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Adnane F, Soliman SMA, ElZayat E, Abdelsalam EM, Fahmy HM. Evaluation of chlorophyll-loaded mesoporous silica nanoparticles for photodynamic therapy on cancer cell lines. Lasers Med Sci 2024; 39:45. [PMID: 38253944 PMCID: PMC10803611 DOI: 10.1007/s10103-024-03988-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2023] [Accepted: 01/05/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
Abstract
Chlorophyll (Chl) is a promising natural photosensitizer (PS) in photodynamic treatment (PDT). Mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) were chosen to increase the effectiveness of PDT. This study aimed to evaluate the synergistic efficacy of chlorophyll-loaded mesoporous silica nanoparticles (Chl-MSNs) with photodynamic therapy (PDT) and to investigate their potential toxicity in HepG2, MDA-MB-231, and HSF cell lines. Chl-MSNs were prepared via the physical adsorption method. TEM, DLS, and zeta potential examined morphology, size, and surface characteristics. MSNs and Chl-MSNs were characterized using the same techniques. HPLC was used to assess the encapsulation efficiency. At pH 7.4, an in vitro release experiment of Chl-MSNs was performed. Chl, MSNs, and Chl-MSNs were applied to the three cell lines at different concentrations and subjected to red (650 nm) and blue (450-500 nm) lasers. MSNs and Chl-MSNs' sizes were 90.338 ± 38.49 nm and 123.84 ± 15.67 nm, respectively, as obtained by TEM; the hydrodynamic diameter for MSNs (93.69 ± 20.53 nm) and Chl-MSNs (212.95 ± 19.76 nm); and their zeta potential values are - 16.7 ± 2.19 mV and - 18.84 ± 1.40 mV. The encapsulation efficiency of Chl-MSNs was 70%. Chl-MSNs displayed no toxicity in dark conditions but showed excellent photostability under blue and red light exposure. Furthermore, using Chl over Chl-MSNs has a higher PDT efficiency than the tested cell lines. Chl-MSNs have the potential to be an effective delivery system. PDT proved to be an essential technique for cancer treatment. Blue laser is recommended over red laser with Chl and MSNs for destroying cancer cells.
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- Fadya Adnane
- Biotechnology Department, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Biotechnology Department, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Laser Applications in Metrology, Photochemistry, and Agriculture (LAMPA) Department, National Institute of Laser Enhanced Sciences (NILES), Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Biophysics Department, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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Faried M, Khalifa A, Samer M, Attia YA, Moselhy MA, El-Hussein A, Yousef RS, Abdelbary K, Abdelsalam EM. Author Correction: Biostimulation of green microalgae Chlorella sorokiniana using nanoparticles of MgO, Ca 10(PO 4) 6(OH) 2, and ZnO for increasing biodiesel production. Sci Rep 2023; 13:21197. [PMID: 38040816 PMCID: PMC10692202 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-48236-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2023] Open
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- Maryam Faried
- Department of Agricultural Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Laser Applications in Metrology, Photochemistry, and Agriculture, National Institute of Laser Enhanced Sciences, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
- Nanophotonic Research Lab (NRL), Physics Department, The American University in Cairo (AUC), New Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Agricultural Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt.
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- Department of Laser Applications in Metrology, Photochemistry, and Agriculture, National Institute of Laser Enhanced Sciences, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Laser Applications in Metrology, Photochemistry, and Agriculture, National Institute of Laser Enhanced Sciences, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
- Faculty of Science, Galala University, Suez, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Agricultural Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Laser Applications in Metrology, Photochemistry, and Agriculture, National Institute of Laser Enhanced Sciences, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt.
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Faried M, Khalifa A, Samer M, Attia YA, Moselhy MA, El-Hussein A, Yousef RS, Abdelbary K, Abdelsalam EM. Biostimulation of green microalgae Chlorella sorokiniana using nanoparticles of MgO, Ca 10(PO 4) 6(OH) 2, and ZnO for increasing biodiesel production. Sci Rep 2023; 13:19730. [PMID: 37957193 PMCID: PMC10643612 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-46790-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2023] [Accepted: 11/05/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023] Open
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Microalgae have the potential to become the primary source of biodiesel, catering to a wide range of essential applications such as transportation. This would allow for a significant reduction in dependence on conventional petroleum diesel. This study investigates the effect of biostimulation techniques utilizing nanoparticles of Magnesium oxide MgO, Calcium hydroxyapatite Ca10(PO4)6(OH)2, and Zinc oxide ZnO to enhance the biodiesel production of Chlorella sorokiniana. By enhancing cell activity, these nanoparticles have demonstrated the ability to improve oil production and subsequently increase biodiesel production. Experimentally, each nanomaterial was introduced at a concentration of 15 mg L-1. The results have shown that MgO nanoparticles yielded the highest biodiesel production, with a recorded yield of 61.5 mg L-1. Hydroxyapatite nanoparticles, on the other hand, facilitated lipid accumulation. ZnO nanoparticles showcased a multifaceted advantage by enhancing both growth and lipid content. Thus, it is suggested that these nanoparticles can be used effectively to increase the lipid content of microalgae. These findings highlight the potential of biostimulation strategies utilizing MgO, hydroxyapatite, and zinc oxide nanoparticles to bolster biodiesel production.
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- Maryam Faried
- Department of Agricultural Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Laser Applications in Metrology, Photochemistry, and Agriculture, National Institute of Laser Enhanced Sciences, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
- Nanophotonic Research Lab (NRL), Physics Department, The American University in Cairo (AUC), New Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Agricultural Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt.
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- Department of Laser Applications in Metrology, Photochemistry, and Agriculture, National Institute of Laser Enhanced Sciences, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Laser Applications in Metrology, Photochemistry, and Agriculture, National Institute of Laser Enhanced Sciences, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
- Faculty of Science, Galala University, Suez, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Agricultural Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Laser Applications in Metrology, Photochemistry, and Agriculture, National Institute of Laser Enhanced Sciences, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt.
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Abdelsalam EM, Mohamed YMA, Abdelkhalik S, El Nazer HA, Attia YA. Photocatalytic oxidation of nitrogen oxides (NO x) using Ag- and Pt-doped TiO 2 nanoparticles under visible light irradiation. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2020; 27:35828-35836. [PMID: 32601878 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-020-09649-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2020] [Accepted: 06/08/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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In this work, titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2 NPs) and modified TiO2 NPs with silver (Ag) or platinum (Pt) dopant were developed through photodeposition method for the NOx conversion into nitric acid (HNO3) under visible light irradiation. The formed photocatalysts TiO2, Ag/TiO2, and Pt/TiO2 nanocomposites were characterized by utilizing TEM, SEM, energy-dispersive X-ray analysis (EDX), XRD, UV/visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (UV-Vis DRS), and FT-IR. It had been investigated that an enhancement within the conversion of NOx into HNO3 was increased from 34.3 to 78.3% for Ag/TiO2 and from 35.2 to 78.5% for Pt/TiO2 under visible light irradiation conditions at room temperature for less than 2 h. The photodegradation rate order of NOx under visible light irradiation is Pt/TiO2 ~ Ag/TiO2 > TiO2. A possible mechanism for the catalytic conversion of NOx gases has been proposed, which depends on the photogeneration of electrons and holes after the excitation of nanocatalysts under visible radiation that promoted superoxide and hydroxyl ions, which can depredate NOx gases. This approach of NOx photocatalytic conversion is characterized by its chemical stability, low cost, high efficiency, simple operation, and strong durability than traditional methods.
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- Essam M Abdelsalam
- National Institute of Laser Enhanced Sciences, Cairo University, Giza, 12613, Egypt
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- Photochemistry Department, National Research Center, Dokki, Giza, 12622, Egypt
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- Air Quality Lab, Cairo University Center for Hazard Mitigation, Giza, 12613, Egypt
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- Photochemistry Department, National Research Center, Dokki, Giza, 12622, Egypt
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- National Institute of Laser Enhanced Sciences, Cairo University, Giza, 12613, Egypt.
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