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Li Y, Ma Y, Li J, Lu Y, Liu H, Gao M, Cao J. Enhanced glioma cell death with ZnO nanorod flowers and temozolomide combination therapy through autophagy and mitophagy pathways. Biomed Pharmacother 2024; 178:117149. [PMID: 39047423 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2024.117149] [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: 03/27/2024] [Revised: 07/10/2024] [Accepted: 07/12/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024] Open
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In recent years, the application of engineered NMts has significantly contributed to various biomedical fields. ZnO NMts (ZnO NMts) are widely utilized due to their biocompatibility, unique physical and chemical properties, stability, and cost-effectiveness for large-scale production. They have emerged as potential materials for anti-cancer applications. This study aims to study the impact of ZnO Nanorod flowers (ZnO NRfs) and their combination with temozolomide (TMZ) on glioma cells. Normal mouse microglia (BV2) will be used as a control to assess the effects on mouse glioma cells (G422) and human glioma cells (LN229). The effects of these substances were evaluated on G422 and LN229 cells through various parameters such as IC50 value, Zn2+ accumulation, ROS production, apoptosis, mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) depolarization, and examination of organelles like mitochondria and lysosomes. Additionally, hypoxia-inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α), endothelial cell PAS domain protein 1 (EPAS1), autophagy markers (LC3), mitophagy and phagocytosis marker (BNIP3) were assessed. The results demonstrated that the combination of ZnO NRfs and TMZ could influence the expression of HIF-1α, EPAS1, LC3, and BNIP3 proteins, leading to mitophagy in glioma cells. This combination treatment has the potential to effectively eliminate glioma cells by activating the mitophagy pathway, which provides a good prospect for the clinical treatment of glioma.
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- Yuanyuan Li
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Gansu Agricultural University, 730070, China.
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Gansu Agricultural University, 730070, China.
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- College of Pharmacy, Gansu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 730000, China
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- College of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Gansu Agricultural University, 730070, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Gansu Agricultural University, 730070, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Gansu Agricultural University, 730070, China
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Venkatraman G, Mohan PS, Mashghan MM, Wong KC, Abdul-Rahman PS, Vellasamy KM, Hirad AH, Alarfaj AA, Wang S. Phyto-fabricated ZnO nanoparticles for anticancer, photo-antimicrobial effect on carbapenem-resistant/sensitive Pseudomonas aeruginosa and removal of tetracycline. Bioprocess Biosyst Eng 2024; 47:1163-1182. [PMID: 38491194 DOI: 10.1007/s00449-024-02984-8] [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: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 02/11/2024] [Indexed: 03/18/2024]
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Alternanthera sessilis (AS) leaf extract was used to synthesize zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs). Bioanalytical characterization techniques such as X-ray diffraction (XRD) and field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM) confirmed the formation of crystalline ZnO NPs with average sizes of 40 nm. The AS-ZnO NPs antimicrobial activity was analyzed under dark (D) and white light (WL) conditions. The improved antimicrobial activity was observed against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Bacillus subtilis at the minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) of 125 and 62.5 µg/mL under WL than the D at 125 and 250 µg/mL for E. coli, B. subtilis, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, respectively. In contrast, the growth of P. aeruginosa and S. aureus was not completely inhibited until 1 mg/mL AS-ZnO NPs under WL and D. Similarly, AS-ZnO NPs displayed a weaker inhibitory effect against carbapenem-sensitive P. aeruginosa (CSPA) and carbapenem-resistant P. aeruginosa (CRPA) strains of PAC023, PAC041 and PAC032, PAC045 under D. Interestingly, the distinct inhibitory effect was recorded against CSPA PAC041 and CRPA PAC032 in which the bacteria growth was inhibited 99.9% at 250, 500 µg/mL under WL. The cytotoxicity results suggested AS-ZnO NPs demonstrated higher toxicity to MCF-7 breast cancer cells than the RAW264.7 macrophage cells. Further, AS-ZnO NPs exhibited higher catalytic potential against tetracycline hydrochloride (TC-H) degradation at 65.6% and 60.8% under WL than the dark at 59.35% and 48.6% within 120 min. Therefore, AS-ZnO NPs can be used to design a photo-improved antimicrobial formulation and environmental catalyst for removing TC-H from wastewater.
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- Gopinath Venkatraman
- Universiti Malaya Centre for Proteomics Research, Universiti Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- Department of Biochemistry, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical @ Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, 600 077, India.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Universiti Malaya Centre for Proteomics Research, Universiti Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Universiti Malaya Centre for Proteomics Research, Universiti Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Universiti Malaya Centre for Proteomics Research, Universiti Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Department of Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. 2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. 2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- School of Electronic and Information Engineering, Chongqing Three Gorges University, Chongqing, 404000, Wanzhou, China
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Malik MA, Wani AH, Bhat MY, Siddiqui S, Alamri SAM, Alrumman SA. Fungal-mediated synthesis of silver nanoparticles: a novel strategy for plant disease management. Front Microbiol 2024; 15:1399331. [PMID: 39006753 PMCID: PMC11239364 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2024.1399331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2024] [Accepted: 06/17/2024] [Indexed: 07/16/2024] Open
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Various traditional management techniques are employed to control plant diseases caused by bacteria and fungi. However, due to their drawbacks and adverse environmental effects, there is a shift toward employing more eco-friendly methods that are less harmful to the environment and human health. The main aim of the study was to biosynthesize silver Nanoparticles (AgNPs) from Rhizoctonia solani and Cladosporium cladosporioides using a green approach and to test the antimycotic activity of these biosynthesized AgNPs against a variety of pathogenic fungi. The characterization of samples was done by using UV-visible spectroscopy, SEM (scanning electron microscopy), FTIR (fourier transmission infrared spectroscopy), and XRD (X-ray diffractometry). During the study, the presence of strong plasmon absorbance bands at 420 and 450 nm confirmed the AgNPs biosynthesis by the fungi Rhizoctonia solani and Cladosporium cladosporioides. The biosynthesized AgNPs were 80-100 nm in size, asymmetrical in shape and became spherical to sub-spherical when aggregated. Assessment of the antifungal activity of the silver nanoparticles against various plant pathogenic fungi was carried out by agar well diffusion assay. Different concentration of AgNPs, 5 mg/mL 10 mg/mL and 15 mg/mL were tested to know the inhibitory effect of fungal plant pathogens viz. Aspergillus flavus, Penicillium citrinum, Fusarium oxysporum, Fusarium metavorans, and Aspergillus aflatoxiformans. However, 15 mg/mL concentration of the AgNPs showed excellent inhibitory activity against all tested fungal pathogens. Thus, the obtained results clearly suggest that silver nanoparticles may have important applications in controlling various plant diseases caused by fungi.
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- Mansoor Ahmad Malik
- Section of Plant Pathology and Mycology Laboratory, Department of Botany, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, India
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- Section of Plant Pathology and Mycology Laboratory, Department of Botany, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, India
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- Section of Plant Pathology and Mycology Laboratory, Department of Botany, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, India
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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Ali T, Li D, Ponnamperumage TNF, Peterson AK, Pandey J, Fatima K, Brzezinski J, Jakusz JAR, Gao H, Koelsch GE, Murugan DS, Peng X. Generation of Hydrogen Peroxide in Cancer Cells: Advancing Therapeutic Approaches for Cancer Treatment. Cancers (Basel) 2024; 16:2171. [PMID: 38927877 PMCID: PMC11201821 DOI: 10.3390/cancers16122171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2024] [Revised: 06/01/2024] [Accepted: 06/04/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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Cancer cells show altered antioxidant defense systems, dysregulated redox signaling, and increased generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Targeting cancer cells through ROS-mediated mechanisms has emerged as a significant therapeutic strategy due to its implications in cancer progression, survival, and resistance. Extensive research has focused on selective generation of H2O2 in cancer cells for selective cancer cell killing by employing various strategies such as metal-based prodrugs, photodynamic therapy, enzyme-based systems, nano-particle mediated approaches, chemical modulators, and combination therapies. Many of these H2O2-amplifying approaches have demonstrated promising anticancer effects and selectivity in preclinical investigations. They selectively induce cytotoxicity in cancer cells while sparing normal cells, sensitize resistant cells, and modulate the tumor microenvironment. However, challenges remain in achieving selectivity, addressing tumor heterogeneity, ensuring efficient delivery, and managing safety and toxicity. To address those issues, H2O2-generating agents have been combined with other treatments leading to optimized combination therapies. This review focuses on various chemical agents/approaches that kill cancer cells via H2O2-mediated mechanisms. Different categories of compounds that selectively generate H2O2 in cancer cells are summarized, their underlying mechanisms and function are elucidated, preclinical and clinical studies as well as recent advancements are discussed, and their prospects as targeted therapeutic agents and their therapeutic utility in combination with other treatments are explored. By understanding the potential of these compounds, researchers can pave the way for the development of effective and personalized cancer treatments.
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and the Milwaukee Institute for Drug Discovery, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 3210 N. Cramer Street, Milwaukee, WI 53211, USA; (T.A.); (D.L.); (T.N.F.P.); (A.K.P.); (J.P.); (K.F.); (J.B.); (J.A.R.J.); (H.G.); (G.E.K.); (D.S.M.)
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Gowtham HG, Shilpa N, Singh SB, Aiyaz M, Abhilash MR, Nataraj K, Amruthesh KN, Ansari MA, Alomary MN, Murali M. Toxicological effects of nanoparticles in plants: Mechanisms involved at morphological, physiological, biochemical and molecular levels. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2024; 210:108604. [PMID: 38608505 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2024.108604] [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: 01/30/2024] [Revised: 03/26/2024] [Accepted: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024]
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The rapid advancement of nanotechnology has led to unprecedented innovations across diverse industries, including pharmaceuticals, agriculture, cosmetics, electronics, textiles, and food, owing to the unique properties of nanoparticles. The extensive production and unregulated release of synthetic nanoparticles may contribute to nanopollution within the ecosystem. In the agricultural sector, nanotechnology is increasingly utilized to improve plant productivity, enhance resistance to stressors, and reduce the usage of chemicals. However, the uncontrolled discharge of nanoparticles into the natural environment raises concerns regarding possible plant toxicological impacts. The review focuses on the translocation of these particles within the plants, emphasizing their phytotoxicological effects at morphological, physiological, biochemical, and molecular levels. Eventhough the beneficial aspects of these nanoparticles are evident, excessive usage of nanoparticles at higher concentrations may lead to potential adverse effects. The phytotoxicity resulting from excessive amounts of nanoparticles affects seed germination and biomass production, disrupts the photosynthesis system, induces oxidative stress, impacts cell membrane integrity, alters gene expression, causes DNA damage, and leads to epigenetic variations in plants. Nanoparticles are found to directly associate with the cell membrane and cell organelles, leading to the dissolution and release of toxic ions, generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and subsequent oxidative stress. The present study signifies and accumulates knowledge regarding the application of nanoparticles in agriculture and illustrates a clear picture of their possible impacts on plants and soil microbes, thereby paving the way for future developments in nano-agrotechnology. The review concludes by addressing current challenges and proposing future directions to comprehend and mitigate the possible biological risks associated with nanoparticles in agriculture.
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- H G Gowtham
- Department of Studies and Research in Food Science and Nutrition, KSOU, Mysuru, Karnataka, 570006, India
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- Department of Studies in Microbiology, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysuru, 570006, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Studies in Botany, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysuru, 570006, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Studies in Biotechnology, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysuru, 570006, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Studies in Environmental Science, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysuru, 570006, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Studies in Botany, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysuru, 570006, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Studies in Botany, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysuru, 570006, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Epidemic Disease Research, Institute for Research and Medical Consultations (IRMC), Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, 31441, Saudi Arabia
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- Advanced Diagnostic and Therapeutic Institute, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), Riyadh, 11442, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Studies in Botany, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysuru, 570006, Karnataka, India.
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Cheng Y, Cai S, Wu H, Pan J, Su M, Wei X, Ye J, Ke L, Liu G, Chu C. Revolutionizing eye care: the game-changing applications of nano-antioxidants in ophthalmology. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:7307-7322. [PMID: 38533621 DOI: 10.1039/d4nr00611a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/28/2024]
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Since the theory of free radical-induced aging was proposed in 1956, it has been constantly proven that reactive oxygen species (ROS) produced by oxidative stress play a vital role in the occurrence and progression of eye diseases. However, the inherent limitations of traditional drug therapy hindered the development of ophthalmic disease treatment. In recent years, great achievements have been made in the research of nanomedicine, which promotes the rapid development of safe theranostics in ophthalmology. In this review, we focus on the applications of antioxidant nanomedicine in the treatment of ophthalmology. The eye diseases were mainly classified into two categories: ocular surface diseases and posterior eye diseases. In each part, we first introduced the pathology of specific diseases about oxidative stress, and then presented the representative application examples of nano-antioxidants in eye disease therapy. Meanwhile, the nanocarriers that were used, the mechanism of function, and the therapeutic effect were also presented. Finally, we summarized the latest research progress and limitations of antioxidant nanomedicine for eye disease treatment and put forward the prospects of future development.
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- Yuhang Cheng
- Shen Zhen Research Institute of Xiamen University, Shenzhen 518057, China.
- Xiamen University affiliated Xiamen Eye Center, Eye Institute of Xiamen University, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361102, China
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- Shen Zhen Research Institute of Xiamen University, Shenzhen 518057, China.
- Xiamen University affiliated Xiamen Eye Center, Eye Institute of Xiamen University, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361102, China
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- Xiamen University affiliated Xiamen Eye Center, Eye Institute of Xiamen University, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361102, China
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- Shen Zhen Research Institute of Xiamen University, Shenzhen 518057, China.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Xiamen Medical College, Xiamen 361023, China.
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- Shen Zhen Research Institute of Xiamen University, Shenzhen 518057, China.
- Xiamen University affiliated Xiamen Eye Center, Eye Institute of Xiamen University, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361102, China
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- Xiamen University affiliated Xiamen Eye Center, Eye Institute of Xiamen University, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361102, China
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- Xiamen University affiliated Xiamen Eye Center, Eye Institute of Xiamen University, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361102, China
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- Shen Zhen Research Institute of Xiamen University, Shenzhen 518057, China.
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- Shen Zhen Research Institute of Xiamen University, Shenzhen 518057, China.
- Xiamen University affiliated Xiamen Eye Center, Eye Institute of Xiamen University, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361102, China
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Singh J, Kumar A, Nayal AS, Vikal S, Shukla G, Singh A, Singh A, Goswami S, Kumar A, Gautam YK, Verma Y, Gaurav SS, Pratap D. Comprehensive antifungal investigation of green synthesized silver nanoformulation against four agriculturally significant fungi and its cytotoxic applications. Sci Rep 2024; 14:5934. [PMID: 38467843 PMCID: PMC10928228 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-56619-9] [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: 11/04/2023] [Accepted: 03/08/2024] [Indexed: 03/13/2024] Open
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The present study reports the green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) in powder form using the leaf extract of Azadirachta indica. The synthesis of AgNPs was confirmed by UV-vis spectroscopy, FTIR, XRD, FESEM, and EDX. The synthesized AgNPs were in a powdered state and dispersed completely in 5% polyethylene glycol (PEG) and demonstrated prolonged shelf life and enhanced bioavailability over a year without any aggregation. The resulting silver nanoformulation demonstrated complete inhibition against Sclerotinia sclerotiorum and Colletotrichum falcatum and 68% to 80% inhibition against Colletotrichum gloeosporioides and Rhizoctonia solani respectively, at 2000 ppm. The EC50 values determined through a statistical analysis were 66.42, 157.7, 19.06, and 33.30 ppm for S. sclerotiorum, C. falcatum, C. gloeosporioides, and R. solani respectively. The silver nanoformulation also established significant cytotoxicity, with a 74.96% inhibition rate against the human glioblastoma cell line U87MG at 250 ppm. The IC50 value for the cancerous cell lines was determined to be 56.87 ppm through statistical analysis. The proposed silver nanoformulation may be used as a next-generation fungicide in crop improvement and may also find application in anticancer investigations. To the best of our knowledge, this is also the first report of silver nanoformulation demonstrating complete inhibition against the economically significant phytopathogen C. falcatum.
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- Jyoti Singh
- Plant Molecular Virology Laboratory, Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, 250004, India
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- Plant Molecular Virology Laboratory, Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, 250004, India
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- Department of Statistics, Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, 250004, India
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- Smart Materials and Sensor Laboratory, Department of Physics, Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut, 250004, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- NanoScience and NanoBiology Laboratory, Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, 250004, India
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- NanoScience and NanoBiology Laboratory, Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, 250004, India
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- Department of Zoology, Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, 250004, India
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- Department of Toxicology, Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, 250004, India
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- Departemnt of Physics, Regional Institute of Education (RIE), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, 751022, India
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- Smart Materials and Sensor Laboratory, Department of Physics, Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut, 250004, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Toxicology, Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, 250004, India
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- NanoScience and NanoBiology Laboratory, Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, 250004, India
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- Plant Molecular Virology Laboratory, Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, 250004, India.
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Jadoun S, Yáñez J, Aepuru R, Sathish M, Jangid NK, Chinnam S. Recent advancements in sustainable synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles using various plant extracts for environmental remediation. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:19123-19147. [PMID: 38379040 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-32357-3] [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: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 02/03/2024] [Indexed: 02/22/2024]
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The sustainable synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) using plant extracts has gained significant attention in recent years due to its eco-friendly nature and potential applications in numerous fields. This synthetic approach reduces the reliance on non-renewable resources and eliminates the need for hazardous chemicals, minimizing environmental pollution and human health risks. These ZnO-NPs can be used in environmental remediation applications, such as wastewater treatment or soil remediation, effectively removing pollutants and improving overall ecosystem health. These NPs possess a high surface area and band gap of 3.2 eV, can produce both OH° (hydroxide) and O2-° (superoxide) radicals for the generation of holes (h+) and electrons (e-), resulting in oxidation and reduction of the pollutants in their valence band (VB) and conduction band (CB) resulting in degradation of dyes (95-100% degradation of MB, MO, and RhB dyes), reduction and removal of heavy metal ions (Cu2+, Pb2+, Cr6+, etc.), degradation of pharmaceutical compounds (paracetamol, urea, fluoroquinolone (ciprofloxacin)) using photocatalysis. Here, we review an overview of various plant extracts used for the green synthesis of ZnO NPs and their potential applications in environmental remediation including photocatalysis, adsorption, and heavy metal remediation. This review summarizes the most recent studies and further research perspectives to explore their applications in various fields.
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- Sapana Jadoun
- Departamento de Química, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de Tarapacá, Avda. General Velásquez, 1775, Arica, Chile.
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- Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Departamento de Química Analítica E Inorgánica, Universidad de Concepción, Edmundo Larenas 129, 4070371, Concepción, Chile
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Mecánica, Facultad de Ciencias Físicas y Matemáticas, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Centro de Investigación de Estudios Avanzados del Maule (CIEAM), Vicerrectoría de Investigación y Postgrado, Universidad Católica del Maule, 3460000, Talca, Chile
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- Department of Chemistry, M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology Bengaluru, Bengaluru, Karnataka, 560054, India
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Maniah K. Anticandidal effectiveness of greenly synthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles against candidal pathogens. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND HEALTH. PART A, TOXIC/HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING 2024; 58:1097-1110. [PMID: 38351615 DOI: 10.1080/10934529.2024.2315922] [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: 01/11/2024] [Accepted: 02/01/2024] [Indexed: 03/08/2024]
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Drug resistance of pathogenic candidal strains to conventional antifungal agents represents a significant health issue contributing to high morbidity worldwide. Hence, the aim of the current study focused on evaluating the antifungal and synergistic activities of the green synthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles formulated using Laurus nobilis leaf extract. The biogenic ZnONPs were hexagonal in shape with average particle size diameter of 37.98 nm and pure crystalline structure as detected by XRD data. The highest antifungal activity of biogenic ZnONPs was detected against Candida parapsilosis strain demonstrating relative inhibitory zone diameters of 17.13 ± 0.74 and 25.78 ± 0.47 mm, at the concentrations of 100 and 200 µg/disk, respectively. Moreover, the biogenic ZnONPs demonstrated the highest synergistic activity with clotrimazole antifungal agent against Candida glabrata followed by Candida auris strains. MTT assay revealed that the biogenic ZnONPs showed low toxicity demonstrating relative IC50 value of 774.45 µg/mL against normal lung fibroblast cells which further affirmed their biosafety for application. In conclusion, the bioinspired ZnONPs could be utilized for the formulation of effective antifungal agents against drug resistant candidal strains and also could be combined with antifungal agents to boost their antifungal efficiency.
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- Khalid Maniah
- Department of Biology, King Khalid Military Academy, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Li Y, Li J, Lu Y, Ma Y. ZnO nanomaterials target mitochondrial apoptosis and mitochondrial autophagy pathways in cancer cells. Cell Biochem Funct 2024; 42:e3909. [PMID: 38269499 DOI: 10.1002/cbf.3909] [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: 08/29/2023] [Revised: 12/11/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2024]
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In recent years, the application of engineering nanomaterials has significantly contributed to the development of various biomedical fields. Zinc oxide nanomaterials (ZnO NMts) have gained wide popularity due to their biocompatibility, unique physical and chemical properties, stability, and cost-effectiveness for large-scale production. They have emerged as potential materials for anticancer applications. This article provides a comprehensive review of the synthesis methods of ZnO NMts and highlights the advantages of combining ZnO NMts with anticancer drugs as a nano platform for cancer treatment. Additionally, the article briefly explains the mechanism of action of ZnO NMts in tumor cells, focusing on the mitochondrial pathways that target cell apoptosis and autophagy. It is observed that these pathways are primarily influenced by reactive oxygen species generated through oxidative stress. The article discusses the promising prospects of ZnO NMts combined with anticancer drugs in the field of cancer medicine and emphasizes the need for further in-depth research on the mitochondrial apoptosis and mitochondrial autophagy pathways.
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- Yuanyuan Li
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Gansu Agriculture University, Lanzhou, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Gansu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, China
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- College of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Gansu Agriculture University, Lanzhou, China
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Shanmugam R, Anandan J, Balasubramanian AK, Raja RD, Ranjeet S, Deenadayalan P. Green Synthesis of Selenium, Zinc Oxide, and Strontium Nanoparticles and Their Antioxidant Activity - A Comparative In Vitro Study. Cureus 2023; 15:e50861. [PMID: 38249274 PMCID: PMC10798907 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.50861] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
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Background Antioxidants are vital in reducing oxidative stress, a key factor in the pathogenesis of many chronic diseases, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, and neurodegenerative disorders. The aim of our study is to analyze and compare the oxidative potential of biosynthesized selenium, strontium, and zinc oxide nanoparticles (NPs). Materials and methods Selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) were synthesized using 20 mM of sodium selenite as the precursor and 1 g each of Cymbopogon citratus and Syzygium aromaticum as reducing and stabilizing agents. Strontium nanoparticles (SrNPs) were synthesized with 30 mM of strontium chloride as the precursor and 1 g of Acacia nilotica as a reducing and stabilizing agent. Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnONPs) were synthesized using 30 mM of zinc nitrate as the precursor and 1 g each of Cuminum cyminum and Syzygium aromaticum as reducing and stabilizing agents. Selenium, strontium, and zinc oxide nanoparticles were characterized using Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) analysis. The antioxidant activity of biogenically synthesized strontium, selenium and zinc oxide nanoparticles was examined using the 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging assay (DPPH assay) and hydroxyl radical scavenging assay (H2O2 assay). Results The FT-IR spectra of selenium nanoparticles revealed a peak at 3327.990 cm-1, strontium nanoparticles at 3332.331 cm-1, and zinc oxide nanoparticles at 3216.346 cm-1. The significant results for the green-synthesized selenium, strontium, and zinc oxide nanoparticles were observed in antioxidant assays. The results from the DPPH assay show that at the highest concentration of 50 µL, SrNPs exhibited 90.12 % inhibition, SeNPs displayed 90.12% inhibition, and ZnONPs showed 89.55% inhibition. In the H2O2 assay, at the highest concentration of 50 µL, SrNPs showed 87.43% inhibition, SeNPs displayed 85.11% inhibition, and ZnONPs exhibited 84.66% inhibition. SrNPs demonstrated a higher percentage of inhibition in both the DPPH and H2O2 assays. Maximum inhibitory activity was observed at the highest concentration. However, the prepared nanoparticles showed a slightly lower percentage of inhibition when compared to the standard. Conclusion Strontium nanoparticles synthesized based on Acacia nilotica demonstrated excellent antioxidant activity compared to the synthesized selenium and zinc oxide nanoparticles. Therefore, the study suggests that the produced strontium nanoparticles can serve as an antioxidant agent, owing to their remarkable free radical scavenging activity.
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- Rajeshkumar Shanmugam
- Department of Pharmacology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, IND
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- Department of Pharmacology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, IND
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- Department of Pharmacology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, IND
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- Department of Pharmacology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, IND
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- Department of Pharmacology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, IND
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- Department of Pharmacology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, IND
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Tang X, Li L, You G, Li X, Kang J. Metallic elements combine with herbal compounds upload in microneedles to promote wound healing: a review. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 11:1283771. [PMID: 38026844 PMCID: PMC10655017 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1283771] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Wound healing is a dynamic and complex restorative process, and traditional dressings reduce their therapeutic effectiveness due to the accumulation of drugs in the cuticle. As a novel drug delivery system, microneedles (MNs) can overcome the defect and deliver drugs to the deeper layers of the skin. As the core of the microneedle system, loaded drugs exert a significant influence on the therapeutic efficacy of MNs. Metallic elements and herbal compounds have been widely used in wound treatment for their ability to accelerate the healing process. Metallic elements primarily serve as antimicrobial agents and facilitate the enhancement of cell proliferation. Whereas various herbal compounds act on different targets in the inflammatory, proliferative, and remodeling phases of wound healing. The interaction between the two drugs forms nanoparticles (NPs) and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), reducing the toxicity of the metallic elements and increasing the therapeutic effect. This article summarizes recent trends in the development of MNs made of metallic elements and herbal compounds for wound healing, describes their advantages in wound treatment, and provides a reference for the development of future MNs.
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- Xiao Tang
- Department of Proctology, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- School of Clinical Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Proctology, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- School of Clinical Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- School of Clinical Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Proctology, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- School of Clinical Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Proctology, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- School of Clinical Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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Fernandes C, Jesudoss M N, Nizam A, Krishna SBN, Lakshmaiah VV. Biogenic Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Mediated by the Extract of Terminalia catappa Fruit Pericarp and Its Multifaceted Applications. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:39315-39328. [PMID: 37901498 PMCID: PMC10601049 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c04857] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/31/2023]
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Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) were biosynthesized by using the pericarp aqueous extract from Terminalia catappa Linn. These NPs were characterized using various analytical techniques such as X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, ultraviolet (UV) spectroscopy, dynamic light scattering (DLS), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and XRD studies of the nanoparticles reported mean size as 12.58 nm nanocrystals with highest purity. Further SEM analysis emphasized the nanoparticles to be spherical in shape. The functional groups responsible for capping and stabilizing the NPs were identified with FTIR studies. DLS studies of the synthesized NPs reported ζ potential as -10.1 mV and exhibited stable colloidal solution. These characterized ZnO-NPs were evaluated for various biological applications such as antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, genotoxic, biocompatibility, and larvicidal studies. To explore its multidimensional application in the field of medicine. NPs reported a potential antimicrobial activity at a concentration of 200 μg/mL against bacterial strains in the decreasing order of Streptococcus pyogenes > Streptococcus aureus > Streptococcus typhi > Streptococcus aeruginosa and against the fungi Candida albicans. In vitro studies of RBC hemolysis with varying concentrations of NPs confirm their biocompatibility with IC50 value of 211.4 μg/mL. The synthesized NPs' DPPH free radical scavenging activity was examined to extend their antioxidant applications. The antiproliferation and genetic toxicity were studied with meristematic cells of Allium cepa reported with mitotic index (MI index) of 1.2% at the concentration of 1000 μg/mL. NPs exhibited excellent Larvicidal activity against Culex quinquefasciatus larvae with the highest mortality rate as 98% at 4 mg/L. Our findings elicit the therapeutic potentials of the synthesized zinc oxide NPs.
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Antony Fernandes
- Department
of Life Sciences. CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Hosur Road, Bangalore, Karnataka 560029, India
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- Department
of Life Sciences. CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Hosur Road, Bangalore, Karnataka 560029, India
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- Department
of Chemistry. CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Hosur Road, Bangalore, Karnataka 560029, India
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- Department
of Biomedical and Clinical Technology. Durban
University of Technology, Durban 4000, South Africa
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Sharifi Malvajerdi S, Aboutorabi S, Shahnazi A, Gholamhosseini S, Taheri Ghahrizjani R, Yahyaee Targhi F, Erfanimanesh S, Beigverdi R, Imani A, Sari AH, Sun H, Saffarian P, Behmadi H, Nabid MR, Hosseini A, Abrari M, Ghanaatshoar M. HVHC-ESD-Induced Oxygen Vacancies: An Insight into the Phenomena of Interfacial Interactions of Nanostructure Oxygen Vacancy Sites with Oxygen Ion-Containing Organic Compounds. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:48785-48799. [PMID: 37647519 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c10017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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The challenging environmental chemical and microbial pollution has always caused issues for human life. This article investigates the detailed mechanism of photodegradation and antimicrobial activity of oxide semiconductors and realizes the interface phenomena of nanostructures with toxins and bacteria. We demonstrate how oxygen vacancies in nanostructures affect photodegradation and antimicrobial behavior. Additionally, a novel method with a simple, tunable, and cost-effective synthesis of nanostructures for such applications is introduced to resolve environmental issues. The high-voltage, high-current electrical switching discharge (HVHC-ESD) system is a novel method that allows on-the-spot sub-second synthesis of nanostructures on top and in the water for wastewater decontamination. Experiments are done on rhodamine B as a common dye in wastewater to understand its photocatalytic degradation mechanism. Moreover, the antimicrobial mechanism of oxide semiconductors synthesized by the HVHC-ESD method with oxygen vacancies is realized on methicillin- and vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus strains. The results yield new insights into how oxygen ions in dyes and bacterial walls interact with the surface of ZnO with high oxygen vacancy, which results in breaking of the chemical structure of dyes and bacterial walls. This interaction leads to degradation of organic dyes and bacterial inactivation.
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- Shahab Sharifi Malvajerdi
- Laser and Plasma Research Institute, Shahid Beheshti University, 1983969411 Tehran, Iran
- School of Microelectronics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- Department of Biology, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, 1477893855 Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Polymer Chemistry and Materials, Faculty of Chemistry and Petroleum Science, Shahid Beheshti University, 1983969411 Tehran, Iran
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- Laser and Plasma Research Institute, Shahid Beheshti University, 1983969411 Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Polymer Chemistry and Materials, Faculty of Chemistry and Petroleum Science, Shahid Beheshti University, 1983969411 Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, 1417613151 Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, 1417613151 Tehran, Iran
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- Laser and Plasma Research Institute, Shahid Beheshti University, 1983969411 Tehran, Iran
- Institute of Photonics, TU Wien, Gusshausstrasse, 27/3/387/ Vienna, Austria
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- Plasma Physics Research Center, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, 1477893855 Tehran, Iran
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- School of Microelectronics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- Department of Biology, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, 1477893855 Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Food Engineering and Postharvest Technology, Agricultural Engineering, Research Institute, Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), 3135933151 Karaj, Iran
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- Department of Polymer Chemistry and Materials, Faculty of Chemistry and Petroleum Science, Shahid Beheshti University, 1983969411 Tehran, Iran
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- Laser and Plasma Research Institute, Shahid Beheshti University, 1983969411 Tehran, Iran
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- Laser and Plasma Research Institute, Shahid Beheshti University, 1983969411 Tehran, Iran
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- Laser and Plasma Research Institute, Shahid Beheshti University, 1983969411 Tehran, Iran
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Raghavan A, Tripathy C, Radhakrishnan M, Chakravarty S, Ghosh S. Potential of Zinc Oxide-Graphene Quantum Dots and Zinc Oxide-Nitrogen-Doped Graphene Quantum Dot Nanocomposites as Neurotrophic Agents. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2023; 6:4208-4216. [PMID: 37728547 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.3c00413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/21/2023]
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Over the past few decades, zinc oxide nanoparticles have also proven to be essential to a variety of scientific research sectors, including antimicrobial therapy, tissue engineering, bioimaging, biosensors, drug delivery, gene delivery, and bioimaging. There is an urgent need to establish and develop unique alternative treatment modalities to treat neurodegenerative disorders due to the shortcomings of the existing drugs. As a possible therapy for brain diseases and disorders, the ability of the nanoparticles to cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB) as well as their reduced toxicity, solubility, and biodegradability has lately attracted attention. Scientists are quietly turning their attention to develop green synthesis of nanoparticles as an alternative to the physical and chemical techniques of producing the same. Existing literature has emphasized the use of ZnO for the potential treatment of cerebral ischemia and its neuroprotective properties. This work discusses the potential of ZnO prepared using Gynura cusimba extract and its nanocomposites with graphene quantum dots (GQDs) and its nitrogen doped variant, N-GQDs as neurotrophic agents, in accordance with our previous report on the use of GQDs and N-GQDs as neurotrophic agents. Pristine ZnO nanoparticles as well as composites were duly characterized by using several techniques to confirm the formation of the nanocomposites. Biological evaluation using the neurite outgrowth assay following the cell viability assay revealed that incorporation of GQDs and N-GQDs enhanced the neurite length in comparison to that of pristine ZnO with the nanocomposites of N-GQDs showing comparatively better results, corroborated by the real-time PCR studies as well.
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- Akshaya Raghavan
- Polymers & Functional Materials Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad 500007, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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- Applied Biology Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad 500007, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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- Applied Biology Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad 500007, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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- Applied Biology Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad 500007, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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- Polymers & Functional Materials Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad 500007, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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Asif N, Amir M, Fatma T. Recent advances in the synthesis, characterization and biomedical applications of zinc oxide nanoparticles. Bioprocess Biosyst Eng 2023; 46:1377-1398. [PMID: 37294320 PMCID: PMC10251335 DOI: 10.1007/s00449-023-02886-1] [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: 02/18/2023] [Accepted: 05/23/2023] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnONPs) have become the widely used metal oxide nanoparticles and drawn the interest of global researchers due to their biocompatibility, low toxicity, sustainability and cost-effective properties. Due to their unique optical and chemical properties, it emerges as a potential candidate in the fields of optical, electrical, food packaging and biomedical applications. Biological methods using green or natural routes are more environmentally friendly, simple and less use of hazardous techniques than chemical and/or physical methods in the long run. In addition, ZnONPs are less harmful and biodegradable while having the ability to greatly boost pharmacophore bioactivity. They play an important role in cell apoptosis because they enhance the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and release zinc ions (Zn2+), causing cell death. Furthermore, these ZnONPs work well in conjunction with components that aid in wound healing and biosensing to track minute amounts of biomarkers connected to a variety of illnesses. Overall, the present review discusses the synthesis and most recent developments of ZnONPs from green sources including leaves, stems, bark, roots, fruits, flowers, bacteria, fungi, algae and protein, as well as put lights on their biomedical applications such as antimicrobial, antioxidant, antidiabetic, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, wound healing, and drug delivery, and modes of action associated. Finally, the future perspectives of biosynthesized ZnONPs in research and biomedical applications are discussed.
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- Nida Asif
- Department of Biosciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi, 110025, India
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- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Biosciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi, 110025, India.
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Murali M, Gowtham HG, Shilpa N, Singh SB, Aiyaz M, Sayyed RZ, Shivamallu C, Achar RR, Silina E, Stupin V, Manturova N, Shati AA, Alfaifi MY, Elbehairi SEI, Kollur SP. Zinc oxide nanoparticles prepared through microbial mediated synthesis for therapeutic applications: a possible alternative for plants. Front Microbiol 2023; 14:1227951. [PMID: 37744917 PMCID: PMC10516225 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1227951] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2023] [Accepted: 08/16/2023] [Indexed: 09/26/2023] Open
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Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) synthesized through biogenic methods have gained significant attention due to their unique properties and potential applications in various biological fields. Unlike chemical and physical approaches that may lead to environmental pollution, biogenic synthesis offers a greener alternative, minimizing hazardous environmental impacts. During biogenic synthesis, metabolites present in the biotic sources (like plants and microbes) serve as bio-reductants and bio-stabilizers. Among the biotic sources, microbes have emerged as a promising option for ZnO-NPs synthesis due to their numerous advantages, such as being environmentally friendly, non-toxic, biodegradable, and biocompatible. Various microbes like bacteria, actinomycetes, fungi, and yeast can be employed to synthesize ZnO-NPs. The synthesis can occur either intracellularly, within the microbial cells, or extracellularly, using proteins, enzymes, and other biomolecules secreted by the microbes. The main key advantage of biogenic synthesis is manipulating the reaction conditions to optimize the preferred shape and size of the ZnO-NPs. This control over the synthesis process allows tailoring the NPs for specific applications in various fields, including medicine, agriculture, environmental remediation, and more. Some potential applications include drug delivery systems, antibacterial agents, bioimaging, biosensors, and nano-fertilizers for improved crop growth. While the green synthesis of ZnO-NPs through microbes offers numerous benefits, it is essential to assess their toxicological effects, a critical aspect that requires thorough investigation to ensure their safe use in various applications. Overall, the presented review highlights the mechanism of biogenic synthesis of ZnO-NPs using microbes and their exploration of potential applications while emphasizing the importance of studying their toxicological effects to ensure a viable and environmentally friendly green strategy.
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- Department of PG Studies in Biotechnology, Nrupathunga University, Bangalore, India
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- Department of Studies in Microbiology, University of Mysore, Mysuru, India
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- Department of Studies in Botany, University of Mysore, Mysuru, India
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- Department of Studies in Biotechnology, University of Mysore, Mysuru, India
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- Department of Microbiology, PSGVP Mandal’s S I Patil Arts, G B Patel Science and STKV Sangh Commerce College, Shahada, India
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- Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, School of Life Sciences, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Myuru, India
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- Division of Biochemistry, School of Life Sciences, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysuru, India
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- Department of Human Pathology, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Moscow, Russia
- Department of Surgery, Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University (RNRMU), Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Surgery, Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University (RNRMU), Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Surgery, Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University (RNRMU), Moscow, Russia
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- Biology Department, Faculty of Science, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Biology Department, Faculty of Science, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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Ansari MA. Nanotechnology in Food and Plant Science: Challenges and Future Prospects. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:2565. [PMID: 37447126 DOI: 10.3390/plants12132565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2023] [Revised: 06/24/2023] [Accepted: 06/29/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023]
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Globally, food safety and security are receiving a lot of attention to ensure a steady supply of nutrient-rich and safe food. Nanotechnology is used in a wide range of technical processes, including the development of new materials and the enhancement of food safety and security. Nanomaterials are used to improve the protective effects of food and help detect microbial contamination, hazardous chemicals, and pesticides. Nanosensors are used to detect pathogens and allergens in food. Food processing is enhanced further by nanocapsulation, which allows for the delivery of bioactive compounds, increases food bioavailability, and extends food shelf life. Various forms of nanomaterials have been developed to improve food safety and enhance agricultural productivity, including nanometals, nanorods, nanofilms, nanotubes, nanofibers, nanolayers, and nanosheets. Such materials are used for developing nanofertilizers, nanopesticides, and nanomaterials to induce plant growth, genome modification, and transgene expression in plants. Nanomaterials have antimicrobial properties, promote plants' innate immunity, and act as delivery agents for active ingredients. Nanocomposites offer good acid-resistance capabilities, effective recyclability, significant thermostability, and enhanced storage stability. Nanomaterials have been extensively used for the targeted delivery and release of genes and proteins into plant cells. In this review article, we discuss the role of nanotechnology in food safety and security. Furthermore, we include a partial literature survey on the use of nanotechnology in food packaging, food safety, food preservation using smart nanocarriers, the detection of food-borne pathogens and allergens using nanosensors, and crop growth and yield improvement; however, extensive research on nanotechnology is warranted.
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- Mohammad Azam Ansari
- Department of Epidemic Disease Research, Institute for Research and Medical Consultations (IRMC), Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia
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Rehman FU, Paker NP, Khan M, Naeem M, Munis MFH, Rehman SU, Chaudhary HJ. Bio-fabrication of zinc oxide nanoparticles from Picea smithiana and their potential antimicrobial activities against Xanthomonas campestris pv. Vesicatoria and Ralstonia solanacearum causing bacterial leaf spot and bacterial wilt in tomato. World J Microbiol Biotechnol 2023; 39:176. [PMID: 37115313 DOI: 10.1007/s11274-023-03612-5] [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: 02/01/2023] [Accepted: 04/07/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023]
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Due to an inevitable disadvantage of chemical or physical synthesis routes, biosynthesis approach to nanoparticles, especially metallic oxide is attractive nowadays. Metallic oxides nanoparticles present a new approach to the control of plant pathogens. ZnO nanoparticles (ZNPs) have very important role in phytopathology. In current study, biosynthesized ZNPs were tested against two devastating bacterial pathogens including Xanthomonas campestris pv. vesicatoria and Ralstonia solanacearum causing bacterial leaf spot and bacterial wilt in tomato. ZNPs were produced using a new extract from the plant Picea smithiana using an environmentally friendly, cost-effective and simple procedure. Zinc acetate was added to P. smithiana extract, stirred and heated to 200 °C. The white precipitation at the bottom were clear indication of synthesis of nanoparticles, which were further dried by subjecting them at 450 °C. X-ray diffraction pattern determined that the ZNPs had a crystallite size of about 26 nm, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy indicated a peak between 450 and 550 cm-1 and the particle size estimated by dynamic light scattering was about 25 nm on average. Scanning electron microscopic analysis indicated that the particles were hexagonal in shape 31 nm in diameter. Antibacterial tests showed ZNPs synthesized by P. smithiana resulted in clear inhibition zones of 20.1 ± 1.5 and 18.9 ± 1.5 mm and 44.74 and 45.63% reduction in disease severity and 78.40 and 80.91% reduction in disease incidence in X. compestris pv. vesicatoria and R. solanacearum respectively at concentration of 100 µg/ml. Our findings reveal that the concentration of ZNPs was important for their efficient antibacterial activity. Overall, the biosynthesized ZNPs have been found to have effective antimicrobial activities against bacterial wilt and bacterial leaf spot in tomato.
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- Fazal Ur Rehman
- Department of Plant Sciences, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad, 45320, Pakistan
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- Department of Plant Sciences, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad, 45320, Pakistan
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- Department of Plant Sciences, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad, 45320, Pakistan
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- Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, Faculty of Agriculture and Environment, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, University of Okara, Okara, 56300, Pakistan
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- Department of Plant Sciences, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad, 45320, Pakistan.
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Murali M, Thampy A, Anandan S, Aiyaz M, Shilpa N, Singh SB, Gowtham HG, Ramesh AM, Rahdar A, Kyzas GZ. Competent antioxidant and antiglycation properties of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) phyto-fabricated from aqueous leaf extract of Boerhaavia erecta L. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:56731-56742. [PMID: 36929264 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-26331-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2022] [Accepted: 03/03/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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During the present century, plant-based zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) are exploited extensively for their vast biological properties due to their unique characteristic features and eco-friendly nature. Diabetes is one of the fast-growing human diseases/abnormalities worldwide, and the need for new/ novel antiglycation products is the need of the hour. The study deals with the phyto-fabrication of ZnO-NPs from Boerhaavia erecta, a medicinally important plant, and to evaluate their antioxidant and antiglycation ability in vitro. UV-visible spectroscopy (UV-Vis), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) were used to characterize the phyto-fabricated ZnO-NPs. The characterization of nanoparticles revealed that the particles showed an absorption peak at 362 nm and band gap energy of 3.2 eV, approximately 20.55 nm in size, with a ZnO elemental purity of 96.61%. The synthesized particles were found agglomerated when observed under SEM, and the FT-IR studies proved that the phyto-constituents of the extract involved during the different stages (reduction, capping, and stabilization) of nanoparticles synthesis. The antioxidant and metal chelating activities confirmed that ZnO-NPs could inhibit the free radicals generated, which was dose-dependent with an IC50 value between 1.81 and 1.94 mg mL-1, respectively. In addition, the phyto-fabricated nanoparticles blocked the formation of advanced glycation end products (AGEs) as noticed through inhibition of Amadori products, trapping of reactive dicarbonyl intermediate and breaking the cross-link of glycated protein. It was also noted that the phyto-fabricated ZnO-NPs significantly prevented the damage of red blood corpuscles (RBCs) induced by MGO. The present study's findings will provide an experimental basis for exploring ZnO-NPs in diabetes-related complications.
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- Mahadevamurthy Murali
- Department of Studies in Botany, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysore, 570006, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Sri Devaraj Urs Academy of Higher Education and Research, Kolar, 563101, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Sri Devaraj Urs Academy of Higher Education and Research, Kolar, 563101, Karnataka, India.
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- Department of Studies in Biotechnology, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysore, 570006, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Studies in Microbiology, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysore, 570006, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Studies in Botany, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysore, 570006, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Studies in Environmental Science, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysore, 570006, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, University of Zabol, Zabol, 98613-35856, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, International Hellenic University, Kavala, Greece
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Synergistic Antibacterial Proficiency of Green Bioformulated Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles with Potential Fosfomycin Synergism against Nosocomial Bacterial Pathogens. Microorganisms 2023; 11:microorganisms11030645. [PMID: 36985218 PMCID: PMC10053094 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms11030645] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2023] [Revised: 02/18/2023] [Accepted: 02/21/2023] [Indexed: 03/06/2023] Open
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The drug resistance of bacterial pathogens causes considerable morbidity and death globally, hence there is a crucial necessity for the development of effective antibacterial medicines to address the antibacterial resistance issue. The bioprepared zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) were prepared utilizing the flower extract of Hibiscus sabdariffa and then characterized using different physicochemical techniques. The antibacterial effectiveness of the bioprepared ZnO-NPs and their synergism with fosfomycin were evaluated using disk diffusion assay against the concerned pathogens. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) investigation of the bioprepared ZnO-NPs showed that their average particle size was 18.93 ± 2.65 nm. Escherichia coli expressed the highest sensitivity to the bioinspired ZnO-NPs with a suppressive zone of 22.54 ± 1.26 nm at a concentration of 50 µg/disk, whereas the maximum synergistic effect of the bioinspired ZnO-NPs with fosfomycin was noticed against Klebsiella pneumoniae strain with synergism ratio of 100.29%. In conclusion, the bioinspired ZnO-NPs demonstrated significant antibacterial and synergistic efficacy with fosfomycin against the concerned nosocomial bacterial pathogens, highlighting the potential of using the ZnO NPs-fosfomycin combination for effective control of nosocomial infections in intensive care units (ICUs) and health care settings. Furthermore, the biogenic ZnO-NPs’ potential antibacterial action against food pathogens such as Salmonella typhimurium and E. coli indicates their potential usage in food packaging applications.
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Mechanistic Approaches to the Application of Nano-Zinc in the Poultry and Biomedical Industries: A Comprehensive Review of Future Perspectives and Challenges. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28031064. [PMID: 36770731 PMCID: PMC9921179 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28031064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2022] [Revised: 12/29/2022] [Accepted: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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Bio-fortification is a new, viable, cost-effective, and long-term method of administering crucial minerals to a populace with limited exposure to diversified foods and other nutritional regimens. Nanotechnology entities aid in the improvement of traditional nutraceutical absorption, digestibility, and bio-availability. Nano-applications are employed in poultry systems utilizing readily accessible instruments and processes that have no negative impact on animal health and welfare. Nanotechnology is a sophisticated innovation in the realm of biomedical engineering that is used to diagnose and cure various poultry ailments. In the 21st century, zinc nanoparticles had received a lot of considerable interest due to their unusual features. ZnO NPs exhibit antibacterial properties; however, the qualities of nanoparticles (NPs) vary with their size and structure, rendering them adaptable to diverse uses. ZnO NPs have shown remarkable promise in bio-imaging and drug delivery due to their high bio-compatibility. The green synthesized nanoparticles have robust biological activities and are used in a variety of biological applications across industries. The current review also discusses the formulation and recent advancements of zinc oxide nanoparticles from plant sources (such as leaves, stems, bark, roots, rhizomes, fruits, flowers, and seeds) and their anti-cancerous activities, activities in wound healing, and drug delivery, followed by a detailed discussion of their mechanisms of action.
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Mohamed HI, Fawzi EM, Abd-Elsalam KA, Ashry NA, Basit A. Endophytic fungi-derived biogenic nanoparticles: Mechanisms and applications. FUNGAL CELL FACTORIES FOR SUSTAINABLE NANOMATERIALS PRODUCTIONS AND AGRICULTURAL APPLICATIONS 2023:361-391. [DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-323-99922-9.00024-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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Motelica L, Vasile BS, Ficai A, Surdu AV, Ficai D, Oprea OC, Andronescu E, Jinga DC, Holban AM. Influence of the Alcohols on the ZnO Synthesis and Its Properties: The Photocatalytic and Antimicrobial Activities. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14122842. [PMID: 36559334 PMCID: PMC9783502 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14122842] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2022] [Revised: 12/14/2022] [Accepted: 12/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Zinc oxide (ZnO) nanomaterials are used in various health-related applications, from antimicrobial textiles to wound dressing composites and from sunscreens to antimicrobial packaging. Purity, surface defects, size, and morphology of the nanoparticles are the main factors that influence the antimicrobial properties. In this study, we are comparing the properties of the ZnO nanoparticles obtained by solvolysis using a series of alcohols: primary from methanol to 1-hexanol, secondary (2-propanol and 2-butanol), and tertiary (tert-butanol). While the synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles is successfully accomplished in all primary alcohols, the use of secondary or tertiary alcohols does not lead to ZnO as final product, underlining the importance of the used solvent. The shape of the obtained nanoparticles depends on the alcohol used, from quasi-spherical to rods, and consequently, different properties are reported, including photocatalytic and antimicrobial activities. In the photocatalytic study, the ZnO obtained in 1-butanol exhibited the best performance against methylene blue (MB) dye solution, attaining a degradation efficiency of 98.24%. The comparative study among a series of usual model dyes revealed that triarylmethane dyes are less susceptible to photo-degradation. The obtained ZnO nanoparticles present a strong antimicrobial activity on a broad range of microorganisms (bacterial and fungal strains), the size and shape being the important factors. This permits further tailoring for use in medical applications.
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- Ludmila Motelica
- National Research Center for Micro and Nanomaterials, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 060042 Bucharest, Romania
- National Research Center for Food Safety, University Politehnica of Bucharest, Splaiul Independentei 313, 060042 Bucharest, Romania
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- National Research Center for Micro and Nanomaterials, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 060042 Bucharest, Romania
- National Research Center for Food Safety, University Politehnica of Bucharest, Splaiul Independentei 313, 060042 Bucharest, Romania
- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 1-7 Polizu St., 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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- National Research Center for Micro and Nanomaterials, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 060042 Bucharest, Romania
- National Research Center for Food Safety, University Politehnica of Bucharest, Splaiul Independentei 313, 060042 Bucharest, Romania
- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 1-7 Polizu St., 011061 Bucharest, Romania
- Academy of Romanian Scientists, Ilfov Street 3, 050044 Bucharest, Romania
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- National Research Center for Micro and Nanomaterials, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 060042 Bucharest, Romania
- National Research Center for Food Safety, University Politehnica of Bucharest, Splaiul Independentei 313, 060042 Bucharest, Romania
- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 1-7 Polizu St., 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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- National Research Center for Micro and Nanomaterials, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 060042 Bucharest, Romania
- National Research Center for Food Safety, University Politehnica of Bucharest, Splaiul Independentei 313, 060042 Bucharest, Romania
- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 1-7 Polizu St., 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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- National Research Center for Micro and Nanomaterials, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 060042 Bucharest, Romania
- National Research Center for Food Safety, University Politehnica of Bucharest, Splaiul Independentei 313, 060042 Bucharest, Romania
- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 1-7 Polizu St., 011061 Bucharest, Romania
- Academy of Romanian Scientists, Ilfov Street 3, 050044 Bucharest, Romania
- Correspondence:
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- National Research Center for Micro and Nanomaterials, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 060042 Bucharest, Romania
- National Research Center for Food Safety, University Politehnica of Bucharest, Splaiul Independentei 313, 060042 Bucharest, Romania
- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 1-7 Polizu St., 011061 Bucharest, Romania
- Academy of Romanian Scientists, Ilfov Street 3, 050044 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Neolife Medical Center, Ficusului Bd. 40, 077190 Bucharest, Romania
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- Microbiology and Immunology Department, Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, 077206 Bucharest, Romania
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Tabasum H, Bhat BA, Sheikh BA, Mehta VN, Rohit JV. Emerging perspectives of plant-derived nanoparticles as effective antimicrobial agents. INORG CHEM COMMUN 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.inoche.2022.110015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Rahman F, Majed Patwary MA, Bakar Siddique MA, Bashar MS, Haque MA, Akter B, Rashid R, Haque MA, Royhan Uddin AKM. Green synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles using Cocos nucifera leaf extract: characterization, antimicrobial, antioxidant and photocatalytic activity. ROYAL SOCIETY OPEN SCIENCE 2022; 9:220858. [PMID: 36425517 PMCID: PMC9682308 DOI: 10.1098/rsos.220858] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2022] [Accepted: 10/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) have been successfully prepared using Cocos nucifera leaf extract and their antimicrobial, antioxidant and photocatalytic activity investigated. The structural, compositional and morphological properties of the NPs were recorded and studied systematically to confirm the synthesis. The aqueous suspension of NPs showed an ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) absorption maxima of 370 nm, indicating primarily its formation. X-ray diffraction analysis identified the NPs with a hexagonal wurtzite structure and an average particle size of 16.6 nm. Fourier transform infrared analysis identified some biomolecules and functional groups in the leaf extract as responsible for the encapsulation and stabilization of ZnO NPs. Energy-dispersive X-ray analysis showed the desired elemental compositions in the material. A flower-shaped morphology of ZnO NPs was observed by scanning electron microscopy, with a grain size of around 15 nm. The optical properties of the NPs were studied by UV-Vis spectroscopy, and the band gap was calculated as 3.37 eV. The prepared ZnO NPs have demonstrated antimicrobial activity against T. harzianum and S. aureus, with a zone of inhibition of 14 and 10 mm, respectively. The photocatalytic behaviour of ZnO NPs showed absorbance degradation at around 640 nm and it discoloured methylene blue dye after 1 h, with a degradation maximum of 84.29%. Thus, the prepared ZnO NPs could potentially be used in antibiotic development and pharmaceutical industries, and as photocatalysts.
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- Farjana Rahman
- Department of Chemistry, Comilla University, Cumilla 3506, Bangladesh
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- Institute of National Analytical Research and Service (INARS), Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR), Dhanmondi, Dhaka 1205, Bangladesh
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- Institute of Fuel Research and Development (IFRD), Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR), Dhanmondi, Dhaka 1205, Bangladesh
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- Department of Chemistry, Jagannath University, Dhaka 1100, Bangladesh
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- Department of Chemistry, Comilla University, Cumilla 3506, Bangladesh
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- Materials Science Division, Atomic Energy Centre, Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacy, Comilla University, Cumilla 3506, Bangladesh
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Sheng Z, Hou F, Zou L, Li Y, Li J, Li J, Ai L, Wei W, Wei A. Highly efficient and photo-triggered elimination of Aspergillus fumigatus spores by Zn-Ti layered double hydroxide. J Photochem Photobiol A Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotochem.2022.114114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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Balaji MP, Govindasamy R, Alharbi NS, Kadaikunnan S, Thiruvengadam M, Baskar V, Devi Rajeswari V. Biosynthesis of ZnONP Using Chamaecostus cuspidatus and Their Evolution of Anticancer Property in MCF-7 and A549 Cell Lines. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:nano12193384. [PMID: 36234511 PMCID: PMC9565435 DOI: 10.3390/nano12193384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2022] [Revised: 09/22/2022] [Accepted: 09/22/2022] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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The ZnO nanoparticle synthesis using the leaf part of Chamaecostus cuspidatus was characterized using UV-Vis spectrophotometry, IR, XRD, DLS, FESEM, EDX, TEM, AFM and XPS. The MTT assay was used to examine the cytotoxicity activity against lung epithelial and breast cell lines, and the IC50 value was determined. The presence of ZnO nanoparticles, which range in size from 200 to 800 nm, was confirmed by the absorption peak at 350 nm. The median particle size was 145.1 nm, and the ζ -the potential was -19.45 mV, showing that ZnONP is stable. Zinc, carbon, and oxygen contribute to the elemental composition of ZnONP, as determined by EDX analysis. MTT assay was used to investigate in vitro cytotoxicity in MCF-7 and A549 cell lines. The cytotoxicity activity IC50 value was determined to be 30 μg/mL for the A549 cell line and 37 μg/mL for the MCF-7 cell line.
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- Menaka Priya Balaji
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Bioscience and Technology, VIT, Vellore 632114, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Orthodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai 600077, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Crop Science, College of Sanghuh Life Sciences, Konkuk University, Seoul 05029, Korea
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Chennai 600077, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Bioscience and Technology, VIT, Vellore 632114, Tamil Nadu, India
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Biogenic Synthesis of ZnO Nanoparticles and Their Application as Bioactive Agents: A Critical Overview. REACTIONS 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/reactions3030030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Zinc oxide is a safe material for humans, with high biocompatibility and negligible cytotoxicity. Interestingly, it shows exceptional antimicrobial activity against bacteria, viruses, fungi, etc., especially when reduced to the nanometer size. As it is easily understandable, thanks to its properties, it is at the forefront of safe antimicrobials in this pandemic era. Besides, in the view of the 2022 European Green Deal announced by the European Commission, even science and nanotechnology are moving towards “greener” approaches to the synthesis of nanoparticles. Among them, biogenic ZnO nanoparticles have been extensively studied for their biological applications and environmental remediation. Plants, algae, fungi, yeast, etc., (which are composed of naturally occurring biomolecules) play, in biogenic processes, an active role in the formation of nanoparticles with distinct shapes and sizes. The present review targets the biogenic synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles, with a specific focus on their bioactive properties and antimicrobial application.
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Khalid A, Ahmad P, Muhammad S, Khan A, Khandaker MU, Alam MM, Asim M, Din IU, Iqbal J, Rehman IU, Razzaq Z, Pandian S, Sharma R, Emran TB, Sayyed MI, Aldawood S, Sulieman A. Synthesis of Boron-Doped Zinc Oxide Nanosheets by Using Phyllanthus Emblica Leaf Extract: A Sustainable Environmental Applications. Front Chem 2022; 10:930620. [PMID: 35903193 PMCID: PMC9314885 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2022.930620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2022] [Accepted: 06/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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The use of Phyllanthus emblica (gooseberry) leaf extract to synthesize Boron-doped zinc oxide nanosheets (B-doped ZnO-NSs) is deliberated in this article. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) shows a network of synthesized nanosheets randomly aligned side by side in a B-doped ZnO (15 wt% B) sample. The thickness of B-doped ZnO-NSs is in the range of 20–80 nm. B-doped ZnO-NSs were tested against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacterial strains including Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumonia, and Escherichia coli. Against gram-negative bacterium (K. pneumonia and E. coli), B-doped ZnO displays enhanced antibacterial activity with 26 and 24 mm of inhibition zone, respectively. The mass attenuation coefficient (MAC), linear attenuation coefficient (LAC), mean free path (MFP), half-value layer (HVL), and tenth value layer (TVL) of B-doped ZnO were investigated as aspects linked to radiation shielding. These observations were carried out by using a PTW® electron detector and VARIAN® irradiation with 6 MeV electrons. The results of these experiments can be used to learn more about the radiation shielding properties of B-doped ZnO nanostructures.
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- Awais Khalid
- Department of Physics, Hazara University Mansehra, Mansehra, Pakistan
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- Department of Physics, University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Muzaffarabad, Pakistan
- *Correspondence: Pervaiz Ahmad, ; Mayeen Uddin Khandaker,
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- Department of Physics, Hazara University Mansehra, Mansehra, Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology, University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Muzaffarabad, Pakistan
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- Center for Applied Physics and Radiation Technologies, School of Engineering and Technology, Sunway University, Subang Jaya, Malaysia
- Department of General Educational Development, Faculty of Science and Information Technology, Daffodil International University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- *Correspondence: Pervaiz Ahmad, ; Mayeen Uddin Khandaker,
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Jeddah, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science and Humanities, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Natural and Health Sciences, Zayed University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Physics, Hazara University Mansehra, Mansehra, Pakistan
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- Department of Physics, Hazara University Mansehra, Mansehra, Pakistan
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- School of Petroleum Technology, Pandit Deendayal Energy University, Gandhinagar, India
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- Department of Rasa Shastra & Bhaishajya Kalpana, Faculty of Ayurveda, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India
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- Department of Pharmacy, BGC Trust University Bangladesh, Chittagong, Bangladesh
- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Isra University, Amman, Jordan
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- Physics and Astronomy Department, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia
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Background: Cancer is a dangerous threat that creates extremely high rates of death and morbidity in various regions of the world. Finding suitable therapeutics to improve cancer therapy while avoiding side effects is critical. The most appropriate innovative therapeutics, which combine natural ingredients and nanomaterials, can improve the biological activity of cancer chemotherapeutics. Methods: Phenolic profiling using high-resolution mass spectrometry and the synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles was achieved through the reaction of zinc acetate with Euphorbia retusa extract. The characterization of ZnONPs was performed by UV, IR, Zeta potential, XRD, SEM, and TEM. The cytotoxic activity of the ZnONPs was evaluated using a SRB assay against lung, liver, and breast cancer cell lines. Moreover, the mechanism of cytotoxic activity was evaluated in the form of caspase-8 promoters and anti-inflammatory mechanisms using the Western blot method. Results: The high-resolution LC/MS/MS of the E. retusa led to the identification of 22 compounds in the plant for the first time. The Er-ZnONPs had hexagonal shapes, were approximately 100 nm in size, and consisted of aggregated particles of about 10 nm. The E. retusa ZnONPs exhibited cytotoxic activity against HA-549 (IC50 = 22.3 µg/mL), HepG2 (IC50 = 25.6), Huh-7 (IC50 = 25.7), MCF-7 (IC50 = 37.7), and MDA-MB-231 (IC50 = 37). Conclusions: E. retusa are rich in phenolics that are capable of synthesizing ZnONPs, which possess cytotoxic activity, via caspase-8 promotion and anti-inflammatory mechanisms.
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Mirhaj M, Labbaf S, Tavakoli M, Seifalian A. An Overview on the Recent Advances in the Treatment of Infected Wounds: Antibacterial Wound Dressings. Macromol Biosci 2022; 22:e2200014. [PMID: 35421269 DOI: 10.1002/mabi.202200014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2022] [Revised: 03/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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A wound can be surgical, cuts from an operation or due to accident and trauma. The infected wound, as a result of bacteria growth within the damaged skin, interrupts the natural wound healing process and significantly impacts the quality of life. Wound dressing is an important segment of the skincare industry with its economic burden estimated at $ 20.4 billion (in 2021) in the global market. The results of recent clinical trials suggest that the use of modern dressings can be the easiest, most accessible, and most cost-effective way to treat chronic wounds and, hence, holds significant promise. With the sheer number of dressings in the market, the selection of correct dressing is confusing for clinicians and healthcare workers. The aim of this research was to review widely used types of antibacterial wound dressings, as well as emerging products, for their efficiency and mode of action. In this review, we focus on introducing antibiotics and antibacterial nanoparticles as two important and clinically widely used categories of antibacterial agents. The perspectives and challenges for paving the way for future research in this field are also discussed. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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- Marjan Mirhaj
- Department of Materials Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom
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Modi S, Yadav VK, Choudhary N, Alswieleh AM, Sharma AK, Bhardwaj AK, Khan SH, Yadav KK, Cheon JK, Jeon BH. Onion Peel Waste Mediated-Green Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles and Their Phytotoxicity on Mung Bean and Wheat Plant Growth. MATERIALS 2022; 15:ma15072393. [PMID: 35407725 PMCID: PMC8999814 DOI: 10.3390/ma15072393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2022] [Revised: 03/11/2022] [Accepted: 03/18/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Nanoparticles and nanomaterials have gained a huge amount of attention in the last decade due to their unique and remarkable properties. Metallic nanoparticles like zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnONPs) have been used very widely as plant nutrients and in wastewater treatment. Here, ZnONPs were synthesized by using onion peel and characterized by various sophisticated instruments like Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), dynamic light scattering (DLS), and field emission scanning electron microscopes (FESEM). FTIR confirmed ZnONPs synthesis due to the formation of the band in the region of 400-800 cm-1, while FESEM confirmed the spherical shape of the particles whose size varies in the range of 20-80 nm. FTIR revealed several bands from 1000-1800 cm-1 which indicates the capping by the organic molecules on the ZnONPs, which came from onion peel. It also has carbonyl and hydroxyl groups, due to the organic molecules present in the Allium cepa peel waste. The average hydrodynamic size of ZnONPs was 500 nm as confirmed by DLS. The synthesized ZnONPs were then used as a plant nutrient where their effect was evaluated on the growth of Vigna radiate (mung bean) and Triticum aestivum (wheat seeds). The results revealed that the germination and seedling of mung and wheat seeds with ZnONPs were grown better than the control seed. However, seeds of mung and wheat with ZnONPs at median concentration exposure showed an enhancement in percent germination, root, and shoot length in comparison to control. Thus, the effect of ZnONPs has been proved as a nano-based nutrient source for agricultural purposes.
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Affiliation(s)
- Shreya Modi
- Department of Microbiology, Shri Sarvajanik Science College, Mehsana 384001, India;
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Sciences, P P Savani University, Surat 394125, India;
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, School of Sciences, P P Savani University, Surat 394125, India;
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Biotechnology, School of Sciences, P P Savani University, Surat 394125, India;
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- Department of Environmental Science, Amity School of Life Sciences, Amity University, Gwalior 474001, India;
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- Research and Development Centre, YNC Envis Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi 110059, India;
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- Faculty of Science and Technology, Madhyanchal Professional University, Bhopal 462044, India;
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- Department of Earth Resources & Environmental Engineering, Hanyang University, 222-Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul 04763, Korea;
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- Department of Earth Resources & Environmental Engineering, Hanyang University, 222-Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul 04763, Korea;
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Synthesis and Characterization of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Using Acacia caesia Bark Extract and Its Photocatalytic and Antimicrobial Activities. Catalysts 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/catal11121507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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This paper presents the green synthesis and characterization of ZnO nanoparticles and their microbial and photocatalytic application. The green synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles was carried out using Zinc nitrate hexahydrate and the bark extract of Acacia caesia (L.) Willd. The nanoparticles were synthesized at an optimum temperature of 65 °C followed by calcination at 400 °C. The samples were characterized using UV-visible spectroscopy, SEM, XRD, FTIR and EDX analysis. UV-visible spectroscopy showed a characteristic peak at 338 nm and the bandgap energy was found to be 3 eV which is specific for ZnO. SEM confirmed the presence of ZnO on its nanoscale. EDX gave the elemental details of Zinc constituting to 37.77% and Oxygen comprising 20.77% of its atomic weight. XRD analysis gave the diffractogram indexed at various angles corresponding to ZnO nanoparticles. It also revealed the average crystalline size to be 32.32 nm and the shape was found to be hexagonal. The functional group present in the nanoparticles was characterized using FTIR, which gave a characteristic peak at 485 cm−1. The synthesized nanoparticles exhibited significant photocatalytic (methyl blue under UV irradiation). The presence of nanoparticles induces changes in its kinetics, whose rate constants and correlation coefficients were analyzed during the photocatalytic degradation of the model pollutant Methyl Blue. Studies on antibacterial (Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus), antifungal (Aspergillus niger, Candida albicans) and anti-inflammatory (COX assay) properties were also carried out. The nanoparticles were synthesized in an eco-friendly and cost-effective method. The study opens new horizons in the field of water treatment, biosensors and nanotechnology.
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