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Kurian JT, Chandran P, Sebastian JK. Synthesis of Inorganic Nanoparticles Using Traditionally Used Indian Medicinal Plants. J CLUST SCI 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s10876-022-02403-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Muddapur UM, Alshehri S, Ghoneim MM, Mahnashi MH, Alshahrani MA, Khan AA, Iqubal SMS, Bahafi A, More SS, Shaikh IA, Mannasaheb BA, Othman N, Maqbul MS, Ahmad MZ. Plant-Based Synthesis of Gold Nanoparticles and Theranostic Applications: A Review. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27041391. [PMID: 35209180 PMCID: PMC8875495 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27041391] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2022] [Revised: 02/15/2022] [Accepted: 02/16/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Bionanotechnology is a branch of science that has revolutionized modern science and technology. Nanomaterials, especially noble metals, have attracted researchers due to their size and application in different branches of sciences that benefit humanity. Metal nanoparticles can be synthesized using green methods, which are good for the environment, economically viable, and facilitate synthesis. Due to their size and form, gold nanoparticles have become significant. Plant materials are of particular interest in the synthesis and manufacture of theranostic gold nanoparticles (NPs), which have been generated using various materials. On the other hand, chemically produced nanoparticles have several drawbacks in terms of cost, toxicity, and effectiveness. A plant-mediated integration of metallic nanoparticles has been developed in the field of nanotechnology to overcome the drawbacks of traditional synthesis, such as physical and synthetic strategies. Nanomaterials′ tunable features make them sophisticated tools in the biomedical platform, especially for developing new diagnostics and therapeutics for malignancy, neurodegenerative, and other chronic disorders. Therefore, this review outlines the theranostic approach, the different plant materials utilized in theranostic applications, and future directions based on current breakthroughs in these fields.
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- Uday M. Muddapur
- Department of Biotechnology, KLE Technological University, Hubbali 580031, India
- Correspondence: (U.M.M.); (S.M.S.I.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, AlMaarefa University, Dariyah 13713, Saudi Arabia; (M.M.G.); (B.A.M.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Najran University, Najran 66462, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Najran University, Najran 66462, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of General Science, Ibn Sina National College for Medical Studies, Al Mahajar Street, P.O. Box 31906, Jeddah 21418, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of General Science, Ibn Sina National College for Medical Studies, Al Mahajar Street, P.O. Box 31906, Jeddah 21418, Saudi Arabia;
- Correspondence: (U.M.M.); (S.M.S.I.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Ibn Sina National College for Medical Studies, Al Mahajar Street, P.O. Box 31906, Jeddah 21418, Saudi Arabia;
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- School of Basic and Applied Sciences, Dayananda Sagar University, Bangalore 560078, Karnataka, India;
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Najran University, Najran 66462, Saudi Arabia;
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- Clinical and Hospital Pharmacy Department, College of Pharmacy, Taibah University, Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah 41311, Saudi Arabia;
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Management and Science University, University Drive, Off Persiaran Olahraga, Shah Alam 40100, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Ibn Sina National College for Medical Studies, Jeddah 21418, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Najran University, Najran 66462, Saudi Arabia;
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Khan F, Shariq M, Asif M, Siddiqui MA, Malan P, Ahmad F. Green Nanotechnology: Plant-Mediated Nanoparticle Synthesis and Application. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:673. [PMID: 35215000 PMCID: PMC8878231 DOI: 10.3390/nano12040673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2022] [Revised: 01/31/2022] [Accepted: 02/03/2022] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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The key pathways for synthesizing nanoparticles are physical and chemical, usually expensive and possibly hazardous to the environment. In the recent past, the evaluation of green chemistry or biological techniques for synthesizing metal nanoparticles from plant extracts has drawn the attention of many researchers. The literature on the green production of nanoparticles using various metals (i.e., gold, silver, zinc, titanium and palladium) and plant extracts is discussed in this study. The generalized mechanism of nanoparticle synthesis involves reduction, stabilization, nucleation, aggregation and capping, followed by characterization. During biosynthesis, major difficulties often faced in maintaining the structure, size and yield of particles can be solved by monitoring the development parameters such as temperature, pH and reaction period. To establish a widely accepted approach, researchers must first explore the actual process underlying the plant-assisted synthesis of a metal nanoparticle and its action on others. The green synthesis of NPs is gaining attention owing to its facilitation of the development of alternative, sustainable, safer, less toxic and environment-friendly approaches. Thus, green nanotechnology using plant extract opens up new possibilities for the synthesis of novel nanoparticles with the desirable characteristics required for developing biosensors, biomedicine, cosmetics and nano-biotechnology, and in electrochemical, catalytic, antibacterial, electronics, sensing and other applications.
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- Faryad Khan
- Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202002, India; (F.K.); (M.S.); (M.A.S.)
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- Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202002, India; (F.K.); (M.S.); (M.A.S.)
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- Regional Ayurveda Research Institute, CCRAS, Ranikhet 263645, India;
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- Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202002, India; (F.K.); (M.S.); (M.A.S.)
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- Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management, Mafikeng Campus, North-West University, Mmabatho 2735, South Africa;
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- Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202002, India; (F.K.); (M.S.); (M.A.S.)
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Burketová L, Martinec J, Siegel J, Macůrková A, Maryška L, Valentová O. Noble metal nanoparticles in agriculture: impacts on plants, associated microorganisms, and biotechnological practices. Biotechnol Adv 2022; 58:107929. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biotechadv.2022.107929] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2021] [Revised: 02/14/2022] [Accepted: 02/15/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Akintelu SA, Olugbeko SC, Folorunso AS. A review on synthesis, optimization, characterization and antibacterial application of gold nanoparticles synthesized from plants. INTERNATIONAL NANO LETTERS 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s40089-020-00317-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Dzimitrowicz A, Jamróz P, diCenzo GC, Sergiel I, Kozlecki T, Pohl P. Preparation and characterization of gold nanoparticles prepared with aqueous extracts of Lamiaceae plants and the effect of follow-up treatment with atmospheric pressure glow microdischarge. ARAB J CHEM 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.arabjc.2016.04.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Çelik SE, Asfoor A, Şenol O, Apak R. Screening Method for Argan Oil Adulteration with Vegetable Oils: An Online HPLC Assay with Postcolumn Detection Utilizing Chemometric Multidata Analysis. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2019; 67:8279-8289. [PMID: 31259549 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.9b03001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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This study is focused on examining the tocopherol isomers (α-, γ-, and δ-) fingerprinting by online RP-HPLC analysis with post column detection using CUPRAC (cupric reducing antioxidant capacity) methodology for argan oil authenticity. The proposed online assay was validated with good precision, reproducibility, and linearity. Sixteen argan oil samples (100% pure-certified and other commercial argan oils), possible adulterating vegetable oils (i.e., olive, sunflower, corn, and soya oils), and virgin argan oil blended with olive, sunflower, corn, and soya oils at levels of 5%, 10%, 15%, and 20% were analyzed. Spectrophotometric CUPRAC, DPPH, and ABTS assays were applied. Discrimination of fraudulent argan oils from virgin samples was performed by utilizing orthogonal partial least-squares discriminant analysis (OPLS-DA) regression modeling with good sensitivity and specificity. We suggested [γ-toc/α-toc] value as a new first screening adulteration factor (AF) that could be used to assess fraudulent argan oil samples. The distinct decrement in AF value was observed by the increase of adulteration rate. The AF values for virgin argan oils were ranged from 11.8 (lower limit) to 18.6 (upper limit). The presence of β-sitosterol detected in commercial argan oils (with AF values out of limit values) was evaluated as fraudulent which was in accordance with the proposed assay. Our method enabled the detection of argan oil samples at adulteration levels of >5% in the case of sunflower, olive, and soya oils, >15% in the case of corn oil. This method may be an alternative and specific assay for the authentication and quality detection of commercial argan oils.
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- Saliha Esin Çelik
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering , Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa , Avcilar 34320 , Istanbul , Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering , Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa , Avcilar 34320 , Istanbul , Turkey
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy , Ataturk University , 25240 , Erzurum , Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering , Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa , Avcilar 34320 , Istanbul , Turkey
- Turkish Academy of Sciences (TUBA) , Piyade Sokak No. 27 , 06690 Çankaya , Ankara , Turkey
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López-Miranda JL, Esparza R, Rosas G, Pérez R, Estévez-González M. Catalytic and antibacterial properties of gold nanoparticles synthesized by a green approach for bioremediation applications. 3 Biotech 2019; 9:135. [PMID: 30863714 PMCID: PMC6409132 DOI: 10.1007/s13205-019-1666-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2018] [Accepted: 03/01/2019] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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In this work, we are proposing the green synthesis of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) using aqueous extracts of A. triphylla and evaluating their antibacterial and catalytic properties. Characterization was performed by UV-Vis and FT-IR spectroscopies, X-ray diffraction, and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Antibacterial activity of AuNPs was analyzed using E. coli and S. Aureus and catalytic activity was determined by the degradation of methylene blue and congo red. UV-Vis analysis showed an increase in AuNPs concentration by increasing the extract concentration, volume extract, and precursor salt concentration. The crystalline nature of AuNPs was corroborated by X-ray diffraction. TEM analysis showed nanoparticles with spherical morphology (mostly) and size between 40 and 60 nm. These results are novel because they showed a homogeneous morphology and a narrow size distribution which is difficult to obtain in green synthesis processes. Results of antibacterial activity showed inhibition zones of 11.3 mm and 10.6 mm for S. Aureus and E. coli, respectively, indicating the bactericidal capacity of the nanoparticles. The degradation periods for methylene blue and congo red were 5 and 11 min, respectively, which are very short compared with previous reports. These results are of great significance for catalytic applications. Therefore, A. triphylla extracts made possible AuNPs synthesis and the nanoparticles obtained can be used as catalytic and antibacterial materials for water remediation.
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- J. Luis López-Miranda
- Centro de Física Aplicada y Tecnología Avanzada, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Boulevard Juriquilla 3001, 76230 Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro Mexico
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- Centro de Física Aplicada y Tecnología Avanzada, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Boulevard Juriquilla 3001, 76230 Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro Mexico
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- Instituto de Investigaciones Metalúrgicas, UMSNH, edificio U, ciudad universitaria, 58060 Morelia Michoacán, Mexico
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- Instituto de Ciencias Físicas, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, P.O. Box 48-3, 62251 Cuernavaca Morelos, Mexico
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- Centro de Física Aplicada y Tecnología Avanzada, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Boulevard Juriquilla 3001, 76230 Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro Mexico
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Chokkalingam M, Singh P, Huo Y, Soshnikova V, Ahn S, Kang J, Mathiyalagan R, Kim YJ, Yang DC. Facile synthesis of Au and Ag nanoparticles using fruit extract of Lycium chinense and their anticancer activity. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2018.11.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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This century is struggling with the issue of environment friendly management of the pollutants which are contaminating the environment. One of an ecofriendly and economically feasible method is the bioremediation of pollutants using bio nanoparticles. Nanobioremediation is a highly studied and explored area of remediation of contaminants using nanotechnology. Nanoparticles used for bioremediation are biologically synthesized from plant extracts, fungi and bacteria. These biogenic nanoparticles when applied to environmental contaminants had shown very promising results. Based on the various studies the bioremediation of pollutants using biosynthetic nanoparticles is emerging as a very promising and sustainable method of environment cleanup. This review focuses on the synthesis of bio-nanoparticles and their use in cleaning the environment.
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- Garima Pandey
- Department of Applied Sciences, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Tamil Nadu 603203, India
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Marpu SB, Benton EN. Shining Light on Chitosan: A Review on the Usage of Chitosan for Photonics and Nanomaterials Research. Int J Mol Sci 2018; 19:E1795. [PMID: 29914214 PMCID: PMC6032264 DOI: 10.3390/ijms19061795] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2018] [Revised: 06/12/2018] [Accepted: 06/13/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Chitosan (CS) is a natural polymer derived from chitin that has found its usage both in research and commercial applications due to its unique solubility and chemical and biological attributes. The biocompatibility and biodegradability of CS have helped researchers identify its utility in the delivery of therapeutic agents, tissue engineering, wound healing, and more. Industrial applications include cosmetic and personal care products, wastewater treatment, and corrosion protection, to name a few. Many researchers have published numerous reviews outlining the physical and chemical properties of CS, as well as its use for many of the above-mentioned applications. Recently, the cationic polyelectrolyte nature of CS was found to be advantageous for stabilizing fascinating photonic materials including plasmonic nanoparticles (e.g., gold and silver), semiconductor nanoparticles (e.g., zinc oxide, cadmium sulfide), fluorescent organic dyes (e.g., fluorescein isothiocyanate (FITC)), luminescent transitional and lanthanide complexes (e.g., Au(I) and Ru(II), and Eu(III)). These photonic systems have been extensively investigated for their usage in antimicrobial, wound healing, diagnostics, sensing, and imaging applications. Highlighted in this review are the different works involving some of the above-mentioned molecular-nano systems that are prepared or stabilized using the CS polymer. The advantages and the role of the CS for synthesizing and stabilizing the above-mentioned optically active materials have been illustrated.
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- Sreekar B Marpu
- Department of Chemistry, University of North Texas, Denton, TX 76203, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of North Texas, Denton, TX 76203, USA.
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Deepak P, Sowmiya R, Balasubramani G, Aiswarya D, Arul D, Josebin MPD, Perumal P. Mosquito-larvicidal efficacy of gold nanoparticles synthesized from the seaweed, Turbinaria ornata (Turner) J.Agardh 1848. PARTICULATE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2017. [DOI: 10.1080/02726351.2017.1331286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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- Paramasivam Deepak
- Department of Biotechnology, School of Biosciences, Periyar University, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, School of Biosciences, Periyar University, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, School of Biosciences, Periyar University, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, School of Biosciences, Periyar University, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, School of Biosciences, Periyar University, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India
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Green Synthesis of Gold Nanoparticles Using Aqueous Extracts of Ziziphus jujuba and Gum arabic. J CLUST SCI 2017. [DOI: 10.1007/s10876-017-1258-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Siddiqi KS, Husen A. Recent advances in plant-mediated engineered gold nanoparticles and their application in biological system. J Trace Elem Med Biol 2017; 40:10-23. [PMID: 28159216 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2016.11.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2016] [Revised: 10/09/2016] [Accepted: 11/22/2016] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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For biosynthesis of gold nanoparticles different parts of a plant are used as they contain metabolites such as alkaloids, flavonoids, phenols, terpenoids, alcohols, sugars and proteins which act as reducing agents to produce nanoparticles. They also act as capping agent and stabilizer for them. They are used in medicine, agriculture and many other technologies. The attention is therefore focussed on all plant species which have either aroma or colour in their leaves, flowers or roots for the synthesis of nanoparticles because they all contain such chemicals which reduce the metal ions to metal nanoparticles. The size and morphology of gold nanoparticles is dependent on the biogenic-synthetic route, incubation time, temperature, concentration and pH of the solution. In this review, we have discussed the latest developments for the fabrication of gold nanoparticles from herbal extract, their characterization by UV-vis., Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, atomic force microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, dynamic light scattering and Zeta Potential techniques. Their application in drug delivery, cancer treatment, catalysis and as antimicrobial agent has also been discussed.
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- Department of Biology, College of Natural and Computational Sciences, University of Gondar, P.O. Box #196, Gondar, Ethiopia.
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Husen A. Gold Nanoparticles from Plant System: Synthesis, Characterization and their Application. NANOSCIENCE AND PLANT–SOIL SYSTEMS 2017. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-46835-8_17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Firdhouse MJ, Lalitha P. Flower-shaped gold nanoparticles synthesized using Kedrostis foetidissima and their antiproliferative activity against bone cancer cell lines. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY 2016. [DOI: 10.1007/s40090-016-0098-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Tahir K, Nazir S, Li B, Khan AU, Khan ZUH, Ahmad A, Khan QU, Zhao Y. Enhanced visible light photocatalytic inactivation of Escherichia coli using silver nanoparticles as photocatalyst. JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY B-BIOLOGY 2015; 153:261-6. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2015.09.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2015] [Revised: 09/11/2015] [Accepted: 09/14/2015] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Tomoaia G, Horovitz O, Mocanu A, Nita A, Avram A, Racz CP, Soritau O, Cenariu M, Tomoaia-Cotisel M. Effects of doxorubicin mediated by gold nanoparticles and resveratrol in two human cervical tumor cell lines. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2015; 135:726-734. [PMID: 26340362 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2015.08.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2015] [Revised: 07/16/2015] [Accepted: 08/20/2015] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Green synthesis of gold nanoparticles capped with resveratrol (GNPs) and their physical and chemical characterization by UV-vis spectra, FTIR, DLS, XRD, TEM and AFM are reported. The GNPs are highly stable, with average diameter of about 20 nm. Then, supramolecular nanoassemblies of GNPs and doxorubicin (Dox), Dox-GNPs complexes, were prepared and morphologically characterized. The stability of these Dox nanocomplexes is high in phosphate buffer saline as estimated by UV-vis spectra, TEM and AFM analysis. Effects of resveratrol (Resv), Resv-Dox mixtures, GNPs and Dox-GNPs complexes on HeLa and CaSki cells, after 24h drug incubation, were assessed using MTT cell viability assay. Results showed strong anticancer activity for Resv-Dox mixtures and Dox-GNPs complexes in the two human cervical carcinoma cell lines. Clearly, both Resv and GNPs can mediate the anticancer activity of Dox at its very low concentration of 0.1 μg/mL, reaching the cytotoxicity of Dox alone, at its concentration up to 20 times higher. Cytotoxic effects of Resv-Dox mixtures and Dox-GNPs complexes have been found for the first time in HeLa and CaSki cells. Furthermore, the apoptosis induction in HeLa and CaSki cells was evidenced for Resv-Dox mixtures and Dox-GNPs complexes by flow cytometry using Annexin V-FITC/propidium iodide cellular staining. For CaSki cells, the apoptosis was also demonstrated, mainly for the treatment with Dox-GNPs complexes, by MTT formazan cellular staining visualized in phase contrast microscopy. Our results provide strong evidence that novel drug delivery vehicles developed on Dox-GNPs nanocomplexes and Resv could have wide applications in cancer diagnosis and treatment.
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- Gheorghe Tomoaia
- Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Orthopedics and Traumatology Department, 47 Traian Mosoiu Str., 400132 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Babes-Bolyai University of Cluj-Napoca, Chemical Engineering Department, 11 Arany J. Str., 400028 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Babes-Bolyai University of Cluj-Napoca, Chemical Engineering Department, 11 Arany J. Str., 400028 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Babes-Bolyai University of Cluj-Napoca, Chemical Engineering Department, 11 Arany J. Str., 400028 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Babes-Bolyai University of Cluj-Napoca, Chemical Engineering Department, 11 Arany J. Str., 400028 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Babes-Bolyai University of Cluj-Napoca, Chemical Engineering Department, 11 Arany J. Str., 400028 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Ion Chiricuta Oncologic Institute of Cluj-Napoca, Cancer Cells Investigation Section, 34-36 Republicii Str., 400015 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca, Department of Veterinary Reproduction, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 3-5Calea Manastur, 400372 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Babes-Bolyai University of Cluj-Napoca, Chemical Engineering Department, 11 Arany J. Str., 400028 Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
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