03/02/2023] [Accepted: 05/12/2023] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) has long been acknowledged as being one of the most harmful bacteria for human civilization. It is the main contributor to skin and soft tissue infections. The gram positive pathogen also contributes to bloodstream infections, pneumonia, or bone and joint infections. Hence, developing an efficient and targeted treatment for these illnesses is greatly desired. Recently, studies on nanocomposites (NCs) have significantly increased due to their potent antibacterial and antibiofilm properties. These NCs provide an intriguing way to control the growth of bacteria without causing the development of resistance strains that come from improper or excessive use of the conventional antibiotics. In this context, we have demonstrated the synthesis of a NC system by precipitation of ZnO nanoparticles (NPs) on Gypsum followed by encapsulation with Gelatine, in the present study. Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy was used to validate the presence of ZnO NPs and Gypsum. The film was characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The system exhibited promising antibiofilm action and was effective in combating S. aureus and MRSA in concentrations between 10 and 50 ug/ml. The bactericidal mechanism by release of reactive oxygen species (ROS) was anticipated to be induced by the NC system. Studies on cell survival and in-vitro infection support the film's notable biocompatibility and its potential for treating Staphylococcus infections in the future.
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- Susanta Kumar Behera
- School of Biotechnology, Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Bhubaneswar, India
- IMGENEX India Pvt. Ltd, Bhubaneswar, India
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- Clinical Nutrition Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Faisal University, Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
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- School of Biotechnology, Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Bhubaneswar, India
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- School of Biotechnology, Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Bhubaneswar, India
- School of Chemical Technology, Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Bhubaneswar, India
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- School of Biotechnology, Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Bhubaneswar, India
- School of Chemical Technology, Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Bhubaneswar, India
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- School of Biotechnology, Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Bhubaneswar, India
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AlGabbani Q. Nanotechnology: A promising strategy for the control of parasitic infections. Exp Parasitol 2023:108548. [PMID: 37196702 DOI: 10.1016/j.exppara.2023.108548] [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: 02/04/2023] [Revised: 04/17/2023] [Accepted: 05/13/2023] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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Annually 3.5 billion people are affected by the parasitic infections that results around 200,000 deaths per annum. Major diseases occur due to the neglected tropical parasites. Variety of methods have been used to treat the parasitic infections but now these methods have become ineffective due to the development of resistance in the parasites and some other side effects of traditional treatment methods. Previous methods include use of chemotherapeutic agents and ethnobotanicals for the treatment of parasites. Parasites have developed resistance against the chemotherapeutic agents. A major problem related to Ethnobotanicals is the unequal availability of drug at the target site which is responsible for the low efficacy of drug. Nanotechnology technology involves the manipulation of matter on a nanoscale level and has the potential to enhance the efficacy and safety of existing drugs, develop new treatments, and improve diagnostic methods for parasitic infections. Nanoparticles can be designed to selectively target parasites while minimizing toxicity to the host, and they can also be used to improve drug delivery and increase drug stability. Some important nanotechnology-based tools for parasitic control include nanoparticle-based drug delivery, nanoparticle diagnostics, nanoparticle vaccines, nanoparticle insecticides. Nanotechnology has the potential to revolutionize the field of parasitic control by providing new methods for detection, prevention and treatment of parasitic infections. This review discusses the current state of nanotechnology-based approaches for controlling parasitic infections and highlights their potential to revolutionize the field of parasitology.
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- Qwait AlGabbani
- Department of Biology, College of Sciences and Humanities, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia.
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Eskandari F, Mofidi H, Asheghi B, Mohammadi F, Gholami A. Bringing resistance modulation to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) strains using a quaternary ammonium compound coupled with zinc oxide nanoparticles. World J Microbiol Biotechnol 2023; 39:193. [PMID: 37166585 DOI: 10.1007/s11274-023-03639-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2023] [Accepted: 05/04/2023] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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Nowadays, there are concerns about the inadequacy of new antimicrobials and the rise of antimicrobial resistance. Hence, novel antibacterial agents need to be discovered. In this respect, the use of nanoparticles (NPs) seems promising. Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnONPs) are functional and inexpensive NPs that possess antimicrobial characteristics, stability, microbial selectivity, and an easy manufacturing procedure. Imidazolium is one of the quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs) frequently employed as antimicrobial materials in industrial and clinical fields. The present study successfully employed imidazolium to couple with ZnONPs to improve their antimicrobial properties. The antimicrobial activities of ZnONPs doped with imidazolium (IM@ZnONPs) compared to ZnONPs and zinc (Zn) ions against some pathogen microorganism species including Streptococcus aureus (S. aureus), Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis), methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE), and Candida albicans (C. albicans) were evaluated by the microdilution method. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) results revealed that the antimicrobial activities of Zn ions, ZnONPs, and IM@ZnONPs were concentration-dependent. Moreover, we found that the nanoparticulate forms of Zn had considerably stronger antibacterial activities, particularly against VRE and MRSA, compared to Zn ions which failed to restrain the microbial strains at the tested microdilutions of this experiment (MIC: ≥512 µg/mL). Interestingly, the incorporation of imidazolium into ZnONPs resulted in significant inhibition of microbial growth in antimicrobial-resistant pathogens at low concentrations (MIC: 32 µg/mL) and effectively improved the monodispersity of the final coated NPs in terms of size and morphology. To sum up, IM@ZnONPs can be a favorable substitute for conventional antimicrobial agents to combat antimicrobial resistance in many fields, including pharmaceuticals, dental materials, and cosmetic products.
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- Fateme Eskandari
- Department of Endodontics, Shiraz Dental School, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Endodontics, Shiraz Dental School, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Endodontics, Shiraz Dental School, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Biotechnology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Biotechnology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
- Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
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Butler J, Handy RD, Upton M, Besinis A. Review of Antimicrobial Nanocoatings in Medicine and Dentistry: Mechanisms of Action, Biocompatibility Performance, Safety, and Benefits Compared to Antibiotics. ACS NANO 2023; 17:7064-7092. [PMID: 37027838 PMCID: PMC10134505 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c12488] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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This review discusses topics relevant to the development of antimicrobial nanocoatings and nanoscale surface modifications for medical and dental applications. Nanomaterials have unique properties compared to their micro- and macro-scale counterparts and can be used to reduce or inhibit bacterial growth, surface colonization and biofilm development. Generally, nanocoatings exert their antimicrobial effects through biochemical reactions, production of reactive oxygen species or ionic release, while modified nanotopographies create a physically hostile surface for bacteria, killing cells via biomechanical damage. Nanocoatings may consist of metal nanoparticles including silver, copper, gold, zinc, titanium, and aluminum, while nonmetallic compounds used in nanocoatings may be carbon-based in the form of graphene or carbon nanotubes, or composed of silica or chitosan. Surface nanotopography can be modified by the inclusion of nanoprotrusions or black silicon. Two or more nanomaterials can be combined to form nanocomposites with distinct chemical or physical characteristics, allowing combination of different properties such as antimicrobial activity, biocompatibility, strength, and durability. Despite their wide range of applications in medical engineering, questions have been raised regarding potential toxicity and hazards. Current legal frameworks do not effectively regulate antimicrobial nanocoatings in matters of safety, with open questions remaining about risk analysis and occupational exposure limits not considering coating-based approaches. Bacterial resistance to nanomaterials is also a concern, especially where it may affect wider antimicrobial resistance. Nanocoatings have excellent potential for future use, but safe development of antimicrobials requires careful consideration of the "One Health" agenda, appropriate legislation, and risk assessment.
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- James Butler
- School
of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics, Faculty of Science and
Engineering, University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth PL4 8AA, United Kingdom
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- School
of Biological and Marine Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth PL4 8AA, United Kingdom
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- School
of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health, University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth PL4 8AA, United
Kingdom
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- School
of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics, Faculty of Science and
Engineering, University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth PL4 8AA, United Kingdom
- Peninsula
Dental School, Faculty of Health, University
of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth PL4 8AA, United Kingdom
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Bhatt S, Punetha VD, Pathak R, Punetha M. Graphene in nanomedicine: A review on nano-bio factors and antibacterial activity. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2023; 226:113323. [PMID: 37116377 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2023.113323] [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: 03/08/2023] [Revised: 04/07/2023] [Accepted: 04/18/2023] [Indexed: 04/30/2023]
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Graphene-based nanomaterials possess potent antibacterial activity and have engrossed immense interest among researchers as an active armour against pathogenic microbes. A comprehensive perception of the antibacterial activity of these nanomaterials is critical to the fabrication of highly effective antimicrobial nanomaterials, which results in highly efficient and enhanced activity. These materials owing to their antimicrobial activity are utilized as nanomedicine against various pathogenic microbes. The present article reviews the antimicrobial activity of graphene and its analogs such as graphene oxide, reduced graphene oxide as well as metal, metal oxide and polymeric composites. The review draws emphasis on the effect of various nano-bio factors on the antibacterial capability. It also provides an insight into the antibacterial properties of these materials along with a brief discussion on the discrepancies in their activities as evidenced by the scientific communities. In this way, the review is expected to shed light on future research and development in graphene-based nanomedicine.
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- Shalini Bhatt
- 2D Materials and LASER Actuation Laboratory, Centre of Excellence for Research, P P Savani University, NH-8, Surat, Gujarat 394125, India.
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- 2D Materials and LASER Actuation Laboratory, Centre of Excellence for Research, P P Savani University, NH-8, Surat, Gujarat 394125, India
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- 2D Materials and LASER Actuation Laboratory, Centre of Excellence for Research, P P Savani University, NH-8, Surat, Gujarat 394125, India
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- 2D Materials and LASER Actuation Laboratory, Centre of Excellence for Research, P P Savani University, NH-8, Surat, Gujarat 394125, India
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Guzmán-Altamirano MÁ, Rebollo-Plata B, Joaquín-Ramos ADJ, Gómez-Espinoza MG. Green synthesis and antimicrobial mechanism of nanoparticles: applications in agricultural and agrifood safety. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2023; 103:2727-2744. [PMID: 35941521 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.12162] [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: 09/26/2021] [Revised: 06/29/2022] [Accepted: 08/08/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The growing demand for food and its safety are a challenge for agriculture and agrifood. This has led to the incorporation of alternatives such as organic agriculture, the use of biocontrollers, the development of transgenic plants resistant to pathogens and the incorporation of nanotechnology. In this sense, agrochemicals based on nanoparticles (NPs) have been developed. Recently, the green synthesis of NPs has grown rapidly and, for this reason, molecules, microorganisms, fungi and plants are used. Synthesis from plant extracts offers a broad spectrum and, despite the fact that NPs are usually dispersed in size and shape, extensive antimicrobial effectiveness has been demonstrated at nanomolar concentrations. It has been shown that the mechanism of action can be through the dissipation of the driving force of the protons, the alteration of cellular permeability, the formation of bonds with the thiol group of the proteins, the generation of reactive species of oxygen, and the hyperoxidation of DNA, RNA and even the cell membrane. To improve the efficiency of NPs, modifications have been made such as coating with other metals, the addition of antibiotics, detergents and surfactants, as well as the acidification of the solution. Consequently, NPs are considered as a promising method for achieving safety in the agricultural and agrifood area. However, it is necessary to investigate the side effects of NPs, when applied in agroecological systems, on the textural, nutriment and sensory properties of food, as well as the impact on human health. © 2022 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Departamento de Ing. Electrónica, Instituto Tecnológico superior de Irapuato, Guanajuato, México
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Khater ES, Bahnasawy A, Gabal BA, Abbas W, Morsy O. Effect of adding nano-materials on the properties of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) edible films. Sci Rep 2023; 13:5063. [PMID: 36977763 PMCID: PMC10050313 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-32218-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2022] [Accepted: 03/24/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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The bio-composite films based on Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) reinforced with silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) and Titanium oxide nanoparticles (TiO2-NPs) were developed. Some physical and mechanical properties: Tensile strength (TS), elongation (E), Young's elastic modulus (EM), water vapor permeability (WVP) and transparency were determined. Antibacterial properties of these films were also studied. The tensile strength values of HPMC film reinforced with Ag NPs and TiO2-NPs and HPMC without nanoparticles were 39.24, 143.87 and 157.92 MPa, respectively. Elongation of the HMPC film was less than the HPMC film reinforced with AgNPs and TiO2-NPs, the results were 2, 35 and 42%, respectively. Additionally, Young's elastic modulus of HMPC film was determined to be 19.62 MPa and the HPMC film reinforced with AgNPs and TiO2-NPs were 4.11 and 3.76 MPa, respectively. The values of WVP of HMPC film was higher than the HMPC film reinforced with AgNPs and TiO2-NPs, where they were 0.5076 × 10-3, 0.4596 × 10-3 and 0.4504 × 10-3 (g/msPa), respectively. Nano-composite films demonstrated strong antibacterial activity against tested pathogen bacteria in the contact surface zone. The antibacterial activites of AgNPs (~ 10 nm) at 80 ppm were more active than 20 and 40 ppm against foodborne pathogen i.e. Bacillus cereus and Escherichia coli, the inhibition zone diameters were 9 and 10 mm, respectively. As well, TiO2-NPs (~ 50 nm) at 80 ppm were more active than 20 and 40 ppm against B. cereus and Salmonella Typhimurium, the inhibition zone diameters were11 and 10 mm, respectively.
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- El-Sayed Khater
- Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Benha University, P.O. Box 13736, Moshtohor, Toukh, Kalubia, Egypt.
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- Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Benha University, P.O. Box 13736, Moshtohor, Toukh, Kalubia, Egypt
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- Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Benha University, P.O. Box 13736, Moshtohor, Toukh, Kalubia, Egypt
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- Basic and Applied Science Department, College of Engineering and Technology, Arab Academy for Science and Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT), P.O. Box 2033, Cairo, Egypt
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- Basic and Applied Science Department, College of Engineering and Technology, Arab Academy for Science and Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT), P.O. Box 2033, Cairo, Egypt
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Kot M, Kalińska A, Jaworski S, Wierzbicki M, Smulski S, Gołębiewski M. In Vitro Studies of Nanoparticles as a Potentially New Antimicrobial Agent for the Prevention and Treatment of Lameness and Digital Dermatitis in Cattle. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24076146. [PMID: 37047119 PMCID: PMC10094334 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24076146] [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: 02/06/2023] [Revised: 03/17/2023] [Accepted: 03/22/2023] [Indexed: 04/14/2023] Open
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Digital dermatitis (DD) is the second most prevalent disease in dairy cattle. It causes significant losses for dairy breeders and negatively impacts cows' welfare and milk yield. Despite this, its etiology has not been entirely identified, and available data are limited. Antibiotic therapy is a practical method for managing animal health, but overuse has caused the evolution of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, leading to a loss in antimicrobial efficacy. The antimicrobial properties of metal nanoparticles (NPs) may be a potential alternative to antibiotics. The aim of this study was to determine the biocidal properties of AgNPs, CuNPs, AuNPs, PtNPs, FeNPs, and their nanocomposites against pathogens isolated from cows suffering from hoof diseases, especially DD. The isolated pathogens included Sphingomonas paucimobilis, Ochrobactrum intermedium I, Ochrobactrum intermedium II, Ochrobactrum gallinifaecis, and Actinomyces odontolyticus. Cultures were prepared in aerobic and anaerobic environments. The viability of the pathogens was then determined after applying nanoparticles at various concentrations. The in vitro experiment showed that AgNPs and CuNPs, and their complexes, had the highest biocidal effect on pathogens. The NPs' biocidal properties and their synergistic effects were confirmed, which may forecast their use in the future treatment and the prevention of lameness in cows, especially DD.
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- Magdalena Kot
- Animal Breeding Department, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-786 Warszawa, Poland
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- Animal Breeding Department, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-786 Warszawa, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-786 Warszawa, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-786 Warszawa, Poland
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- Department of Internal Diseases and Diagnostics, Poznań University of Life Sciences, 60-637 Poznań, Poland
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- Animal Breeding Department, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-786 Warszawa, Poland
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Metryka O, Wasilkowski D, Adamczyk-Habrajska M, Mrozik A. Undesirable consequences of the metallic nanoparticles action on the properties and functioning of Escherichia coli, Bacillus cereus and Staphylococcus epidermidis membranes. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2023; 446:130728. [PMID: 36610340 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.130728] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2022] [Revised: 01/03/2023] [Accepted: 01/03/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Controversial and inconsistent findings on the toxicity of metallic nanoparticles (NPs) against many bacteria are common in recorded studies; therefore, further advanced experimental work is needed to elucidate the mechanisms underlying nanotoxicity. This study deciphered the direct effects of Ag-NPs, Cu-NPs, ZnO-NPs and TiO2-NPs on membrane permeability, cytoplasmic leakage, ATP level, ATPase activity and fatty acid profiling of Escherichia coli, Bacillus cereus and Staphylococcus epidermidis as model microorganisms. A multifaceted analysis of all collected results indicated the different influences of individual NPs on the measured parameters depending on their type and concentration. Predominantly, membrane permeability was correlated with increased cytoplasmic leakage, reduced total ATP levels and ATPase activity. The established fatty acid profiles were unique and concerned various changes in the percentages of hydroxyl, cyclopropane, branched and unsaturated fatty acids. Decisively, E. coli was more susceptible to changes in measured parameters than B. cereus and S. epidermidis. Also, it was established that ZnO-NPs and Cu-NPs had a major differentiating impact on studied parameters. Additionally, bacterial cell imaging using scanning electron microscopy elucidated different NPs distributions on the cell surface. The presented results are believed to provide novel, valuable and accumulated knowledge in the understanding of NPs action on bacterial membranes.
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- Oliwia Metryka
- Doctoral School, University of Silesia, Bankowa 14, Katowice 40-032, Poland.
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- Institute of Biology, Biotechnology and Environmental Protection, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Silesia, Jagiellońska 29, Katowice 40-032, Poland
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- Institute of Materials Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Silesia, Żytnia 12, Sosnowiec 41-200, Poland
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- Institute of Biology, Biotechnology and Environmental Protection, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Silesia, Jagiellońska 29, Katowice 40-032, Poland.
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Ladhari S, Vu NN, Boisvert C, Saidi A, Nguyen-Tri P. Recent Development of Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA)-Based Materials for Antibacterial Applications: A Review. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2023; 6:1398-1430. [PMID: 36912908 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.3c00078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/14/2023]
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The diseases caused by microorganisms are innumerable existing on this planet. Nevertheless, increasing antimicrobial resistance has become an urgent global challenge. Thus, in recent decades, bactericidal materials have been considered promising candidates to combat bacterial pathogens. Recently, polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) have been used as green and biodegradable materials in various promising alternative applications, especially in healthcare for antiviral or antiviral purposes. However, it lacks a systematic review of the recent application of this emerging material for antibacterial applications. Therefore, the ultimate goal of this review is to provide a critical review of the state of the art recent development of PHA biopolymers in terms of cutting-edge production technologies as well as promising application fields. In addition, special attention was given to collecting scientific information on antibacterial agents that can potentially be incorporated into PHA materials for biological and durable antimicrobial protection. Furthermore, the current research gaps are declared, and future research perspectives are proposed to better understand the properties of these biopolymers as well as their possible applications.
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- Safa Ladhari
- Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Physics, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR), 3351 Boulevard des Forges, Trois-Rivières, Québec G8Z 4M3, Canada.,Laboratory of Advanced Materials for Energy and Environment, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR), 3351 Boulevard des Forges, Trois-Rivières, Québec G8Z 4M3, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Physics, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR), 3351 Boulevard des Forges, Trois-Rivières, Québec G8Z 4M3, Canada.,Laboratory of Advanced Materials for Energy and Environment, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR), 3351 Boulevard des Forges, Trois-Rivières, Québec G8Z 4M3, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Physics, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR), 3351 Boulevard des Forges, Trois-Rivières, Québec G8Z 4M3, Canada.,Laboratory of Advanced Materials for Energy and Environment, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR), 3351 Boulevard des Forges, Trois-Rivières, Québec G8Z 4M3, Canada
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- Laboratory of Advanced Materials for Energy and Environment, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR), 3351 Boulevard des Forges, Trois-Rivières, Québec G8Z 4M3, Canada.,Institut de Recherche Robert-Sauvé en Santé et Sécurité du Travail (IRSST), 505 Boulevard de Maisonneuve Ouest, Montréal, Québec H3A 3C2, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Physics, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR), 3351 Boulevard des Forges, Trois-Rivières, Québec G8Z 4M3, Canada.,Laboratory of Advanced Materials for Energy and Environment, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR), 3351 Boulevard des Forges, Trois-Rivières, Québec G8Z 4M3, Canada
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Haider HI, Zafar I, Ain QU, Noreen A, Nazir A, Javed R, Sehgal SA, Khan AA, Rahman MM, Rashid S, Garai S, Sharma R. Synthesis and characterization of copper oxide nanoparticles: its influence on corn (Z. mays) and wheat (Triticum aestivum) plants by inoculation of Bacillus subtilis. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:37370-37385. [PMID: 36571685 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-24877-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2022] [Accepted: 12/15/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
Abstract
Nanotechnology is now playing an emerging role in green synthesis in agriculture as nanoparticles (NPs) are used for various applications in plant growth and development. Copper is a plant micronutrient; the amount of copper oxide nanoparticles (CuONPs) in the soil determines whether it has positive or adverse effects. CuONPs can be used to grow corn and wheat plants by combining Bacillus subtilis. In this research, CuONPs were synthesized by precipitation method using different precursors such as sodium hydroxide (0.1 M) and copper nitrate (Cu(NO3)2) having 0.1 M concentration with a post-annealing method. The NPs were characterized through X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscope (SEM), and ultraviolet (UV) visible spectroscopy. Bacillus subtilis is used as a potential growth promoter for microbial inoculation due to its prototrophic nature. The JAR experiment was conducted, and the growth parameter of corn (Z. mays) and wheat (Triticum aestivum) was recorded after 5 days. The lab assay evaluated the germination in JARs with and without microbial inoculation under CuONP stress at different concentrations (25 and 50 mg). The present study aimed to synthesize CuONPs and systematically investigate the particle size effects of copper (II) oxide (CuONPs) (< 50 nm) on Triticum aestivum and Z. mays. In our results, the XRD pattern of CuONPs at 500 °C calcination temperature with monoclinic phase is observed, with XRD peak intensity slightly increasing. The XRD patterns showed that the prepared CuONPs were extremely natural, crystal-like, and nano-shaped. We used Scherrer's formula to calculate the average size of the particle, indicated as 23 nm. The X-ray diffraction spectrum of synthesized materials and SEM analysis show that the particles of CuONPs were spherical in nature. The results revealed that the synthesized CuONPs combined with Bacillus subtilis used in a field study provided an excellent result, where growth parameters of Z. Mays and Triticum aestivum such as root length, shoot length, and plant biomass was improved as compared to the control group.
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- Department of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, Virtual University of Pakistan, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Government College Women University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Riphah International University, Faisalabad Campus, , Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Lahore, Sargodha Campus, Sargodha, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Pakistan
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- Department of Bioinformatics, University of Okara, Okara, Pakistan
- Department of Bioinformatics, Institute of Biochemistry, Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, Dhaka, 1207, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 173, Al-Kharj, 11942, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221005, India
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- Department of Rasa Shastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana, Faculty of Ayurveda, Institute of Medical Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221005, India.
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Dias de Emery B, Zottis Chitolina G, Qadir MI, Quedi Furian T, Apellanis Borges K, de Souza Moraes HL, Pippi Salle CT, Pinheiro do Nascimento V. Antimicrobial and antibiofilm activity of silver nanoparticles against Salmonella Enteritidis. Braz J Microbiol 2023; 54:285-292. [PMID: 36348257 PMCID: PMC9944331 DOI: 10.1007/s42770-022-00868-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2022] [Accepted: 10/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
Abstract
Salmonella enterica serotype Enteritidis is one of the main pathogens associated with foodborne illnesses worldwide. Biofilm formation plays a significant role in the persistence of pathogens in food production environments. Owing to an increase in antimicrobial resistance, there is a growing need to identify alternative methods to control pathogenic microorganisms in poultry environments. Thus, this study aimed to synthesize silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) and evaluate their antibiofilm activity against poultry-origin Salmonella Enteritidis in comparison to a chemical disinfectant. AgNPs were synthesized, characterized, and tested for their minimum inhibitory concentration, minimum bactericidal concentration, and antibiofilm activity against S. Enteritidis strains on polyethylene surfaces. The synthesized AgNPs, dispersed in a liquid medium, were spherical in shape with a mean diameter of 6.2 nm. AgNPs exhibited concentration-dependent bactericidal action. The bacterial reduction was significantly higher with AgNPs (3.91 log10 CFU [Formula: see text] cm-2) than that with sanitizer (2.57 log10 CFU ∙ cm-2). Regarding the time of contact, the bacterial count after a contact time of 30 min was significantly lower than that after 10 min. The AgNPs exhibited antimicrobial and antibiofilm activity for the removal of biofilms produced by S. Enteritidis, demonstrating its potential as an alternative antimicrobial agent. The bactericidal mechanisms of AgNPs are complex; hence, the risk of bacterial resistance is minimal, making nanoparticles a potential alternative for microbial control in the poultry chain.
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- Brunna Dias de Emery
- Centro de Diagnóstico e Pesquisa em Patologia Aviária, Faculdade de Veterinária, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande Do Sul, Av. Bento Goncalves 9090, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande Do Sul, 91540-000, Brazil
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- Centro de Diagnóstico e Pesquisa em Patologia Aviária, Faculdade de Veterinária, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande Do Sul, Av. Bento Goncalves 9090, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande Do Sul, 91540-000, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Catálise Molcular, Instituto de Química, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande Do Sul, Av. Bento Gonçalves 9500, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande Do Sul, 91501-570, Brazil
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- Centro de Diagnóstico e Pesquisa em Patologia Aviária, Faculdade de Veterinária, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande Do Sul, Av. Bento Goncalves 9090, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande Do Sul, 91540-000, Brazil
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- Centro de Diagnóstico e Pesquisa em Patologia Aviária, Faculdade de Veterinária, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande Do Sul, Av. Bento Goncalves 9090, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande Do Sul, 91540-000, Brazil.
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- Centro de Diagnóstico e Pesquisa em Patologia Aviária, Faculdade de Veterinária, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande Do Sul, Av. Bento Goncalves 9090, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande Do Sul, 91540-000, Brazil
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- Centro de Diagnóstico e Pesquisa em Patologia Aviária, Faculdade de Veterinária, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande Do Sul, Av. Bento Goncalves 9090, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande Do Sul, 91540-000, Brazil
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- Centro de Diagnóstico e Pesquisa em Patologia Aviária, Faculdade de Veterinária, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande Do Sul, Av. Bento Goncalves 9090, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande Do Sul, 91540-000, Brazil
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