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Abbas HS, Krishnan A, Kotakonda M. Antifungal and antiovarian cancer properties of α Fe 2O 3 and α Fe 2O 3/ZnO nanostructures synthesised by Spirulina platensis. IET Nanobiotechnol 2020; 14:774-784. [PMID: 33399108 PMCID: PMC8676415 DOI: 10.1049/iet-nbt.2020.0055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2020] [Revised: 05/16/2020] [Accepted: 05/28/2020] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Candida albicans (C. albicans) infection shows a growing burden on human health, and it has become challenging to search for treatment. Therefore, this work focused on the antifungal activity, and cytotoxic effect of biosynthesised nanostructures on human ovarian tetracarcinoma cells PA1 and their corresponding mechanism of cell death. Herein, the authors fabricated advanced biosynthesis of uncoated α-Fe2O3 and coated α-Fe2O3 nanostructures by using the carbohydrate of Spirulina platensis. The physicochemical features of nanostructures were characterised by UV-visible, high resolution transmission electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and X-ray diffraction. The antifungal activity of these nanostructures against C. albicans was studied by the broth dilution method, and examined by 2', 7'-dichlorofluorescein diacetate staining. However, their cytotoxic effects against PA1 cell lines were evaluated by MTT and comet assays. Results indicated characteristic rod-shaped nanostructures, and increasing the average size of α-Fe2O3@ZnO nanocomposite (105.2 nm × 29.1 nm) to five times as compared to α-Fe2O3 nanoparticles (20.73nm × 5.25 nm). The surface coating of α-Fe2O3 by ZnO has increased its antifungal efficiency against C. albicans. Moreover, the MTT results revealed that α-Fe2O3@ZnO nanocomposite reduces PA1 cell proliferation due to DNA fragmentation (IC50 18.5 μg/ml). Continual advances of green nanotechnology and promising findings of this study are in favour of using the construction of rod-shaped nanostructures for therapeutic applications.
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- Heba Salah Abbas
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Bharathidasan Institute of Technology, Anna University, Tiruchirappalli-620024, Tamilnadu, India.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Bharathidasan Institute of Technology, Anna University, Tiruchirappalli-620024, Tamilnadu, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Bharathidasan Institute of Technology, Anna University, Tiruchirappalli-620024, Tamilnadu, India
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Katukam V, Rupula K, Rao Beedu S. Synthesis and characterisation of novel biopolymer stabilised organic Pt-nanocomposite: assessment of its antioxidant and antitumour properties. IET Nanobiotechnol 2020; 14:889-898. [PMID: 33399123 PMCID: PMC8676258 DOI: 10.1049/iet-nbt.2020.0069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2020] [Revised: 07/30/2020] [Accepted: 08/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Green synthesis of organic Pt-nanocomposite was accomplished using carboplatin as a precursor and novel biopolymer - gum kondagogu (GK) as a reducing agent. The synthesised GK stabilised organic Pt-nanocomposite (GKCPt NC) was characterised by different analytical techniques such as ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy, nanoparticle analyser, scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive X-ray analysis, X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrophotometer. The XRD pattern established the amorphous nature of GKCPt NC. TEM analysis revealed the homogeneous, monodisperse and spherical nature, with Pt metal size of 3.08 ± 0.62 nm. The binding energy at 71.2 and 74.6 eV show the presence of metallic platinum, Pt(0) confirmed by XPS studies. Further, in vitro radical scavenging and antitumour activity of GKCPt NC have been investigated. In comparison to GK and carboplatin, GKCPt NC showed superior 1, 1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyle activity of 87.82%, whereas 2, 2-azinobis-(3-ethylbenzthinzoline-6-sulphonic acid) activity was 38.50%, respectively. In vitro studies of the antitumour property of GK, GKCPt NC and carboplatin were evaluated by potato disc tumour bioassay model. The efficacy of synthesised GKCPt NC concentration (IC50) on tumour inhibition was found to be 2.04-fold lower as compared to carboplatin. Overall, the synthesised GKCPt NC shows both antitumour and antioxidant properties when compared to the original drug - carboplatin and might have promising applications in cancer therapy.
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- Vani Katukam
- Department of Biochemistry, University College of Science, Osmania University, Hyderabad 500 007, Telangana State, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, University College of Science, Osmania University, Hyderabad 500 007, Telangana State, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, University College of Science, Osmania University, Hyderabad 500 007, Telangana State, India.
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Venkatachalaiah C, Venkataraman U, Sellappan R. PANI/TiO 2 nanocomposite-based chemiresistive gas sensor for the detection of E. Coli bacteria. IET Nanobiotechnol 2020; 14:761-765. [PMID: 33399106 PMCID: PMC8676644 DOI: 10.1049/iet-nbt.2020.0046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2020] [Revised: 04/27/2020] [Accepted: 05/13/2020] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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In the modern pace of the world, food safety is a major concern. In this work, a simple chemiresistive type gas sensor was fabricated to detect Escherichia Coli (E. coli) bacteria. Polyaniline (PANI) films were deposited on the indium tin oxide substrate by an electrochemical deposition method. TiO2 nanoparticles were synthesised by facile hydrothermal method. PANI films were modified using hydrothermally prepared TiO2 nanoparticles by a spin coating method. X-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) and ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometer techniques were used to characterise the PANI/TiO2 nanocomposites. The peaks obtained in the XRD pattern confirmed the anatase phase of TiO2 nanoparticles. FESEM analysis showed the nanofibrous structure of the nanocomposite. The FTIR characteristic peaks confirmed the formation of the nanocomposite. The electrical resistance of the sensors was evaluated as a function of the bacterial concentration. The PT2 (TiO2 coated 5 times on PANI) in comparison with PT1 (TiO2 coated 3 times on PANI) exhibited good sensitivity to the gas molecules at room temperature. The p-n junction at PANI/TiO2 interface improved the physical adsorption of gas molecules. Since no specific antibodies or receptors are used, the sensor has the potential for adaptation to real-life applications. Thus low cost, real-time, portable, reusable and sensitive bacteria sensors were fabricated and tested.
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- Chaitra Venkatachalaiah
- Centre for Nanotechnology Research (CNR), Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore 632014, India
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- Department of Electronics, Mount Carmel College, Bengaluru 560052, India
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- Centre for Nanotechnology Research (CNR), Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore 632014, India.
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Sharma D, Ledwani L, Kumar N, Pervaiz N, Mehrotra T, Kumar R. Structural and physicochemical properties of Rheum emodi mediated Mg(OH) 2 nanoparticles and their antibacterial and cytotoxic potential. IET Nanobiotechnol 2020; 14:858-863. [PMID: 33399119 PMCID: PMC8676038 DOI: 10.1049/iet-nbt.2019.0348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2019] [Revised: 08/09/2020] [Accepted: 08/25/2020] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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In the present investigation, Rheum emodi roots extract mediated magnesium hydroxide nanoparticles [Mg(OH)2 NPs] through the bio-inspired experimental technique were synthesised. Mg(OH)2 NPs were characterised by using various characterisation techniques such as field emission scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy. The formation of Mg(OH)2 NPs was confirmed by X-ray diffraction. The structural analysis confirmed the hexagonal crystal symmetry of Mg(OH)2 NPs with space group P-3m1 and space group no. 164 using the Rietveld refinement technique. TEM micrographs illustrated the nano-size formation of Mg(OH)2 NPs of spherical shape and size ∼14.86 nm. With the aid of FTIR data, plant metabolites such as anthraquinones have been identified as a stabilising and reducing agent for the synthesis of biogenic Mg(OH)2 NPs. The synthesised Mg(OH)2 NPs showed antimicrobial and cytotoxic potential against Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria such as Escherichia coli (ATCC 25922) and Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 25923) and MDA-MB-231 human breast cancer cell lines.
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- Punjab Engineering College (Deemed to be University), Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Department of Zoology, Panjab University, Chandigarh, 160014, India
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- College of Professional Studies, Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, USA
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- Department of Zoology, Panjab University, Chandigarh, 160014, India
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Li X, Yang L, Wang Y, Du Z, Mao X, Sun D, Liu J, Zhou Y, Xu X. Studies on binding of single-stranded DNA with reduced graphene oxide-silver nanocomposites. IET Nanobiotechnol 2020; 14:308-313. [PMID: 32463021 PMCID: PMC8676041 DOI: 10.1049/iet-nbt.2019.0377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [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: 01/09/2020] [Accepted: 02/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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The binding reaction of reduced graphene oxide-silver nanocomposites (rGO-AgNCs) with calf thymus single-stranded DNA (ssDNA) was studied by ultraviolet-visible absorption, fluorescence spectroscopy and circular dichroism (CD), using berberine hemisulphate (BR) dye as a fluorescence probe. The absorbance of ssDNA increases, but the fluorescence intensity is quenched with the addition of rGO-AgNCs. The binding of rGO-AgNCs with ssDNA was able to increase the quenching effects of BR and ssDNA, and induce the changes in CD spectra. All of the evidence indicated that there was a relatively strong interaction between ssDNA and rGO-AgNCs. The data obtained from fluorescence experiments revealed that the quenching process of ssDNA caused by rGO-AgNCs is primarily due to complex formation, i.e. static quenching. The increasing trend of the binding equilibrium constant (Ka) with rising temperature indicated that the binding process was an endothermic reaction. The calculated thermodynamic parameters showed that the binding process was thermodynamically spontaneous, and hydrophobic association played predominant roles in the binding of ssDNA to the surface of rGO-AgNCs.
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- Xi Li
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510006, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China
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- Program for Scientific Research Innovation Team in Precision Medicine of Gynecologic Oncology, Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University, Jining 272067, Shandong Province, People's Republic of China
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- Program for Scientific Research Innovation Team in Precision Medicine of Gynecologic Oncology, Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University, Jining 272067, Shandong Province, People's Republic of China
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- College of Basic Medical, Jining Medical University, Jining 272067, Shandong Province, People's Republic of China
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- College of Basic Medical, Jining Medical University, Jining 272067, Shandong Province, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252059, Shandong Province, People's Republic of China
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- College of Basic Medical, Jining Medical University, Jining 272067, Shandong Province, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health, Jining Medical College, Jining 272067, Shandong Province, People's Republic of China
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- College of Basic Medical, Jining Medical University, Jining 272067, Shandong Province, People's Republic of China.
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Badar W, Ullah Khan MA. Analytical study of biosynthesised silver nanoparticles against multi-drug resistant biofilm-forming pathogens. IET Nanobiotechnol 2020; 14:331-340. [PMID: 32463024 PMCID: PMC8676042 DOI: 10.1049/iet-nbt.2019.0287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2019] [Revised: 02/09/2020] [Accepted: 02/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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The emergence of the huge number of multi-drug resistant (MDR) bacteria requires an alternative to the drugs. Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are a strong candidate for this due to their bactericidal properties, which can be better concluded by understanding their morphology and chemistry. The study hypothesised that AgNPs synthesised using leaves of Syzygium cumini can be used to treat locally emerging MDRs forming biofilms on indwelling medical devices. Synthesised particles were characterised by methods like UV-visible spectroscopy, X-ray powder diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, and Zetasizer. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and high-performance liquid chromatography were used to predict phytochemicals present in the leaves. The shape of particles is revealed to be relatively spherical, with average size to be around 10-100 nm. Phenolic compounds are attributed to the formation of nanoparticles, stability analysis shows particles to be stable, and zeta potential determined the surface charge to be -20.1 mV. Biosynthesised particles are found to possess efficient antibacterial activity MDR bacteria developing biofilms in medical devices; hence, it is concluded that S. cumini based NPs can be used to develop a layer on implant-related medical devices. Toxicity evaluation against A594 cancer cells portrays AgNPs to be potential tumour reduction agents in a concentration-dependent manner.
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- Wafa Badar
- Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Central Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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Durairaj K, Roy B, Chandrasekaran N, Krishnan SP, Mukherjee A. Silver nanorods induced oxidative stress and chromosomal aberrations in the Allium cepa model. IET Nanobiotechnol 2020; 14:161-166. [PMID: 32433034 PMCID: PMC8675964 DOI: 10.1049/iet-nbt.2019.0224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2019] [Revised: 09/22/2019] [Accepted: 11/20/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2023] Open
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The production of different size and shape silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) has increased considerably in recent years due to several commercial and biological applications. Here, rod-shaped AgNPs (SNRs) were prepared using the microwave-assisted method and characterised by ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy, and transmission electron microscopy analysis. The present study aims to investigate the cyto-genotoxic effect of various concentrations (5, 10, and 15 µM) of SNRs using Allium cepa model. As a result, concentration-dependent cyto-genotoxic effect of SNRs was observed through a decrease in the mitotic index, and an increase in the chromosomal aberrations such as chromosome break, disturbed metaphase, and anaphase bridge. To check the impact of Ag+ ions, 15 µM silver nitrate (AgNO3) was prepared and tested in all the assays. Furthermore, cell viability and different reactive oxygen species assays were performed to test the cytotoxicity evaluation of SNRs. The authors found that in all the tested assays, SNRs at high concentrations (15 µM) and AgNO3 (15 µM) were observed to cause maximal damage to the roots. Therefore, the current study implies that the cytotoxicity and genotoxicity of SNRs were dependent on the concentration of SNRs.
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- Karthiga Durairaj
- Centre for Nanobiotechnology, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, India
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- School of Biosciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, India
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- Centre for Nanobiotechnology, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, India.
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Lala S. Enhancement of secondary metabolites in Bacopa monnieri (L.) Pennell plants treated with copper-based nanoparticles in vivo. IET Nanobiotechnol 2020; 14:78-85. [PMID: 31935682 PMCID: PMC8675962 DOI: 10.1049/iet-nbt.2019.0124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2019] [Revised: 10/04/2019] [Accepted: 10/21/2019] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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The study aims to document the effect of starch-stabilised copper-based nanoparticles (CuNPs) on the biosynthesis of pharmaceutically valuable secondary metabolites, especially saponins, of the reputed nootropic herb Bacopa monnieri (L.) Pennell. CuNPs were synthesised chemically by the reduction of cupric sulphate pentahydrate with ascorbic acid using starch as the capping agent. They were characterised by UV-visible spectrophotometry, Fourier-transform infra-red spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, high-resolution transmission electron microscopy and zeta potential. The nanoparticles consisted of cuprous oxide and metallic copper, were approximately spherical, polydispersed with diameter <20 nm. Hydroponically grown B. monnieri plants were treated in vivo with the CuNPs between the concentrations of 0-100 mg l-1. Spectrophotometric estimation of the total contents of saponins, alkaloids, phenolics, flavonoids and DPPH radical scavenging capacity from the methanolic extracts of the whole plants showed a hormetic increase in the content of secondary metabolites in a concentration-dependent manner from 5 mg l-1 until it declined at toxic metabolic concentration. This was accompanied by an increase in ROS markers hydrogen peroxide and malondialdehyde as well as a hormetic effect on activities of phenylalanine ammonia lyase and antioxidant enzymes catalase, ascorbate peroxidase and superoxide dismutase. CuNPs at sub-toxic concentrations were found to enhance secondary metabolism and antioxidant capacity in Bacopa monnieri through ROS-mediated defence response.
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- Sanchaita Lala
- Department of Botany, Sarsuna College (University of Calcutta), 4/HB/A, Ho Chi Minh Sarani, Sarsuna Satellite Township, Kolkata-700061, India.
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Khademi S, Sarkar S, Shakeri-Zadeh A, Attaran N, Kharrazi S, Solgi R, Reza Ay M, Azimian H, Ghadiri H. Dual-energy CT imaging of nasopharyngeal cancer cells using multifunctional gold nanoparticles. IET Nanobiotechnol 2019; 13:957-961. [PMID: 31811766 PMCID: PMC8676268 DOI: 10.1049/iet-nbt.2019.0067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2019] [Accepted: 06/28/2019] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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The purpose of this study is to measure the concentration of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) attached to folic acid through cysteamin as the linker (FA-Cys-AuNPs) and AuNPs in KB human nasopharyngeal cancer cells using dual-energy CT (DECT). In this study, nanoparticles with a size of ∼15 nm were synthesized and characterised using UV-Vis, TEM, FTIR and ICP-OES analyses. The non-toxicity of nanoparticles was confirmed by MTT assay under various concentrations (40-100 µg/ml) and incubation times (6, 12 and 24 h). To develop an algorithm for revealing different concentrations of AuNPs in cells, a corresponding physical phantom filled with 0.5 ml vials containing FA-Cys-AuNPs was used. The CT scan was performed at two energy levels (80 and 140 kVp). One feature of DECT is material decomposition, which allows separation and identification of different elements. The values obtained from the DECT algorithm were compared with values quantitatively measured by ICP-OES. Cells were also incubated with AuNPs and FA-Cys-AuNPs at different concentrations and incubation times. Subsequently, by increasing the incubation time in the presence of FA-Cys-AuNPs, in comparison with AuNPs, DECT pixels were increased. Thus, FA-Cys-AuNPs could be a suitable candidate for targeted contrast agent in DECT molecular imaging of nasopharyngeal cancer cells.
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- Sara Khademi
- Department of Radiology Technology, School of Paramedical Sciences, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Medical Physics Department, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS), Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, Applied Biophotonics Research Centre, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Medical Physics Research Centre, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Aghamiri S, Jafarpour A, Shoja M. Effects of silver nanoparticles coated with anti-HER2 on irradiation efficiency of SKBR3 breast cancer cells. IET Nanobiotechnol 2019; 13:808-815. [PMID: 31625520 PMCID: PMC8676115 DOI: 10.1049/iet-nbt.2018.5258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2018] [Revised: 11/02/2018] [Accepted: 01/31/2019] [Indexed: 11/20/2023] Open
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Breast cancer is the second cause of death in the world. Ionising radiation is a potent mutagen that can cause DNA damage, chromosomes breakage, and cell death. In the present study, radiotherapy and nanoparticle-antibodies (ABs) have been combined to enhance the efficacy of cancer cell treatment. Silver nanoparticles (SNP) were synthesised, coated with anti-HER2, and then characterised with different techniques such as X-ray diffraction, dynamic light scattering, transmission electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared, and UV-Vis spectroscopy. SKBR3 cells were irradiated with cobalt-60 in the presence of nanoparticle-AB as the drug. Cell viability was measured using the diphenyltetrazolium bromide assay, and the cellular status was assessed by Raman spectroscopy. Irradiation considerably decreased cell viability proportionate to the dose increase and post-irradiation time. The surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy increased the signal in the presence of SNP. Increasing the dose to 2 Gy increased the irradiation resistance, and higher dose increases (4 and 6 Gy) enhanced the irradiation sensitivity. Moreover, the cellular changes induced by irradiation in the presence of the drug were stable after 48 h. The authors results introduced the combination of the drug with radiation as an effective treatment for cancer and Raman spectroscopy as a suitable tool to diagnose effective irradiation doses.
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- Shahin Aghamiri
- Student Research Committee, Department of Medical Biotechnology, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Virology Division, Department of Pathobiology, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Faculty of Paramedicine, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran.
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Ali JA, Kolo K, Sajadi SM, Hamad KH, Salman R, Wanli M, Manshad AK, Hamad SM, Raihana B, Hama SM. Modification of rheological and filtration characteristics of water-based mud for drilling oil and gas wells using green SiO 2@ZnO@Xanthan nanocomposite. IET Nanobiotechnol 2019; 13:748-755. [PMID: 31573545 PMCID: PMC8676578 DOI: 10.1049/iet-nbt.2018.5205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2018] [Revised: 05/28/2019] [Accepted: 06/14/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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In this study, a green, simple and economical approach was used to synthesise the SiO2@ZnO@Xanthan nanocomposite (NC) to modify the rheological and filtration characteristics of the water-based drilling mud. The green synthesised NCs were identified using scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, elemental mapping, X-ray diffraction and UV-Vis analytical techniques. Additionally, the effect of SiO2@ZnO@Xanthan NCs on the filtration and rheological properties of mud including apparent viscosity, plastic viscosity, yield point, gel strength, mud cake and fluid loss was investigated. The obtained results confirmed that the synthesised NCs effectively improved the rheological properties of drilling mud, and considerably decreased its fluid loss and filter cake by about 54 and 92.5%, respectively. The results highly recommend the SiO2@ZnO@Xanthan NC as an excellent additive to improve the rheological properties, and reduce the fluid loss and the filter cake of the drilling mud.
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- Jagar A Ali
- Department of Petroleum Engineering, College of Engineering, Knowledge University, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq.
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- Scientific Research Centre, Soran University, Soran, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
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- Department of Nutrition, Cihan University-Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
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- Department of Petroleum Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Soran University, Soran, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
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- Department of Petroleum Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Soran University, Soran, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
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- Department of Petroleum Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Soran University, Soran, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
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- Department of Petroleum Engineering, Abadan Faculty of Petroleum Engineering, Petroleum University of Technology (PUT), Abadan, Iran
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- Scientific Research Centre, Soran University, Soran, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
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- Department of Petroleum Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Soran University, Soran, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
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- Department of Petroleum Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Soran University, Soran, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
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Rajan S A, Khan A, Asrar S, Raza H, Das RK, Sahu NK. Synthesis of ZnO/Fe 3O 4/rGO nanocomposites and evaluation of antibacterial activities towards E. coli and S. aureus. IET Nanobiotechnol 2019; 13:682-687. [PMID: 31573536 PMCID: PMC8676306 DOI: 10.1049/iet-nbt.2018.5330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2018] [Revised: 02/14/2019] [Accepted: 03/07/2019] [Indexed: 08/29/2023] Open
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Antibacterial activity of nanoparticles (NPs) and nanocomposites (NCs) has received wide spread attention in biomedical applications. In this direction, the authors prepared zinc oxide (ZnO), iron oxide (Fe3O4), and their composite including reduced graphene oxide (rGO) by hydrothermal method. The structural and microstructural properties of the synthesised NPs and NCs were investigated by XRD, FT-IR, UV-Vis, TGA, and TEM analysis. PEG-coated ZnO and Fe3O4 form in hexagonal wurtzite and inverse spinel structures, respectively. ZnO forms in rod-shaped (aspect ratio of ∼3) morphology, whereas well-dispersed spherical-shaped morphology of ∼10 nm is observed in Fe3O4 NPs. The ZnO/Fe3O4 composite possesses a homogeneous distribution of above two phases and shows a very good colloidal stability in aqueous solvent. These synthesised particles exhibited varying antibacterial activity against gram-positive strain Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) and gram-negative strain Escherichia coli (E. coli). The nanocomposite exhibits a better cidal effect on E. coli when compared to S. aureus when treated with 1 mg/ml concentration. Further, the addition of rGO has intensified the anti-bacterial effect to a much higher extent due to synergistic influence of individual components.
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- Arunima Rajan S
- Centre for Nanotechnology Research, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore-632014, TN, India
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- Centre for Nanotechnology Research, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore-632014, TN, India
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- School of Bioscience and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore-632014, TN, India
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- School of Bioscience and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore-632014, TN, India
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- School of Bioscience and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore-632014, TN, India
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- Centre for Nanotechnology Research, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore-632014, TN, India.
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Safavi E, Homayouni-Tabrizi M, Karimi E, Rahimi Kalateh Shah Mohammad G. Biosynthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles using anjbar (root of Persicaria bistorta) extract and their cytotoxic effects on human breast cancer cell line (MCF-7). IET Nanobiotechnol 2019; 13:736-741. [PMID: 31573543 PMCID: PMC8676346 DOI: 10.1049/iet-nbt.2018.5060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2018] [Revised: 02/10/2019] [Accepted: 05/31/2019] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Biosynthesis of nanoparticles (NPs) using biomass is now one of the best methods for synthesising NPs due to their nontoxic and biocompatibility. Plants are the best choice among all biomass to synthesise large-scale NPs. The objectives of this study were to synthesise zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) using Anjbar (root of Persicaria bistorta) [An/ZnO-NPs] and investigate the cytotoxic and anti-oxidant effects. For this purpose, the An/ZnO-NPs were synthesised by using Bistort extract and characterised using UV-Visible spectroscopy, transmission electron microscope, field emission scanning electron microscope, x-ray diffraction and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy. The cytotoxic effects of the An/ZnO-NPs on MCF-7 cells were followed by 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide assays at 24, 48, and 72 h. Nuclear morphology changed and apoptosis in cells was investigated using acridine orange/propodium iodide (AO/PI) staining and flow cytometry analysis. The pure biosynthesised ZnO-NPs were spherical in shape and particles sizes ranged from 1 to 50 nm. Treated MCF-7 cells with different concentrations of ZnO-NPs inhibited cell viability in a time- and dose-dependent manner with IC50 about 32 μg/ml after 48 h of incubation. In flow cytometry analysis the sub-G1 population, which indicated apoptotic cells, increased from 12.6% at 0 μg/ml (control) to 92.8% at 60 μg/ml, 48 h after exposure. AO/PI staining showed that the treated cells displayed morphologic evidence of apoptosis, compared to untreated groups.
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- Elham Safavi
- Department of Biology, Mashhad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Mashhad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran
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Kora AJ. Multifaceted activities of plant gum synthesised platinum nanoparticles: catalytic, peroxidase, PCR enhancing and antioxidant activities. IET Nanobiotechnol 2019; 13:602-608. [PMID: 31432793 PMCID: PMC8676073 DOI: 10.1049/iet-nbt.2018.5407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2018] [Revised: 03/27/2019] [Accepted: 05/10/2019] [Indexed: 11/07/2023] Open
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A single pot, green method for platinum nanoparticles (Pt NP) production was devised with gum ghatti (Anogeissus latifolia). Analytical tools: ultraviolet-visible (UV-vis), dynamic light scattering, zeta potential, transmission electron microscope, X-ray diffraction (XRD), and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy were employed. Wide continuous UV-vis absorption and black solution colouration proved Pt NP formation. Face-centred cubic crystalline structure of NP was evidenced from XRD. NPs formed were nearly spherical with a mean particle size of 3 nm. NP demonstrated a myriad of properties including catalytic, peroxidase, polymerase chain reaction (PCR) enhancing and antioxidant activities. Catalytic action of NP was probed via NaBH4 reduction of arsenazo-III dye. NP displayed considerable peroxidase activity via catalysis of 3, 3', 5, 5'-tetramethylbenzidine oxidation by H2O2. NP showed exceptional stability towards varying pH (3-11), temperature (25-100°C), salt concentration (0-100 mM) and storage time duration (0-12 months). In comparison with horse radish peroxidase, its applicability as an artificial peroxidase is advantageous. NP caused a two-fold enhancement in PCR yield at 0.4 nM. Also showed significant 1', 1' diphenyl picryl-hydrazyle scavenging (80.1%) at 15 µg/mL. Author envisages that the biogenic Pt NP can be used in a range of biological and environmental applications.
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- Aruna Jyothi Kora
- National Centre for Compositional Characterisation of Materials (NCCCM), Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, ECIL PO, Hyderabad - 500 062, Telangana, India.
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Kalantari K, Afifi AM, Moniri M, Moghaddam AB, Kalantari A, Izadiyan Z. Autoclave-assisted synthesis of AgNPs in Z. officinale extract and assessment of their cytotoxicity, antibacterial and antioxidant activities. IET Nanobiotechnol 2019; 13:262-268. [PMID: 31053688 PMCID: PMC8676182 DOI: 10.1049/iet-nbt.2018.5066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [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: 04/23/2018] [Revised: 10/01/2018] [Accepted: 10/24/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2023] Open
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In this study, the authors synthesised silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using autoclave as a simple, unique and eco-friendly approach. The effect of Zingiber officinale extract was evaluated as a reducing and stabiliser agent. According to transmission electron microscopy results, the AgNPs were in the spherical shape with a particle size of ∼17 nm. The biomedical properties of AgNPs as antibacterial agents and free radical scavenging activity were estimated. Synthesised AgNPs showed significant 1,1-diphenyl-2-picryl-hydrazyl free radical scavenging. Strong bactericidal activity was shown by the AgNPs on Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. A maximum inhibition zone of ∼14 mm was obtained for epidermidis at a concentration of 60 μg/ml for sample fabricated at 24 h. The AgNPs also showed a significant cytotoxic effect against MCF-7 breast cancer cell lines with an half maximal inhibitory concentration value of 62 μg/ml in 24 h by the MTT assay. It could be concluded that Z. officinale extract can be used effectively in the production of potential antioxidant and antimicrobial AgNPs for commercial application.
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- Katayoon Kalantari
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Centre of Advanced Materials (CAM), University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Centre of Advanced Materials (CAM), University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia
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- Department of Bioprocess Technology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Bioprocess Technology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology (MJIIT), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 54100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology (MJIIT), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 54100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Hussain M, Iqbal Raja N, Mashwani ZUR, Iqbal M, Ejaz M, Aslam S. Green synthesis and evaluation of silver nanoparticles for antimicrobial and biochemical profiling in Kinnow ( Citrus reticulata L.) to enhance fruit quality and productivity under biotic stress. IET Nanobiotechnol 2019; 13:250-256. [PMID: 31053686 PMCID: PMC8675995 DOI: 10.1049/iet-nbt.2018.5049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2018] [Revised: 10/12/2018] [Accepted: 10/24/2018] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) by utilising plant extract is an emerging class of nanotechnology. It revolutionizes all the field of biological sciences by synthesizing chemical free AgNPs. In the present study, AgNPs were synthesised by utilising Moringa oleifera leaves as the main reducing and stabilising agent and characterised through UV-visible spectroscopy, zeta analyser, X-ray diffraction spectroscopy (XRD), energy dispersive X-ray (EDX), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The different concentrations of biosynthesised AgNPs (10, 20, 30, and 40 ppm) were exogenously applied on the already infected plants (canker) of Citrus reticulata at different day intervals. The AgNPs at a concentration of 30 ppm was found to be most suitable concentration for creating the resistance against canker disease in Citrus reticulata. The enzymatic activities were also explored and it was found that 30 ppm concentration of biosynthesised AgNPs significantly reduced the biotic stress. Fruit quality and productivity parameters were also assessed and it was found that fruit quality and productivity were significant in response to 30 ppm concentration of biosynthesised AgNPs. The present work highlights the potent role of biosynthesised AgNPs, which can be used as biological control of citrus diseases and ultimately improving the quality and productivity of Citrus.
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- Mubashir Hussain
- Department of Botany, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
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- Department of Botany, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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Chandramohan S, Sundar K, Muthukumaran A. Hollow selenium nanoparticles from potato extract and investigation of its biological properties and developmental toxicity in zebrafish embryos. IET Nanobiotechnol 2019; 13:275-281. [PMID: 31053690 PMCID: PMC8676351 DOI: 10.1049/iet-nbt.2018.5228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2018] [Revised: 10/03/2018] [Accepted: 11/15/2018] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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A facile synthesis of hollow selenium nanoparticles (hSeNPs) was prepared using potato starch as a reducing and capping agent. The morphological and structural characters of the hSeNPs were characterised by ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy (UV), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) coupled with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) and zeta potential analyser. The optical characteristics of hSeNPs were confirmed by UV. The presence of various functional groups in the hSeNPs suspension was confirmed by FTIR. The SEM results suggested that the synthesised hSeNPs were uniformly distributed and circular in shape with a hollow. The average size of the hSeNPs was found to be around 115 nm. The EDX analysis also confirmed the presence of hSeNPs in the sample. The zebrafish embryos were treated with hSeNPs of various concentrations ranging from 10 to 50 µg/ml. Abnormalities such as improper heartbeat, embryo sac oedema, ocular oedema and head oedema were noted at higher concentrations (30-50 µg/ml). A concentration-dependent antioxidant activity of hSeNPs was observed. The hSeNPs showed good antibacterial activity against gram-positive Bacillus subtilis and gram-negative Escherichia coli. The results of this study indicate that potato extract reduces the toxicity of hSeNPs and lower concentrations of hSeNPs could be used for various biomedical applications in near future.
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- Subburaman Chandramohan
- Department of Biotechnology, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Krishnankoil, TN 626126, India
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- International Research Centre, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Krishnankoil, TN 626126, India
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- International Research Centre, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Krishnankoil, TN 626126, India.
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Anum F, Raja NI, Hussain M, Iqbal M, Chaudhari SK, Ehsan M, Javaid U, Zafar NUA. Effect of green synthesised silver nanoparticles on morphogenic and biochemical variations in callus cultures of kinnow mandarin ( Citrus reticulata L.). IET Nanobiotechnol 2019; 13:541-545. [PMCID: PMC8676431 DOI: 10.1049/iet-nbt.2018.5276] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2018] [Revised: 01/13/2019] [Accepted: 03/07/2019] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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Citrus reticulata is economically important tree fruit crop in Pakistan, fortified with various nutrients and minerals including Vitamin C and secondary metabolites. Nanotechnology is a twenty‐first century science and deals with production of minute particles termed as nanoparticles. In present study, silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were synthesised through green method by utilising leaves of Olea europea as main reducing and capping agent. The synthesised AgNPs were characterised through UV visible spectroscopy, SEM, and energy dispersive X‐ray. Furthermore, different concentrations of AgNPs (10, 20, 30 ppm) in combination with Thidiazuron (0.5, 1.0 mg/l) were added onto MS medium to study development and secondary metabolites production in callus culture of C. reticulata . Callus induction percentage (96%) was more in 20 ppm AgNPs and 1 mg/l TDZ concentration. Moreover, high total phenolic, flavonoid contents, and antioxidant activity was observed in 20 ppm AgNPs combined with 0.5 and 1 mg/l TDZ. Enzymatic components (SOD, POD and CAT) were increased in MS medium augmented with 30 ppm AgNPs and TDZ. The total protein content (TPC) was significant in callus cultures treated with TDZ only. This study provides the first evidence of green synthesised AgNPs on callus culture developments and further quantification of biochemical profiling in C. reticula.
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- Faiza Anum
- Department of BotanyPMAS Arid Agriculture University RawalpindiPakistan
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- Department of BotanyPMAS Arid Agriculture University RawalpindiPakistan
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- Department of BotanyPMAS Arid Agriculture University RawalpindiPakistan
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- Department of BotanyPMAS Arid Agriculture University RawalpindiPakistan
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- Department of BotanyPMAS Arid Agriculture University RawalpindiPakistan
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- Department of BotanyPMAS Arid Agriculture University RawalpindiPakistan
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- Department of BotanyPMAS Arid Agriculture University RawalpindiPakistan
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Shahraki F, Tabrizi MH, Moghaddam MN, Hajebi S. Bio‐green synthesis ZnO‐NPs in Brassica napus pollen extract: biosynthesis, antioxidant, cytotoxicity and pro‐apoptotic properties. IET Nanobiotechnol 2019; 13:471-476. [PMCID: PMC8676517 DOI: 10.1049/iet-nbt.2018.5164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2018] [Revised: 11/21/2018] [Accepted: 11/26/2018] [Indexed: 07/31/2023] Open
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The bio‐green methods of synthesis nanoparticles (NPs) have advantages over chemo‐physical procedures due to cost‐effective and ecofriendly products. The goal of current investigation is biosynthesis of zinc oxide NPs (ZnO‐NPs) and evaluation of their biological assessment. Water extract of Brassica napus pollen [rapeseed (RP)] prepared and used for the synthesis of ZnO‐NPs and synthesised ZnO‐NP characterised using ultraviolet–visible, X‐ray diffraction, Fourier‐transform infrared spectroscopy, field emission scanning electron microscope and transmission electron microscope. Antioxidant properties of ZnO‐NPs, cytotoxic and pro‐apoptotic potentials of NPs were also evaluated. The results showed that ZnO‐NPs have a hexagonal shape with 26 nm size. ZnO‐NPs synthesised in RP (RP/ZnO‐NPs) exhibited the good antioxidant potential compared with the butylated hydroxyanisole as a positive control. These NPs showed the cytotoxic effects against breast cancer cells (M.D. Anderson‐Metastasis Breast cancer (MDA‐MB)) with IC50 about 1, 6 and 6 μg/ml after 24, 48 and 72 h of exposure, respectively. RP/ZnO‐NPs were found effective in increasing the expression of catalase enzyme, the enzyme involved in antioxidants properties of the cells. Bio‐green synthesised RP/ZnO‐NPs showed antioxidant and cytotoxic properties. The results of the present study support the advantages of using the bio‐green procedure for the synthesis of NPs as an antioxidant and as anti‐cancer agents.
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- Farzaneh Shahraki
- Department of BiologyMashhad Branch, Islamic Azad UniversityMashhadIran
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- Department of BiologyMashhad Branch, Islamic Azad UniversityMashhadIran
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Oda AM, Abdulkadhim H, Jabuk SI, Hashim R, Fadhil I, Alaa D, Kareem A. Green synthesis of silver nanoparticle by cauliflower extract: characterisation and antibacterial activity against storage. IET Nanobiotechnol 2019; 13:530-535. [PMCID: PMC8676221 DOI: 10.1049/iet-nbt.2018.5095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2018] [Revised: 02/21/2019] [Accepted: 02/28/2019] [Indexed: 08/15/2023] Open
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Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) was accomplished using different volumes of cauliflower extract and 0.001 M silver nitrate solution at 80°C for 15 min. A brownish‐red solution of AgNPs formed was tested by ultraviolet–visible absorption spectroscopy, Fourier‐transform infrared (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and X‐ray diffraction (XRD). Surface plasmon resonance of AgNPs appeared at 416 nm. Also, the kinetic of AgNPs formation was studied and follows a sigmoidal pattern. Storing time was studied for the freshly prepared AgNPs after 60 days. FTIR analysis shows the adsorption of active components on AgNPs surface, and these components are responsible for reduction besides working as a stabiliser like a capping agent, also FTIR analysis of AgNPs after storage showed no change in peaks location. The SEM exhibited a globular shape of AgNPs, and the particle size ranged from 25 to 100 nm, while the XRD particle size calculation was 25 nm with cubic phase lattice. The antibacterial activity was tested against Gram‐positive and ‐negative bacteria showed an inhibition zone of 16–27 mm and the antibacterial activity tested for the same bacteria after storage for about 10 months showed an inhibition zone of 6–10 mm.
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- Amjed Mirza Oda
- Science DepartmentBasic Education CollegeUniversity of BabylonBabylonIraq
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- Biology DepartmentScience CollegeUniversity of BabylonBabylonIraq
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- Soil and Water DepartmentAgriculture CollegeAl‐Qasim Green UniversityIraq
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- Biotechnologies College, Al‐Qasim Green UniversityIraq
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- Science DepartmentBasic Education CollegeUniversity of BabylonBabylonIraq
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- Science DepartmentBasic Education CollegeUniversity of BabylonBabylonIraq
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Bhat RS, Almusallam J, Al Daihan S, Al‐Dbass A. Biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles using Azadirachta indica leaves: characterisation and impact on Staphylococcus aureus growth and glutathione‐S‐transferase activity. IET Nanobiotechnol 2019; 13:498-502. [PMCID: PMC8676152 DOI: 10.1049/iet-nbt.2018.5133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2018] [Revised: 10/29/2018] [Accepted: 02/05/2019] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
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Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are toxic to various microbes, but the mechanism of action is not fully understood. The present report explores Azadirachta indica leaf extract as a reducing agent for the rapid biosynthesis of AgNPs. The effects of AgNPs on the growth, glutathione‐S‐transferase (GST) activity, and total protein concentration in Staphylococcus aureus were investigated, as was its antibacterial activity against seven other bacterial strains. Nanoparticle synthesis was confirmed by the UV‐Vis spectrum and colour change of the solution. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), dynamic light scattering (DLS), zeta potential analysis, and infrared spectroscopy were used to characterise the synthesised nanoparticles. The UV‐Visible spectrograph showed an absorbance peak at 420 nm. DLS analysis showed an average AgNP size of 159 nm and a Polydispersity Index of 0.373. SEM analysis showed spherical particle shapes, while TEM established an average AgNP size of 7.5 nm. The element analysis profile showed small peaks for calcium, potassium, zinc, chlorine, with the presence of oxygen and silver. AgNPs markedly affected the growth curves and GST activity in treated bacteria, and produced moderate antibacterial activity. Thus AgNPs synthesised from A. indica leaves can interrupt the growth curve and total protein concentration in bacterial cells.
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- Ramesa Shafi Bhat
- Department of BiochemistryScience College, King Saud UniversityRiyadhSaudi Arabia
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- Department of BiochemistryScience College, King Saud UniversityRiyadhSaudi Arabia
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- Department of BiochemistryScience College, King Saud UniversityRiyadhSaudi Arabia
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- Department of BiochemistryScience College, King Saud UniversityRiyadhSaudi Arabia
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Ahmad KS, Bibi Jaffri S. Carpogenic ZnO nanoparticles: amplified nanophotocatalytic and antimicrobial action. IET Nanobiotechnol 2019; 13:150-159. [PMID: 31051445 PMCID: PMC8676184 DOI: 10.1049/iet-nbt.2018.5006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2018] [Revised: 08/31/2018] [Accepted: 09/03/2018] [Indexed: 11/09/2023] Open
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This investigation has for the first time utilised environmental resource Prunus cerasifera seed extract phytochemicals for the green synthesis of carpogenic ZnO nanoparticles (NPs). Spherical morphology and size range of 56.57-107.70 nm at variable calcination temperatures without the use of any external reducing agent was obtained. The synthesised NPs exhibited hexagonal wurtzite geometry with an average crystal size 5.62 nm and a band gap of 3.4 eV. Carpogenic NPs were investigated for optical, compositional, morphological, and phytochemical make up via ultraviolet spectroscopy (UV-Vis), Fourier transform infrared analysis, X-ray powder diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, and gas chromatography and mass spectrometry. Carpogenic NPs degraded methyl red up to 83% with pseudo-first-order degradation kinetics (R2 = 0.88) in 18 min signifying their remediation role in environment in conformity with all principles of green chemistry. Photocatalytic assays were performed in direct solar irradiance. Nine pathogens of biomedical and agricultural significance having multi-drug resistance were inhibited in vitro via the Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion assay. The enhanced photocatalytic and antimicrobial inhibition not only makes carpogenic ZnO NPs a future photo-degradative candidate for environmental remediation but also a nanofertiliser, nanofungicide, and nanobactericide synthesised via bioinspired, biomimetic, green, and unprecedented route.
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- Khuram Shahzad Ahmad
- Department of Environmental Sciences, Fatima Jinnah Women University, The Mall, 46000 Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Fatima Jinnah Women University, The Mall, 46000 Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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Taghavizadeh Yazdi ME, Khara J, Housaindokht MR, Sadeghnia HR, Esmaeilzadeh Bahabadi S, Sadegh Amiri M, Mosawee H, Taherzadeh D, Darroudi M. Role of Ribes khorassanicum in the biosynthesis of AgNPs and their antibacterial properties. IET Nanobiotechnol 2019; 13:189-192. [PMID: 31051450 PMCID: PMC8676464 DOI: 10.1049/iet-nbt.2018.5215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2018] [Accepted: 10/08/2018] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have been biosynthesised through the extracts of Ribes khorassanicum fruits, which served as the reducing agents and capping agents. Biosynthesised AgNPs have been found to be ultraviolet-visible (UV-vis) absorption spectra since they have displayed one surface plasmon resonance peak at 438 nm, attesting the formation of spherical NPs. These particles have been characterised by UV-vis, field-emission scanning electron microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and transmission electron microscopy analysis. The formation of AgNPs at 1.0 mM concentration of AgNO3 has resulted in NPs that contained mean diameters in a range of 20-40 nm. The green-synthesised AgNPs have demonstrated high antibacterial effect against pathogenic bacteria (i.e. Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa). Biosynthesising metal NPs through plant extracts can serve as the facile and eco-friendly alternative for chemical and/or physical methods that are utilised for large-scale nanometal fabrication in various medical and industrial applications.
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran
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- Pharmacological Research Center of Medicinal Plants, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Mashhad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran
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- Neurogenic Inflammation Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad 9177948564, Iran
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- Department of Modern Sciences and Technologies, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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Mohammadi M, Shahisaraee SA, Tavajjohi A, Pournoori N, Muhammadnejad S, Mohammadi SR, Poursalehi R, Delavari H H. Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Zingiber officinale and Thymus vulgaris extracts: characterisation, cell cytotoxicity, and its antifungal activity against Candida albicans in comparison to fluconazole. IET Nanobiotechnol 2019; 13:114-119. [PMID: 31051440 PMCID: PMC8676021 DOI: 10.1049/iet-nbt.2018.5146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2018] [Revised: 07/28/2018] [Accepted: 08/02/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Fluconazole (FLZ) application as a highly successful commercial antifungal azole agent to treat the fungal infections is limited due to emergence of FLZ-resistant candida. In this study, the potential of green synthesised silver nanoparticles (NPs) as an antifungal agent against Candida albicans fungal pathogen is investigated. The extract of ginger (Zingiber officinale) and thyme (Thymus vulgaris) plays as reducing agent, capping agent and antifungal agent. The UV-visible spectroscopy shows the peak of surface plasmon resonance of synthesised Ag NPs after a period of time. The synthesised Ag NPs are spherical, with average sizes of 12 and 18 nm based on ginger and thyme extract, respectively. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy confirms the adsorption of the plant extract on the surface of the as-prepared Ag NPs. Based on the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) method against Candida albicans, the antifungal activity of as-prepared green synthesised Ag NPs shows higher inhibitory in comparison to FLZ. Finally, the Ag NPs synthesised via thyme extract shows no cytotoxicity with concentration below 3.5 ppm, which can be considered as an appropriate candidate instead of FLZ to treat the superficial fungal infections.
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- Mohsen Mohammadi
- Department of Materials Engineering, Tarbiat Modares University, P.O. Box 14115-143, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Islamic Azad University of Shahr Rey, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Cell-Based Therapies Research Center, Digestive Disease Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Tarbiat Modares University, P.O. Box 14115-143, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Tarbiat Modares University, P.O. Box 14115-143, Tehran, Iran.
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Iqbal M, Raja NI, Mashwani ZUR, Wattoo FH, Hussain M, Ejaz M, Saira H. Assessment of AgNPs exposure on physiological and biochemical changes and antioxidative defence system in wheat ( Triticum aestivum L) under heat stress. IET Nanobiotechnol 2019; 13:230-236. [PMID: 31051456 PMCID: PMC8676053 DOI: 10.1049/iet-nbt.2018.5041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2018] [Revised: 09/01/2018] [Accepted: 09/27/2018] [Indexed: 07/25/2023] Open
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The present study was designed to check the role of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) on physiological, biochemical parameters and antioxidants of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) under heat stress. Plant extract of Moringa oleifera was used for AgNPs synthesis followed by characterization through UV-Vis spectroscopy, SEM, XRD and Zeta analyser. Heat stress was applied in range of 35-40°C for 3 hrs/ day for 3 days to wheat plants at trifoliate stage. Heat stress decreased the RWC (13.2%), MSI (16.3%), chl a (5.2%), chl b (4.1%) and TCCs (9.9%). Wheat plants treated with AgNPs showed significant increase in RWC (12.2%), MSI (26.5%), chl a (10%), chl b (16.4%), TCCs (19%), TPC (2.4%), TFC (2.5%), TASC (2.5%), SOD (1.3%), POX (1.5%), CAT (1.8%), APX (1.2%) and GPX (1.4%), under heat stress. Lower concentration of AgNPs (50 mg/l) decreased the sugar (5.8%) and proline contents (4%), while increase was observed in higher AgNPs concentrations. Overall, AgNPs treatment enhanced thermo-tolerance in wheat plants, but the mechanism of AgNPs action needs further investigation at genome and proteome level in wheat plants under heat stress.
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- Muhammad Iqbal
- Department of Botany, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
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- Department of Botany, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- Department of Biochemistry, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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Akhbari M, Hajiaghaee R, Ghafarzadegan R, Hamedi S, Yaghoobi M. Process optimisation for green synthesis of zero-valent iron nanoparticles using Mentha piperita. IET Nanobiotechnol 2019; 13:160-169. [PMID: 31051446 PMCID: PMC8675976 DOI: 10.1049/iet-nbt.2018.5040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2018] [Revised: 06/30/2018] [Accepted: 08/31/2018] [Indexed: 09/01/2023] Open
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The potential of Mentha piperita in the iron nanoparticles (FeNPs) production was evaluated for the first time. The influences of the variables such as incubation time, temperature, and volume ratio of the extract to metal ions on the nanoparticle size were investigated using central composite design. The appearance of SPR bands at 284 nm in UV-Vis spectra of the mixtures verified the nanoparticle formation. Incubating the aqueous extract and metal precursor with 1.5 volume ratio at 50°C for 30 min leads to the formation of the smallest nanoparticles with the narrowest size distribution. At the optimal condition, the nanoparticles were found to be within the range of 35-50 nm. Experimental measurements of the average nanoparticle size were fitted well to the polynomial model satisfactory with R2 of 0.9078. Among all model terms, the linear term of temperature, the quadratic terms of temperature, and mixing volume ratio have the significant effects on the nanoparticle average size. FeNPs produced at the optimal condition were characterised by transmission electron microscopy, thermogravimetry analysis (TGA), and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy. The observed weight loss in the TGA curve confirms the encapsulation of FeNPs by the biomolecules of the extract which were dissociated by heat.
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- Maryam Akhbari
- Essential Oil Research Institute, University of Kashan, Kashan, Iran
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- Medicinal Plants Research Center, Institute of Medicinal Plants, ACECR, Karaj, Iran
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- Medicinal Plants Research Center, Institute of Medicinal Plants, ACECR, Karaj, Iran
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- Bio-Refinery Group, Faculty of New Technologies Engineering, Shahid Beheshti University, PO. Box: 47815-168, Mazandaran, Zirab Campus, Iran.
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- Essential Oil Research Institute, University of Kashan, Kashan, Iran
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Khattak A, Ahmad B, Rauf A, Bawazeer S, Farooq U, Ali J, Patel S, Ramadan El-Sharkawy E, Ikram R, Linfang H. Green synthesis, characterisation and biological evaluation of plant-based silver nanoparticles using Quercus semecarpifolia Smith aqueous leaf extract. IET Nanobiotechnol 2019; 13:36-41. [PMID: 30964035 PMCID: PMC8676298 DOI: 10.1049/iet-nbt.2018.5063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2018] [Revised: 04/21/2018] [Accepted: 07/09/2018] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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The development of reliable and green methods for the fabrication of metallic nanoparticles (NPs) has many advantages in the field of nanotechnology. In this direction, the present work describes an eco-friendly and cost-effective protocol for the production of silver NPs (AgNPs) using an aqueous extract of Quercus semecarpifolia leaves. Different techniques were carried out for the characterisation of the synthesised AgNPs. The ultraviolet-visible spectroscopic analysis showed the highest absorbance peak at 430 nm. The particle size and structure were confirmed by scanning electron microscopy as well as transmission electron microscopy (TEM) analysis. From TEM imaging, it was revealed that the formed particles were spherical with an average size of 20-50 nm. The crystalline nature of the NPs was determined by X-ray powder diffraction patterns. Thermogravimetry and differential thermal analysis were also evaluated by a temperature increment from 100 to 1000°C. Bio-inspired synthesis of AgNPs was performed for their pharmacological evaluation in relation to the activities of the crude methanolic, n-hexane, chloroform, ethyl acetate, and aqueous extracts. Good cytotoxic activity was exhibited by the green-synthesised AgNPs (77%). Furthermore, the AgNPs were found to exhibit significant antioxidant activity at 300 μg/ml (82%). The AgNPs also exhibited good phytotoxic potential (75%).
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- Aishma Khattak
- Centre of Biotechnology and Microbiology, University of Peshawar, Pakistan
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- Centre of Biotechnology and Microbiology, University of Peshawar, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Swabi, Anbar Swabi, KP, Pakistan.
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- Department of EMS Paramedic, College of Public Health and Health Informatics, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Abbottabad 22060, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Swabi, Anbar Swabi, KP, Pakistan
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- Bioinformatics and Medical Informatics Research Center, San Diego State University, San Diego- 92182, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Center for Natural Products and Drug Research (CENAR), University of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Institute of Medicinal Plant Development (IMPLAD), Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (CAMS), No.151, Malianwa North Road, HaiDian District, Beijing, 100193, People's Republic of China
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Sumaira, Siddique Afridi M, Salman Hashmi S, Ali GS, Zia M, Haider Abbasi B. Comparative antileishmanial efficacy of the biosynthesised ZnO NPs from genus Verbena. IET Nanobiotechnol 2018; 12:1067-1073. [PMID: 30964015 PMCID: PMC8676150 DOI: 10.1049/iet-nbt.2018.5076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2018] [Revised: 04/27/2018] [Accepted: 05/29/2018] [Indexed: 09/28/2023] Open
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This study describes ZnO NPs biosynthesis using leaf extracts of Verbena officinalis and Verbena tenuisecta. The extracts serve as natural reducing, capping and stabilization facilitators. Plant extracts phytochemical analysis, revealed that V. officinalis showed higher total phenolic and flavonoid content (22.12 and 6.38 mg g -1 DW) as compared to V. tennuisecta (12.18 and 2.7 mg g -1 DW). ZnO NPs were characterised by ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared, X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscope, transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and energy dispersive X-ray. TEM analysis of ZnO NPs reveals rod and flower shapes and were in the range of 65-75 and 14-31 nm, for V. tenuisecta and V. officinalis, respectively. Bio-potential of ZnO NPs was examined through their leishmanicidal potential against Leishmania tropica. ZnO NPs showed potent leishmanicidal activity with 250 µg ml-1 being the most potent concentration. V. officinalis mediated ZnO NPs showed more potent leishmanicidal activity compared to V. tenuisecta mediated ZnO NPs due to their smaller size and increased phenolics doped onto its surface. These results can be a step forward towards the development of novel compounds that can efficiently replace the current medication schemes for leishmaniasis treatment.
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- Sumaira
- Department of Biotechnology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad 45320, Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad 45320, Pakistan
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- Mid-Florida Research and Education Center and Department of Plant Pathology, University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, 2725 Binion Road, Apopka, FL 32703, USA
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- Department of Biotechnology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad 45320, Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad 45320, Pakistan.
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Jamdagni P, Rana JS, Khatri P. Comparative study of antifungal effect of green and chemically synthesised silver nanoparticles in combination with carbendazim, mancozeb, and thiram. IET Nanobiotechnol 2018; 12:1102-1107. [PMID: 30964021 PMCID: PMC8676014 DOI: 10.1049/iet-nbt.2018.5087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2017] [Revised: 05/02/2018] [Accepted: 06/01/2018] [Indexed: 08/21/2023] Open
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This study reports synthesis and characterisation of silver nanoparticles and their effect on antifungal efficacy of common agricultural fungicides. Silver nanoparticles were synthesised using biological and chemical reduction methods employing Elettaria cardamomum leaf extract and sodium citrate, respectively. Nanoparticles were then characterised using UV-Visible spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy, and dynamic light scattering (DLS). While XRD assigned particles size of 31.86 nm for green and 41.91 nm for chemical silver nanoparticles with the help of the Debye-Scherrer formula, DLS specified monodisperse nature of both suspensions. Nanoparticles were tested individually and in combination with fungicides (carbendazim, mancozeb, and thiram) against fungal phytopathogens. Silver nanoparticles exhibited good antifungal activity and minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) was observed in the range of 8-64 µg/ml. Also, they positively influenced the efficacy of fungicides. The mean MIC value (mean ± SD) for combination of all three fungicides with green AgNPs was 1.37 ± 0.6 µg/ml and for chemical AgNPs was 1.73 ± 1.0 µg/ml. Hence, it could be concluded that green AgNPs performed better than chemical AgNPs. Synergy was observed between green AgNPs and fungicides against Fusarium oxysporum. In conclusion, this study reports synthesis of monodisperse silver nanoparticles which serve as efficient antifungal agents and also enhance the fungicidal action of reported agricultural fungicides in combination studies.
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- Pragati Jamdagni
- Department of Biotechnology, Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology, Murthal 131039, Sonipat, Haryana, India.
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- Department of Biotechnology, Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology, Murthal 131039, Sonipat, Haryana, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology, Murthal 131039, Sonipat, Haryana, India
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Peng X, Cui Z, Bai X, Lv H. Bio-synthesis of palladium nanocubes and their electrocatalytic properties. IET Nanobiotechnol 2018; 12:1031-1036. [PMID: 30964009 PMCID: PMC8676066 DOI: 10.1049/iet-nbt.2018.5159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [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: 02/21/2018] [Revised: 06/08/2018] [Accepted: 06/25/2018] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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The bio-synthesis of palladium nanocubes (PdNCs) was realised using pine needle extract as the reducing agent and cetyl trimethyl ammonium bromide as the capping agent. As an eco-friendly and readily available biomass, pine needle extract avoided the use of highly polluting chemical reducing agents. The growth process of PdNCs was analysed using ultraviolet-vis and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. Flavonoids, esters, terpenoids and polyhydric alcohols, which contain reductive groups, were mainly responsible for the transition of Pd2+ ions to PdNCs. The morphology and structure of PdNCs were characterised using transmission electron microscopy (TEM), high-resolution TEM, selected area electron diffraction and X-ray diffraction. It was indicated that the as-prepared PdNCs displayed a relatively high purity and good crystallinity with a face-centred cubic structure and exhibited sizes ranging from 6.11 to 29.51 nm with an average particle size of 11.18 nm. In the methanol electro-oxidation reaction, the PdNCs enclosed by {100} facets exhibited superior electro-catalytic activity to commercial Pd/C, which was rarely reported in other bio-synthesis processes for Pd catalysts. Meanwhile, the PdNCs showed excellent anti-poisoning ability and long-term stability. This study reveals the possibility of preparing shape-controlled PdNCs with a specific structure and excellent electro-catalytic activity.
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- Xuwen Peng
- School of Chemistry and Material Science, Heilongjiang University, Harbin 150080, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Petrochemistry, Heilongjiang Academy of Sciences, Harbin 150040, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Petrochemistry, Heilongjiang Academy of Sciences, Harbin 150040, People's Republic of China.
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- Institute of Petrochemistry, Heilongjiang Academy of Sciences, Harbin 150040, People's Republic of China
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Biswas A, Vanlalveni C, Adhikari PP, Lalfakzuala R, Rokhum L. Green biosynthesis, characterisation and antimicrobial activities of silver nanoparticles using fruit extract of Solanum viarum. IET Nanobiotechnol 2018; 12:933-938. [PMID: 30247133 PMCID: PMC8676561 DOI: 10.1049/iet-nbt.2018.0050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [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: 02/01/2018] [Revised: 04/09/2018] [Accepted: 04/23/2018] [Indexed: 11/09/2023] Open
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Green synthesis of nanoparticles is considered an efficient method when compared with chemical and physical methods because of its bulk production, eco-friendliness and low cost norms. The present study reports, for the first time, green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) at room temperature using Solanum viarum fruit extract. The visual appearance of brownish colour with an absorption band at 450 nm, as detected by ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometer analysis, confirmed the formation of AgNPs. X-ray diffraction confirmed the AgNPs to be crystalline with a face-centred lattice. The transmission electron microscopy-energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy image showed the AgNPs are poly-dispersed and are mostly spherical and oval in shape with particle size ranging from 2 to 40 nm. Furthermore, Fourier transform-infrared spectra of the synthesised AgNPs confirmed the presence of phytoconstituents as a capping agent. The antimicrobial activity study showed that the AgNPs exhibited high microbial activity against Bacillus subtilis, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus susp. aureus, Aspergillus niger, and Candida albicans. The highest antimicrobial activity of AgNPs synthesised by S. viarum fruit extract was observed in P. aeruginosa, S. aureus susp. aureus and C. albicans with zone of inhibition, 26.67 mm.
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- Aayushi Biswas
- Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology Silchar, Silchar 788010, Assam, India
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- Department of Botany, Mizoram University, Aizawl Tanhril 796001, Mizoram, India
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- Department of Botany, Mizoram University, Aizawl Tanhril 796001, Mizoram, India
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- Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology Silchar, Silchar 788010, Assam, India.
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Fard SE, Tafvizi F, Torbati MB. Silver nanoparticles biosynthesised using Centella asiatica leaf extract: apoptosis induction in MCF-7 breast cancer cell line. IET Nanobiotechnol 2018; 12:994-1002. [PMID: 30247143 PMCID: PMC8676233 DOI: 10.1049/iet-nbt.2018.5069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2018] [Revised: 04/23/2018] [Accepted: 06/20/2018] [Indexed: 09/16/2023] Open
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The aim of this study was to green synthesised silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using Centella asiatica leaf extract and investigate the cytotoxic and apoptosis-inducing effects of these nanoparticles in MCF-7 breast cancer cell line. The characteristics and morphology of the green synthesised AgNPs were evaluated using transmission electron microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, UV-visible spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy. The MTT assay was used to investigate the anti-proliferative activity of biosynthesised nanoparticles in MCF-7 cells. Apoptosis test was performed using flow cytometry and expression of caspase 3 and 9 genes. The spherical AgNPs with an average size of 19.17 nm were synthesised. The results showed that biosynthesised AgNPs exhibited cytotoxicity, anti-cancer, apoptosis induction, and increased expression of genes encoding for caspases 3 and 9 in MCF-7 cancer cells in a concentration- and time-dependent manner. It seems that green synthesised AgNPs have potential uses for pharmaceutical industries.
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- Shima Edalat Fard
- Department of Biology, Parand Branch, Islamic Azad University, Parand, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Parand Branch, Islamic Azad University, Parand, Iran.
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Yadegar-e-Imam Khomeini (RAH), Shahr-e-Rey Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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Bhatt D, Gupta E, Kaushik S, Srivastava VK, Saxena J, Jyoti A. Bio-fabrication of silver nanoparticles by Pseudomonas aeruginosa: optimisation and antibacterial activity against selected waterborne human pathogens. IET Nanobiotechnol 2018; 12:981-986. [PMID: 30247141 PMCID: PMC8676076 DOI: 10.1049/iet-nbt.2018.0051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2018] [Revised: 04/19/2018] [Accepted: 05/04/2018] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Multiple drug resistance and treatment of contaminated water has become a serious issue in past years. Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs), being bactericidal, non-toxic, cheap and environment friendly behaviour, have drawn attention to overcome these problems. This study has been designed to synthesise AgNPs from Pseudomonas aeruginosa. AgNPs formation was confirmed by colour change and UV-vis spectroscopy. Furthermore, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy peaks demonstrated the presence of capped proteins as reducing and stabilising agent. Transmission electron microscopy micrograph revealed spherical shape AgNPs with the size ranging between 10 and 20 nm. Antibacterial activity of AgNPs was evaluated against the most prevalent waterborne pathogens enterohaemorrhagic Escherichia coli and Salmonellae typhimurium. Moreover, the antibacterial activity of AgNPs was tested for the treatment of contaminated water which showed attenuation in bacterial load within 8 h as demonstrated by growth kinetics data. Furthermore, AgNPs did not exhibit haemolytic effects on human red blood cells (RBCs) even at 100 mg L-1 concentration of AgNPs. The results herein suggest that AgNPs synthesised by P. aeruginosa under optimised conditions exhibit microbicidal property against waterborne pathogens and having no toxic effect on human RBCs. These AgNPs could be employed for treatment of contaminated water after process optimisation.
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- Deepanshu Bhatt
- Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Rajasthan, Jaipur 302006, India
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- Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Rajasthan, Jaipur 302006, India
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- Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Rajasthan, Jaipur 302006, India
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- Dr. B. Lal Institute of Biotechnology, 6-E, Malviya Industrial Area, Jaipur 302017, India
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- Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Rajasthan, Jaipur 302006, India.
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Osuntokun J, Onwudiwe DC, Ebenso EE. Aqueous extract of broccoli mediated synthesis of CaO nanoparticles and its application in the photocatalytic degradation of bromocrescol green. IET Nanobiotechnol 2018; 12:888-894. [PMID: 30247126 PMCID: PMC8676217 DOI: 10.1049/iet-nbt.2017.0277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2017] [Revised: 03/09/2018] [Accepted: 04/06/2018] [Indexed: 08/03/2023] Open
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CaO nanoparticles have been prepared using CaCl2 and aqueous extract of broccoli as a precursor and reducing agent, respectively. Different volumes of the aqueous broccoli extract were utilised to obtain Ca(OH)2 and subsequent calcination gave CaO nanoparticles. The synthesised CaO was confirmed by powder X-ray diffraction (XRD). The morphology was studied using transmittance electron microscopy (TEM), and the surface composition of Ca(OH)2 was explored using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. The major functional groups present in the capping material responsible for the reduction of the metal salt and the surface passivation of Ca(OH)2 were identified. The XRD pattern revealed cubic phase for all the CaO nanoparticles, and the crystallite size was estimated using Scherrer's equation showed a variation which is dependent on the volume of the extract used. TEM analysis showed different shapes, while the selected area electron diffraction (SAED) results confirmed the crystallinity of the nanoparticles. Thermogravimetric analysis of Ca(OH)2 showed the decomposition product to be CaO. Sample C3, which has the smallest particle size, was used as a catalyst for the degradation of bromocresol green via photo irradiation with ultraviolet light and the result revealed a degradation efficiency of 60.1%.
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- Jejenija Osuntokun
- Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Science, Material Science Innovation and Modelling (MaSIM) Research Focus Area, North-West University (Mafikeng Campus), Private Bag X2046, Mmabatho, South Africa
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- Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Science, Material Science Innovation and Modelling (MaSIM) Research Focus Area, North-West University (Mafikeng Campus), Private Bag X2046, Mmabatho, South Africa.
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Science, School of Physical and Chemical Sciences, North-West University (Mafikeng Campus), Private Bag X2046, Mmabatho, South Africa
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Ismail RA, Sulaiman GM, Mohsin MH, Saadoon AH. Preparation of silver iodide nanoparticles using laser ablation in liquid for antibacterial applications. IET Nanobiotechnol 2018; 12:781-786. [PMID: 30104452 PMCID: PMC8676521 DOI: 10.1049/iet-nbt.2017.0231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2017] [Revised: 02/22/2018] [Accepted: 03/15/2018] [Indexed: 09/02/2023] Open
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In this study, the authors reported the first synthesis process of silver iodide (AgI) nanoparticles (NPs) by pulsed laser ablation of the AgI target in deionised distilled water. The optical and structural properties of AgI NPs were investigated by using UV-vis absorption, X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscope (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and transmission electron microscope (TEM). The optical data showed the presence of plasmon peak at 434 nm and the optical bandgap was found to be 2.6 eV at room temperature. SEM results confirm the agglomeration and aggregation of synthesised AgI NPs. TEM investigation showed that AgI NPs have a spherical shape and the average particle size was around 20 nm. The particle size distribution was the Gaussian type. The results showed that the synthesised AgI NPs have antibacterial activities against both bacterial strains and the activities were more potent against gram-negative bacteria.
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- Raid A Ismail
- Laser Physics Division, Applied Science Department, University of Technology, Baghdad, Iraq
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- Biotechnology Division, Applied Science Department, University of Technology, Baghdad, Iraq.
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- Laser Physics Division, Applied Science Department, University of Technology, Baghdad, Iraq
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- Biotechnology Division, Applied Science Department, University of Technology, Baghdad, Iraq
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Rezaei Somee L, Ghadam P, Abdi-Ali A, Fallah S, Panahi G. Biosynthesised AgCl NPs using Bacillus sp. 1/11 and evaluation of their cytotoxic activity and antibacterial and antibiofilm effects on multi-drug resistant bacteria. IET Nanobiotechnol 2018; 12:764-772. [PMID: 30104450 PMCID: PMC8676579 DOI: 10.1049/iet-nbt.2017.0211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2017] [Revised: 01/10/2018] [Accepted: 03/05/2018] [Indexed: 11/09/2023] Open
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Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have attracted the attention of researchers due to their properties. Biological synthesis of AgNPs is eco-friendly and cost-effective preferred to physical and chemical methods, which utilize environmentally harmful agents and large amounts of energy. Microorganisms have been explored as potential biofactories to synthesize AgNPs. Bacterial NP synthesis is affected by Ag salt concentration, pH, temperature and bacterial species. In this study, Bacillus spp., isolated from soil, were screened for AgNP synthesis at pH 12 with 5 mM Ag nitrate (AgNO3) final concentration at room temperature. The isolate with fastest color change and the best ultraviolet-visible spectrum in width and height were chosen as premier one. AgNO3 and citrate salts were compared in terms of their influence on NP synthesis. Spherical Ag chloride (AgCl) NPs with a size range of 35-40 nm were synthesized in 1.5 mM Ag citrate solution. Fourier transform infrared analysis demonstrated that protein and carbohydrates were capping agents for NPs. In this study, antimicrobial and antitumor properties of the AgNP were investigated. The resulting AgCl NPs had bacteriostatic activity against four standard spp. And multi-drug resistant strain of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. These NPs are also cytotoxic to cancer cell lines MCF-7, U87MG and T293.
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- Leila Rezaei Somee
- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Alzahra University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Alzahra University, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Alzahra University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Vijayan R, Joseph S, Mathew B. Eco-friendly synthesis of silver and gold nanoparticles with enhanced antimicrobial, antioxidant, and catalytic activities. IET Nanobiotechnol 2018; 12:850-856. [PMID: 30104462 PMCID: PMC8676156 DOI: 10.1049/iet-nbt.2017.0311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2017] [Revised: 03/09/2018] [Accepted: 04/03/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The present work is emphasised on the bio-fabrication of silver and gold nanoparticles in a single step by a microwave-assisted method using the leaf extract of Synedrella nodiflora as both reducing and stabilising agent. The synthesised nanoparticles are highly stable and show surface plasmon resonance peak at 413 and 535 nm, respectively, for silver and gold nanoparticles in UV-Vis spectrum. The functional group responsible for the reduction of metal ions were obtained from Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. The crystalline nature of nanoparticles with face-centred cubic geometry was confirmed by the X-ray diffraction and selected area electron diffraction patterns. The morphology and sizes of the silver and gold nanoparticles were obtained from transmission electron microscopy images. The nanoparticles exhibit effective antimicrobial activities against various pathogenic strains. These antimicrobial properties were analysed by employing agar well diffusion method. The nanoparticles show significant antioxidant properties, and it was determined using 2, 2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl assay. The nanoparticles also show potent catalytic activity in the degradation of anthropogenic pollutant dyes Congo red and eosin Y by excess NaBH4. Thus, the current study demonstrates the potential use of S. nodiflora as a reducing and stabilising agent for the synthesis of silver and gold nanoparticles and their relevance in the field of biomedicine and catalysis.
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- Remya Vijayan
- School of Chemical Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam 686560, Kerala, India
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- Department of Chemistry, St. George's College, Aruvithura, Kottayam 686122, Kerala, India
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- School of Chemical Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam 686560, Kerala, India.
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Elemike EE, Onwudiwe DC, Ekennia AC, Jordaan A. Synthesis and characterisation of silver nanoparticles using leaf extract of Artemisia afra and their in vitro antimicrobial and antioxidant activities. IET Nanobiotechnol 2018; 12:722-726. [PMID: 30104444 PMCID: PMC8676062 DOI: 10.1049/iet-nbt.2017.0297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2017] [Revised: 02/03/2018] [Accepted: 02/25/2018] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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In this study, the conversion of silver ions into ∼30.74 nm sized silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) was achieved in 30 min at a reaction temperature of 80-90°C in aqueous leaf extract of Artemisia afra. The synthesised AgNPs showed surface plasmon resonance in the range of 423-438 nm. Spherical and face-centred cubic nanoparticles were confirmed by transmission electron microscope (TEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis, respectively. Fourier transform infra-red (FTIR) results indicated that the obtained nanoparticles were stabilised and capped through the carbonyl and carboxylate ion groups possibly from flavonoids, terpenoids, phenolics and esters content of the extracts. In addition, the AgNPs were assessed for their biological potentials against some microbes and, also, their free radical scavenging ability was established. The AgNPs exhibited interesting antimicrobial and antioxidant properties better than the aqueous extract of A. afra.
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- Elias E Elemike
- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Federal University of Petroleum Resources PMB 1221 Effurun, Delta State, Nigeria
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Agriculture, Science and Technology, School of Mathematics and Physical Sciences, North-West University, Mafikeng Campus, Private Bag X2046, Mmabatho 2735, South Africa.
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- Department of Chemistry, Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo (FUNAI), P.M.B. 1010, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria
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- Laboratory for Electron Microscopy, CRB Research Focus Area, North-West University, Private Bag X6001, Potchefstroom 2520, South Africa
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Singh D, Kumar V, Yadav E, Falls N, Singh M, Komal U, Verma A. One-pot green synthesis and structural characterisation of silver nanoparticles using aqueous leaves extract of Carissa carandas: antioxidant, anticancer and antibacterial activities. IET Nanobiotechnol 2018; 12:748-756. [PMID: 30104448 PMCID: PMC8676503 DOI: 10.1049/iet-nbt.2017.0261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2017] [Revised: 02/12/2018] [Accepted: 03/06/2018] [Indexed: 08/17/2023] Open
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Facile green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using an aqueous extract of Carissa carandas (C. carandas) leaves was studied. Fabrication of AgNPs was confirmed by the UV-visible spectroscopy which gives absorption maxima at 420 nm. C. carandas leaves are the rich source of the bioactive molecules, acts as a reducing and stabilising agent in AgNPs, confirmed by Fourier transforms infrared spectroscopy. The field emission scanning electron microscope revealed the spherical shape of biosynthesised AgNPs. A distinctive peak of silver at 3 keV was determined by energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. X-ray diffraction showed the facecentred cubic structure of biosynthesised AgNPs and thermal stability was confirmed by the thermogravimetric analysis. Total flavonoid and total phenolic contents were evaluated in biosynthesised AgNPs. Biosynthesised AgNPs showed free radical scavenging activities against 2, 2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl test and ferric reducing antioxidant power assay. In vitro cytotoxicity against hepatic cell lines (HUH-7) and renal cell lines (HEK-293) were also assessed. Finally, biosynthesised AgNPs were scrutinised for their antibacterial activity against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, Shigella sonnei, Shigella boydii and Salmonella typhimurium. This study demonstrated the biofabrication of AgNPs by using C. carandas leaves extract and a potential in vitro biological application as antioxidant, anticancer and antibacterial agents.
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- Deepika Singh
- Department of Pharmaceutical Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology & Sciences, Allahabad, UP 211007, India.
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- Natural Product Drug Discovery Laboratory, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology & Sciences, Allahabad, UP 211007, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology & Sciences, Allahabad, UP 211007, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology & Sciences, Allahabad, UP 211007, India
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- Department of Computer Sciences, HMFA Institute of Engineering and Technology, Handia, Allahabad, UP, India
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- Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, Uttrakhand, India
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- Bio-organic & Medicinal Chemistry Research Laboratory, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology & Sciences, Allahabad, UP 211007, India
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Souri M, Hoseinpour V, Shakeri A, Ghaemi N. Optimisation of green synthesis of MnO nanoparticles via utilising response surface methodology. IET Nanobiotechnol 2018; 12:822-827. [PMID: 30104457 PMCID: PMC8676278 DOI: 10.1049/iet-nbt.2017.0145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2017] [Revised: 02/19/2018] [Accepted: 03/04/2018] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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This study concerns the optimisation of green synthesis of manganese oxide nanoparticles (MnO NPs) with Dittrichia graveolens (L.) extract via response surface methodology (RSM). Central composite design was used to evaluate the effect of pH, time, and the extract to the metal ratio on the synthesised nanoparticles (NPs). Nine runs were designed to investigate the effect of each parameter while NPs were synthesised under different conditions. Considering the p-values (p-value < 0.05), it is indicated that the extract to the metal ratio was the most effective parameter. The synthesised NPs were characterised using UV-vis. Synthesis of the NPs by polyphenolic compounds of green reducing agent and their stabilisation by curcumin was confirmed by Fourier transform infrared spectra and the surface morphology of the spherical MnO NPs was studied by field-emission scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscope techniques. The present researchers claimed the optimal condition as follows: time = 56.7 min, pH = 7.2, and the extract to the metal ratio = 87.9 v/v. MnO NPs at optimum condition were then employed for degradation of industrial dyes and they showed high dye degradation activity against Rhodamine B and light green dye. The average size of the synthesised MnO NPs at optimal condition was claimed to be nearly 38 nm.
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- Mahsa Souri
- School of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
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- School of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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Sharma M, Nayak PS, Asthana S, Mahapatra D, Arakha M, Jha S. Biofabrication of silver nanoparticles using bacteria from mangrove swamp. IET Nanobiotechnol 2018; 12:626-632. [PMID: 30095424 PMCID: PMC8676574 DOI: 10.1049/iet-nbt.2017.0205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2017] [Revised: 12/17/2017] [Accepted: 12/30/2017] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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The last decade has observed a rapid advancement in utilising biological system towards bioremediation of metal ions in the form of respective metal nanostructures or microstructures. The process may also be adopted for respective metal nanoparticle biofabrication. Among different biological methods, bacteria-mediated method is gaining great attention for nanoparticle fabrication due to their eco-friendly and cost-effective process. In the present study, silver nanoparticle (AgNP) was synthesised via continuous biofabrication using Aeromonas veronii, isolated from swamp wetland of Sunderban, West Bengal, India. The biofabricated AgNP was further purified to remove non-conjugated biomolecules using size exclusion chromatography, and the purified AgNPs were characterised using UV-visible spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, field emission scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Additionally, the presence of proteins as capping and stabilising agents was confirmed by the amide-I and amide-II peaks in the spectra obtained using attenuated total reflection Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. The size of biofabricated AgNP was 10-20 nm, as observed using TEM. Additionally, biofabricated AgNP shows significant antibacterial potential against E. coli and S. aureus. Hence, biofabricated AgNP using Aeromonas veronii, which found resistant to a significant concentration of Ag ion, showed enhanced antimicrobial activity compared to commercially available AgNP.
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- Manish Sharma
- Department of Life Science, National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Odisha 769008, India
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- Department of Life Science, National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Odisha 769008, India
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- Department of Life Science, National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Odisha 769008, India
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- Department of Life Science, National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Odisha 769008, India
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- Department of Life Science, National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Odisha 769008, India
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- Department of Life Science, National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Odisha 769008, India.
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Hussain M, Raja NI, Iqbal M, Ejaz M, Aslam S, Rehman AU, Javaid U. Seed germination and biochemical profile of Citrus reticulata (Kinnow) exposed to green synthesised silver nanoparticles. IET Nanobiotechnol 2018; 12:688-693. [PMID: 30095434 PMCID: PMC8675950 DOI: 10.1049/iet-nbt.2017.0303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2017] [Revised: 01/29/2018] [Accepted: 02/21/2018] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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The biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) is substantial for its applications in different fields. The Moringa oleifera leaves were used as reducing and stabilising agent for the biosynthesis of AgNPs. The synthesised AgNPs were characterised through UV-visible spectroscopy, zeta analyser, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy dispersive Xray (EDX). In this study, effects of the synthesised AgNPs were also evaluated on nucellus tissues germination frequency and biochemical parameters of plant tissues. Nucellus tissues of Citrus reticulata were inoculated on MS medium supplemented with 10, 20, 30 and 40 µg/ml suspension of the synthesised AgNPs. Green synthesised AgNPs enhanced the in vitro germination because of low toxicity and nonfriendly issues. Significant results were obtained for germination parameters i.e. root and shoot length and seedling vigour index in response to 30 µg/ml suspension of green synthesised AgNPs. The 30 µ/ml suspension of AgNPs also enhanced antioxidant activity (41%) and SOD activity (0.36 nM/min/mg FW) while total phenolic content (4.7 µg/mg FW) and total flavonoid content (1.1 µg/mg FW) was significantly high when MS medium was fortified with 40 µg/ml suspension of the synthesised AgNPs. The content of total protein was significant (558 µg/BSA Eq/mg FW) in control plantlets as compared to the other treatments.
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- Mubashir Hussain
- Department of Botany, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
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- Department of Botany, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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Kantipudi S, Sunkara JR, Rallabhandi M, Thonangi CV, Cholla RD, Kollu P, Parvathaneni MK, Pammi SVN. Enhanced wound healing activity of Ag-ZnO composite NPs in Wistar Albino rats. IET Nanobiotechnol 2018; 12:473-478. [PMID: 29768232 PMCID: PMC8676361 DOI: 10.1049/iet-nbt.2017.0087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2017] [Revised: 12/09/2017] [Accepted: 12/15/2017] [Indexed: 04/05/2024] Open
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In the present study, silver (Ag) and Ag-zinc oxide (ZnO) composite nanoparticles (NPs) were synthesised and studied their wound-healing efficacy on rat model. Ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy of AgNPs displayed an intense surface plasmon (SP) resonance absorption at 450 nm. After the addition of aqueous Zn acetate solution, SP resonance band has shown at 413.2 nm indicating a distinct blue shift of about 37 nm. X-ray diffraction analysis Ag-ZnO composite NPs displayed existence of two mixed sets of diffraction peaks, i.e. both Ag and ZnO, whereas AgNPs exhibited face-centred cubic structures of metallic Ag. Scanning electron microscope (EM) and transmission EM analyses of Ag-ZnO composite NPs revealed the morphology to be monodispersed hexagonal and quasi-hexagonal NPs with distribution of particle size of 20-40 nm. Furthermore, the authors investigated the wound-healing properties of Ag-ZnO composite NPs in an animal model and found that rapid healing within 10 days when compared with pure AgNPs and standard drug dermazin.
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- Sravani Kantipudi
- School of Chemistry, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam 533 003, India
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- Thin Film Magnetism Group, Cavendish Laboratory, Department of Physics, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB3 0HE, UK
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Chungnam National University, Daeduk Science Town, 305-764 Daejeon, Korea.
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Esmaeili-Bandboni A, Amini SM, Faridi-Majidi R, Bagheri J, Mohammadnejad J, Sadroddiny E. Cross-linking gold nanoparticles aggregation method based on localised surface plasmon resonance for quantitative detection of miR-155. IET Nanobiotechnol 2018; 12:453-458. [PMID: 29768229 PMCID: PMC8676572 DOI: 10.1049/iet-nbt.2017.0174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2017] [Accepted: 12/13/2017] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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MiR-155 plays a critical role in the formation of cancers and other diseases. In this study, the authors aimed to design and fabricate a biosensor based on cross-linking gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) aggregation for the detection and quantification of miR-155. Also, they intended to compare this method with SYBR Green real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Primers for real-time PCR, and two thiolated capture probes for biosensor, complementary with miR-155, were designed. Citrate capped AuNPs (18.7 ± 3.6 nm) were synthesised and thiolated capture probes immobilised to AuNPs. The various concentrations of synthetic miR-155 were measured by this biosensor and real-time PCR method. Colorimetric changes were studied, and the calibration curves were plotted. Results showed the detection limit of 10 nM for the fabricated biosensor and real-time PCR. Also, eye detection using colour showed the weaker detection limit (1 µM), for this biosensor. MiR-133b as the non-complementary target could not cause a change in both colour and UV-visible spectrum. The increase in hydrodynamic diameter and negative zeta potential of AuNPs after the addition of probes verified the biosensor accurately fabricated. This fabricated biosensor could detect miR-155 simpler and faster than previous methods.
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- Aghil Esmaeili-Bandboni
- Department of Medical Biotechnology, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Tehran Heart Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Life Science Engineering, Faculty of New Sciences and Technologies, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Mahmoodi Esfanddarani H, Abbasi Kajani A, Bordbar AK. Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using flower extract of Malva sylvestris and investigation of their antibacterial activity. IET Nanobiotechnol 2018; 12:412-416. [PMID: 29768222 PMCID: PMC8676169 DOI: 10.1049/iet-nbt.2017.0166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2017] [Revised: 11/26/2017] [Accepted: 12/04/2017] [Indexed: 08/15/2023] Open
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High-quality colloidal silver nanoparticles (AgNP) were synthesised via a green approach by using hydroalcoholic extracts of Malva sylvestris. Silver nitrate was used as a substrate ion while the plant extract successfully played the role of reducing and stabilising agents. The synthesised nanoparticles were carefully characterised by using transmission electron microscopy, atomic-force microscopy, energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and UV-vis spectroscopy. The maximum absorption wavelengths of the colloidal solutions synthesised using 70 and 96% ethanol and 100% methanol, as extraction solvents, were 430, 485 and 504 nm, respectively. Interestingly, the size distribution of nanoparticles depended on the used solvent. The best particle size distribution belonged to the nanoparticles synthesised by 70% ethanol extract, which was 20-40 nm. The antibacterial activity of the synthesised nanoparticles was studied on Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes using disk diffusion, minimum inhibitory concentrations and minimum bactericidal concentrations assays. The best antibacterial activity obtained for the AgNPs produced by using 96% ethanolic extract.
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Prabukumar S, Rajkuberan C, Sathishkumar G, Illaiyaraja M, Sivaramakrishnan S. One pot green fabrication of metallic silver nanoscale materials using Crescentia cujete L. and assessment of their bactericidal activity. IET Nanobiotechnol 2018; 12:505-508. [PMID: 29768238 PMCID: PMC8676202 DOI: 10.1049/iet-nbt.2017.0209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2017] [Revised: 12/11/2017] [Accepted: 12/21/2017] [Indexed: 01/06/2024] Open
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In this study, the leaf extract of an important medicinal plant Crescentia cujete L. (CC) was employed as a green reducing agent to synthesise highly-stable C. cujete silver nanoparticles (CCAgNPs). The reduction of Ag+ to Ag0 nanoparticles was initially observed by a colour change which generates an intense surface plasmon resonance peak at 417 nm using a UV-Vis spectrophotometer. Various optimisation factors such as temperature, pH, time and the stoichiometric proportion of the reaction mixture were performed, which influence the size, dispersity and synthesis rate of CCAgNPs. In addition, surface chemistry of synthesised CCAgNPs through Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy reveals the reducing/stabilising agent present in the aqueous extract of C. cujete and synthesised CCAgNPs. Transmission electron microscopy analysis features the spherical shape of CCAgNPs with an average size of 39.74 nm. Furthermore, an X-ray diffraction study confirms that the synthesised CCAgNPs were face-centred cubic crystalline in nature. The CCAgNPs display tremendous bactericidal activity against human pathogens Bacillus subtilis, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Rhodococcus rhodochrous, Salmonella typhi, Mycobacterium smegmatis, Shigella flexneri and Vibrio cholerae via penetrating into the bacterial cell membrane and causing failure of an internal chain reaction.
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- Seetharaman Prabukumar
- Department of Biotechnology, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India
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Zandpour F, Allafchian AR, Vahabi MR, Jalali SAH. Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles with the Arial part of Dorema ammoniacum D. extract by antimicrobial analysis. IET Nanobiotechnol 2018; 12:491-495. [PMID: 29768235 PMCID: PMC8675994 DOI: 10.1049/iet-nbt.2017.0216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2017] [Revised: 12/16/2017] [Accepted: 12/21/2017] [Indexed: 07/29/2023] Open
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Silver nanoparticles (SNPs) were synthesised by using the Arial part extract of Dorema ammoniacum D. and characterised by employing UV-visible spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction techniques. Transmission electron microscopy and field emission scanning electron microscopy were applied to investigate the morphological structure of the bio-synthesised SNPs. The antimicrobial activity of SNPs was studied against Gram positive (Bacillus cereus and Staphylococcus aureus) and Gram-negative (Escherichia coli and Salmonella typhimurium) bacteria by employing the disk diffusion agar process. An extremely antimicrobial effect was observed for SNPs. Utilising D. ammoniacum D. as a mediator for the synthesis of SNPs helped to save time and cost.
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- Fakhte Zandpour
- Department of Natural Resources, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan 84156-83111, Iran
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- Research Institute for Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan 84156-83111, Iran.
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- Department of Natural Resources, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan 84156-83111, Iran
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- Research Institute for Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan 84156-83111, Iran
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Hussain M, Raja NI, Mashwani ZUR, Naz F, Iqbal M, Aslam S. Green synthesis and characterisation of silver nanoparticles and their effects on antimicrobial efficacy and biochemical profiling in Citrus reticulata. IET Nanobiotechnol 2018; 12:514-519. [PMID: 29768240 PMCID: PMC8676029 DOI: 10.1049/iet-nbt.2017.0153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2017] [Revised: 12/07/2017] [Accepted: 12/24/2017] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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The synthesis of nanoparticles by utilising plant extract has revolutionised the field of nanotechnology. In the present study, AgNPs were synthesised by utilising the leaves of Moringa oleifera as reducing and stabilising agent. UV-visible spectroscopy showed characteristic surface plasmon band in the range of 413-420 nm. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) elucidated rectangular segments fused together. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis confirmed the crystalline nature of AgNPs and presence of metallic silver ions was confirmed by energy dispersive X-ray (EDX). The different concentrations (10, 20, 30 and 40 ppm) of AgNPs were exogenously applied on Citrus reticulata to record the disease incidence at different day intervals. The disease intensity was progressively increased in all the applied treatments with the passage of time. The 30 ppm concentration of AgNPs was found to be most suitable concentration for creating the resistance against brown spot disease. Moreover, the effects of AgNPs were also assessed for biochemical profiling in C. reticulata. The enhanced production of endogenous enzymes and non-enzymatic components was observed in response to 30 ppm concentration of AgNPs. The present work highlighted that green synthesised AgNPs can be as used as biological control of citrus diseases and the enhanced production of secondary metabolites antioxidants.
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- Mubashir Hussain
- Department of Botany, PMAS Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
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- Department of Botany, PMAS Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- Department of Plant Pathology, PMAS Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, PMAS Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, PMAS Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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Abbasi BH, Zaka M, Hashmi SS, Khan Z. Biogenic synthesis of Au, Ag and Au–Ag alloy nanoparticles using Cannabis sativa leaf extract. IET Nanobiotechnol 2018; 12:277-284. [PMCID: PMC8675952 DOI: 10.1049/iet-nbt.2017.0169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2017] [Revised: 11/01/2017] [Accepted: 11/09/2017] [Indexed: 04/16/2024] Open
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Biogenic synthesis of gold (Au), silver (Ag) and bimetallic alloy Au–Ag nanoparticles (NPs) from aqueous solutions using Cannabis sativa as reducing and stabilising agent has been presented in this report. Formation of NPs was monitored using UV–visible spectroscopy. Morphology of the synthesised metallic and bimetallic NPs was investigated using X‐ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy. Elemental composition and the surface chemical state of NPs were confirmed by energy dispersive X‐ray spectroscopy analysis. Fourier transform‐infrared spectroscopy was utilised to identify the possible biomolecules responsible for the reduction and stabilisation of the NPs. Biological applicability of biosynthesised NPs was tested against five bacterial strains namely Klebsiella pneumonia , Bacillus subtilis (B. subtilis ), Escherichia coli , Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa ) and Leishmania major promastigotes. The results showed considerable antibacterial and anti‐leishmanial activity. The Au–Ag bimetallic NPs showed improved antibacterial activity against B. subtilis and P. aeruginosa as compared to Au and Ag alone, while maximum anti‐leishmanial activity was observed at 250 μg ml−1 NP concentration. These results suggest that biosynthesised NPs can be used as potent antibiotic and anti‐leishmanial agents.
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- Department of BiotechnologyQuaid‐i‐Azam UniversityIslamabad45320Pakistan
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- Department of BiotechnologyQuaid‐i‐Azam UniversityIslamabad45320Pakistan
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- Department of BiotechnologyQuaid‐i‐Azam UniversityIslamabad45320Pakistan
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Awan UA, Ali S, Rehman M, Zia N, Sohaila Naz S, Ovais M, Raza A. Stable and reproducible synthesis of gold nanorods for biomedical applications: a comprehensive study. IET Nanobiotechnol 2018; 12:182-190. [PMCID: PMC8676486 DOI: 10.1049/iet-nbt.2016.0220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2016] [Revised: 09/17/2017] [Accepted: 09/28/2017] [Indexed: 09/26/2023] Open
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Gold nanorods (GNRs) are ideal choice in biomedical research due to their amenability of synthesis, tunable plasmonic properties, less toxicity and ease of detection but their diverse biological applications necessitate stable structure. Despite two decades' efforts made towards reproducible anisotropic structures synthesis, still the kinetic control during GNRs growth has not been achieved. This study is an attempt to apprehend thermodynamic and kinetic parameters for synthesising mono‐disperse, reproducible and highly stable GNRs with desired aspect ratios. Effects of various growth parameters and assay steps on the facile and reproducible synthesis of GNRs are analysed. GNRs' environmental and biological colloidal stability is studied through UV–Vis spectroscopy based particle instability parameter (PIP < 0.1). The authors hereby report GNRs with tunable longitudinal surface plasmon resonance (682–906 nm) having different aspect ratios (2.5–4.6) that are stable at 28–60°C; however, prolonged high temperature ( > 60°C) and alkaline pH can trigger colloidal instability. GNRs remain stable at higher salt concentration, physiological and slightly acidic pH. GNRs can be stored in 0.001 M cetyltrimethylammonium bromide for 3 months without compromising their stability. PEGylated GNRs are quite stable in cellular media solution (PIP < 0.1). With current optimised growth conditions, no aggregation at physiological pH and stability at high temperatures make GNRs an ideal candidate in biomedical applications.
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- Uzma Azeem Awan
- Nanotheragnostic Research LabsNational Institute of Laser and OptronicsIslamabadPakistan
- Department of BiotechnologyUniversity of Azad Jammu and Kashmir MuzaffarabadMuzaffarabadPakistan
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- Medical Toxicology LaboratoryDepartment of ZoologyUniversity of Azad Jammu and Kashmir MuzaffarabadMuzaffarabadPakistan
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- Nanotheragnostic Research LabsNational Institute of Laser and OptronicsIslamabadPakistan
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- Nanotheragnostic Research LabsNational Institute of Laser and OptronicsIslamabadPakistan
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- Nanotheragnostic Research LabsNational Institute of Laser and OptronicsIslamabadPakistan
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- Nanotheragnostic Research LabsNational Institute of Laser and OptronicsIslamabadPakistan
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- Nanotheragnostic Research LabsNational Institute of Laser and OptronicsIslamabadPakistan
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