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Elankathirselvan K, Fathima H A, K P, Al-Ansari MM. Synthesis and characterization of Pyrus communis fruit extract synthesized ZnO NPs and assessed their anti-diabetic and anti-microbial potential. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 258:119450. [PMID: 38901812 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.119450] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2023] [Revised: 06/06/2024] [Accepted: 06/18/2024] [Indexed: 06/22/2024]
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The fruit Pyrus communis, owing to its presence of phenolics and flavonoids, was chosen for its nanoparticle's reducing and stabilizing properties. Furthermore, the zinc metal may be nano-absorbed by the human body. As a result, the study involves synthesizing zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) from P. communis fruit extract using the green method. The synthesized nanoparticle was examined with a UV-visible spectrophotometer, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), and Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS). When absorption studies were performed with a UV-visible spectrophotometer, the nanoparticle exhibited a blue shift. The FTIR spectrum revealed the molecular groups present in both the fruit extract and metal. In the SEM analysis, the ZnO NPs appeared as spherical particles, agglomerated together, and of nano-size. The larger size of the ZnO NPs in DLS can be attributed to their ability to absorb water. After characterization, nanoparticles were tested for anti-diabetic (α-amylase and yeast glucose uptake activity) and anti-microbial properties. The α-amylase inhibition percentage was 46.46 ± 0.15% for 100 μg/mL, which was comparable to the acarbose inhibition percentage of 50.58 ± 0.67% at the same concentration. The yeast glucose uptake activity was 64.24 ± 0.80% at 20 mM glucose concentration, which was comparable to the standard of 78.03 ± 0.80. The nanoparticle was more effective against Gram-negative bacteria Shigella sp. and Salmonella typhi than against Gram-positive bacteria Bacillus cereus and Streptococcus pneumoniae.
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- Kasber Elankathirselvan
- Department of Chemistry, Thiruvalluvar University, Serkkadu, Vellore, 632 115, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Center for Global Health Research, Saveetha Medical College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, India
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Paavai Engineering College, Tamil Nadu, 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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Naiel B, Fawzy M, Mahmoud AED, Halmy MWA. Sustainable fabrication of dimorphic plant derived ZnO nanoparticles and exploration of their biomedical and environmental potentialities. Sci Rep 2024; 14:13459. [PMID: 38862646 PMCID: PMC11167042 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-63459-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2024] [Accepted: 05/29/2024] [Indexed: 06/13/2024] Open
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Although, different plant species were utilized for the fabrication of polymorphic, hexagonal, spherical, and nanoflower ZnO NPs with various diameters, few studies succeeded in synthesizing small diameter ZnO nanorods from plant extract at ambient temperature. This work sought to pioneer the ZnO NPs fabrication from the aqueous extract of a Mediterranean salt marsh plant species Limoniastrum monopetalum (L.) Boiss. and assess the role of temperature in the fabrication process. Various techniques have been used to evaluate the quality and physicochemical characteristics of ZnO NPs. Ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy (UV-VIS) was used as the primary test for formation confirmation. TEM analysis confirmed the formation of two different shapes of ZnO NPs, nano-rods and near hexagonal NPs at varying reaction temperatures. The nano-rods were about 25.3 and 297.9 nm in diameter and in length, respectively while hexagonal NPs were about 29.3 nm. The UV-VIS absorption spectra of the two forms of ZnO NPs produced were 370 and 365 nm for nano-rods and hexagonal NPs, respectively. FT-IR analysis showed Zn-O stretching at 642 cm-1 and XRD confirmed the crystalline structure of the produced ZnO NPs. Thermogravimetric analysis; TGA was also used to confirm the thermal stability of ZnO NPs. The anti-tumor activities of the two prepared ZnO NPs forms were investigated by the MTT assay, which revealed an effective dose-dependent cytotoxic effect on A-431 cell lines. Both forms displayed considerable antioxidant potential, particularly the rod-shaped ZnO NPs, with an IC50 of 148.43 µg mL-1. The rod-shaped ZnO NPs were superior candidates for destroying skin cancer, with IC50 of 93.88 ± 1 µg mL-1 ZnO NPs. Thus, rod-shaped ZnO NPs are promising, highly biocompatible candidate for biological and biomedical applications. Furthermore, both shapes of phyto-synthesized NPs demonstrated effective antimicrobial activity against various pathogens. The outcomes highlight the potential of phyto-synthesized ZnO NPs as an eco-friendly alternative for water and wastewater disinfection.
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- Bassant Naiel
- Environmental Sciences Department, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria, 21511, Egypt.
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- Environmental Sciences Department, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria, 21511, Egypt
- Green Technology Group, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria, 21511, Egypt
- National Egyptian Biotechnology Experts Network, National Egyptian Academy for Scientific Research and Technology, Cairo, Egypt
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- Environmental Sciences Department, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria, 21511, Egypt
- Green Technology Group, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria, 21511, Egypt
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- Environmental Sciences Department, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria, 21511, Egypt
- National Egyptian Biotechnology Experts Network, National Egyptian Academy for Scientific Research and Technology, Cairo, Egypt
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Mandal P, Chandra G. Casearia tomentosa fruit extracts exposed larvicidal activity and morphological alterations in Culex quinquefasciatus and Aedes albopictus under in vitro and semi field conditions. BMC Res Notes 2024; 17:6. [PMID: 38167220 PMCID: PMC10762963 DOI: 10.1186/s13104-023-06663-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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Mosquitoes are notorious insects that transmit a wide range of infectious diseases, including zika, malaria, chikungunya, filariasis, and dengue. The overuse and incorrect application of synthetic pesticides to control mosquitoes has resulted in resistance development and environmental contamination, both of which have had a negative impact on human health. To address this issue, the larvicidal and pupicidal potential of acetone extract from Casearia tomentosa fruits was investigated. The extract was evaluated in a lab setting against all larval instars and pupa of Culex quinquefasciatus and Aedes albopictus, as well as against third instar larvae in a semi-field condition. Purified compounds through TLC were also tested against 3rd instar larvae of both mosquito and non-target organisms. The FT-IR and GC-MS analyses were used to characterise the extract. Morphological aberration caused by the acetone extract was observed using FESEM. The anal gills and respiratory siphon of both mosquitoes showed significant deformation from their normal state. 100 ppm was found to cause 100% larval mortality at 24 h of exposure in case of Cx. quinquefasciatus and at 72 h of exposure in Ae. albopictus larvae. After 72 h of exposure under in vitro conditions, the extract demonstrated considerable larvicidal activity with LC50 values of 38.33 and 47.56 against 3rd instar larvae of Culex quinquefasciatus and Aedes albopictus, respectively. The acetone extract can be considered as a highly effective mosquito larvicidal agent that is safe for the environment.
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- Priyanka Mandal
- Mosquito, Microbiology and Nanotechnology Research Units, Parasitology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, The University of Burdwan, Burdwan, West Bengal, 713104, India
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- Mosquito, Microbiology and Nanotechnology Research Units, Parasitology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, The University of Burdwan, Burdwan, West Bengal, 713104, India.
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Alghamdi RA, Al-Zahrani MH, Altarjami LR, Al Abdulmonem W, Samir N, Said A, Shami AA, Mohamed WS, Ezzeldien M. Biogenic Zinc oxide nanoparticles from Celosia argentea: toward improved antioxidant, antibacterial, and anticancer activities. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 11:1283898. [PMID: 38162186 PMCID: PMC10757369 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1283898] [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: 08/27/2023] [Accepted: 11/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024] Open
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Biogenic Zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles (NPs) were synthesized from Celosia argentea (C. argentea) plant extract. Structural analysis confirms the successful synthesis of biogenic zinc oxide NPs from C. argentea extract. The biogenic ZnO NPs have an average particle size of 21.55 ± 4.73 nm, a semispherical shape, and a specific surface area of about 50 m2/g. The biogenic ZnO NPs have a powerful radical scavenging activity (Ic50 = 91.24 mg/ml) comparable to ascorbic acid (ASC) as a standard (Ic50 = 14.37 mg/ml). The antibacterial efficacy was tested against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria using an agar disc diffusion method. Gram-positive strains with biogenic ZnO NPs have a greater bactericidal impact than gram-negative strains in a concentration-dependent manner. Anticancer activity against Liver hepatocellular cells (HepG2) and Human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVEC) was evaluated using a [3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5diphenyl tetrazolium bromide] (MTT) assay. The results reflect the concentration-dependent cytotoxic effect of biogenic ZnO NPs against HepG2 cells even at low concentrations (Ic50 = 49.45 μg/ml) compared with doxorubicin (Ic50 = 14.67 μg/ml) and C. argentea extract (Ic50 = 112.24 μg/ml). The cell cycle and gene expression were analyzed to determine the potential anticancer mechanism. The flow cytometric analysis of the cell cycle revealed that biogenic ZnO NPs induce oxidative stress that activates the apoptotic genes NF-κB, CY-C, and P53, leading to cell death. The Celosia argentea improved the antioxidant, antibacterial, and anticancer activities of ZnO NPs without altering their structural properties. The effect of green synthesis on the bioactivity of biogenic ZnO NPs in vivo is recommended for future work.
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- Rana Abdullah Alghamdi
- Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences and Arts, King Abdulaziz University, Rabigh, Saudi Arabia
- Regenerative Medicine Unit, King Fahd Medical Research Centre, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences and Arts, King Abdulaziz University, Rabigh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, Qassim University, Buraidah, Saudi Arabia
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- Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, South Valley University, Qena, Egypt
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- Electronic and Nano Devises Lab, Faculty of Science, South Valley University, Qena, Egypt
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- Department of clinical laboratory sciences, College of applied medical sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Physics Department, College of Science, Jouf University, Al-Jouf, Sakaka, Saudi Arabia
- Physics Department, Faculty of Science, Sohag University, Sohag, Egypt
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- Physics Department, College of Science, Jouf University, Al-Jouf, Sakaka, Saudi Arabia
- Metallurgy and Material Science Tests Lab, Physics Department, Faculty of Science, South Valley University, Qena, Egypt
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Sandhu KK, Nisha V, Sidhu A. First report on larvicidal potential of zinc sulfide aqua nanoparticles against Aedes aegypti (Linnaeus). J Vector Borne Dis 2023; 60:279-284. [PMID: 37843238 DOI: 10.4103/0972-9062.374036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVES Mosquitoes are considered to be the deadliest arthropod-vectors, which cause millions of human deaths globally. Presently, nanotechnology in the field of insect pest management is being explored. The current study deals with the synthesis of zinc sulfide nanoparticles (ZnS NPs) in aqueous medium and their larvicidal efficacy against Ae. aegypti. METHODS Aqueous zinc sulfide nanoparticles were synthesized by mixing equal quantities of zinc acetate and zinc sulfide solutions by using sonochemical irradiation method. The synthesized NPs were characterized by Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM). Larvicidal activity was performed according to WHO protocol and toxicity values were calculated by log-probit technique using POLO software. The morphological alterations between treated and control larvae were observed and compared. RESULTS TEM studies revealed the average particle size of synthesized nanoparticles to be 19.65 ± 1.08 nm with distorted spherical shape. The mosquito-larvicidal efficacy of ZnS NPs against Ae. aegypti showed maximum lethal effects with the LC50 and LC90 values of 4.49 and 15.58 ppm respectively. The morphological analysis of the mosquito larvae treated with ZnS NPs revealed shrunken and darkened body. INTERPRETATION & CONCLUSION This study suggests that synthesized zinc sulfide aqua nanoparticles have good potential larvicidal properties making them best candidate for Aedes aegypti control.
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- Komalpreet Kaur Sandhu
- Department of Zoology, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana; Akal University, Talwandi Sabo, Punjab, India
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- Department of Zoology, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab, India
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Manojkumar U, Kaliannan D, Srinivasan V, Balasubramanian B, Kamyab H, Mussa ZH, Palaniyappan J, Mesbah M, Chelliapan S, Palaninaicker S. Green synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles using Brassica oleracea var. botrytis leaf extract: Photocatalytic, antimicrobial and larvicidal activity. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 323:138263. [PMID: 36858116 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.138263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2022] [Revised: 02/05/2023] [Accepted: 02/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Green synthesis of nanomaterials has emerged as an ecofriendly sustainable technology for the removal of dyes in the last few decades. Especially, plant leaf extracts have been considered as inexpensive and effective materials for the synthesis of nanoparticles. In this study, zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) were prepared using leaves extract of Brassica oleracea var. botrytis (BO) by co-precipitation and applied for photocatalytic/antibacterial activity. The synthesized BO-ZnO NPs was characterized by different instrumental techniques. The UV-vis Spectrum of the synthesized material showed maximum absorbance at a wavelength of 311 nm, which confirmed the formation of BO-ZnO NPs. The XRD pattern of BO-ZnO NPs represents a hexagonal wurtzite structure and the average size of particles was about 52 nm. FT-IR spectrum analysis confirms the presence of hydroxyl, carbonyl, carboxylic, and phenol groups. SEM images exhibited a flower like morphology and EDX spectrum confirming the presence of the elements Zn and O. Photo-catalytic activity of BO-ZnO NPs was tested against thiazine dye (methylene blue-MB) degradation under direct sunlight irradiation. Around 80% of the MB dye got degraded at pH 8 under 75 min of sunlight irradiation. Further, the study examined that the antimicrobial and larvicidal activity of BO-ZnO NPs obtained through green synthesis. The antimicrobial study results showed that the BO-ZnO NPs formed zones against bacterial pathogens. The results showed the formation of an inhibition zone against B. subtills (16 mm), S.aureus (13 mm), K. pneumonia (13 mm), and E. coli (9 mm) respectively at a concentration of 100 μg/mL of BO-ZnO NPs. The larvicidal activity of the BO-ZnO NPs was tested against the fourth instar of Culex quinquefasciatus mosquito larvae The LC50 and LC90 values estimated through the larvicidal activity of BO-ZnO NPs were 76.03, 190.03 ppm respectively. Hence the above findings propose the synthesized BO-ZnO NPs by the ecofriendly method can be used for various environmental and antipathogenic applications.
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- Utaiyachandran Manojkumar
- Department of Environmental Science, School of Energy & Environmental Sciences, Periyar University, Salem, Tamil Nadu, 636011, India
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- Department of Infection Biology, School of Medicine, Wonkwang University, Lksan, 54538, South Korea
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- Department of Environmental Science, School of Energy & Environmental Sciences, Periyar University, Salem, Tamil Nadu, 636011, India
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- Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism, UTE University, Calle Rumipamba S/N and Bourgeois, Quito, Ecuador; Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology (MJIIT), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Jalan Sultan Yahya Petra, 54100, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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- Department of Environmental Science, School of Energy & Environmental Sciences, Periyar University, Salem, Tamil Nadu, 636011, India
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- Engineering Department, Razak Faculty of Technology & Informatics, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Jalan Sultan Yahya Petra, 54100, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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- Engineering Department, Razak Faculty of Technology & Informatics, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Jalan Sultan Yahya Petra, 54100, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Environmental Science, School of Energy & Environmental Sciences, Periyar University, Salem, Tamil Nadu, 636011, India.
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A comparative study of smart nanoformulations of diethyldithiocarbamate with Cu 4O 3 nanoparticles or zinc oxide nanoparticles for efficient eradication of metastatic breast cancer. Sci Rep 2023; 13:3529. [PMID: 36864097 PMCID: PMC9981580 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-30553-8] [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: 08/18/2022] [Accepted: 02/24/2023] [Indexed: 03/04/2023] Open
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Metastatic tumor is initiated by metastatic seeds (cancer stem cells "CSCs") in a controlled redox microenvironment. Hence, an effective therapy that disrupts redox balance with eliminating CSCs is critical. Diethyldithiocarbamate (DE) is potent inhibitor of radical detoxifying enzyme (aldehyde dehydrogenase "ALDH"1A) causing effective eradication of CSCs. This DE effect was augmented and more selective by its nanoformulating with green synthesized copper oxide (Cu4O3) nanoparticles (NPs) and zinc oxide NPs, forming novel nanocomplexes of CD NPs and ZD NPs, respectively. These nanocomplexes exhibited the highest apoptotic, anti-migration, and ALDH1A inhibition potentials in M.D. Anderson-metastatic breast (MDA-MB) 231 cells. Importantly, these nanocomplexes revealed more selective oxidant activity than fluorouracil by elevating reactive oxygen species with depleting glutathione in only tumor tissues (mammary and liver) using mammary tumor liver metastasis animal model. Due to higher tumoral uptake and stronger oxidant activity of CD NPs than ZD NPs, CD NPs had more potential to induce apoptosis, suppress hypoxia-inducing factor gene, and eliminate CD44+CSCs with downregulating their stemness, chemoresistance, and metastatic genes and diminishing hepatic tumor marker (α-fetoprotein). These potentials interpreted the highest tumor size reduction with complete eradicating tumor metastasis to liver in CD NPs. Consequently, CD nanocomplex revealed the highest therapeutic potential representing a safe and promising nanomedicine against the metastatic stage of breast cancer.
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Fragou F, Theofanous A, Deligiannakis Y, Louloudi M. Nanoantioxidant Materials: Nanoengineering Inspired by Nature. MICROMACHINES 2023; 14:383. [PMID: 36838085 PMCID: PMC9963756 DOI: 10.3390/mi14020383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2022] [Revised: 01/14/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Oxidants are very active compounds that can cause damage to biological systems under specific environmental conditions. One effective way to counterbalance these adverse effects is the use of anti-oxidants. At low concentrations, an antioxidant is defined as a compound that can delay, control, or prevent an oxidative process. Antioxidants exist in plants, soil, and minerals; therefore, nature is a rich source of natural antioxidants, such as tocopherols and polyphenols. In nature, antioxidants perform in tandem with their bio-environment, which may tune their activity and protect them from degradation. In vitro use of antioxidants, i.e., out of their biomatrix, may encounter several drawbacks, such as auto-oxidation and polymerization. Artificial nanoantioxidants can be developed via surface modification of a nanoparticle with an antioxidant that can be either natural or synthetic, directly mimicking a natural antioxidant system. In this direction, state-of-the-art nanotechnology has been extensively incorporated to overcome inherent drawbacks encountered in vitro use of antioxidants, i.e., out of their biomatrix, and facilitate the production and use of antioxidants on a larger scale. Biomimetic nanoengineering has been adopted to optimize bio-medical antioxidant systems to improve stability, control release, enhance targeted administration, and overcome toxicity and biocompatibility issues. Focusing on biotechnological sciences, this review highlights the importance of nanoengineering in developing effective antioxidant structures and comparing the effectiveness of different nanoengineering methods. Additionally, this study gathers and clarifies the different antioxidant mechanisms reported in the literature and provides a clear picture of the existing evaluation methods, which can provide vital insights into bio-medical applications.
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- Fotini Fragou
- Laboratory of Biomimetic Catalysis & Hybrid Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Ioannina, GR-45110 Ioannina, Greece
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- Laboratory of Biomimetic Catalysis & Hybrid Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Ioannina, GR-45110 Ioannina, Greece
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- Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Materials & Environment, Department of Physics, University of Ioannina, GR-45110 Ioannina, Greece
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- Laboratory of Biomimetic Catalysis & Hybrid Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Ioannina, GR-45110 Ioannina, Greece
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Shyam-Sundar N, Karthi S, Senthil-Nathan S, Narayanan KR, Santoshkumar B, Sivanesh H, Chanthini KMP, Stanley-Raja V, Ramasubramanian R, Abdel-Megeed A, Malafaia G. Eco-friendly biosynthesis of TiO 2 nanoparticles using Desmostachya bipinnata extract: Larvicidal and pupicidal potential against Aedes aegypti and Spodoptera litura and acute toxicity in non-target organisms. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 858:159512. [PMID: 36265619 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.159512] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2022] [Revised: 10/08/2022] [Accepted: 10/13/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The resistance to insecticides among insects, including mosquitoes and agricultural pests, and the impact of these compounds' environmental risks and health issues have motivated the proposition of eco-friendly alternatives. Thus, we aimed to explore the potential use of Desmostachya bipinnata for the biosynthesis of TiO2NPs and evaluate their larvicidal and pupicidal activity of target (Aedes aegypti and Spodoptera litura) and acute toxicity in non-target organisms (Toxorhynchites splendens and Eisenia fetida), at distinct concentrations, after 24 h of exposure. The characterization of the biosynthesized TiO2NPs was carried out by FT-IR, XRD, SEM, and EDX analysis. Under the UV-vis spectrum analysis, a sharp peak was recorded at 200 to 800 nm, which indicated the production of TiO2NPs by the plant extract. The SEM analysis revealed that the synthesized TiO2NPs were spherical with a diameter of 36.4 nm and were detected in the XRD spectrum analysis related to the TiO2NPs. The highest percentage of mortality recorded at 900 μg/mL was 96 % and 94 % in the 2nd instar of A. aegypti and S. litura larvae, respectively, and exhibited the LC50 and LC90 values 5 of 458.79 and 531.01 μg/mL, respectively. The biosynthesized TiO2NPs showed concentration-dependent increased pupal lethality for both A. aegypti and S. litura. We also observed increased detoxification enzyme activity (α esterase, β esterase, and glutathione-S-transferase) of A. aegypti and S. litura exposed to different concentrations of biosynthesized TiO2NPs as histopathological changes in the midgut region of these animals. On the other hand, the mortality rate of non-target organisms (T. splendens and E. fetida) was lower when exposed to TiO2NPs, compared to the high lethality induced by synthetic pesticides (cypermethrin and monocrotophos for E. fetida; and cypermethrin and temphos for T. splendens). Thus, our study provides pioneering evidence on the potential use of D. bipinnata-mediated TiO2NPs for controlling mosquito vectors and agricultural pest management.
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- Narayanan Shyam-Sundar
- Division of Biopesticides and Environmental Toxicology, Sri Paramakalyani Centre for Excellence in Environmental Sciences, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Alwarkurichi, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu 627 412, India; Department of Zoology, Sri Paramakalyani College, Alwarkurichi, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu 627 412, India
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- Division of Biopesticides and Environmental Toxicology, Sri Paramakalyani Centre for Excellence in Environmental Sciences, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Alwarkurichi, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu 627 412, India; Department of Entomology, College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40546, USA
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- Division of Biopesticides and Environmental Toxicology, Sri Paramakalyani Centre for Excellence in Environmental Sciences, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Alwarkurichi, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu 627 412, India.
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- Division of Biopesticides and Environmental Toxicology, Sri Paramakalyani Centre for Excellence in Environmental Sciences, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Alwarkurichi, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu 627 412, India
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- Division of Biopesticides and Environmental Toxicology, Sri Paramakalyani Centre for Excellence in Environmental Sciences, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Alwarkurichi, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu 627 412, India
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- Division of Biopesticides and Environmental Toxicology, Sri Paramakalyani Centre for Excellence in Environmental Sciences, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Alwarkurichi, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu 627 412, India
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- Division of Biopesticides and Environmental Toxicology, Sri Paramakalyani Centre for Excellence in Environmental Sciences, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Alwarkurichi, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu 627 412, India
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- Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture Saba Basha, Alexandria University, Egypt
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- Laboratory of Toxicology Applied to the Environment, Goiano Federal Institute, Urutaí, GO, Brazil; Post-Graduation Program in Conservation of Cerrado Natural Resources, Goiano Federal Institute, Urutaí, GO, Brazil; Post-Graduation Program in Ecology, Conservation, and Biodiversity, Federal University of Uberlândia, Uberlândia, MG, Brazil; Post-Graduation Program in Biotechnology and Biodiversity, Federal University of Goiás, Goiânia, GO, Brazil.
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Rabiee N, Ahmadi S, Iravani S, Varma RS. Natural resources for sustainable synthesis of nanomaterials with anticancer applications: A move toward green nanomedicine. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 216:114803. [PMID: 36379236 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2022.114803] [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: 09/27/2022] [Revised: 11/09/2022] [Accepted: 11/11/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Today, researchers have focused on the application of environmentally-benign and sustainable micro- and nanosystems for drug delivery and cancer therapy. Compared to conventional chemotherapeutics, advanced micro- and nanosystems designed by applying abundant, natural, and renewable feedstocks have shown biodegradability, biocompatibility, and low toxicity advantages. However, important aspects of toxicological assessments, clinical translational studies, and suitable functionalization/modification still need to be addressed. Herein, the benefits and challenges of green nanomedicine in cancer nanotherapy and targeted drug delivery are cogitated using nanomaterials designed by exploiting natural and renewable resources. The application of nanomaterials accessed from renewable natural resources, comprising metallic nanomaterials, carbon-based nanomaterials, metal-organic frameworks, natural-derived nanomaterials, etc. for targeted anticancer drug delivery and cancer nanotherapy are deliberated, with emphasis on important limitations/challenges and future perspectives.
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- Navid Rabiee
- School of Engineering, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, 2109, Australia; Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), 77 Cheongam-ro, Nam-gu, Pohang, Gyeongbuk, 37673, South Korea.
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, 19857-17443, Iran; Cellular and Molecular Biology Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, 19857-17443, Iran
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- Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, 81746-73461, Isfahan, Iran.
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- Regional Centre of Advanced Technologies and Materials, Czech Advanced Technology and Research Institute, Palacký University in Olomouc, Šlechtitelů 27, 783 71, Olomouc, Czech Republic.
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Ullah Khan A, Ullah Khan H, Sulaiman Othman Alhar M, Shahnaz, Tahir K, Almarhoon ZM, E. A. Zaki M, Latif S, Shah A, Ullah Khan A. Antimicrobial, antioxidant, and antileishmanial activity of Tavernier glabra mediated ZnO NPs and Fe2O3 NPs. INORG CHEM COMMUN 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.inoche.2022.110297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Phytosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticle (AgNPs) Using Aqueous Leaf Extract of Knoxia sumatrensis (Retz.) DC. and Their Multi-Potent Biological Activity: An Eco-Friendly Approach. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27227854. [PMID: 36431952 PMCID: PMC9694222 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27227854] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2022] [Revised: 10/30/2022] [Accepted: 11/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) has gained greater interest among chemists and researchers in this current scenario. The present research investigates the larvicidal and anti-proliferation activity of AgNPs derived from Knoxia sumatrensis aqueous leaf extract (K. sumatrensis-ALE) as a potential capping and reducing candidate. The synthesized AgNPs were characterized through-UV-spectra absorption peak at 425 nm. The XRD and FT-IR studied displayed the crystalline nature and presence of functional groups in prepared samples. FE-SEM showed the hexagonal shape of NPs with the size of 7.73 to 32.84 nm. The synthesized AgNPs displayed superior antioxidant and anti-proliferative activity (IC50 53.29 µg/mL) of breast cancer cell line (MCF-7). Additionally, larvicidal activity against mosquito vector Culex quinquefasciatus larvae delivered (LC50-0.40, mg/L, and LC90-15.83) significant mortality rate post treatment with synthesized AgNPs. Overall, the present research illustrates that the synthesized AgNPs have high biological potential and present a perfect contender in the pharmacological and mosquitocidal arena.
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Mandal AK, Katuwal S, Tettey F, Gupta A, Bhattarai S, Jaisi S, Bhandari DP, Shah AK, Bhattarai N, Parajuli N. Current Research on Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Characterization, and Biomedical Applications. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:nano12173066. [PMID: 36080103 PMCID: PMC9459703 DOI: 10.3390/nano12173066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2022] [Revised: 09/01/2022] [Accepted: 09/02/2022] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) have piqued the curiosity of researchers all over the world due to their extensive biological activity. They are less toxic and biodegradable with the capacity to greatly boost pharmacophore bioactivity. ZnO-NPs are the most extensively used metal oxide nanoparticles in electronic and optoelectronics because of their distinctive optical and chemical properties which can be readily modified by altering the morphology and the wide bandgap. The biosynthesis of nanoparticles using extracts of therapeutic plants, fungi, bacteria, algae, etc., improves their stability and biocompatibility in many biological settings, and its biofabrication alters its physiochemical behavior, contributing to biological potency. As such, ZnO-NPs can be used as an effective nanocarrier for conventional drugs due to their cost-effectiveness and benefits of being biodegradable and biocompatible. This article covers a comprehensive review of different synthesis approaches of ZnO-NPs including physical, chemical, biochemical, and green synthesis techniques, and also emphasizes their biopotency through antibacterial, antifungal, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, antioxidant, antiviral, wound healing, and cardioprotective activity. Green synthesis from plants, bacteria, and fungus is given special attention, with a particular emphasis on extraction techniques, precursors used for the synthesis and reaction conditions, characterization techniques, and surface morphology of the particles.
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- Central Department of Chemistry, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur 44618, Nepal
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, and Bioengineering, North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, NC 27411, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, North Dartmouth, MA 02747, USA
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- Paraza Pharma, Inc., 2525 Avenue Marie-Curie, Montreal, QC H4S 2E1, Canada
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- Central Department of Chemistry, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur 44618, Nepal
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- Natural Product Research Laboratory, Thapathali, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
- Central Department of Chemistry, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur 44618, Nepal
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Health and Allied Sciences, Pokhara University, Lekhnath 33700, Nepal
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, and Bioengineering, North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, NC 27411, USA
- Correspondence: (N.B.); (N.P.)
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- Central Department of Chemistry, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur 44618, Nepal
- Correspondence: (N.B.); (N.P.)
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Biogenic synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles using mushroom fungus Cordyceps militaris: Characterization and mechanistic insights of therapeutic investigation. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2022.103444] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Belén Perez Adassus M, Spetter CV, Lassalle VL. Biofabrication of ZnO nanoparticles from Sarcocornia ambigua as novel natural source: A comparative analysis regarding traditional chemical preparation and insights on their photocatalytic activity. J Mol Struct 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2022.132460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Kermani G, Karimi E, Tabrizi MH. Hybrid Nanoarchitectonics of Chitosan-Cerium Oxide Nanoparticles for Anticancer Potentials. J Inorg Organomet Polym Mater 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s10904-022-02329-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Zhang Y, Li G, Zhang X, Lin L. ROS-Scavenging Glyco-Nanoplatform for Synergistic Antibacteria and Wound-Healing Therapy of Bacterial Keratitis. J Mater Chem B 2022; 10:4575-4587. [DOI: 10.1039/d2tb00667g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Infectious keratitis is a serious disease originating from a corneal trauma infected with bacteria, which is intractable to heal due to stubborn infection and persistent inflammation featured with high reactive...
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Omran B, Baek KH. Nanoantioxidants: Pioneer Types, Advantages, Limitations, and Future Insights. Molecules 2021; 26:7031. [PMID: 34834124 PMCID: PMC8624789 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26227031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2021] [Revised: 11/14/2021] [Accepted: 11/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Free radicals are generated as byproducts of normal metabolic processes as well as due to exposure to several environmental pollutants. They are highly reactive species, causing cellular damage and are associated with a plethora of oxidative stress-related diseases and disorders. Antioxidants can control autoxidation by interfering with free radical propagation or inhibiting free radical formation, reducing oxidative stress, improving immune function, and increasing health longevity. Antioxidant functionalized metal nanoparticles, transition metal oxides, and nanocomposites have been identified as potent nanoantioxidants. They can be formulated in monometallic, bimetallic, and multi-metallic combinations via chemical and green synthesis techniques. The intrinsic antioxidant properties of nanomaterials are dependent on their tunable configuration, physico-chemical properties, crystallinity, surface charge, particle size, surface-to-volume ratio, and surface coating. Nanoantioxidants have several advantages over conventional antioxidants, involving increased bioavailability, controlled release, and targeted delivery to the site of action. This review emphasizes the most pioneering types of nanoantioxidants such as nanoceria, silica nanoparticles, polydopamine nanoparticles, and nanocomposite-, polysaccharide-, and protein-based nanoantioxidants. This review overviews the antioxidant potential of biologically synthesized nanomaterials, which have emerged as significant alternatives due to their biocompatibility and high stability. The promising nanoencapsulation nanosystems such as solid lipid nanoparticles, nanostructured lipid carriers, and liposome nanoparticles are highlighted. The advantages, limitations, and future insights of nanoantioxidant applications are discussed.
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- Basma Omran
- Department of Biotechnology, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Gyeongbuk, Korea;
- Department of Processes Design & Development, Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute (EPRI), Cairo 11727, Egypt
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- Department of Biotechnology, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Gyeongbuk, Korea;
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Dowlath MJH, Musthafa SA, Mohamed Khalith SB, Varjani S, Karuppannan SK, Ramanujam GM, Arunachalam AM, Arunachalam KD, Chandrasekaran M, Chang SW, Chung WJ, Ravindran B. Comparison of characteristics and biocompatibility of green synthesized iron oxide nanoparticles with chemical synthesized nanoparticles. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2021; 201:111585. [PMID: 34181925 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2021.111585] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2021] [Revised: 06/12/2021] [Accepted: 06/19/2021] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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Iron oxide nanoparticles synthesis is an expanding area of research due of their magnetic properties and possible applications in several novel technologies. FeONPs are indispensable in the biomedical field for diagnosis, treatments and drug delivery and in bioremediation applications. The synthesis route of nanoparticles is a major concern because biological methods are eco-friendly, and chemical methods are considered toxic. The objective of this study is to synthesize FeONPs by two different methods and to compare their properties and efficiency in applications. FeONPs were synthesized and characterized by microscopic and various spectroscopic techniques. The synthesized FeONPs were screened for their cytotoxic activity on PBMCs using MTT assay and found to exhibit good biocompatibility. Moreover, the GS FeONPs exhibited potential antibacterial activities and meanwhile showed less toxicity in brine shrimp lethality assay. Hence, these nanoparticles are biocompatible, environmentally safe and can be utilized in many medical applications.
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- Mohammed Junaid Hussain Dowlath
- Center for Environmental Nuclear Research, Directorate of Research and Virtual Education, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 603203, India
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- Interdisciplinary Institute of Indian System of Medicine, Directorate of Research and Virtual Education, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 603203, India; Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Science and Humanities, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 603203, India
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- Center for Environmental Nuclear Research, Directorate of Research and Virtual Education, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 603203, India
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- Gujarat Pollution Control Board, Gandhinagar, 382 010, Gujarat, India
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- Center for Environmental Nuclear Research, Directorate of Research and Virtual Education, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 603203, India
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- Interdisciplinary Institute of Indian System of Medicine, Directorate of Research and Virtual Education, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 603203, India; Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 603203, India
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Howard University, Kaplan Medical Center, Washington, DC, USA
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- Center for Environmental Nuclear Research, Directorate of Research and Virtual Education, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 603203, India.
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- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Sejong University, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, 05006, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Environmental Energy and Engineering, Kyonggi University, Youngtong-Gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi-Do, 16227, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Environmental Energy and Engineering, Kyonggi University, Youngtong-Gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi-Do, 16227, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Environmental Nuclear Research, Directorate of Research and Virtual Education, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 603203, India; Department of Environmental Energy and Engineering, Kyonggi University, Youngtong-Gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi-Do, 16227, Republic of Korea.
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Anjum S, Hashim M, Malik SA, Khan M, Lorenzo JM, Abbasi BH, Hano C. Recent Advances in Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) for Cancer Diagnosis, Target Drug Delivery, and Treatment. Cancers (Basel) 2021; 13:4570. [PMID: 34572797 PMCID: PMC8468934 DOI: 10.3390/cancers13184570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 110] [Impact Index Per Article: 36.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2021] [Revised: 09/09/2021] [Accepted: 09/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Cancer is regarded as one of the most deadly and mirthless diseases and it develops due to the uncontrolled proliferation of cells. To date, varieties of traditional medications and chemotherapies have been utilized to fight tumors. However, their immense drawbacks, such as reduced bioavailability, insufficient supply, and significant adverse effects, make their use limited. Nanotechnology has evolved rapidly in recent years and offers a wide spectrum of applications in the healthcare sectors. Nanoscale materials offer strong potential for curing cancer as they pose low risk and fewer complications. Several metal oxide NPs are being developed to diagnose or treat malignancies, but zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) have remarkably demonstrated their potential in the diagnosis and treatment of various types of cancers due to their biocompatibility, biodegradability, and unique physico-chemical attributes. ZnO NPs showed cancer cell specific toxicity via generation of reactive oxygen species and destruction of mitochondrial membrane potential, which leads to the activation of caspase cascades followed by apoptosis of cancerous cells. ZnO NPs have also been used as an effective carrier for targeted and sustained delivery of various plant bioactive and chemotherapeutic anticancerous drugs into tumor cells. In this review, at first we have discussed the role of ZnO NPs in diagnosis and bio-imaging of cancer cells. Secondly, we have extensively reviewed the capability of ZnO NPs as carriers of anticancerous drugs for targeted drug delivery into tumor cells, with a special focus on surface functionalization, drug-loading mechanism, and stimuli-responsive controlled release of drugs. Finally, we have critically discussed the anticancerous activity of ZnO NPs on different types of cancers along with their mode of actions. Furthermore, this review also highlights the limitations and future prospects of ZnO NPs in cancer theranostic.
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- Sumaira Anjum
- Department of Biotechnology, Kinnaird College for Women, Jail Road, Lahore 54000, Pakistan; (M.H.); (S.A.M.); (M.K.)
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- Department of Biotechnology, Kinnaird College for Women, Jail Road, Lahore 54000, Pakistan; (M.H.); (S.A.M.); (M.K.)
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- Department of Biotechnology, Kinnaird College for Women, Jail Road, Lahore 54000, Pakistan; (M.H.); (S.A.M.); (M.K.)
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- Department of Biotechnology, Kinnaird College for Women, Jail Road, Lahore 54000, Pakistan; (M.H.); (S.A.M.); (M.K.)
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- Centro Tecnológico de la Carne de Galicia, Avenida de Galicia 4, Parque Tecnológico de Galicia, 32900 San Cibrao das Viñas, Ourense, Spain;
- Área de Tecnología de los Alimentos, Facultad de Ciencias de Ourense, Universidad de Vigo, 32004 Ourense, Spain
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- Department of Biotechnology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad 15320, Pakistan;
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- Laboratoire de Biologie des Ligneux et des Grandes Cultures, INRAE USC1328, Eure & Loir Campus, University of Orleans, 28000 Chartres, France;
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Narayanan M, Vigneshwari P, Natarajan D, Kandasamy S, Alsehli M, Elfasakhany A, Pugazhendhi A. Synthesis and characterization of TiO 2 NPs by aqueous leaf extract of Coleus aromaticus and assess their antibacterial, larvicidal, and anticancer potential. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2021; 200:111335. [PMID: 34051200 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2021.111335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2021] [Revised: 04/10/2021] [Accepted: 05/12/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The frequent applications of synthetic chemical insecticides and drugs create resistance among insects and microbes, creating a new threat to human and environmental welfare. This investigation focused on evaluating the possibilities of fabricating and characterizing the titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2 NPs) from titanium dioxide (TiO2) through the aqueous leaf extract of Coleus aromaticus. Their biological applications were studied against the larvae of Aedes aegypti human pathogenic bacteria, and cancer cell line. The results revealed that the aqueous leaf extract had the metal reducing proficiency to produce nanoparticles from TiO2. The synthesized TiO2 NPs were initially confirmed by visible color changes and Ultraviolet-Visible Spectrophotometer analysis that showed a predominant peak at 332 nm. Furthermore, the nanocrystals, structural alignment, functional groups and elemental compositions were studied by following standard operating protocol in XRD (X-ray Powder Diffraction), FTIR (Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy), TEM (Transmission Electron Microscopy), and EDX (Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy) techniques, respectively. The results attained from these techniques confirmed that the plant mediated and fabricated particles were in the nanoscale range (12-33 nm) with a hexagonal shape. The synthesized TiO2 NPs had an outstanding (1000 μg mL-1) larvicidal activity against the four stages of instars larvae of Ae. aegypti at 1000 μg mL-1. It also had an excellent antibacterial potential against E. faecalis (33 mm), followed by S. boydii (30 mm) at 30 mg L-1 concentration. The green fabricated TiO2 NPs had a fabulous (92.37%) cytotoxic activity on the HeLa cell line at 100 μg mL-1 dosage within one day of exposure. The entire results concluded that the C. aromaticus mediated TiO2 NPs have excellent biological applications and thus, could be considered for the welfare of human beings.
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- Mathiyazhagan Narayanan
- PG and Research Centre in Biotechnology, MGR College, Adhiyamaan Educational Research Institute, Hosur, Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Natural Drug Research Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, School of Biosciences, Periyar University, Periyar Palkalai Nagar, Salem, 636 011, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Natural Drug Research Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, School of Biosciences, Periyar University, Periyar Palkalai Nagar, Salem, 636 011, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Mechanical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif, 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Mechanical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif, 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- School of Renewable Energy, Maejo University, Chiang Mai, 50290, Thailand; College of Medical and Health Science, Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan.
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Singh C, Tiwari KN, Kumar P, Kumar A, Dixit J, Saini R, Mishra SK. Toxicity profiling and antioxidant activity of ethyl acetate extract of leaves of Premna integrifolia L. for its application as protective agent against xenobiotics. Toxicol Rep 2021; 8:196-205. [PMID: 33489779 PMCID: PMC7811065 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxrep.2021.01.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2020] [Revised: 12/30/2020] [Accepted: 01/04/2021] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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Premna integrifoliaL. (Lamiaceae) is widely used in herbal formulation “Dashmoolarishta” which is useful in postnatal care. Ethyl acetate extract obtained from the leaves was evaluated for phenolic content and its antioxidant activity. Acute and subacute toxicity of the extract was studied in mice of both sexes to get an idea about LD50 value and assessed its safety profile before its application as a protective agent against different toxicities induced by xenobiotics. Phenol enriched extract (phenol content is 63.10 ± 1.26 mg/g of gallic acid equivalent and flavonoid content 75.33 ± 0.23 mg/g of rutin equivalent) showed good antioxidant activity. In acute toxicity studies it was observed that single different doses (300−5000 mg/kg b.wt.) of extract did not show any mortality of mice. Thus the LD50 of the extract was determined, and it was higher than 5000 mg/kg. There was no major change in behavioral and general appearance of mice. External morphology of liver, kidneys, lungs, spleen and heart did not show any effect of treatment. In subacute toxicity no statistically significant change in body weight, relative organ weight, food intake and water uptake, hematological, biochemical parameters were reported after comparison with control. Extract did not show significant effect in the level of antioxidant enzymes in the liver of mice of treated groups. No histopathological changes were observed in liver and kidney tissues. Thus, extract did not show any sign of toxic effects, when administered orally to male and female mice at dose level up to 1000 mg/kg. So, it can be utilized as protective agent against toxicity produced by different xenobiotics.
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Key Words
- Acute toxicity
- Biochemical parameters
- DPPH, 1, 1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl
- EAEPI, ethyl acetate extract of leaves of P. integrifolia
- GAE, gallic acid equivalents
- Heamatological parameters
- MDA, malondialdehyde
- OECD, Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development
- PC, polyphenol content
- Premna integrifolia
- RE, rutin equivalents
- Subacute toxicity
- TBA, thiobarbituricacid
- TBARS, thiobarbituric acid-reactive species
- TCA, trichloroaceticacid
- TFC, total flavonoid content
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- Chandrashekhar Singh
- Department of Botany, MMV, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, 221005, India
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- Department of Botany, MMV, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, 221005, India
- Corresponding author.
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- Department of Botany, MMV, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, 221005, India
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- Department of Botany, MMV, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, 221005, India
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- Department of Botany, MMV, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, 221005, India
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- Department of Botany, MMV, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, 221005, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering & Technology, Indian Institute of Technology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005, India
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