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Abouelnaga AM, El Nahrawy AM. Spectroscopic investigation, dielectric and antimicrobial properties of chitin-cellulose@ZnO/CuO conductive nanocomposites. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2024; 320:124646. [PMID: 38875926 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2024.124646] [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: 12/20/2023] [Revised: 05/12/2024] [Accepted: 06/10/2024] [Indexed: 06/16/2024]
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In this research, we fabricated a functional conductive nanocomposite with valuable properties through a chitin (CH) and cellulose (CE) polymerization process, incorporating ZnO/(0.1, 0.2, 0.3 mol.%) CuO bioactive nanoparticles. These bioactive nanoparticles, synthesized through sol-gel and polymerization interactions, greatly enhanced the structural, dielectric, and antimicrobial characteristics of CH-CE@ZnO/CuO conductive nanocomposites. The morphological analysis revealed that these nanoparticles, with diameters ranging from 11-25 nm, formed covalent bonds with the membrane matrix, bolstering the conductive nanocomposites ' structural integrity and dielectric performance. The dielectric properties of the conductive nanocomposites were significantly enhanced by the even distribution of ZnO/CuO nanoparticles within the CH-CE composite. Additionally, antimicrobial assessments demonstrated that the CH-CE@ZnO/CuO conductive nanocomposites displayed significant antibacterial properties against the Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus, showcasing their potential as active packaging materials for electronic, biosensors, and sustainable applications.
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- Solid State Physics Department, Physics Research Institute, National Research Centre (NRC), 33 El-Bohouth St., Dokki, Cairo 12622, Egypt.
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Guerra RO, do Carmo Neto JR, da Silva PEF, Franco PIR, Barbosa RM, de Albuquerque Martins T, Costa-Madeira J, de Assunção TSF, de Oliveira CJF, Machado JR, Silva Teixeira LDA, Rodrigues WF, Júnior VR, Silva ACA, da Silva MV. Metallic nanoparticles and treatment of cutaneous leishmaniasis: A systematic review. J Trace Elem Med Biol 2024; 83:127404. [PMID: 38364464 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2024.127404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2023] [Revised: 01/22/2024] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 02/18/2024]
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BACKGROUND Cutaneous leishmaniasis (LC) is an infectious vector-borne disease caused by parasites belonging to the genus Leishmania. Metallic nanoparticles (MNPs) have been investigated as alternatives for the treatment of LC owing to their small size and high surface area. Here, we aimed to evaluate the effect of MNPs in the treatment of LC through experimental, in vitro and in vivo investigations. METHODS The databases used were MEDLINE/ PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, and Science Direct. Manual searches of the reference lists of the included studies and grey literature were also performed. English language and experimental in vitro and in vivo studies using different Leishmania species, both related to MNP treatment, were included. This study was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42021248245). RESULTS A total of 93 articles were included. Silver nanoparticles are the most studied MNPs, and L. tropica is the most studied species. Among the mechanisms of action of MNPs in vitro, we highlight the production of reactive oxygen species, direct contact of MNPs with the biomolecules of the parasite, and release of metal ions. CONCLUSION MNPs may be considered a promising alternative for the treatment of LC, but further studies are needed to define their efficacy and safety.
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- Rhanoica Oliveira Guerra
- Department of Biochemistry and Immunology, Ribeirao Preto Medical School, University of Sao Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Bioscience and Technology, Institute of Tropical Pathology and Public Health, Federal University of Goiás, Goiania, Goiás, Brazil.
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- Post Graduation Course of Tropical Medicine and Infectology, Institute of Healthy Science´s, Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro, Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of Bioscience and Technology, Institute of Tropical Pathology and Public Health, Federal University of Goiás, Goiania, Goiás, Brazil
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- Department of Basic and Applied Immunology, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Post-Graduation Course of Healthy Science, Institute of Healthy Science, Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro, Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of Biochemistry and Immunology, Ribeirao Preto Medical School, University of Sao Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Post Graduation Course of Tropical Medicine and Infectology, Institute of Healthy Science´s, Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro, Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of General Pathology, Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro, Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Institute of Healthy Science, Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro, Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Post-Graduation Course of Healthy Science, Institute of Healthy Science, Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro, Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Parasitology, Institute of Biological and Natural Sciences, Brazil
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- Laboratory of New Nanostructured and Functional Materials, Physics Institute, Federal University of Alagoas, Maceió, Alagoas, Brazil
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Parasitology, Institute of Biological and Natural Sciences, Brazil.
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Obeng E, Feng J, Wang D, Zheng D, Xiang B, Shen J. Multifunctional phototheranostic agent ZnO@Ag for anti-infection through photothermal/photodynamic therapy. Front Chem 2022; 10:1054739. [PMID: 36438866 PMCID: PMC9682125 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2022.1054739] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2022] [Accepted: 10/06/2022] [Indexed: 08/22/2023] Open
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To overcome the limitations of traditional therapeutics, nanotechnology offers a synergistic therapeutic approach for the treatment of bacterial infection and biofilms that has attracted attention. Herein, we report on a ZnO@Ag nanocomposite with good biocompatibility synthesized by doping ZnO NPs with silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs). ZnO@Ag nanocomposites were synthesized with varying ratios of Ag NPs (0.5%, 2%, 8%). Under the same experimental conditions, ZnO@8%Ag exhibited outstanding properties compared to the other nanocomposites and the pristine ZnO NPs. ZnO@8%Ag demonstrated excellent photothermal and photodynamic properties. Also, ZnO@8%Ag demonstrated over 99% inhibition of Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) under photothermal therapy (PTT) or photodynamics therapy (PDT) as a result of the excessive generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) by the Ag+ released, while the pristine ZnO showed an insignificant inhibition rate compared to the PBS group (control). Furthermore, ZnO@8%Ag completely disrupted S. aureus biofilm under a combined PTT/PDT treatment, a synergetic trimodal therapy, although the molecular mechanism of biofilm inhibition remains unclear. Hence, the excellent photothermal, photodynamic, biocompatibility, and bactericidal properties of ZnO@8%Ag present it as an appropriate platform for bacterial and biofilm treatment or other biomedically related applications.
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- Enoch Obeng
- School of Ophthalmology and Optometry, School of Biomedical Engineering, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Ningbo Eye Hospital, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
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- Wenzhou Institute, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou, China
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- Wenzhou Institute, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Huaihua University, Huaihua, China
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- School of Ophthalmology and Optometry, School of Biomedical Engineering, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
- Wenzhou Institute, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou, China
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Mthana MS, Mthiyane MN, Ekennia AC, Singh M, Onwudiwe DC. Cytotoxicity and antibacterial effects of silver doped zinc oxide nanoparticles prepared using fruit extract of Capsicum Chinense. SCIENTIFIC AFRICAN 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.sciaf.2022.e01365] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Nahar S, Jeong HL, Cho AJ, Park JH, Han S, Kim Y, Park SH, Ha SD. Efficacy of ficin and peroxyacetic acid against Salmonella enterica serovar Thompson biofilm on plastic, eggshell, and chicken skin. Food Microbiol 2022; 104:103997. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fm.2022.103997] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2021] [Revised: 01/21/2022] [Accepted: 01/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Utilization of Antibacterial Nanoparticles in Photocurable Additive Manufacturing of Advanced Composites for Improved Public Health. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:polym13162616. [PMID: 34451156 PMCID: PMC8400150 DOI: 10.3390/polym13162616] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2021] [Revised: 08/03/2021] [Accepted: 08/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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This paper presents the additive manufacturing and characterization of nanoparticle-reinforced photocurable resin-based nanocomposites with a potential antimicrobial function for improved public health applications. Two types of photocurable resins are reinforced by titanium dioxide (TiO2) or zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles with average diameters in the 10-30 nm range to provide antimicrobial properties. The developed nanocomposites can be additively manufactured using the digital light processing method with an outstanding surface quality and precise geometrical accuracy. Experimental characterizations are conducted to investigate key mechanical properties of the 3D printed nanocomposites, including Young's Modulus, tensile strength, and abrasion resistance. Specimens produced were observed to demonstrate the following characteristics during testing. Tensile strength increased by 42.2% at a maximum value of 29.53 MPa. The modulus of elasticity increased by 14.3%, and abrasion resistance increased by 15.8%. The proper dispersion of the nanoparticles within the cured resin is validated by scanning electron images. The wettability and water absorption testing results indicate that the developed nanocomposites have an outstanding water resistance capability. The pairing of digital light processing with these novel nanocomposites allows for the creation of complex composite geometries that are not capable through other manufacturing processes. Therefore, they have the potential for long-term usage to improve general public health with antimicrobial functionality. The pairing of an unmodified photocurable resin with a 1% ZnO concentration demonstrated the most promise for commercial applications.
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do Carmo Neto JR, Guerra RO, Machado JR, Silva ACA, da Silva MV. Antiprotozoal and anthelmintic activity of zinc oxide nanoparticles. Curr Med Chem 2021; 29:2127-2141. [PMID: 34254904 DOI: 10.2174/0929867328666210709105850] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2021] [Revised: 05/10/2021] [Accepted: 05/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Nanomaterials represent a wide alternative for the treatment of several diseases that affect both human and animal health. The use of these materials mainly involves trying to solve the problem of resistance that pathogenic organisms acquire to conventional drugs. A well-studied example that represents a potential component for biomedical applications is the use of zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles (NPs). Its antimicrobial function is related, especially the ability to generate/induce ROS that affects the homeostasis of the pathogen in question. Protozoa and helminths that harm human health and the economic performance of animals have already been exposed to this type of nanoparticle. Thus, through this review, our goal is to discuss the state-of-the-art effect of ZnO NPs on these parasites.
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- José Rodrigues do Carmo Neto
- Department of Bioscience and Technology, Institute of Tropical Pathology and Public Health, Federal University of Goias, 74605-450 Goiania, GO, Brazil
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Parasitology, Institute of Biological and Natural Sciences of Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro, Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of General Pathology, Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro, Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Novos Materiais Nanoestruturados e Funcionais (LNMIS), Physics Institute, Federal University of Alagoas, Maceió, Alagoas, Brazil
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Parasitology, Institute of Biological and Natural Sciences of Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro, Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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Valle AL, Silva ACA, Dantas NO, Sabino-Silva R, Melo FCC, Moreira CS, Oliveira GS, Rodrigues LP, Goulart LR. Application of ZnO Nanocrystals as a Surface-Enhancer FTIR for Glyphosate Detection. NANOMATERIALS 2021; 11:nano11020509. [PMID: 33671396 PMCID: PMC7922178 DOI: 10.3390/nano11020509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2020] [Revised: 01/12/2021] [Accepted: 01/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Glyphosate detection and quantification is still a challenge. After an extensive review of the literature, we observed that Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) had practically not yet been used for detection or quantification. The interaction between zinc oxide (ZnO), silver oxide (Ag2O), and Ag-doped ZnO nanocrystals (NCs), as well as that between nanocomposite (Ag-doped ZnO/AgO) and glyphosate was analyzed with FTIR to determine whether nanomaterials could be used as signal enhancers for glyphosates. The results were further supported with the use of atomic force microscopy (AFM) imaging. The glyphosate commercial solutions were intensified 10,000 times when incorporated the ZnO NCs. However, strong chemical interactions between Ag and glyphosate may suppress signaling, making FTIR identification difficult. In short, we have shown for the first time that ZnO NCs are exciting tools with the potential to be used as signal amplifiers of glyphosate, the use of which may be explored in terms of the detection of other molecules based on nanocrystal affinity.
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- Anderson L. Valle
- Nanobiotechnology Laboratory, Institute of Genetics and Biochemistry, Federal University of Uberlândia, Uberlândia 38402-022, MG, Brazil; (A.L.V.); (F.C.C.M.)
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- Laboratory of New Insulating and Semiconductors Materials, Institute of Physics, Federal University of Uberlândia, Uberlândia 38408-100, MG, Brazil;
- Laboratory of New Nanostructured and Functional Materials, Institute of Physics, Federal University of Alagoas, Maceió 57072-970, AL, Brazil
- Correspondence: (A.C.A.S.); (L.R.G.); Tel.: +82-3214-1000 (A.C.A.S.); +34-3225-8440 (L.R.G.)
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- Laboratory of New Insulating and Semiconductors Materials, Institute of Physics, Federal University of Uberlândia, Uberlândia 38408-100, MG, Brazil;
- Laboratory of New Nanostructured and Functional Materials, Institute of Physics, Federal University of Alagoas, Maceió 57072-970, AL, Brazil
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- Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Federal University of Uberlândia, Uberlândia 38402-022, MG, Brazil;
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- Nanobiotechnology Laboratory, Institute of Genetics and Biochemistry, Federal University of Uberlândia, Uberlândia 38402-022, MG, Brazil; (A.L.V.); (F.C.C.M.)
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- Electrical Engineering Department, Federal Institute of Paraíba, João Pessoa 58015-020, PB, Brazil;
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- Institute of Chemistry, Federal University of Uberlândia, Uberlândia 38402-022, MG, Brazil;
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- Institute of Engineering, Science and Technology, Federal University of Jequitinhonha and Mucuri’s Valleys, Janaúba 39447-814, MG, Brazil;
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- Nanobiotechnology Laboratory, Institute of Genetics and Biochemistry, Federal University of Uberlândia, Uberlândia 38402-022, MG, Brazil; (A.L.V.); (F.C.C.M.)
- Correspondence: (A.C.A.S.); (L.R.G.); Tel.: +82-3214-1000 (A.C.A.S.); +34-3225-8440 (L.R.G.)
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Taghavizadeh Yazdi ME, Nourbakhsh F, Mashreghi M, Mousavi SH. Ultrasound-based synthesis of ZnO·Ag2O3 nanocomposite: characterization and evaluation of its antimicrobial and anticancer properties. RESEARCH ON CHEMICAL INTERMEDIATES 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s11164-020-04355-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Hybrid Pectin-Liposome Formulation against Multi-Resistant Bacterial Strains. Pharmaceutics 2020; 12:pharmaceutics12080769. [PMID: 32823823 PMCID: PMC7465986 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics12080769] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2020] [Revised: 08/03/2020] [Accepted: 08/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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This work describes the development of a gastroresistant antimicrobial formulation composed of two carriers, pectin and liposomes, intended to improve the efficiency of norfloxacin (NOR) against multi-resistant bacterial strains. The formulations showed physicochemical stability for 180 days (4 °C) in terms of size, polydispersity, and zeta potential of the vesicles, prolonging the in vitro release of NOR for 11 h. The hybrid nanocarriers improved the in vitro antimicrobial activity against different multidrug-resistant bacterial strains, such as Salmonella sp., Pseudomonasaeruginosa, E. coli and Campylobacterjejuni, in comparison to commercial NOR and liposomal suspensions. The in vivo toxicity assay in chicken embryos revealed that the hybrid systems were not toxic in any of the different parameters analyzed, a result also corroborated by the analyses of biochemical biomarkers of the chicken-embryos liver function.
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