Green synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles from the extract of Cymbopogon olivieri and investigation of their antimicrobial and anticancer effects
Fahimeh Golzarnezhad,
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Maryam Allahdou,
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Leila Mehravaran
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et al.
Deleted Journal,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
7(3)
Published: March 3, 2025
Language: Английский
Bio-fabrication of multifunctional CuO-ZnO nanocomposites for improved biomedical and industrial wastewater purification by experimental and molecular docking computational investigation
M. Dhanalakshmi,
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Venkatramana Losetty
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Journal of Water Process Engineering,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
70, P. 106933 - 106933
Published: Jan. 5, 2025
Language: Английский
Eco-Inspired Cu-Zn Bimetallic Nanoparticles for Enhanced Water Purification Technologies
Naveen Kumar Dabbeta,
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Kante Mamtha,
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K. Ramya
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et al.
Materials chemistry and physics.,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 100013 - 100013
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Evaluating catalytic and antibacterial properties of composite hydrogel based on biomimetically synthesized CeO2 nanoparticles anchored onto microcrystalline cellulose/reduced graphene oxide
Saima Sohni,
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Abdullah Abdullah,
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Esraa M. Bakhsh
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et al.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
306, P. 141749 - 141749
Published: March 4, 2025
Language: Английский
Unveiling the potency of ZnO and CuO nanocomposites in combating hepatocellular carcinoma by inducing cell death and suppressing migration
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: May 3, 2025
Abstract
Human
hepatocellular
carcinoma
(HCC)
is
recognized
as
one
of
the
leading
causes
death
globally
and
resistant
to
several
anticancer
drugs.
As
a
result,
it
critical
identify
more
effective
druggable
therapies.
Metal
oxide
nanoparticles
(MO-NPs),
especially
nanocomposites,
have
recently
received
much
attention
owing
their
potential
applications
in
cancer
therapy.
In
this
study,
we
synthesized
zinc
(ZnO)
copper
(CuO)
nanocomposites
different
ratios
(N1,
N2,
N3).
We
evaluated
cytotoxicity
against
two
HCC
cell
lines
(HepG2
HuH-7)
normal
liver
(BNL),
compared
with
Sorafenib
standard
Then,
investigated
underlying
mechanisms
action
employing
flow
cytometry,
migration
assay,
western
blot.
The
results
showed
that
nanocomposite
an
equal
ratio
both
ZnO
CuO-NPs
(N1)
exhibited
highest
cytotoxic
activity
on
HuH7
line
while
exerting
no
detrimental
impact
rat
epithelial
cells.
Further
investigation
into
toxicity
N1
revealed
three
modalities
induced
(apoptotic,
necrotic,
autophagic)
along
S-
G2/M
cycle
arrest,
suggesting
mitotic
catastrophe.
Furthermore,
displayed
potent
anti-migratory
activity,
surpassing
sorafenib,
upregulated
protein
level
autophagy
marker
beclin-1,
downregulated
EMT-marker
vimentin.
Overall,
our
findings
combining
ZnO-NPs
intriguing
combating
HCC,
providing
prospective
guidance
for
evolving
therapy
bimetallic
NPs.
Language: Английский
Characterization and investigating the potential therapeutic effects of phyto-assisted CuO and Zn-doped CuO nanoparticles from Calophyllum apetalum (Willd) leaf extract
Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
104, P. 106530 - 106530
Published: Dec. 13, 2024
Language: Английский
Biocompatibility of Kaffir lime fruit juice powered ZnO nanoparticles in earthworm, Eudrilus eugeniae: A green biomimetic approach
Sampath Paventhan,
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P. Kavitha,
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T. Balasubramanian
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et al.
BioResources,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(1), P. 1345 - 1364
Published: Dec. 11, 2024
ZnO
nanoparticles
were
synthesized
using
the
raw
juice
of
Kaffir
lime
(Citrus
hystrix)
fruit
bya
simple
and
cost-effective
green
route
its
effects
on
earthworms,
Eudrilus
eugeniae,
studied.
The
kaffir-lime
powered
(ZnO:KL)
characterized
by
X-ray
diffraction
(XRD),
UV-Vis-NIR
spectroscopy,
Fourier-transform
infrared
spectroscopy
(FT-IR),
scanning
electron
microscopy
(SEM),
transmission
(TEM).
filter
paper
method
was
adopted
to
test
toxicity
ZnO:KL.
Earthworms
(species
eugeniae)
exposed
100
1000
mg/L
ZnO:KL
in
one-step
order.
During
study
period
(up
48
h),
no
mortality
found
any
treatment
group.
In
histological
observation,
damage
epidermal
layer
earthworm’s
skin
treated
up
800
mg/L,
whereas
slight
observed
only
900
earthworms.
GC-MS
spectrum
kaffir
revealed
22
bioactive
compounds.
predominantly
identified
compounds
vitamin
C
citric
acid
subjected
molecular
docking
reveal
their
binding
affinity
with
collagen
–
a
structural
protein
providing
strength
flexibility
body.
Vitamin
bind
favorable
orientation
-4.44
kcal/mol
-4.97
kcal/mol,
respectively.
Since
are
capable
influencing
biosynthesis
collagen,
they
could
prevent
damage.
sum,
lime-powered
nanomaterial
is
less
toxic
earthworm
when
compared
bare
ZnO.
Language: Английский