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Muhaymin A, Mohamed HEA, Hkiri K, Safdar A, Azizi S, Maaza M. Green synthesis of magnesium oxide nanoparticles using Hyphaene thebaica extract and their photocatalytic activities. Sci Rep 2024; 14:20135. [PMID: 39210024 PMCID: PMC11362519 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-71149-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2024] [Accepted: 08/26/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024] Open
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Magnesium oxide nanoparticles (MgO NPs) represent an interesting inorganic material widely utilized across various fields including sensing, antimicrobial applications, optical coatings, water purification, fuel additives, absorbents, and catalysis, owing to their exceptional broad energy band gap, surface affinity, and strong chemical and thermal durability. In this investigation, MgO NPs were successfully synthesized through a green approach employing fruit extract from the gingerbread tree (Hyphaene thebaica). Analysis via scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) confirmed their agglomerated quasi-spherical shape with a size range of 20-60 nm. The X-ray diffraction (XRD) pattern exhibited prominent peaks at planes (200) and (220), indicating the high crystallinity of MgO NPs with a crystallite size of 32.6 ± 5 nm while Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) analysis highlighted the composition comprises 40.47% Magnesium and 48.64% Oxygen by weight. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) revealed characteristic Mg-O bonds through peaks at 560 cm-1 and 866 cm-1, while Raman spectroscopy affirmed the cubic structure of MgO. Subsequently, the photocatalytic performance of MgO NPs under visible light irradiation was evaluated. Remarkably, the addition of 1 g/L of MgO nano-catalyst resulted in a degradation efficiency of 98% after 110 min on methylene blue dye, showcasing the high catalytic activity of MgO NPs. This remarkable photocatalytic efficiency emphasizes the potential of MgO NPs in environmental remediation.
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- Abdul Muhaymin
- College of Graduate Studies, UNESCO-UNISA Africa Chair in Nanosciences-Nanotechnology, University of South Africa, Muckleneuk Ridge, P.O. Box 392, Pretoria, South Africa
- Material Research Department (MRD), Nanosciences African Network (NANOAFNET), iThemba LABS-National Research Foundation, 1 Old Faure Road, Somerset West, PO Box 722, Somerset West, 7129, Western Cape, South Africa
- Preston Institute of Nanoscience and Technology, Preston University Kohat, Islamabad Campus, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- College of Graduate Studies, UNESCO-UNISA Africa Chair in Nanosciences-Nanotechnology, University of South Africa, Muckleneuk Ridge, P.O. Box 392, Pretoria, South Africa.
- Material Research Department (MRD), Nanosciences African Network (NANOAFNET), iThemba LABS-National Research Foundation, 1 Old Faure Road, Somerset West, PO Box 722, Somerset West, 7129, Western Cape, South Africa.
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- College of Graduate Studies, UNESCO-UNISA Africa Chair in Nanosciences-Nanotechnology, University of South Africa, Muckleneuk Ridge, P.O. Box 392, Pretoria, South Africa
- Material Research Department (MRD), Nanosciences African Network (NANOAFNET), iThemba LABS-National Research Foundation, 1 Old Faure Road, Somerset West, PO Box 722, Somerset West, 7129, Western Cape, South Africa
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- College of Graduate Studies, UNESCO-UNISA Africa Chair in Nanosciences-Nanotechnology, University of South Africa, Muckleneuk Ridge, P.O. Box 392, Pretoria, South Africa
- Material Research Department (MRD), Nanosciences African Network (NANOAFNET), iThemba LABS-National Research Foundation, 1 Old Faure Road, Somerset West, PO Box 722, Somerset West, 7129, Western Cape, South Africa
- Preston Institute of Nanoscience and Technology, Preston University Kohat, Islamabad Campus, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- College of Graduate Studies, UNESCO-UNISA Africa Chair in Nanosciences-Nanotechnology, University of South Africa, Muckleneuk Ridge, P.O. Box 392, Pretoria, South Africa
- Material Research Department (MRD), Nanosciences African Network (NANOAFNET), iThemba LABS-National Research Foundation, 1 Old Faure Road, Somerset West, PO Box 722, Somerset West, 7129, Western Cape, South Africa
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- College of Graduate Studies, UNESCO-UNISA Africa Chair in Nanosciences-Nanotechnology, University of South Africa, Muckleneuk Ridge, P.O. Box 392, Pretoria, South Africa
- Material Research Department (MRD), Nanosciences African Network (NANOAFNET), iThemba LABS-National Research Foundation, 1 Old Faure Road, Somerset West, PO Box 722, Somerset West, 7129, Western Cape, South Africa
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Safdar A, Mohamed HEA, Muhaymin A, Hkiri K, Matinise N, Maaza M. Biogenic synthesis of nickel cobaltite nanoparticles via a green route for enhancing the photocatalytic and electrochemical performances. Sci Rep 2024; 14:17620. [PMID: 39085423 PMCID: PMC11291633 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-68574-6] [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: 05/28/2024] [Accepted: 07/25/2024] [Indexed: 08/02/2024] Open
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Green synthesis aligns with the global demand for eco-friendly and sustainable technologies, reducing the dependency on harmful chemicals and high-energy processes typically used in conventional synthesis techniques. This study highlights a novel green synthesis route for nickel cobaltite nanoparticles (NiCO2O4 NPs) utilizing Hyphaene thebaica extract as a natural reducing and stabilizing agent. The synthesized NiCO2O4 NPs, with sizes ranging from 20 to 30 nm, exhibited uniform diamond-like structures as confirmed by SEM and TEM imaging. XRD analysis verified the polycrystalline nature of these nanoparticles, while EDS measurements confirmed the elemental composition of Ni and Co. The presence of functional groups was subsequently verified through FT-IR analysis, and Raman spectroscopy further confirmed phase formation. Electrochemical evaluations revealed significant pseudocapacitive behavior, showing a specific capacitance of 519 F/g, demonstrating their potential for high-performance supercapacitors. To further assess the applicability of the synthesized NiCO2O4 NPs, their photocatalytic activity against methylene blue (MB) dye was investigated, resulting in a 99% degradation rate. This impressive photocatalytic efficiency highlights their potential application in environmental remediation. Overall, this work underscores the significant potential of green synthesis methods in producing high-performance nanomaterials while simultaneously reducing environmental impact and promoting sustainable development.
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- Ammara Safdar
- UNESCO-UNISA Africa Chair in Nanosciences-Nanotechnology, College of Graduate Studies, University of South Africa, P.O. Box 392, Muckleneuk RidgePretoria, South Africa
- Material Research Department (MRD), Nanosciences African Network (NANOAFNET), iThemba LABS-National Research Foundation, 1 Old Faure Road, Somerset West, PO Box 722, Somerset West, 7129, Western Cape, South Africa
- Preston Institute of Nanoscience and Technology, Preston University Kohat, Islamabad Campus, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- UNESCO-UNISA Africa Chair in Nanosciences-Nanotechnology, College of Graduate Studies, University of South Africa, P.O. Box 392, Muckleneuk RidgePretoria, South Africa.
- Material Research Department (MRD), Nanosciences African Network (NANOAFNET), iThemba LABS-National Research Foundation, 1 Old Faure Road, Somerset West, PO Box 722, Somerset West, 7129, Western Cape, South Africa.
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- UNESCO-UNISA Africa Chair in Nanosciences-Nanotechnology, College of Graduate Studies, University of South Africa, P.O. Box 392, Muckleneuk RidgePretoria, South Africa
- Material Research Department (MRD), Nanosciences African Network (NANOAFNET), iThemba LABS-National Research Foundation, 1 Old Faure Road, Somerset West, PO Box 722, Somerset West, 7129, Western Cape, South Africa
- Preston Institute of Nanoscience and Technology, Preston University Kohat, Islamabad Campus, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- UNESCO-UNISA Africa Chair in Nanosciences-Nanotechnology, College of Graduate Studies, University of South Africa, P.O. Box 392, Muckleneuk RidgePretoria, South Africa
- Material Research Department (MRD), Nanosciences African Network (NANOAFNET), iThemba LABS-National Research Foundation, 1 Old Faure Road, Somerset West, PO Box 722, Somerset West, 7129, Western Cape, South Africa
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- UNESCO-UNISA Africa Chair in Nanosciences-Nanotechnology, College of Graduate Studies, University of South Africa, P.O. Box 392, Muckleneuk RidgePretoria, South Africa
- Material Research Department (MRD), Nanosciences African Network (NANOAFNET), iThemba LABS-National Research Foundation, 1 Old Faure Road, Somerset West, PO Box 722, Somerset West, 7129, Western Cape, South Africa
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- UNESCO-UNISA Africa Chair in Nanosciences-Nanotechnology, College of Graduate Studies, University of South Africa, P.O. Box 392, Muckleneuk RidgePretoria, South Africa
- Material Research Department (MRD), Nanosciences African Network (NANOAFNET), iThemba LABS-National Research Foundation, 1 Old Faure Road, Somerset West, PO Box 722, Somerset West, 7129, Western Cape, South Africa
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Mohamed HEA, Khalil AT, Hkiri K, Ayaz M, Usman A, Sadiq A, Ullah F, Khan MA, Ullah I, Maaza M. Potential nanomedicinal applications and physicochemical nature of Hyphaene thebaica-reduced nano-samaria. Microsc Res Tech 2024. [PMID: 39007412 DOI: 10.1002/jemt.24654] [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: 01/22/2024] [Revised: 05/03/2024] [Accepted: 07/01/2024] [Indexed: 07/16/2024]
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Herein we described the biofabrication of samarium oxide nanoparticles (HT-Sm2O3 NPs) by applying the aqueous fruit extract of Hyphaene thebaica was utilized as an eco-friendly chelating agent. The prepared NPs were subjected to various physicochemical properties and potential in biomedical applications. X-ray Diffraction (XRD) pattern revealed sharp peaks that corroborated with the Joint Committee on Powder Diffraction Standards (JCPDS) card no. 00-042-1464. Crystallite size obtained from Debye-Scherrer approximation and Williamson-Hall (W-H) plot was 28.73 and 69.3 nm, respectively. Optical bandgap was calculated by employing Kubelka-Munk (K-M) function and was found to be ~4.58 eV. Raman shift was observed at 121, 351, 424-, and 561 cm-1. Photoluminescence (PL) spectra revealed two major peaks positioned at 360 and 540 nm. The high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HR-TEM) analysis of HT-Sm2O3 nanoparticles (NPs) showed that they predominantly have spherical to cuboidal shapes. Additionally, the selected area electron diffraction (SAED) pattern presented spotty rings, indicating a high level of crystallinity in these NPs. The potential nanomedicine applications were studied using diverse bioassays using different treatments. The antioxidant activity demonstrated 45.71% ± 1.13% inhibition at 1000 μg/mL. Brine shrimp lethality assay revealed the highest cytotoxicity of 46.67% ± 3.33% at 1000 μg/mL and LC50 value of 1081 μg/mL. HT-Sm2O3 NPs exhibited inhibition of angiogenesis (20.41% ± 1.18%) at of 1000 μg/mL. MTT assay results indicated that HT-Sm2O3 NPs exhibit inhibitory effects on cell lines. Specifically, these NPs showed an IC50 value of 104.6 μg/mL against 3T3 cells. Against MCF-7 cells, the NPs demonstrated an IC50 value of 413.25 μg/mL. Additionally, in the inhibition of acetylcholinesterase (AChE), the newly synthesized NPs showed an IC50 value of 320 μg/mL. The antidiabetic assessment through α-glucosidase and α-amylase inhibition assays revealed, an IC50 value of 380 μg/mL for α-glucosidase and 952 μg/mL for α-amylase was calculated. Overall, our study suggested that the Sm2O3 NPs possess moderate anticancer, cholinesterase inhibition, and antidiabetic potential, however, needs further assessment. RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS: In this work, nano-samaria is synthesized using an eco-friendly and green approach. The nanoparticles were characterized using techniques such as Raman, HR-TEM, FTIR, DRS, XRD, and so on, and the applications were studied using multiple in vitro bioassays for Diabetes, Alzheimer, and Cancer. The nano-samaria revealed good potential for potential biomedical applications.
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- Hamza Elsayed Ahmad Mohamed
- UNESCO UNISA Africa Chair in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, College of Graduate Studies, University of South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa
- Nanoscience African Network (NANOAFNET), Materials Research Department, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Department of Pathology, Lady Reading Hospital Medical Teaching Institution, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- UNESCO UNISA Africa Chair in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, College of Graduate Studies, University of South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa
- Nanoscience African Network (NANOAFNET), Materials Research Department, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of biological sciences, University of Malakand, Dir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of biological sciences, University of Malakand, Dir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of biological sciences, University of Malakand, Dir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of biological sciences, University of Malakand, Dir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of biological sciences, University of Malakand, Dir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Hazara University, Mansehra, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- UNESCO UNISA Africa Chair in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, College of Graduate Studies, University of South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa
- Nanoscience African Network (NANOAFNET), Materials Research Department, Cape Town, South Africa
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Morgan RN, Aboshanab KM. Green biologically synthesized metal nanoparticles: biological applications, optimizations and future prospects. Future Sci OA 2024; 10:FSO935. [PMID: 38817383 PMCID: PMC11137799 DOI: 10.2144/fsoa-2023-0196] [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: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/01/2024] Open
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In green biological synthesis, metal nanoparticles are produced by plants or microorganisms. Since it is ecologically friendly, economically viable and sustainable, this method is preferable to other traditional ones. For their continuous groundbreaking advancements and myriad physiochemical and biological benefits, nanotechnologies have influenced various aspects of scientific fields. Metal nanoparticles (MNPs) are the field anchor for their outstanding optical, electrical and chemical capabilities that outperform their regular-sized counterparts. This review discusses the most current biosynthesized metal nanoparticles synthesized by various organisms and their biological applications along with the key elements involved in MNP green synthesis. The review is displayed in a manner that will impart assertiveness, help the researchers to open questions, and highlight many points for conducting future research.
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- Radwa N Morgan
- National Centre for Radiation Research & Technology (NCRRT), Drug Radiation Research Department, Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority (EAEA), Cairo, 11787, Egypt
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- Microbiology & Immunology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, 11566, Egypt
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Deliormanlı AM, Rahman B, Atmaca H. In vitro cytotoxicity of magnetic-fluorescent bioactive glasses on SaOS-2, MC3T3-E1, BJ fibroblast cells, their hemolytic activity, and sorafenib release behavior. BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES 2024; 158:213782. [PMID: 38377664 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2024.213782] [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: 08/01/2023] [Revised: 01/16/2024] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/22/2024]
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In the study, the fabrication of superparamagnetic-fluorescent bioactive glasses in the form of the particle, nanofiber, and 3D scaffolds was performed by including maghemite (γ-Fe2O3) nanoparticles and photoluminescent rare earth element ions (Eu3+, Gd3+, and Yb3+) using sol-gel, electrospinning, and robocasting techniques, respectively. The in vitro cytotoxicity of the magnetic-fluorescent bioactive glasses on osteosarcoma SaOS-2, pre-osteoblast MC3T3-E1, and BJ fibroblast cells, as well as their hemolytic activity and sorafenib tosylate loading and release behavior, were investigated. The cytotoxicity of the bioactive glass samples was tested using the MTT assay. Additionally, the alkaline phosphatase activity of the studied glasses was examined as a function of time. The mineralization behavior of the pre-osteoblast cell-seeded glass samples was analyzed using Alizarin red S staining. Results revealed that the in vitro cytotoxicity of the studied bioactive glasses in the form of particles and nanofibers depended on the sample concentration, whereas in the case of the 3D scaffolds, no cytotoxic response was observed on the osteosarcoma, pre-osteoblast, and fibroblast cells. Similarly, particle and nanofiber-based glass samples induced dose-dependent hemolysis on red blood cells. Drug loading rates were much lower for the 3D scaffolds compared to the particle and nanofiber-based samples. Drug release rates ranged from 25 % to 90 %, depending on the bioactive glass morphology and the pH of the release medium. It was concluded that the studied bioactive glasses have the potential to be used in tissue engineering applications and cancer therapy.
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- Aylin M Deliormanlı
- Manisa Celal Bayar University, Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Biomaterials Laboratory, Yunusemre, Manisa, Turkey.
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- Manisa Celal Bayar University, Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Biomaterials Laboratory, Yunusemre, Manisa, Turkey
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- Manisa Celal Bayar University, Department of Biology, Yunusemre, Manisa, Turkey
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Flieger J, Pasieczna-Patkowska S, Żuk N, Panek R, Korona-Głowniak I, Suśniak K, Pizoń M, Franus W. Characteristics and Antimicrobial Activities of Iron Oxide Nanoparticles Obtained via Mixed-Mode Chemical/Biogenic Synthesis Using Spent Hop ( Humulus lupulus L.) Extracts. Antibiotics (Basel) 2024; 13:111. [PMID: 38391497 PMCID: PMC10886061 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics13020111] [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: 12/23/2023] [Revised: 01/19/2024] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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Iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs) have many practical applications, ranging from environmental protection to biomedicine. IONPs are being investigated due to their high potential for antimicrobial activity and lack of toxicity to humans. However, the biological activity of IONPs is not uniform and depends on the synthesis conditions, which affect the shape, size and surface modification. The aim of this work is to synthesise IONPs using a mixed method, i.e., chemical co-precipitation combined with biogenic surface modification, using extracts from spent hops (Humulus lupulus L.) obtained as waste product from supercritical carbon dioxide hop extraction. Different extracts (water, dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), 80% ethanol, acetone, water) were further evaluated for antioxidant activity based on the silver nanoparticle antioxidant capacity (SNPAC), total phenolic content (TPC) and total flavonoid content (TFC). The IONPs were characterised via UV-vis spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive spectrometry (EDS) and Fourier-transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy. Spent hop extracts showed a high number of flavonoid compounds. The efficiency of the solvents used for the extraction can be classified as follows: DMSO > 80% ethanol > acetone > water. FT-IR/ATR spectra revealed the involvement of flavonoids such as xanthohumol and/or isoxanthohumol, bitter acids (i.e., humulones, lupulones) and proteins in the surface modification of the IONPs. SEM images showed a granular, spherical structure of the IONPs with diameters ranging from 81.16 to 142.5 nm. Surface modification with extracts generally weakened the activity of the IONPs against the tested Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria and yeasts by half. Only the modification of IONPs with DMSO extract improved their antibacterial properties against Gram-positive bacteria (Staphylococcus epidermidis, Staphylococcus aureus, Micrococcus luteus, Enterococcus faecalis, Bacillus cereus) from a MIC value of 2.5-10 mg/mL to 0.313-1.25 mg/mL.
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- Jolanta Flieger
- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Medical University of Lublin, Chodźki 4A, 20-093 Lublin, Poland
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Department of Chemical Technology, Maria Curie Skłodowska University, Pl. Maria Curie-Skłodowskiej 3, 20-031 Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Medical University of Lublin, Chodźki 4A, 20-093 Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Geotechnics, Civil Engineering and Architecture Faculty, Lublin University of Technology, Nadbystrzycka 40, 20-618 Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Medical University of Lublin, Chodźki 1 St., 20-093 Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Medical University of Lublin, Chodźki 1 St., 20-093 Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Medical University of Lublin, Chodźki 4A, 20-093 Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Geotechnics, Civil Engineering and Architecture Faculty, Lublin University of Technology, Nadbystrzycka 40, 20-618 Lublin, Poland
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Zúñiga-Miranda J, Guerra J, Mueller A, Mayorga-Ramos A, Carrera-Pacheco SE, Barba-Ostria C, Heredia-Moya J, Guamán LP. Iron Oxide Nanoparticles: Green Synthesis and Their Antimicrobial Activity. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:2919. [PMID: 37999273 PMCID: PMC10674528 DOI: 10.3390/nano13222919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2023] [Revised: 10/31/2023] [Accepted: 10/31/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023]
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The rise of antimicrobial resistance caused by inappropriate use of these agents in various settings has become a global health threat. Nanotechnology offers the potential for the synthesis of nanoparticles (NPs) with antimicrobial activity, such as iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs). The use of IONPs is a promising way to overcome antimicrobial resistance or pathogenicity because of their ability to interact with several biological molecules and to inhibit microbial growth. In this review, we outline the pivotal findings over the past decade concerning methods for the green synthesis of IONPs using bacteria, fungi, plants, and organic waste. Subsequently, we delve into the primary challenges encountered in green synthesis utilizing diverse organisms and organic materials. Furthermore, we compile the most common methods employed for the characterization of these IONPs. To conclude, we highlight the applications of these IONPs as promising antibacterial, antifungal, antiparasitic, and antiviral agents.
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- Johana Zúñiga-Miranda
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica (CENBIO), Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud Eugenio Espejo, Universidad UTE, Quito 170527, Ecuador; (J.Z.-M.); (A.M.-R.); (S.E.C.-P.); (J.H.-M.)
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- Facultad de Ingeniería en Ciencias Aplicadas, Universidad Técnica del Norte, Ibarra 100107, Ecuador;
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544, USA;
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica (CENBIO), Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud Eugenio Espejo, Universidad UTE, Quito 170527, Ecuador; (J.Z.-M.); (A.M.-R.); (S.E.C.-P.); (J.H.-M.)
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica (CENBIO), Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud Eugenio Espejo, Universidad UTE, Quito 170527, Ecuador; (J.Z.-M.); (A.M.-R.); (S.E.C.-P.); (J.H.-M.)
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- Escuela de Medicina, Colegio de Ciencias de la Salud Quito, Universidad San Francisco de Quito USFQ, Quito 170901, Ecuador;
- Instituto de Microbiología, Universidad San Francisco de Quito USFQ, Quito 170901, Ecuador
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica (CENBIO), Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud Eugenio Espejo, Universidad UTE, Quito 170527, Ecuador; (J.Z.-M.); (A.M.-R.); (S.E.C.-P.); (J.H.-M.)
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica (CENBIO), Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud Eugenio Espejo, Universidad UTE, Quito 170527, Ecuador; (J.Z.-M.); (A.M.-R.); (S.E.C.-P.); (J.H.-M.)
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Mohamed H, Hkiri K, Botha N, Cloete K, Azizi S, Ahmed AAQ, Morad R, Motlamane T, Krief A, Gibaud A, Henini M, Chaker M, Ahmad I, Maaza M. Room temperature bio-engineered multifunctional carbonates for CO 2 sequestration and valorization. Sci Rep 2023; 13:16783. [PMID: 37798317 PMCID: PMC10556044 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-42905-5] [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: 03/21/2023] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023] Open
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This contribution reports, for the first time, on an entirely green bio-engineering approach for the biosynthesis of single phase crystalline 1-D nano-scaled calcite CaCO3. This was validated using H2O as the universal solvent and natural extract of Hyphaene thebaica fruit as an effective chelating agent. In this room temperature green process, CaCl2 and CO2 are used as the unique source of Ca and CO3 respectively in view of forming nano-scaled CaCO3 with a significant shape anisotropy and an elevated surface to volume ratio. In terms of novelty, and relatively to the reported scientific and patented literature in relation to the fabrication of CaCO3 by green nano-chemistry, the current cost effective room temperature green process can be singled out as per the following specificities: only water as universal solvent is used, No additional base or acid chemicals for pH control, No additional catalyst, No critical or supercritical CO2 usage conditions, Only natural extract of thebaica as a green effective chelating agent through its phytochemicals and proper enzematic compounds, room Temperature processing, atmospheric pressure processing, Nanoscaled size particles, and Nanoparticles with a significant shape anisotropy (1-D like nanoparticles). Beyond and in addition to the validation of the 1-D synthesis aspect, the bio-engineered CaCO3 exhibited a wide-ranging functionalities in terms of highly reflecting pigment, an effective nanofertilizer as well as a potential binder in cement industry.
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- H Mohamed
- UNESCO-UNISA Africa Chair in Nanosciences-Nanotechnology, College of Graduate Studies, University of South Africa, Muckleneuk Ridge, PO Box 392, Pretoria, South Africa
- Nanosciences African Network (NANOAFNET), Materials Research Department, iThemba LABS-National Research Foundation of South Africa, 1 Old Faure Road, Somerset West, PO Box 722, Cape Town, 7129, Western Cape, South Africa
- College of Graduate Studies, University of South Africa, PRETORIA, South Africa
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- UNESCO-UNISA Africa Chair in Nanosciences-Nanotechnology, College of Graduate Studies, University of South Africa, Muckleneuk Ridge, PO Box 392, Pretoria, South Africa
- Nanosciences African Network (NANOAFNET), Materials Research Department, iThemba LABS-National Research Foundation of South Africa, 1 Old Faure Road, Somerset West, PO Box 722, Cape Town, 7129, Western Cape, South Africa
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- UNESCO-UNISA Africa Chair in Nanosciences-Nanotechnology, College of Graduate Studies, University of South Africa, Muckleneuk Ridge, PO Box 392, Pretoria, South Africa
- Nanosciences African Network (NANOAFNET), Materials Research Department, iThemba LABS-National Research Foundation of South Africa, 1 Old Faure Road, Somerset West, PO Box 722, Cape Town, 7129, Western Cape, South Africa
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- UNESCO-UNISA Africa Chair in Nanosciences-Nanotechnology, College of Graduate Studies, University of South Africa, Muckleneuk Ridge, PO Box 392, Pretoria, South Africa
- Nanosciences African Network (NANOAFNET), Materials Research Department, iThemba LABS-National Research Foundation of South Africa, 1 Old Faure Road, Somerset West, PO Box 722, Cape Town, 7129, Western Cape, South Africa
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- UNESCO-UNISA Africa Chair in Nanosciences-Nanotechnology, College of Graduate Studies, University of South Africa, Muckleneuk Ridge, PO Box 392, Pretoria, South Africa
- Nanosciences African Network (NANOAFNET), Materials Research Department, iThemba LABS-National Research Foundation of South Africa, 1 Old Faure Road, Somerset West, PO Box 722, Cape Town, 7129, Western Cape, South Africa
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- UNESCO-UNISA Africa Chair in Nanosciences-Nanotechnology, College of Graduate Studies, University of South Africa, Muckleneuk Ridge, PO Box 392, Pretoria, South Africa
- Nanosciences African Network (NANOAFNET), Materials Research Department, iThemba LABS-National Research Foundation of South Africa, 1 Old Faure Road, Somerset West, PO Box 722, Cape Town, 7129, Western Cape, South Africa
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- UNESCO-UNISA Africa Chair in Nanosciences-Nanotechnology, College of Graduate Studies, University of South Africa, Muckleneuk Ridge, PO Box 392, Pretoria, South Africa
- Nanosciences African Network (NANOAFNET), Materials Research Department, iThemba LABS-National Research Foundation of South Africa, 1 Old Faure Road, Somerset West, PO Box 722, Cape Town, 7129, Western Cape, South Africa
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- UNESCO-UNISA Africa Chair in Nanosciences-Nanotechnology, College of Graduate Studies, University of South Africa, Muckleneuk Ridge, PO Box 392, Pretoria, South Africa
- Nanosciences African Network (NANOAFNET), Materials Research Department, iThemba LABS-National Research Foundation of South Africa, 1 Old Faure Road, Somerset West, PO Box 722, Cape Town, 7129, Western Cape, South Africa
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- UNESCO-UNISA Africa Chair in Nanosciences-Nanotechnology, College of Graduate Studies, University of South Africa, Muckleneuk Ridge, PO Box 392, Pretoria, South Africa
- Nanosciences African Network (NANOAFNET), Materials Research Department, iThemba LABS-National Research Foundation of South Africa, 1 Old Faure Road, Somerset West, PO Box 722, Cape Town, 7129, Western Cape, South Africa
- Chemistry Department (CMI Laboratory), University of Namur, 2 Rue Joseph Grafé, 5000, Namur, Belgium
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- UNESCO-UNISA Africa Chair in Nanosciences-Nanotechnology, College of Graduate Studies, University of South Africa, Muckleneuk Ridge, PO Box 392, Pretoria, South Africa
- Nanosciences African Network (NANOAFNET), Materials Research Department, iThemba LABS-National Research Foundation of South Africa, 1 Old Faure Road, Somerset West, PO Box 722, Cape Town, 7129, Western Cape, South Africa
- IMMM, UMR 6283 CNRS, University of Le Maine, Bd O. Messiaen, 72085, Le Mans Cedex 09, France
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- UNESCO-UNISA Africa Chair in Nanosciences-Nanotechnology, College of Graduate Studies, University of South Africa, Muckleneuk Ridge, PO Box 392, Pretoria, South Africa
- Nanosciences African Network (NANOAFNET), Materials Research Department, iThemba LABS-National Research Foundation of South Africa, 1 Old Faure Road, Somerset West, PO Box 722, Cape Town, 7129, Western Cape, South Africa
- Physics and Astronomy Department, Nottingham University, Nottingham, NG7 2RD7, UK
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- UNESCO-UNISA Africa Chair in Nanosciences-Nanotechnology, College of Graduate Studies, University of South Africa, Muckleneuk Ridge, PO Box 392, Pretoria, South Africa
- Nanosciences African Network (NANOAFNET), Materials Research Department, iThemba LABS-National Research Foundation of South Africa, 1 Old Faure Road, Somerset West, PO Box 722, Cape Town, 7129, Western Cape, South Africa
- INRS-Energie et Matériaux, 1650 Lionel-Boulet, Varennes, QC, J3X 1S2, Canada
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- UNESCO-UNISA Africa Chair in Nanosciences-Nanotechnology, College of Graduate Studies, University of South Africa, Muckleneuk Ridge, PO Box 392, Pretoria, South Africa
- Nanosciences African Network (NANOAFNET), Materials Research Department, iThemba LABS-National Research Foundation of South Africa, 1 Old Faure Road, Somerset West, PO Box 722, Cape Town, 7129, Western Cape, South Africa
- Experimental Physics Directorate (EPD), National Center for Physics, Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan
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- UNESCO-UNISA Africa Chair in Nanosciences-Nanotechnology, College of Graduate Studies, University of South Africa, Muckleneuk Ridge, PO Box 392, Pretoria, South Africa.
- Nanosciences African Network (NANOAFNET), Materials Research Department, iThemba LABS-National Research Foundation of South Africa, 1 Old Faure Road, Somerset West, PO Box 722, Cape Town, 7129, Western Cape, South Africa.
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Ahmed Mohamed HE, Khalil AT, Hkiri K, Ayaz M, Usman A, Sadiq A, Ullah F, Hussain I, Maaza M. Phyto-fabrication of ultrafine nanoscale holmium oxide HT-Ho 2O 3 NPs and their biomedical potential. RSC Adv 2023; 13:27912-27922. [PMID: 37736569 PMCID: PMC10510458 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra05047e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2023] [Accepted: 09/14/2023] [Indexed: 09/23/2023] Open
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In this study holmium oxide nanoparticles (Ho2O3 NPs) are fabricated using Hyphaene thebaica extracts as a bioreductant. The XRD pattern of HT-Ho2O3 NPs (product from phyto-reduction) suggested that the nanoparticles are crystalline with no impurities. Scherrer approximation revealed grain sizes of ∼10 nm. The HR-TEM revealed HT-Ho2O3 NPs possessed a quasi-spherical morphology complemented by SEM and the particle sizes were in the range of 6-12 nm. The infrared spectra revealed characteristic Ho-O bonding at ∼603 cm-1. Raman spectra indicated five main peaks positioned at 156 cm-1, 214 cm-1, 328 cm-1, 379 cm-1 and 607 cm-1. Eg (optical bandgap) was found to be 5.1 eV. PL spectra indicated two major peaks at 415 nm and 607 nm. EDS spectra confirmed the elemental presence of holmium (Ho). Spotty rings were obtained during the SAED measurement which indicated crystallinity of HT-Ho2O3 NPs. The HT-Ho2O3 NPs were further analyzed for their antioxidant, anti-angiogenic and cytotoxic properties. The antioxidant potential was moderate i.e., 43.40 ± 0.96% at 1000 μg mL-1 which decreased in a dose dependent manner. Brine shrimp lethality was highest at 1000 μg mL-1 with the LC50 320.4 μg mL-1. Moderate anti-angiogenic potential was observed using in ova CAM assay. MTT bioassay revealed that the HT-Ho2O3 NPs inhibited the 3T3 cells (IC50 67.9 μg mL-1), however, no significant inhibition was observed against MCF-7 cells. α-Amylase and β-glucosidase inhibition revealed that the HT-Ho2O3 NPs can be of use in controlling blood glucose levels. Overall, it can be concluded that biosynthesis using aqueous extracts can be a suitable alternative in finding ecofriendly paradigms for the synthesis of nanoparticles. We suggest extended research into the bioreduced Ho2O3 NPs for establishing their biomedical potential and toxicity.
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- Hamze Elsayed Ahmed Mohamed
- UNESCO UNISA Africa Chair in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, College of Graduate Studies, University of South Africa Pretoria South Africa
- Nanoscience African Network (NANOAFNET), Materials Research Department, iThemba LABS Cape Town South Africa
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- Department of Pathology, Lady Reading Hospital Medical Teaching Institution Peshawar 25000 KP Pakistan
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- UNESCO UNISA Africa Chair in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, College of Graduate Studies, University of South Africa Pretoria South Africa
- Nanoscience African Network (NANOAFNET), Materials Research Department, iThemba LABS Cape Town South Africa
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of biological sciences, University of Malakand Chakdara 18000 Dir (L), KPK Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of biological sciences, University of Malakand Chakdara 18000 Dir (L), KPK Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of biological sciences, University of Malakand Chakdara 18000 Dir (L), KPK Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of biological sciences, University of Malakand Chakdara 18000 Dir (L), KPK Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmaceutical sciences Pak Austria fachhachole Mang haripur Pakistan
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- UNESCO UNISA Africa Chair in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, College of Graduate Studies, University of South Africa Pretoria South Africa
- Nanoscience African Network (NANOAFNET), Materials Research Department, iThemba LABS Cape Town South Africa
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Eskikaya O, Özdemir S, Gonca S, Dizge N, Balakrishnan D, Shaik F, Senthilkumar N. A comparative study of iron nanoflower and nanocube in terms of antibacterial properties. APPLIED NANOSCIENCE 2023; 13:1-13. [PMID: 37362150 PMCID: PMC10073798 DOI: 10.1007/s13204-023-02822-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2022] [Accepted: 03/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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It is known that heavy metal containing nanomaterials can easily prevent the formation of microbial cultures. The emergence of new generation epidemic diseases in the last 2 years has increased the importance of both personal and environmental hygiene. For this reason, in addition to preventing the spread of diseases, studies on alternative disinfectant substances are also carried out. In this study, the antibacterial activity of nanoflower and nanocube, which are easily synthesized and nanoparticle species containing iron, were compared. The antioxidant abilities of new synthesized NF@FeO(OH) and NC@α-Fe2O3 were tested by DPPH scavenging activity assay. The highest DPPH inhibition was achieved with NC@α-Fe2O3 as 71.30% at 200 mg/L. NF@FeO(OH) and NC@α-Fe2O3 demonstrated excellent DNA cleavage ability. The antimicrobial capabilities of NF@FeO(OH) and NC@α-Fe2O3 were analyzed with micro dilution procedure. In 500 mg/L, the antimicrobial activity was 100%. In addition to these, the biofilm inhibition of NF@FeO(OH) and NC@α-Fe2O3 were investigated against S. aureus and P. aeruginosa and it was found that they showed significant antibiofilm inhibition. It is suggested that additional studies can be continued to be developed and used as an antibacterial according to the results of the nanoparticles after various toxicological test systems. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s13204-023-02822-5.
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- Ozan Eskikaya
- Department of Environmental Engineering, Mersin University, 33343 Mersin, Turkey
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- Technical Science Vocational School, Mersin University, Yenisehir, 33343 Mersin, Turkey
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Mersin, Turkey, Yenisehir, 33343 Mersin, Turkey
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Mersin University, 33343 Mersin, Turkey
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- College of Engineering, Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University, Al Khobar, 31952 Saudi Arabia
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- College of Engineering, Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University, Al Khobar, 31952 Saudi Arabia
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- Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, 602105 India
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Mohamed HEA, Khalil AT, Hkiri K, Ayaz M, Abbasi JA, Sadiq A, Ullah F, Nawaz A, Ullah I, Maaza M. Physicochemical and nanomedicine applications of phyto-reduced erbium oxide (Er 2O 3) nanoparticles. AMB Express 2023; 13:24. [PMID: 36840788 PMCID: PMC9968365 DOI: 10.1186/s13568-023-01527-w] [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: 12/13/2022] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 02/26/2023] Open
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Hyphaene thebaica fruits were used for the fabrication of spherical erbium oxide nanoparticles (HT-Er2O3 NPS) using a one-step simple bioreduction process. XRD pattern revealed a highly crystalline and pure phase with crystallite size of ~ 7.5 nm, whereas, the W-H plot revealed crystallite size of 11 nm. FTIR spectra revealed characteristic Er-O atomic vibrations in the fingerprint region. Bandgap was obtained as 5.25 eV using K-M function. The physicochemical and morphological nature was established using Raman spectroscopy, reflectance spectroscopy, SAED and HR-TEM. HT-Er2O3 NPS were further evaluated for antidiabetic potential in mice using in-vivo and in-vitro bioassays. The synthesized HT-Er2O3 NPS were screened for in vitro anti-diabetic potentials against α-glucosidase enzyme and α-amylase enzyme and their antioxidant potential was evaluated using DPPH free radical assay. A dose dependent inhibition was obtained against α-glucosidase (IC50 12 μg/mL) and α-amylase (IC50 78 μg/mL) while good DPPH free radical scavenging potential (IC50 78 μg mL-1) is reported. At 1000 μg/mL, the HT-Er2O3 NPS revealed 90.30% and 92.30% inhibition of α-amylase and α-glucosidase enzymes. HT-Er2O3 NPs treated groups were observed to have better glycemic control in diabetic animals (503.66 ± 5.92*** on day 0 and 185.66 ± 2.60*** on day 21) when compared with positive control glibenclamide treated group. Further, HT-Er2O3 NPS therapy for 21 days caused a considerable effect on serum total lipids, cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL and LDL as compared to untreated diabetic group. In conclusion, our preliminary findings on HT-Er2O3 NPS revealed considerable antidiabetic potential and thus can be an effective candidate for controlling the post-prandial hyperglycemia. However, further studies are encouraged especially taking into consideration the toxicity aspects of the nanomaterial.
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- Hamza Elsayed Ahmad Mohamed
- grid.412801.e0000 0004 0610 3238UNESCO UNISA Africa Chair in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, College of Graduate Studies, University of South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa ,grid.462638.d0000 0001 0696 719XNanoscience African Network (NANOAFNET), Materials Research Department, iThemba LABS, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Department of Pathology, Lady Reading Hospital Medical Teaching Institution, Peshawar, 25000 KP, Pakistan.
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- grid.412801.e0000 0004 0610 3238UNESCO UNISA Africa Chair in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, College of Graduate Studies, University of South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa ,grid.462638.d0000 0001 0696 719XNanoscience African Network (NANOAFNET), Materials Research Department, iThemba LABS, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Malakand, Dir (L), KPK, Chakdara, 18000, Pakistan.
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- grid.440567.40000 0004 0607 0608Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Malakand, Dir (L), KPK, Chakdara, 18000 Pakistan
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- grid.440567.40000 0004 0607 0608Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Malakand, Dir (L), KPK, Chakdara, 18000 Pakistan
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- grid.440567.40000 0004 0607 0608Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Malakand, Dir (L), KPK, Chakdara, 18000 Pakistan
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- grid.440567.40000 0004 0607 0608Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Malakand, Dir (L), KPK, Chakdara, 18000 Pakistan
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- grid.440530.60000 0004 0609 1900Department of Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering, Hazara University Mansehra, Mansehra, KP Pakistan
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- grid.412801.e0000 0004 0610 3238UNESCO UNISA Africa Chair in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, College of Graduate Studies, University of South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa ,grid.462638.d0000 0001 0696 719XNanoscience African Network (NANOAFNET), Materials Research Department, iThemba LABS, Cape Town, South Africa
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Oscillatoria limnetica Mediated Green Synthesis of Iron Oxide (Fe 2O 3) Nanoparticles and Their Diverse In Vitro Bioactivities. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28052091. [PMID: 36903337 PMCID: PMC10004046 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28052091] [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: 01/03/2023] [Revised: 01/22/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2023] [Indexed: 02/25/2023] Open
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Iron oxide nanoparticles (Fe2O3-NPs) were synthesized using Oscillatoria limnetica extract as strong reducing and capping agents. The synthesized iron oxide nanoparticles IONPs were characterized by UV-visible spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), X-ray diffractive analysis (XRD), scanning electron microscope (SEM), and Energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX). IONPs synthesis was confirmed by UV-visible spectroscopy by observing the peak at 471 nm. Furthermore, different in vitro biological assays, which showed important therapeutic potentials, were performed. Antimicrobial assay of biosynthesized IONPs was performed against four different Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacterial strains. E. coli was found to be the least suspected strain (MIC: 35 µg/mL), and B. subtilis was found to be the most suspected strain (MIC: 14 µg/mL). The maximum antifungal assay was observed for Aspergillus versicolor (MIC: 27 µg mL). The cytotoxic assay of IONPs was also studied using a brine shrimp cytotoxicity assay, and LD50 value was reported as 47 µg/mL. In toxicological evaluation, IONPs was found to be biologically compatible to human RBCs (IC50: >200 µg/mL). The antioxidant assay, DPPH 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyly was recorded at 73% for IONPs. In conclusion, IONPs revealed great biological potential and can be further recommended for in vitro and in vivo therapeutic purposes.
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Sridevi H, Bhat MR, Kumar PS, Kumar NM, Selvaraj R. Structural characterization of cuboidal α-Fe2O3 nanoparticles synthesized by a facile approach. APPLIED NANOSCIENCE 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s13204-023-02780-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/18/2023]
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Abstractα-Fe2O3 nanoparticles were synthesized using Tabebuia aurea leaf extract by a facile approach. The signature peaks for Fe and O in the EDX spectrum verified the formation of Fe2O3 nanoparticles. Cuboidal-shaped nanoparticles were observed in the FE-SEM image. In the XRD pattern, it was observed that the peaks belong to α-Fe2O3 nanoparticles. These particles were pure and crystalline with an average particle size of 25.69 nm. The signals at 538 and 494 cm−1 in the FTIR image confirmed the formation of hematite nanoparticles. BET analysis showed a comparatively greater surface area (31.03 m2/g) than the commercial α-Fe2O3 nanoparticles, and the pores were mesoporous. XPS analysis confirmed the existence of α-Fe2O3 by showing the specific oxidation states for iron and oxygen at 710.34 and 529.67 eV, respectively. The saturation magnetization value of 13.97 emu/g confirmed the superparamagnetic nature. The TGA, which determined the thermal stability of the nanoparticles, reported a total weight loss of 12.75%. Hence, the highly crystalline, pure, mesoporous, superparamagnetic α-Fe2O3 nanoparticles with high surface area synthesized using T. aurea leaf extract can be potentially applied in diverse fields.
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Farhan A, Arshad J, Rashid EU, Ahmad H, Nawaz S, Munawar J, Zdarta J, Jesionowski T, Bilal M. Metal ferrites-based nanocomposites and nanohybrids for photocatalytic water treatment and electrocatalytic water splitting. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 310:136835. [PMID: 36243091 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.136835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2022] [Revised: 09/18/2022] [Accepted: 10/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Photocatalytic degradation is one of the most promising technologies available for removing a variety of synthetic and organic pollutants from the environmental matrices because of its high catalytic activity, reduced energy consumption, and low total cost. Due to its acceptable bandgap, broad light-harvesting efficiency, significant renewability, and stability, Fe2O3 has emerged as a fascinating material for the degradation of organic contaminants as well as numerous dyes. This study thoroughly reviewed the efficiency of Fe2O3-based nanocomposite and nanomaterials for water remediation. Iron oxide structure and various synthetic methods are briefly discussed. Additionally, the electrocatalytic application of Fe2O3-based nanocomposites, including oxygen evolution reaction, oxygen reduction reaction, hydrogen evolution reaction, and overall water splitting efficiency, was also highlighted to illustrate the great promise of these composites. Finally, the ongoing issues and future prospects are directed to fully reveal the standards of Fe2O3-based catalysts. This review is intended to disseminate knowledge for further research on the possible applications of Fe2O3 as a photocatalyst and electrocatalyst.
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- Ahmad Farhan
- Department of Chemistry, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, 38040, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, 38040, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, 38040, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, 38040, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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- College of Chemistry, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, 100029, China
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- Institute of Chemical Technology and Engineering, Faculty of Chemical Technology, Poznan University of Technology, Berdychowo 4, PL-60695, Poznan, Poland
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- Institute of Chemical Technology and Engineering, Faculty of Chemical Technology, Poznan University of Technology, Berdychowo 4, PL-60695, Poznan, Poland.
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- Institute of Chemical Technology and Engineering, Faculty of Chemical Technology, Poznan University of Technology, Berdychowo 4, PL-60695, Poznan, Poland.
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Khalil AT, Shinwari ZK, Islam A. Fostering openness in open science: An ethical discussion of risks and benefits. FRONTIERS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE 2022; 4. [DOI: 10.3389/fpos.2022.930574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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Transformation of science by embracing the concepts of open science presents a very attractive strategy to enhance the reliability of science. Open science policies embody the concepts of open data and open access that encompass sharing of resources, dissemination of ideas, and synergizing the collaborative forums of research. Despite the opportunities in openness, however, there are grave ethical concerns too, and they present a dual-use dilemma. Access to sensitive information is seen as a security risk, and it also possesses other concerns such as confidentiality, privacy, and affordability. There are arguments that open science can be harmful to marginalized groups. Through this study, we aim to discuss the opportunities of open science, as well as the ethical and security aspects, which require further deliberation before full-fledged acceptance in the science community.
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Khalil AT, Ovais M, Iqbal J, Ali A, Ayaz M, Abbas M, Ahmad I, Devkota HP. Microbes-mediated synthesis strategies of metal nanoparticles and their potential role in cancer therapeutics. Semin Cancer Biol 2022; 86:693-705. [PMID: 34118405 DOI: 10.1016/j.semcancer.2021.06.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2021] [Revised: 06/03/2021] [Accepted: 06/05/2021] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Past few years have seen a paradigm shift towards ecofriendly, green and biological fabrication of metal nanoparticles (MNPs) for diverse nanomedicinal applications especially in cancer nanotheranostics. Besides, the well-known green synthesis methods of plant materials, the potential of the microbial world (bacteria, fungi, alga, etc.) in biofabrication is equally realized. Biomolecules and enzymes in the microbial cells are capable of catalyzing the biosynthesis process. These microbial derived inorganic nanoparticles have been frequently evaluated as potential agents in cancer therapies revealing exciting results. Through, cellular and molecular pathways, these microbial derived nanoparticles are capable of killing the cancer cells. Considering the recent developments in the anticancer applications of microbial derived inorganic MNPs, a dire need was felt to bring the available information to a single document. This manuscript reviews not only the mechanistic aspects of the microbial derived MNPs but also include the diverse mechanisms that governs their anticancer potential. Besides, an updated literature review is presented that includes studies of 2019-onwards.
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- Ali Talha Khalil
- Department of Pathology, Lady Reading Hospital Medical Teaching Institution, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
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- National Center for Nanosciences and Nanotechnology (NCNST), Beijjing, China.
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- Center for Plant Sciences and Biodiversity, University of Swat, Kanju, 19201, Pakistan.
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- National Center for Nanosciences and Nanotechnology (NCNST), Beijjing, China.
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Malakand, Chakdara, KP, Pakistan.
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- Department of Life Sciences, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
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- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kumamoto University, 5-1 Oe-honmachi, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, 862-0973, Japan; Program for Leading Graduate Schools, HIGO Program, Kumamoto University, 5-1 Oe-honmachi, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, 862-0973, Japan.
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Green Synthesis and Antibacterial Activity of Ag/Fe2O3 Nanocomposite Using Buddleja lindleyana Extract. Bioengineering (Basel) 2022; 9:bioengineering9090452. [PMID: 36134998 PMCID: PMC9495838 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering9090452] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2022] [Revised: 09/04/2022] [Accepted: 09/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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In the study reported in this manuscript, silver/iron oxide nanocomposites (Ag/Fe2O3) were phytosynthesized using the extract of Buddleja lindleyana via a green, economical and eco-friendly strategy. The biosynthesized Ag/Fe2O3 nanocomposites were characterized using UV-Vis spectrophotometry, FTIR, XRD, TEM, DLS and SEM-EDX analyses. The particulates showed a triangular and spherical morphology having sizes between 25 and 174 nm. FTIR studies on the nanoparticles showed functional groups corresponding to organic metabolites, which reduce and stabilize the Ag/Fe2O3 nanocomposite. The antimicrobial efficacy of the phytosynthesized Ag/Fe2O3 against bacterial pathogens was assessed. In addition, Ag/Fe2O3 exhibited broad spectrum activities against B. subtilis, S. aureus, E. coli, and P. aeruginosa with inhibition zones of 23.4 ± 0.75, 22.3 ± 0.57, 20.8 ± 1.6, and 19.5 ± 0.5 mm, respectively. The Ag/Fe2O3 composites obtained showed promising antibacterial action against human bacterial pathogens (S. aureus, E. coli, B. subtilis and P. aeruginosa), making them candidates for medical applications.
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Iron Oxide Nanoparticles-Plant Insignia Synthesis with Favorable Biomedical Activities and Less Toxicity, in the “Era of the-Green”: A Systematic Review. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14040844. [PMID: 35456678 PMCID: PMC9026296 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14040844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2022] [Revised: 04/06/2022] [Accepted: 04/07/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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In the era of favoring environment-friendly approaches for pharmaceutical synthesis, “green synthesis” is expanding. Green-based nanomedicine (NM), being less toxic and if having biomedical acceptable activities, thence, the chemical methods of synthesis are to be replaced by plants for reductive synthesis. Iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs) exhibited remarkable anti-microbial and anti-cancer properties, besides being a drug delivery tool. However, owing to limitations related to the chemical synthetic method, plant-mediated green synthesis has been recognized as a promising alternative synthetic method. This systematic review (SR) is addressing plant-based IONPs green synthesis, characteristics, and toxicity studies as well as their potential biomedical applications. Furthermore, the plant-based green-synthesized IONPs in comparison to nanoparticles (NPs) synthesized via other conventional methods, characteristics, and efficacy or toxicity profiles would be mentioned (if available). Search strategy design utilized electronic databases including Science Direct, PubMed, and Google Scholar search. Selection criteria included recent clinical studies, available in the English language, published till PROSPERO registration. After screening articles obtained by first electronic database search, by title, abstract and applying the PICO criteria, the search results yielded a total of 453 articles. After further full text filtrations only 48 articles were included. In conclusion, the current SR emphasizes the perspective of the IONPs plant-mediated green synthesis advantage(s) when utilized in the biomedical pharmaceutical field, with less toxicity.
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Li M, Wu J, Shen G. Bifunctional PDDA-stabilized β-Fe 2O 3 nanoclusters for improved photoelectrocatalytic and magnetic field enhanced photocatalytic applications. Catal Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1039/d2cy00099g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Bifunctional β-Fe2O3@PDDA nanoclusters applied for the efficient photoelectrocatalytic oxygen evolution reaction and magnetic field enhanced photocatalytic degradation of pollutants.
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- Maoqi Li
- School of Petrochemical Engineering, Shenyang University of Technology, Liaoyang 111003, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Magnetic Materials and Devices, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Magnetic Materials and Devices, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, P. R. China
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- School of Petrochemical Engineering, Shenyang University of Technology, Liaoyang 111003, P. R. China
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Zhao X, Zhu L, Fan C. Sequential alendronate delivery by hydroxyapatite-coated maghemite for enhanced bone fracture healing. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2021.102761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Corrosion trend on Q450 weathering steel deposited with Na2SO4, NaCl under ultraviolet light illumination. J IND ENG CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jiec.2021.07.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Maleki P, Nemati F, Gholoobi A, Hashemzadeh A, Sabouri Z, Darroudi M. Green facile synthesis of silver-doped cerium oxide nanoparticles and investigation of their cytotoxicity and antibacterial activity. INORG CHEM COMMUN 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.inoche.2021.108762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Khalil AT, Khan MD, Razzaque S, Afridi S, Ullah I, Iqbal J, Tasneem S, Shah A, Shinwari ZK, Revaprasadu N, Ayaz M. Single precursor-based synthesis of transition metal sulfide nanoparticles and evaluation of their antimicrobial, antioxidant and cytotoxic potentials. APPLIED NANOSCIENCE 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s13204-021-02030-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Naik EI, Naik HB, Sarvajith M, Pradeepa E. Co-precipitation synthesis of cobalt doped ZnO nanoparticles: Characterization and their applications for biosensing and antibacterial studies. INORG CHEM COMMUN 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.inoche.2021.108678] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Alam A, Tanveer F, Khalil AT, Zohra T, Khamlich S, Alam MM, Salman M, Ali M, Ikram A, Shinwari ZK, Maaza M. Silver nanoparticles biosynthesized from secondary metabolite producing marine actinobacteria and evaluation of their biomedical potential. Antonie van Leeuwenhoek 2021; 114:1497-1516. [PMID: 34324106 DOI: 10.1007/s10482-021-01616-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2021] [Accepted: 07/05/2021] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) from marine actinobacteria offers a promising avenue for exploring bacterial extracts as reducing and stabilizing agents. We report extracellular extracts of Rhodococcus rhodochrous (MOSEL-ME29) and Streptomyces sp. (MOSEL-ME28), identified by 16S rRNA gene sequencing for synthesis of AgNPs. Ultrafine silver nanoparticles were biosynthesized using the extracts of R. rhodochrous and Streptomyces sp. and their possible therapeutic applications were studied. The physicochemical properties of nanoparticles were established by HR-SEM/TEM, SAED, UV-Vis, EDS, XRD, and FTIR. UV-Vis spectra displayed characteristic absorption at 430 nm and 412 nm for AgNPs from Streptomyces sp. (S-AgNPs) and Rhodococcus sp. (R-AgNPs), respectively. HR-SEM/TEM, XRD, EDS analysis confirmed the spherical shape, crystalline nature, and elemental formation of silver. Crystallite or grain size was deduced as 5.52 nm for R-AgNPs and 35 nm for S-AgNPs. Zeta-potential indicated electrostatic negative charge for AgNPs, while FTIR revealed the presence of diverse functional groups. Disc diffusion assay indicated the broad-spectrum antibacterial potential of S-AgNPs with the maximum inhibition of B. subtilis while R-AgNPs revealed potency against P. aeruginosa at 10 µg/mL concentration. Biogenic AgNPs revealed antileishmanial activity and the IC50 was calculated as 164 µg/mL and 184 µg/mL for R-AgNPs and S-AgNPs respectively. Similarly, the R-AgNPs and S-AgNPs revealed anti-cancer potential against HepG2 and the IC50 was calculated as 49 µg/mL and 69 µg/mL for R-AgNPs and S-AgNPs, respectively. Moreover, the antioxidant activity showed significant results. MTT assay on RD cells, L20B cells, and Hep-2C indicated intensification in viability by reducing the concentration of R-AgNPs and S-AgNPs. The R-AgNPs and S-AgNPs inhibited sabin-like poliovirus (1TCID50 infection in RD cells). Furthermore, hemocompatibility at low concentrations has been confirmed. Hence, it is concluded that biogenic-AgNPs has the potential to be used in diverse biological applications and that the marine actinobacteria are an excellent resource for fabrication of AgNPs.
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- Ashia Alam
- Department of Biotechnology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Pathology, Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar, Pakistan. .,UNESCO UNISA Africa Chair in Nanosciences and Nanotechnology, College of Graduate Studies, University of South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa. .,Nanosciences African Network (NANOAFNET)-Materials Research Department, iThemba Labs, Cape Town, South Africa.
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- Public Health Laboratories Division, National Institute of Health, Islamabad, Pakistan.,WHO Regional Reference Laboratory of Polio Eradication Initiative, National Institute of Health, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- UNESCO UNISA Africa Chair in Nanosciences and Nanotechnology, College of Graduate Studies, University of South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa.,Nanosciences African Network (NANOAFNET)-Materials Research Department, iThemba Labs, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Public Health Laboratories Division, National Institute of Health, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Public Health Laboratories Division, National Institute of Health, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan. .,Pakistan Academy of Sciences, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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- Public Health Laboratories Division, National Institute of Health, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- WHO Regional Reference Laboratory of Polio Eradication Initiative, National Institute of Health, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- UNESCO UNISA Africa Chair in Nanosciences and Nanotechnology, College of Graduate Studies, University of South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa.,Nanosciences African Network (NANOAFNET)-Materials Research Department, iThemba Labs, Cape Town, South Africa.,Pakistan Academy of Sciences, Islamabad, Pakistan
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Akbar Jan F, Wajidullah, Ullah R, Ullah N, Salman, Usman M. Exploring the environmental and potential therapeutic applications of Myrtus communis L. assisted synthesized zinc oxide (ZnO) and iron doped zinc oxide (Fe-ZnO) nanoparticles. JOURNAL OF SAUDI CHEMICAL SOCIETY 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jscs.2021.101278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Vihodceva S, Šutka A, Sihtmäe M, Rosenberg M, Otsus M, Kurvet I, Smits K, Bikse L, Kahru A, Kasemets K. Antibacterial Activity of Positively and Negatively Charged Hematite ( α-Fe 2O 3) Nanoparticles to Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Vibrio fischeri. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 11:652. [PMID: 33800165 PMCID: PMC7999532 DOI: 10.3390/nano11030652] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2021] [Revised: 02/28/2021] [Accepted: 03/01/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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In the current study, the antibacterial activity of positively and negatively charged spherical hematite (α-Fe2O3) nanoparticles (NPs) with primary size of 45 and 70 nm was evaluated against clinically relevant bacteria Escherichia coli (gram-negative) and Staphylococcus aureus (gram-positive) as well as against naturally bioluminescent bacteria Vibrio fischeri (an ecotoxicological model organism). α-Fe2O3 NPs were synthesized using a simple green hydrothermal method and the surface charge was altered via citrate coating. To minimize the interference of testing environment with NP's physic-chemical properties, E. coli and S. aureus were exposed to NPs in deionized water for 30 min and 24 h, covering concentrations from 1 to 1000 mg/L. The growth inhibition was evaluated following the postexposure colony-forming ability of bacteria on toxicant-free agar plates. The positively charged α-Fe2O3 at concentrations from 100 mg/L upwards showed inhibitory activity towards E. coli already after 30 min of contact. Extending the exposure to 24 h caused total inhibition of growth at 100 mg/L. Bactericidal activity of positively charged hematite NPs against S. aureus was not observed up to 1000 mg/L. Differently from positively charged hematite NPs, negatively charged citrate-coated α-Fe2O3 NPs did not exhibit any antibacterial activity against E. coli and S. aureus even at 1000 mg/L. Confocal laser scanning microscopy and flow cytometer analysis showed that bacteria were more tightly associated with positively charged α-Fe2O3 NPs than with negatively charged citrate-coated α-Fe2O3 NPs. Moreover, the observed associations were more evident in the case of E. coli than S. aureus, being coherent with the toxicity results. Vibrio fischeri bioluminescence inhibition assays (exposure medium 2% NaCl) and colony forming ability on agar plates showed no (eco)toxicity of α-Fe2O3 (EC50 and MBC > 1000 mg/L).
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- Svetlana Vihodceva
- Research Laboratory of Functional Materials Technologies, Faculty of Materials Science and Applied Chemistry, Riga Technical University, Paula Valdena 3/7, LV-1048 Riga, Latvia;
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- Research Laboratory of Functional Materials Technologies, Faculty of Materials Science and Applied Chemistry, Riga Technical University, Paula Valdena 3/7, LV-1048 Riga, Latvia;
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- Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, National Institute of Chemical Physics and Biophysics, Akadeemia tee 23, 12618 Tallinn, Estonia; (M.S.); (M.R.); (M.O.); (I.K.); (K.K.)
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- Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, National Institute of Chemical Physics and Biophysics, Akadeemia tee 23, 12618 Tallinn, Estonia; (M.S.); (M.R.); (M.O.); (I.K.); (K.K.)
- Institute of Chemistry and Biotechnology, Tallinn University of Technology, Akadeemia tee 15, 12618 Tallinn, Estonia
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- Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, National Institute of Chemical Physics and Biophysics, Akadeemia tee 23, 12618 Tallinn, Estonia; (M.S.); (M.R.); (M.O.); (I.K.); (K.K.)
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- Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, National Institute of Chemical Physics and Biophysics, Akadeemia tee 23, 12618 Tallinn, Estonia; (M.S.); (M.R.); (M.O.); (I.K.); (K.K.)
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- Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia, Kengaraga 8, LV-1063 Riga, Latvia; (K.S.); (L.B.)
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- Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia, Kengaraga 8, LV-1063 Riga, Latvia; (K.S.); (L.B.)
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- Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, National Institute of Chemical Physics and Biophysics, Akadeemia tee 23, 12618 Tallinn, Estonia; (M.S.); (M.R.); (M.O.); (I.K.); (K.K.)
- Estonian Academy of Sciences, Kohtu 6, 10130 Tallinn, Estonia
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- Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, National Institute of Chemical Physics and Biophysics, Akadeemia tee 23, 12618 Tallinn, Estonia; (M.S.); (M.R.); (M.O.); (I.K.); (K.K.)
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Ahmed B, Syed A, Ali K, Elgorban AM, Khan A, Lee J, Al-Shwaiman HA. Synthesis of gallotannin capped iron oxide nanoparticles and their broad spectrum biological applications. RSC Adv 2021; 11:9880-9893. [PMID: 35423492 PMCID: PMC8695504 DOI: 10.1039/d1ra00220a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2021] [Accepted: 02/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Green synthesized nanoparticles (NPs) have attracted enormous attention for their clinical and non-clinical applications. A natural polyphenol, gallo-tannin (GT) was used to reduce and cap the Fe2O3-NPs. GT-Fe2O3-NPs were synthesized following co-precipitation of FeCl3 and FeSO4·7H2O with GT. Fe2O3-NPs absorbed light at 380 nm. Physicochemically, Fe2O3-NPs were spherical with slight aggregation and average diameter of 12.85 nm. X-ray diffraction confirmed crystallinity and EDX revealed the elemental percentage of iron and oxygen as 21.7% and 42.11%, respectively. FT-IR data confirmed the adsorption of gallo-tannin functional groups. Multiple drug-resistant (MDR) Escherichia coli (ESβL), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (ESβL), and Staphylococcus aureus were found susceptible to 500-1000 μg GT-Fe2O3-NPs per ml. In synergy, Fe2O3-NPs enhanced the efficiency of some antibiotics. GT-Fe2O3 NPs showed significant (P ≤ 0.05) inhibition of growth and biofilm against MDR E. coli, P. aeruginosa, and S. aureus causing morphological and biofilm destruction. Violacein production (quorum sensing mediated) by C. violaceum was inhibited by GT-Fe2O3-NPs in a concentration-dependent manner with a maximum decrease of 3.1-fold. A decrease of 11-fold and 2.32-fold in fungal mycelial growth and human breast cancer (MCF-7) cell viability, respectively was evident. This study suggests a plausible role of gallo-tannin capped Fe2O3-NPs as an alternative antibacterial, antiquorum sensing, antibiofilm, antifungal, and anti-proliferative agent.
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- Bilal Ahmed
- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University Gyeongsan Republic of Korea
- Department of Agricultural Microbiology, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Aligarh Muslim University Aligarh 202002 India
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University P.O. Box 2455 Riyadh 11451 Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Agricultural Microbiology, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Aligarh Muslim University Aligarh 202002 India
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University P.O. Box 2455 Riyadh 11451 Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Aligarh Muslim University Aligarh 202002 India
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University Gyeongsan Republic of Korea
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University P.O. Box 2455 Riyadh 11451 Saudi Arabia
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Haghniaz R, Rabbani A, Vajhadin F, Khan T, Kousar R, Khan AR, Montazerian H, Iqbal J, Libanori A, Kim HJ, Wahid F. Anti-bacterial and wound healing-promoting effects of zinc ferrite nanoparticles. J Nanobiotechnology 2021; 19:38. [PMID: 33546702 PMCID: PMC7866648 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-021-00776-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2020] [Accepted: 01/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Increasing antibiotic resistance continues to focus on research into the discovery of novel antimicrobial agents. Due to its antimicrobial and wound healing-promoting activity, metal nanoparticles have attracted attention for dermatological applications. This study is designed to investigate the scope and bactericidal potential of zinc ferrite nanoparticles (ZnFe2O4 NPs), and the mechanism of anti-bacterial action along with cytocompatibility, hemocompatibility, and wound healing properties. RESULTS ZnFe2O4 NPs were synthesized via a modified co-precipitation method. Structure, size, morphology, and elemental compositions of ZnFe2O4 NPs were analyzed using X-ray diffraction pattern, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and field emission scanning electron microscopy coupled with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. In PrestoBlue and live/dead assays, ZnFe2O4 NPs exhibited dose-dependent cytotoxic effects on human dermal fibroblasts. In addition, the hemocompatibility assay revealed that the NPs do not significantly rupture red blood cells up to a dose of 1000 µg/mL. Bacterial live/dead imaging and zone of inhibition analysis demonstrated that ZnFe2O4 NPs showed dose-dependent bactericidal activities in various strains of Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria. Interestingly, NPs showed antimicrobial activity through multiple mechanisms, such as cell membrane damage, protein leakage, and reactive oxygen species generation, and were more effective against gram-positive bacteria. Furthermore, in vitro scratch assay revealed that ZnFe2O4 NPs improved cell migration and proliferation of cells, with noticeable shrinkage of the artificial wound model. CONCLUSIONS This study indicated that ZnFe2O4 NPs have the potential to be used as a future antimicrobial and wound healing drug.
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- Reihaneh Haghniaz
- Department of Bioengineering, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA.,California NanoSystems Institute (CNSI), University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA
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- Department of Biotechnology, COMSATS University Islamabad, Islamabad, 45550, Pakistan
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA.,Department of Chemistry, Yazd University, 89195-741, Yazd, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacy, COMSATS University Islamabad, Islamabad, 45550, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Women Institute of Learning, Abbottabad, 22060, Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology, COMSATS University Islamabad, Islamabad, 45550, Pakistan
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA
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- Department of Botany, Bacha Khan University, Charsadda, 24420, Pakistan
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA
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- Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation, Los Angeles, CA, 90064, USA.
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Pak-Austria Fachhochschule: Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology, Haripur, 22620, Pakistan.
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Shah A, Khalil AT, Ahmad K, Iqbal J, Shah H, Shinwari ZK, Maaza M. Biogenic nanoparticles: synthesis, mechanism, characterization and applications. BIOGENIC NANOPARTICLES FOR CANCER THERANOSTICS 2021:27-42. [DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-821467-1.00010-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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Khan T, Khan MA, Mashwani ZUR, Ullah N, Nadhman A. Therapeutic potential of medicinal plants against COVID-19: The role of antiviral medicinal metabolites. BIOCATALYSIS AND AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY 2020; 31:101890. [PMID: 33520034 PMCID: PMC7831775 DOI: 10.1016/j.bcab.2020.101890] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2020] [Revised: 11/27/2020] [Accepted: 12/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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There are numerous trials underway to find treatment for the COVID-19 through testing vaccines as well as existing drugs. Apart from the many synthetic chemical compounds, plant-based compounds could provide an array of \suitable candidates for testing against the virus. Studies have confirmed the role of many plants against respiratory viruses when employed either as crude extracts or their active ingredients in pure form. The purpose of this review article is to highlight the importance of phytomedicine against COVID-19. The main aim is to review the mechanistic aspects of most important phytochemical compounds that have showed potential against coronaviruses. Glycyrrhizin from the roots of Glycyrrhiza glabra has shown promising potential against the previously epidemic coronavirus, SARS-CoV. Other important plants such as Artemisia annua, Isatis indigotica, Lindera aggregate, Pelargonium sidoides, and Glychirrhiza spp. have been employed against SARS-CoV. Active ingredients (e.g. emodin, reserpine, aescin, myricetin, scutellarin, apigenin, luteolin, and betulonic acid) have shown promising results against the coronaviruses. Phytochemicals have demonstrated activity against the coronaviruses through mechanisms such as viral entry inhibition, inhibition of replication enzymes and virus release blockage. However, compared to synthetic drugs, phytomedicine are mechanistically less understood and should be properly evaluated before application. Nonetheless, phytochemicals reduce the tedious job of drug discovery and provide a less time-consuming alternative for drug testing. Therefore, along with other drugs currently tested against COVID-19, plant-based drugs should be included for speedy development of COVID-19 treatment.
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- Tariq Khan
- Department of Biotechnology, University of Malakand, Chakdara, KP, Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Chemical and Life Sciences, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan (AWKUM), Mardan, 23390, Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Chemical and Life Sciences, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan (AWKUM), Mardan, 23390, Pakistan
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- Department of Integrative Biosciences, CECOS University, Peshawar, Pakistan
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Ahmed Mohamed HE, Afridi S, Khalil AT, Zohra T, Ali M, Alam MM, Ikram A, Shinwari ZK, Maaza M. Phyto-fabricated Cr 2O 3 nanoparticle for multifunctional biomedical applications. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2020; 15:1653-1669. [PMID: 32669064 DOI: 10.2217/nnm-2020-0129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Aim: The biosynthesis of chromium oxide nanoparticles (Cr2O3 NPs), using Hyphaene thebaica as a bioreductant, for assessment of their potential nanomedicinal applications. Materials & methods: Biosynthesized Cr2O3 NPs were characterized by x-ray diffraction, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy, scanning and transmission electron microscopy, selected area electron diffraction, UV-Vis spectroscopy and ζ-potential measurement. In vitro assays were used to assess the biological properties of Cr2O3 NPs. Results: Nanoparticles with size approximately 25-38 nm were obtained with a characteristic Cr-O vibration at 417 cm-1. A broad spectrum antimicrobial potential and antioxidant nature is reported. Slight inhibition of polio virus and biocompatibility at low doses was observed. Conclusion: We conclude a multifunctional nature of biogenic Cr2O3 NPs.
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- Hamza Elsayed Ahmed Mohamed
- UNESCO UNISA Africa Chair in Nanosciences & Nanotechnology, College of Graduate Studies, University of South Africa (UNISA), Pretoria, South Africa.,NANOAFNET (Nanosciences African Network), Materials Research Department, iThemba LABS, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Department of Biotechnology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- UNESCO UNISA Africa Chair in Nanosciences & Nanotechnology, College of Graduate Studies, University of South Africa (UNISA), Pretoria, South Africa.,NANOAFNET (Nanosciences African Network), Materials Research Department, iThemba LABS, Cape Town, South Africa.,Department of Biotechnology, Qarshi University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- National Institute of Health, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- UNESCO UNISA Africa Chair in Nanosciences & Nanotechnology, College of Graduate Studies, University of South Africa (UNISA), Pretoria, South Africa.,NANOAFNET (Nanosciences African Network), Materials Research Department, iThemba LABS, Cape Town, South Africa
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