Phytochemistry of Centaurea saligna: Silver nanoparticle synthesis, quantification of natural compounds, antioxidant and antibacterial activity
Published: April 3, 2025
Abstract
Nanotechnology,
which
has
widespread
application
areas,
is
a
significant
discipline
of
science.
Due
to
the
nanoparticles,
many
studies
have
been
executed.
Herein,
silver
nanoparticles
(AgNPs@cs)
were
produced
via
leaves
Centaurea
saligna,
and
quantification
phenolics
existing
in
was
established
by
LC-MS/MS.
Furthermore,
antioxidant
antibacterial
activities
displayed
for
both
extract
nanoparticles.
The
analytical
techniques,
including
FTIR,
UV-VIS,
XRD,
TEM,
employed
elucidate
structure.
Moreover,
stability
ascertained
Zeta
potential.
Scutellarin
(8.67
mg/g
extract),
shikimic
acid
(3.97),
chrysin
(2.67)
found
as
major
compounds
In
DPPH
radical
scavenging
activity,
AgNPs@cs
an
excellent
effect
(IC
50,
µg/mL,
9.27
±
0.14)
association
BHT
(12.45
0.41,
IC
50,
µg/mL).
addition,
revealed
good
activity
against
bacteria
tested.
absorption
UV-Vis
analysis
at
441
nm
nanoparticle
formation.
size
calculated
using
TEM
XRD
measurements,
16.2
18.5
nm,
respectively.
zeta
potential
measurement
confirmed
stability.
It
may
be
possible
use
saligna
production
foods
medications.
Language: Английский
Biofabrication of nano-silver composites from Indian catmint-Anisomeles ovata flower buds extract and evaluation of their potential in-vitro biological applications
Shashiraj Kariyellappa Nagaraja,
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Bidhayak Chakraborty,
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Hakan Anıl
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et al.
Pharmacological Research - Natural Products,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 100246 - 100246
Published: April 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Eco-friendly biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles using marine-derived Fusarium exquisite: optimization, characterization, and evaluation of antimicrobial, antioxidant, and cytotoxic activities
World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
41(5)
Published: May 1, 2025
Abstract
Fungi
serve
as
efficient
biocatalysts
for
the
eco-friendly
synthesis
of
metal
nanoparticles,
yielding
stable
and
bioactive
nanomaterials.
In
this
study,
silver
nanoparticles
were
synthesized
(AgNPs)
using
marine-derived
fungus
Fusarium
equiseti
characterized
them
with
various
analytical
methods.
UV–Vis
spectroscopy
detected
a
surface
plasmon
resonance
peak
at
420
nm,
confirming
AgNP
formation,
while
X-ray
diffraction
(XRD)
verified
their
crystalline
structure.
Scanning
electron
microscopy
(SEM)
transmission
(TEM)
revealed
spherical
averaging
50
nm.
FTIR
analysis
confirmed
that
fungal
metabolites
cap
stabilize
AgNPs.
We
optimized
extracellular
biosynthesis
30°C,
pH
8,
2
mM
AgNO₃
over
72
h.
The
marine-adapted
F.
was
selected
its
robust
metabolic
capacity
enzyme
secretion,
enhancing
nanoparticle
stability
bioactivity.
Biological
assessments
showed
these
AgNPs
outperformed
in
antimicrobial
activity,
minimum
inhibitory
concentrations
(MICs)
6.5
µg/mL
against
Staphylococcus
aureus
7.5
Escherichia
coli
,
plus
antifungal
effects
on
Candida
albicans
solani
.
They
also
displayed
strong
antioxidant
activity
(IC₅₀
=
56.98
µg/mL)
cytotoxicity
MCF-7
breast
cancer
cells
24.38
µg/mL).
These
enhanced
likely
stem
from
acting
natural
capping
agents,
minimizing
aggregation
boosting
bioavailability
biological
interactions.
Molecular
docking
studies
reinforced
results,
revealing
binding
to
microbial
cell
wall
proteins,
human
apoptotic
regulator
Bcl-2
(an
anticancer
target),
peroxiredoxin-5
(PRDX5).
This
green
method
provides
sustainable,
non-toxic
alternative
conventional
chemical
approaches,
avoiding
hazardous
reagents
delivering
stable,
multifunctional
Future
vivo
validation
biocompatibility
are
planned
explore
clinical
pharmaceutical
potential
-derived
Graphical
Language: Английский
Quantitative analysis of phenolics in Trifolium pratense L. flowers and evaluation of antioxidant activity by sensory
Journal of New Results in Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(2), P. 165 - 174
Published: Aug. 31, 2024
Trifolium
pratense
L.
flowers
(TPF)
were
collected
and
dried
in
shade
this
study.
After
extraction
methanol,
a
diluted
solution
was
applied
to
the
liquid
chromatography
electrospray
ionization
tandem
mass
spectrometry
(LC-ESI-MS/MS)
device
determine
bioactive
compounds
quantitatively.
Isoquercitrin
(38.64
mg/g
extract),
coumarin
(13.66
catechin
(12.52
extract)
verified
as
major
products.
Antioxidant
activity
of
TPF
performed
using
potentiometric
PVC
membrane
sensor
evaluate
2,2-Diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl
(DPPH)
radical
scavenging
total
phenolic
content
TPF.
inhibited
DPPH
31.4
±
0.02%
at
500-ppm
concentration.
However,
gallic
acid
determined
81.43
0.07%
92.44
0.1%
concentrations
12.5
ppm
25
ppm,
respectively.
In
addition,
calculated
be
82.4
0.15
mg
eq/g
extract.
It
observed
that
has
potential
an
antioxidant
valuable
source
isoquercitrin,
coumarin,
catechin.
Language: Английский