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Thoa NT, Son NT. The genus Myrsine: A review of phytochemistry, pharmacology, and toxicology. Fitoterapia 2024; 177:106121. [PMID: 38992476 DOI: 10.1016/j.fitote.2024.106121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2024] [Revised: 07/07/2024] [Accepted: 07/08/2024] [Indexed: 07/13/2024]
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BACKGROUND Myrsine (the family Primulaceae) contains flowering species. Pharmacologically, the plants of this genus belong to a list of medicinal plants that induce infectious and inflammatory treatments. There are no scientific publications that review phytochemistry and pharmacological activities. OBJECTIVE The compilation and classification of phytochemicals, chromatographic information, essential oils, and pharmacological reviews are the ultimate aim. METHODS References on phytochemical and pharmacological investigations of Myrsine species were collected from various sources, such as Google Scholar, PubMed, and Web of Science from the 1990s to present. The main keyword "Myrsine" was used alone or in combination with others to search for references. RESULTS Chromatographic procedure of Myrsine extracts led to the purification of 134 compounds. Flavonoids, mono-phenols, saponins, quinones, megastigmanes, and lignans were the main phytochemical classes. Myrsine Volatile compounds are monoterpenoids, sesquiterpenoids, and aliphatic compounds. Myrsine constituents established a widespread panel of pharmacological activities, such as cytotoxicity, antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-parasite, tyrosine inhibition, and hepatoprotection, especially anti-inflammation. Novel flavonoids myrsininones A-B are better than the standard triclosan against bacteria Staphylococcus warneri, S. mutan, S. sanguis, and Actinomyces naeslundii. M. seguinii aerial part ethanolic extract inhibited LPS (lipopolysaccharide)-stimulated inflammatory Raw 264.7 cells via Src/Syk/NF-κB (sarcoma kinase/spleen tyrosine kinase/ nuclear factor-kappa B) and IRAK-1/AP-1 (interleukin-1 receptor-associated kinase-1/activating protein-1) signaling inhibition. Generally, Myrsine plant extracts showed no toxicity. CONCLUSION Myrsine constituents are good antimicrobial, antioxidative, and anti-inflammatory agents. However, the majority of earlier research focuses on the pharmacological analyses of M. africana. Thus, comprehensive findings for the remaining species are needed.
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- Nguyen Thi Thoa
- Faculty of Chemical Technology, Hanoi University of Industry, 298 Cau Dien, Bac Tu Liem, Hanoi, Viet Nam
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- Institute of Chemistry, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Caugiay, Hanoi, Viet Nam; Department of Chemistry, Graduate University of Science and Technology, VAST, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Caugiay, Hanoi, Viet Nam.
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Saifuddin NN, Matussin SN, Fariduddin Q, Khan MM. Potentials of roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruits, and seeds extract for the synthesis of silver nanoparticles. Bioprocess Biosyst Eng 2024; 47:1119-1137. [PMID: 38904717 DOI: 10.1007/s00449-024-03044-x] [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: 12/29/2023] [Accepted: 06/06/2024] [Indexed: 06/22/2024]
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Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have gained significant attention in various applications due to their unique properties that differ from bulk or macro-sized counterparts. In the advancement of nanotechnology, a reliable, non-toxic, and eco-friendly green synthesis has widely been developed as an alternative method for the production of AgNPs, overcoming limitations associated with the traditional physical and chemical methods. Green synthesis of AgNPs involves the utilization of biological sources including plant extracts with silver salt as the precursor. The potential of phytochemicals in plant extracts serves as a reducing/capping and stabilizing agent to aid in the bio-reduction of Ag+ ions into a stable nanoform, Ag0. This review provides insights into the potentials of various plant parts like root, stem, leaf, flower, fruit, and seed extracts that have been extensively reported for the synthesis of AgNPs.
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- Nurul Nazirah Saifuddin
- Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Science, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Jalan Tungku Link, Gadong, BE, 1410, Brunei Darussalam
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- Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Science, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Jalan Tungku Link, Gadong, BE, 1410, Brunei Darussalam
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- Plant Physiology and Biochemistry Section, Department of Botany, Faculty of Life Sciences, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, 202002, India
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- Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Science, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Jalan Tungku Link, Gadong, BE, 1410, Brunei Darussalam.
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Ashtariyan A, Mollania H, Annabestani N, Mollania N, Malayjerdi F, Dolatabadi M, Ghomi ER, Khoshsima A, Neisiany RE. Synergistic effect of Cydonia oblonga and its extracted silver nanoparticles for improving antioxidant and antibacterial activity of 3D printed alginate-based hydrogel as wound dressing. Int J Biol Macromol 2024:133989. [PMID: 39084990 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.133989] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2023] [Revised: 07/08/2024] [Accepted: 07/16/2024] [Indexed: 08/02/2024]
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The current research studies the synergistic effect of Cydonia oblonga and its extracted nano bio‑silver as a natural and eco-friendly agent for the improvement of three-dimensional (3D)-printed alginate wound dressings. Therefore, Cydonia oblonga extract was first prepared and silver nanoparticles were extracted from it through a green and simple method. The Cydonia oblonga and its extracted bio-based nanoparticles were then added to 3D printing alginate-based ink. Subsequently, a 3D structural extrusion printer was employed to create the porous hydrogel-based wound dressings. The morphological investigation demonstrated that using the extraction method the bio-based silver nanoparticles were successfully prepared, having an average size of 17.95 ± 4.50 nm. The Cydonia oblonga extract showed comparable antioxidant activity to the commercial antioxidant and an excellent total phenol content. In addition, the results showed the combination of Cydonia oblonga extracts/silver nanoparticles significantly improved the antibacterial performance of alginate-based bioinks. In vivo, and in vitro studies confirmed their biocompatibility and significant efficacy in the treatment of burn wounds.
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- Ali Ashtariyan
- Department of Materials Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Hakim Sabzevari University, Sabzevar 9617976487, Iran
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad 9177948974, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Basic Sciences, Hakim Sabzevari University, Sabzevar 9617976487, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Basic Sciences, Hakim Sabzevari University, Sabzevar 9617976487, Iran.
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Basic Sciences, Hakim Sabzevari University, Sabzevar 9617976487, Iran
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- Faculty of Petroleum and Chemical Engineering, Hakim Sabzevari University, Sabzevar 9617976487, Iran
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- Center for Nanotechnology and Sustainability, Department of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117581, Singapore; Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University Singapore, Clinical Sciences Building, 11 Mandalay Road, Singapore 308232, Singapore
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- Faculty of Petroleum and Chemical Engineering, Hakim Sabzevari University, Sabzevar 9617976487, Iran
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- Biotechnology Centre, Silesian University of Technology, Krzywoustego 8, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland; Department of Polymer Engineering, Hakim Sabzevari University, Sabzevar 9617976487, Iran.
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Ren S, Xu Y, Dong X, Mu Q, Chen X, Yu Y, Su G. Nanotechnology-empowered combination therapy for rheumatoid arthritis: principles, strategies, and challenges. J Nanobiotechnology 2024; 22:431. [PMID: 39034407 PMCID: PMC11265020 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-024-02670-7] [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: 03/25/2024] [Accepted: 06/25/2024] [Indexed: 07/23/2024] Open
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease with multifactorial etiology and intricate pathogenesis. In RA, repeated monotherapy is frequently associated with inadequate efficacy, drug resistance, and severe side effects. Therefore, a shift has occurred in clinical practice toward combination therapy. However, conventional combination therapy encounters several hindrances, including low selectivity to arthritic joints, short half-lives, and varying pharmacokinetics among coupled drugs. Emerging nanotechnology offers an incomparable opportunity for developing advanced combination therapy against RA. First, it allows for co-delivering multiple drugs with augmented physicochemical properties, targeted delivery capabilities, and controlled release profiles. Second, it enables therapeutic nanomaterials development, thereby expanding combination regimens to include multifunctional nanomedicines. Lastly, it facilitates the construction of all-in-one nanoplatforms assembled with multiple modalities, such as phototherapy, sonodynamic therapy, and imaging. Thus, nanotechnology offers a promising solution to the current bottleneck in both RA treatment and diagnosis. This review summarizes the rationale, advantages, and recent advances in nano-empowered combination therapy for RA. It also discusses safety considerations, drug-drug interactions, and the potential for clinical translation. Additionally, it provides design tips and an outlook on future developments in nano-empowered combination therapy. The objective of this review is to achieve a comprehensive understanding of the mechanisms underlying combination therapy for RA and unlock the maximum potential of nanotechnology, thereby facilitating the smooth transition of research findings from the laboratory to clinical practice.
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- Shujing Ren
- Department of Pharmacy, Affiliated Hospital 2 of Nantong University, Nantong, 226000, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nantong University, Nantong, 226000, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nantong University, Nantong, 226000, PR China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 98195, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy, Affiliated Hospital 2 of Nantong University, Nantong, 226000, PR China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Nantong University, Nantong, 226000, PR China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Nantong University, Nantong, 226000, PR China.
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Wang J, Wu H, Wang Y, Ye W, Kong X, Yin Z. Small particles, big effects: How nanoparticles can enhance plant growth in favorable and harsh conditions. JOURNAL OF INTEGRATIVE PLANT BIOLOGY 2024; 66:1274-1294. [PMID: 38578151 DOI: 10.1111/jipb.13652] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2024] [Accepted: 03/07/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024]
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By 2050, the global population is projected to reach 9 billion, underscoring the imperative for innovative solutions to increase grain yield and enhance food security. Nanotechnology has emerged as a powerful tool, providing unique solutions to this challenge. Nanoparticles (NPs) can improve plant growth and nutrition under normal conditions through their high surface-to-volume ratio and unique physical and chemical properties. Moreover, they can be used to monitor crop health status and augment plant resilience against abiotic stresses (such as salinity, drought, heavy metals, and extreme temperatures) that endanger global agriculture. Application of NPs can enhance stress tolerance mechanisms in plants, minimizing potential yield losses and underscoring the potential of NPs to raise crop yield and quality. This review highlights the need for a comprehensive exploration of the environmental implications and safety of nanomaterials and provides valuable guidelines for researchers, policymakers, and agricultural practitioners. With thoughtful stewardship, nanotechnology holds immense promise in shaping environmentally sustainable agriculture amid escalating environmental challenges.
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- Jie Wang
- Zhengzhou Research Base, State Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio-breeding and Integrated Utilization, School of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
- State Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio-breeding and Integrated Utilization, Institute of Cotton Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Anyang, 455000, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, China
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- School of Engineering, Design and Built Environment, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW 2751, Australia
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- Zhengzhou Research Base, State Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio-breeding and Integrated Utilization, School of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
- State Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio-breeding and Integrated Utilization, Institute of Cotton Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Anyang, 455000, China
- Western Agricultural Research Center, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changji, 831100, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Plant Development and Environmental Adaptation Biology, Ministry of Education, College of Life Sciences, Shandong University, Qingdao, 266237, China
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- Zhengzhou Research Base, State Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio-breeding and Integrated Utilization, School of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
- State Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio-breeding and Integrated Utilization, Institute of Cotton Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Anyang, 455000, China
- Western Agricultural Research Center, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changji, 831100, China
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Samad M, Akhtar W, Muneer A, Fatima I, Manzoor M, Gillani SW, Rehman FU, Majeed K, Ali B, Sarwar R. Characterization, anti-microbial, anti-oxidant and growth promoting effects of biogenically synthesized silver nanoparticles derived from Dicliptera bupleuroides Nees. Microsc Res Tech 2024. [PMID: 38877835 DOI: 10.1002/jemt.24630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2024] [Revised: 05/18/2024] [Accepted: 05/30/2024] [Indexed: 06/16/2024]
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One of the most important areas of nanotechnology is the use of nanoparticles (NPs) for a variety of environmental and biological applications, with silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs) gaining a lot attention due to their distinct properties. The current study deals with the synthesis of Ag-NPs from Dicliptera bupleuroides Nees leaf extract and to determine their antioxidant, antimicrobial potential and effects on wheat seed germination and growth. UV-Visible spectrum revealed a prominent absorption peak at 442 nm, elucidating the conformation of the Ag-NPs synthesis. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) showed distinctive triangular, pyramidal, and irregular shape. X-ray diffraction (XRD) demonstrated their crystalline nature, with average crystallite size of the Ag-NPs measured at 20.52 nm. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) further confirmed the presence of functional groups such as Phenols (O-H stretch), transition metal carbonyls N-H, ≡C-H, C ≡ N, C ≡ C, C-Cl, C-Br and O-H bonds on the surface Ag-NPs. The antibacterial activity of the Ag-NPs was most pronounced against Bacillus subtilis, with a zone of inhibition (ZOI) measuring 11 mm ± 0.57 at a concentration of 1000 μg/mL (45% inhibition). Likewise, Ag-NPs exhibited highest antioxidant potential (73.2%) at 100 μg/mL compared with standard (ascorbic acid) which showed (76%) at the same concentration. Furthermore, the effect of D. bupleuroides mediated Ag-NPs on wheat seeds growth and germination was recorded maximum at high concentrations (200-300 ppm). In conclusion, D. bupleuroides mediated Ag-NPs showed safe, cost effective and environmentally friendly synthesis which can be used as an antibacterial and antioxidant agent as well as for enhancing the growth and seed germination of crop seeds globally. RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS: Nanotechnology is the study of nanoparticles for biological and environmental applications. Ag-NPs among other NPs have received broad attention because of their unique properties. D. bupleuroides Ag-NPs: 45% antibacterial, 73.2% antioxidant, enhance wheat germination. D. bupleuroides-mediated Ag-NPs are both cost-effective and environmentally beneficial.
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- Memoona Samad
- Department of Botany, University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Muzaffarabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Muzaffarabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Muzaffarabad, Pakistan
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- Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (PCSIR), Head Office, 1 Constitution Avenue, G-5/2, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Muzaffarabad, Pakistan
- Department of Plant Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Muzaffarabad, Pakistan
- Department of Plant Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Plant Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Plant Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Muzaffarabad, Pakistan
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Zhang L, Cui Y, Xu J, Qian J, Yang X, Chen X, Zhang C, Gao P. Ecotoxicity and trophic transfer of metallic nanomaterials in aquatic ecosystems. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 924:171660. [PMID: 38490428 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.171660] [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: 01/15/2024] [Revised: 03/09/2024] [Accepted: 03/09/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024]
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Metallic nanomaterials (MNMs) possess unique properties that have led to their widespread application in fields such as electronics and medicine. However, concerns about their interactions with environmental factors and potential toxicity to aquatic life have emerged. There is growing evidence suggesting MNMs can have detrimental effects on aquatic ecosystems, and are potential for bioaccumulation and biomagnification in the food chain, posing risks to higher trophic levels and potentially humans. While many studies have focused on the general ecotoxicity of MNMs, fewer have delved into their trophic transfer within aquatic food chains. This review highlights the ecotoxicological effects of MNMs on aquatic systems via waterborne exposure or dietary exposure, emphasizing their accumulation and transformation across the food web. Biomagnification factor (BMF), the ratio of the contaminant concentration in predator to that in prey, was used to evaluate the biomagnification due to the complex nature of aquatic food chains. However, most current studies have BMF values of less than 1 indicating no biomagnification. Factors influencing MNM toxicity in aquatic environments include nanomaterial properties, ion variations, light, dissolved oxygen, and pH. The multifaceted interactions of these variables with MNM toxicity remain to be fully elucidated. We conclude with recommendations for future research directions to mitigate the adverse effects of MNMs in aquatic ecosystems and advocate for a cautious approach to the production and application of MNMs.
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- Lanlan Zhang
- School of Environment & Ecology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- School of Environment & Ecology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- School of Environment & Ecology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- School of Environment & Ecology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- School of Environment & Ecology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- School of Environment & Ecology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- School of Environment & Ecology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China.
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- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, and Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15261, United States
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Sarwer Q, Amjad MS, Mehmood A, Binish Z, Mustafa G, Farooq A, Qaseem MF, Abasi F, de la Lastra JMP. Correction: Sarwer et al. Green Synthesis and Characterization of Silver Nanoparticles Using Myrsine africana Leaf Extract for Their Antibacterial, Antioxidant and Phytotoxic Activities. Molecules 2022, 27, 7612. Molecules 2024; 29:1922. [PMID: 38731654 PMCID: PMC11085472 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29091922] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2024] [Accepted: 04/19/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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The authors wish to make the following corrections to this paper [...].
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- Qudsia Sarwer
- Department of Botany, Women University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Bagh 12500, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, Women University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Bagh 12500, Pakistan
- School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham B15 2TT, UK
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- Department of Botany, University of Poonch, Rawlakot 12350, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, Women University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Bagh 12500, Pakistan
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- Department of Plant Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad 45320, Pakistan
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- Department of Plant Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad 45320, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Science and Forestry, Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, 123 Huntington Street, New Haven, CT 06511, USA
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- Department of Botany, PMAS-University of Arid Agriculture, Rawalpindi 44000, Pakistan
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- Biotecnología de Macromoléculas, Instituto de Productos Naturales y Agrobiología, (IPNA-CSIC), 38206 San Cristóbal de la Laguna, Spain
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Talib H, Mehmood A, Amjad MS, Mustafa A, Khan MAR, Raffi M, Khan RT, Ahmad KS, Qureshi H. Antibacterial, antioxidant, and anticancer potential of green fabricated silver nanoparticles made from Viburnum grandiflorum leaf extract. BOTANICAL STUDIES 2024; 65:4. [PMID: 38252177 PMCID: PMC10803688 DOI: 10.1186/s40529-024-00411-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Accepted: 01/14/2024] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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BACKGROUND Recently, researchers are focusing on creating new tools to combat the antibiotic resistant bacteria and malignancy issues, which pose significant threats to humanity. Biosynthesized silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are thought to be a potential solution to these issues. The biosynthesis method, known for its environmentally friendly and cost-effective characteristics, can produce small-sized AgNPs with antimicrobial and anticancer properties. In this study, AgNPs were bio-fabricated from the distilled water and methanolic extracts of Viburnum grandiflorum leaves. Physio-chemical characterization of the bio-fabricated AgNPs was conducted using UV-visible spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive X-ray, and X-ray diffraction analysis. RESULTS AgNPs produced from the methanol extract were smaller in size (12.28 nm) compared to those from the aqueous extract (17.77 nm). The bioengineered AgNPs exhibited a circular shape with a crystalline nature. These biosynthesized AgNPs demonstrated excellent bactericidal activity against both gram-negative (Pseudomonas aeruginosa) and gram-positive (Staphylococcus aureus) bacteria. Highest antibacterial activity was observed with the methanol extract against P. aeruginosa (14.66 ± 0.74 mm). AgNPs from the methanol extract also displayed the highest antioxidant activity, with an IC50 value of 188.00 ± 2.67 μg/mL against 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH). Furthermore, AgNPs exhibited notable cytotoxic activity against Rhabdomyosarcoma cell line (RD cell) of human muscle cancer cell. The IC50 values calculated from the MTT assay were 26.28 ± 1.58 and 21.49 ± 1.44 μg/mL for AgNPs synthesized from aqueous and methanol extracts, respectively. CONCLUSION The methanol extract of V. grandiflorum leaves demonstrates significant potential for synthesizing AgNPs with effective antibacterial, antioxidant, and anticancer actions, making them applicable in various biomedical applications.
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- Hina Talib
- Department of Botany, University of Poonch Rawalakot, Rawalakot, Azad Kashmir, 12350, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, University of Poonch Rawalakot, Rawalakot, Azad Kashmir, 12350, Pakistan.
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- Department of Botany, Women University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Bagh, Bagh, 12500, Pakistan.
- Birmingham Institute of Forest Research, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, B15 2TT, UK.
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- Department of Botany, University of Poonch Rawalakot, Rawalakot, Azad Kashmir, 12350, Pakistan
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- Department of Materials Engineering, National Institute of Lasers and Optronics (NILOP), Lehtrar Road, Nilore, Islamabad, 45650, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Muzaffarabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, University of Poonch Rawalakot, Rawalakot, Azad Kashmir, 12350, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, University of Chakwal, Chakwal, 48800, Pakistan
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Jabbar A, Abbas A, Assad N, Naeem-Ul-Hassan M, Alhazmi HA, Najmi A, Zoghebi K, Al Bratty M, Hanbashi A, Amin HMA. A highly selective Hg 2+ colorimetric sensor and antimicrobial agent based on green synthesized silver nanoparticles using Equisetum diffusum extract. RSC Adv 2023; 13:28666-28675. [PMID: 37790097 PMCID: PMC10543206 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra05070j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2023] [Accepted: 09/24/2023] [Indexed: 10/05/2023] Open
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Plasmonic nanoparticles such as Ag have gained great interest in the biomedical domain and chemical analysis due to their unique optical properties. Herein, we report a simple, cost-effective, and highly selective colorimetric sensor of mercury(ii) based on E. diffusum (horsetail) extract-functionalized Ag nanoparticles (ED-AgNPs). The ED-AgNPs were synthesized by exploiting the coordination of Ag+ with the various functional groups of ED extract under sunlight exposure for only tens of seconds. ED-AgNPs (63 nm) were characterized using various techniques such as UV-vis, FTIR, DLS, SEM and EDX. FTIR spectra suggested the successful encapsulation of the AgNPs surface with ED extract and XRD confirmed its crystalline nature. This ED-AgNPs colorimetric sensor revealed remarkable selectivity towards Hg2+ in aqueous solution among other transition metal ions through a redox reaction mechanism. Besides, the sensor exhibited high sensitivity with rapid response and a detection limit of 70 nM. The sensor demonstrated feasibility for Hg(ii) detection in spiked tap and river water samples. In addition, the synthesized ED-AgNPs revealed enhanced antimicrobial activity with higher efficacy against the Gram-positive bacterium (L. monocytogenes with an inhibition zone of 18 mm) than the Gram-negative bacterium (E. coli with an inhibition zone of 10 mm). The simplicity and adaptability of this colorimetric sensor render it a promising candidate for on-site and point-of-care detection of heavy metal ions in diverse conditions.
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- Amina Jabbar
- Institute of Chemistry, University of Sargodha Sargodha 40100 Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of Sargodha Sargodha 40100 Pakistan
- Department of Chemistry, Government Ambala Muslim College Sargodha 40100 Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of Sargodha Sargodha 40100 Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University Jazan 82912 Saudi Arabia
- Substance Abuse and Toxicology Research Centre, Jazan University Jazan 82912 Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University Jazan 82912 Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University Jazan 82912 Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University Jazan 82912 Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University Jazan 82912 Saudi Arabia
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Cairo University Giza 12613 Egypt
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Shumi G, Demissie TB, Eswaramoorthy R, Bogale RF, Kenasa G, Desalegn T. Biosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Functionalized with Histidine and Phenylalanine Amino Acids for Potential Antioxidant and Antibacterial Activities. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:24371-24386. [PMID: 37457474 PMCID: PMC10339392 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c01910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2023] [Accepted: 06/14/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
Abstract
Due to biochemically active secondary metabolites that assist in the reduction, stabilization, and capping of nanoparticles, plant-mediated nanoparticle synthesis is becoming more and more popular. This is because it allows for ecologically friendly, feasible, sustainable, and cost-effective green synthesis techniques. This study describes the biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) functionalized with histidine and phenylalanine using the Lippia abyssinica (locally called koseret) plant leaf extract. The functionalization with amino acids was meant to enhance the biological activities of the AgNPs. The synthesized nanoparticles were characterized using UV-Visible absorption (UV-Vis), powder X-ray diffraction (pXRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray (EDX) spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. The surface plasmonic resonance (SPR) peak at about 433 nm confirmed the biosynthesis of the AgNPs. FTIR spectra also revealed that the phytochemicals in the plant extract were responsible for the capping of the biogenically synthesized AgNPs. On the other hand, the TEM micrograph revealed that the morphology of AgNP-His had diameters ranging from 5 to 14 nm. The antibacterial activities of the synthesized nanoparticles against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria showed a growth inhibition of 8.67 ± 1.25 and 11.00 ± 0.82 mm against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus, respectively, at a concentration of 62.5 μg/mL AgNP-His. Moreover, the nanoparticle has an antioxidant activity potential of 63.76 ± 1.25% at 250 μg/mL. The results showed that the green-synthesized AgNPs possess promising antioxidant and antibacterial activities with the potential for biological applications.
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- Gemechu Shumi
- Department
of Applied Chemistry, School of Natural Science, Adama Science and Technology University, Adama 1888, Ethiopia
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Botswana, P/bag UB 00704, Gaborone, Botswana
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- Department
of Applied Chemistry, School of Natural Science, Adama Science and Technology University, Adama 1888, Ethiopia
- Department
of Biomaterials, Saveetha Dental College, and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences,
Saveetha University, Chennai 600 077, India
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- Department
of Chemistry, College of Natural and Computational Science, Wollega University, Nekemte 395, Ethiopia
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- Department
of Biology, College of Natural and Computational Science, Wollega University, Nekemte 395, Ethiopia
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- Department
of Applied Chemistry, School of Natural Science, Adama Science and Technology University, Adama 1888, Ethiopia
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Puišo J, Paškevičius A, Žvirgždas J, Dimitrova TL, Litvakas A, Adliene D. Application of Red Onion Peel Extract for Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles in Hydrogels Exhibiting Antimicrobial Properties. Gels 2023; 9:498. [PMID: 37367169 DOI: 10.3390/gels9060498] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2023] [Revised: 06/13/2023] [Accepted: 06/14/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023] Open
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UV-initiated green synthesis of metal nanoparticles by using plant extracts as photoreducing agents is of particular interest since it is an environmentally friendly, easy-to-maintain, and cost-effective method. Plant molecules that act as reducing agents are assembled in a highly controlled way which makes them suitable for metal nanoparticle synthesis. Depending on the plant species, their application for green synthesis of metal nanoparticles for diverse applications may contribute to the mediation/reduction in organic waste amounts, thus enabling the implementation of the circular economy concept. In this work, UV-initiated green synthesis of Ag nanoparticles in hydrogels and hydrogel's thin films containing gelatin (matrix), red onion peel extract of different concentrations, water, and a small amount of 1 M AgNO3 have been investigated and characterized using UV-Vis spectroscopy, SEM and EDS analysis, XRD technique, performing swelling experiments and antimicrobial tests using bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus, Acinetobacter baumannii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa), yeasts (Candida parapsilosis, Candida albicans) and microscopic fungi (Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus fumigatus). It was found that the antimicrobial effectiveness of the silver-enriched red onion peel extract-gelatin films was higher at lower AgNO3 concentrations as compared to those usually used in the commercially available antimicrobial products. The enhancement of the antimicrobial effectiveness was analyzed and discussed, assuming the synergy between photoreducing agent (red onion peel extract) and silver nitrate (AgNO3) in the initial gel solutions leading to the intensification of Ag nanoparticles production.
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- Judita Puišo
- Department of Physics, Kaunas University of Technology, Studentų Str. 50, LT-51368 Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Laboratory of Biodeterioration Research, Institute of Botany, Nature Research Centre, Akademijos Str. 2, LT-08412 Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Laboratory of Biodeterioration Research, Institute of Botany, Nature Research Centre, Akademijos Str. 2, LT-08412 Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Faculty of Physics and Technology, University of Plovdiv "Paisii Hilendarski", Tzar Assen Str. 24, 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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- Department of Physics, Kaunas University of Technology, Studentų Str. 50, LT-51368 Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Department of Physics, Kaunas University of Technology, Studentų Str. 50, LT-51368 Kaunas, Lithuania
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Lite MC, Constantinescu R, Tănăsescu EC, Kuncser A, Romanițan C, Mihaiescu DE, Lacatusu I, Badea N. Phytochemical Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles and Their Antimicrobial Investigation on Cotton and Wool Textiles. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:ma16113924. [PMID: 37297058 DOI: 10.3390/ma16113924] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2023] [Revised: 05/18/2023] [Accepted: 05/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
Abstract
The use of bio-based reagents for silver nanoparticle (AgNP) production has gained much attention among researchers as it has paved the way for environmentally friendly approaches at low cost for synthesizing nanomaterials while maintaining their properties. In this study, Stellaria media aqueous extract was used for silver nanoparticle phyto-synthesis, and the resulting treatment was applied to textile fabrics to test its antimicrobial properties against bacteria and fungi strains. The chromatic effect was also established by determining the L*a*b* parameters. For optimizing the synthesis, different ratios of extract to silver precursor were tested using UV-Vis spectroscopy to observe the SPR-specific band. Moreover, the AgNP dispersions were tested for their antioxidant properties using chemiluminescence and TEAC methods, and the phenolic content was evaluated by the Folin-Ciocâlteu method. For the optimal ratio, values of average size, 50.11 ± 3.25 nm, zeta potential, -27.10 ± 2.16 mV, and polydispersity index, 0.209, were obtained via the DLS technique and zeta potential measurements. AgNPs were further characterized by EDX and XRD techniques to confirm their formation and by microscopic techniques to evaluate their morphology. TEM measurements revealed cvasi-spherical particles with sizes in the range of 10-30 nm, while SEM images confirmed their uniform distribution on the textile fiber surface.
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- Mihaela Cristina Lite
- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 1-7, Polizu Street, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
- National Research and Development Institute for Textiles and Leather-INCDTP, Lucretiu Patrascanu 16, 030508 Bucharest, Romania
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- National Research and Development Institute for Textiles and Leather-INCDTP, Lucretiu Patrascanu 16, 030508 Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 1-7, Polizu Street, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
- National Research and Development Institute for Textiles and Leather-INCDTP, Lucretiu Patrascanu 16, 030508 Bucharest, Romania
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- National Institute of Materials Physics, Atomistilor 405A, Magurele, 077125 Bucharest, Romania
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- National Institute for Research and Development in Microtechnologies, Erou Iancu Nicolae 126A, 077190 Voluntari, Romania
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 1-7, Polizu Street, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 1-7, Polizu Street, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 1-7, Polizu Street, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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Soni A, Bhandari MP, Tripathi GK, Bundela P, Khiriya PK, Khare PS, Kashyap MK, Dey A, Vellingiri B, Sundaramurthy S, Suresh A, Pérez de la Lastra JM. Nano-biotechnology in tumour and cancerous disease: A perspective review. J Cell Mol Med 2023; 27:737-762. [PMID: 36840363 PMCID: PMC10002932 DOI: 10.1111/jcmm.17677] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2022] [Revised: 11/07/2022] [Accepted: 11/18/2022] [Indexed: 02/26/2023] Open
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In recent years, drug manufacturers and researchers have begun to consider the nanobiotechnology approach to improve the drug delivery system for tumour and cancer diseases. In this article, we review current strategies to improve tumour and cancer drug delivery, which mainly focuses on sustaining biocompatibility, biodistribution, and active targeting. The conventional therapy using cornerstone drugs such as fludarabine, cisplatin etoposide, and paclitaxel has its own challenges especially not being able to discriminate between tumour versus normal cells which eventually led to toxicity and side effects in the patients. In contrast to the conventional approach, nanoparticle-based drug delivery provides target-specific delivery and controlled release of the drug, which provides a better therapeutic window for treatment options by focusing on the eradication of diseased cells via active targeting and sparing normal cells via passive targeting. Additionally, treatment of tumours associated with the brain is hampered by the impermeability of the blood-brain barriers to the drugs, which eventually led to poor survival in the patients. Nanoparticle-based therapy offers superior delivery of drugs to the target by breaching the blood-brain barriers. Herein, we provide an overview of the properties of nanoparticles that are crucial for nanotechnology applications. We address the potential future applications of nanobiotechnology targeting specific or desired areas. In particular, the use of nanomaterials, biostructures, and drug delivery methods for the targeted treatment of tumours and cancer are explored.
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- Ambikesh Soni
- School of Nanotechnology, Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya, Bhopal, India
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- School of Nanotechnology, Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya, Bhopal, India
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- School of Nanotechnology, Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya, Bhopal, India
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- School of Nanotechnology, Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya, Bhopal, India
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- Amity Stem Cell Institute, Amity Medical School, Amity University Haryana, Haryana, India
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- Department of Life Sciences, Presidency University, West Bengal, Kolkata, India
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- Stem cell and Regenerative Medicine/Translational Research, Department of Zoology, School of Basic Sciences, Central University of Punjab, Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, Bathinda, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal, India
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- Department of Energy, Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology & M/s Eco Science & Technology, Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal, India
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- Biotecnología de macromoléculas, Instituto de Productos Naturales y Agrobiología, (IPNA-CSIC), San Cristóbal de la Laguna, Spain
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Oves M, Rauf MA, Qari HA. Therapeutic Applications of Biogenic Silver Nanomaterial Synthesized from the Paper Flower of Bougainvillea glabra (Miami, Pink). NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:nano13030615. [PMID: 36770576 PMCID: PMC9920917 DOI: 10.3390/nano13030615] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2022] [Revised: 01/30/2023] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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In this research, Bougainvillea glabra paper flower extract was used to quickly synthesize biogenic silver nanoparticles (BAgNPs) utilizing green chemistry. Using the flower extract as a biological reducing agent, silver nanoparticles were generated by the conversion of Ag+ cations to Ag0 ions. Data patterns obtained from physical techniques for characterizing BAgNPs, employing UV-visible, scattering electron microscope (SEM), transmission electron microscope (TEM), dynamic light scattering (DLS), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), suggested that the nanoparticles have a spherical to oval form with size ranging from 10 to 50 nm. Spectroscopy and microscopic analysis were used to learn more about the antibacterial properties of the biologically produced BAgNPs from Bougainvillea glabra. Further, the potential mechanism of action of nanoparticles was investigated by studying their interactions in vitro with several bacterial strains and mammalian cancer cell systems. Finally, we can conclude that BAgNPs can be functionalized to dramatically inhibit bacterial growth and the growth of cancer cells in culture conditions, suggesting that biologically produced nanomaterials will provide new opportunities for a wide range of biomedical applications in the near future.
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- Mohammad Oves
- Centre of Excellence in Environmental Studies, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 22252, Saudi Arabia
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- Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL 33136, USA
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- Biological Science Department, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 22252, Saudi Arabia
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Ngcongco K, Krishna SBN, Pillay K. Biogenic metallic nanoparticles as enzyme mimicking agents. Front Chem 2023; 11:1107619. [PMID: 36959878 PMCID: PMC10027806 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2023.1107619] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2022] [Accepted: 02/22/2023] [Indexed: 03/09/2023] Open
Abstract
The use of biological systems such as plants, bacteria, and fungi for the synthesis of nanomaterials has emerged to fill the gap in the development of sustainable methods that are non-toxic, pollution-free, environmentally friendly, and economical for synthesizing nanomaterials with potential in biomedicine, biotechnology, environmental science, and engineering. Current research focuses on understanding the characteristics of biogenic nanoparticles as these will form the basis for the biosynthesis of nanoparticles with multiple functions due to the physicochemical properties they possess. This review briefly describes the intrinsic enzymatic mimetic activity of biogenic metallic nanoparticles, the cytotoxic effects of nanoparticles due to their physicochemical properties and the use of capping agents, molecules acting as reducing and stability agents and which aid to alleviate toxicity. The review also summarizes recent green synthetic strategies for metallic nanoparticles.
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- Department of Biomedical and Clinical Technology, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa
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- School of Life Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
- *Correspondence: Karen Pillay,
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