Polish Journal of Environmental Studies,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 5, 2024
The
resistance
of
fungal
pathogens
to
traditional
antifungal
medications
presents
a
significant
public
health
concern,
particularly
for
immunocompromised
patients,
leading
elevated
rates
illness
and
death.This
study
aimed
explore
the
properties
zinc
oxide
nanoparticles
(ZnO
NPs)
produced
using
natural
approach
involving
aqueous
seed
extract
Trigonella
foenumgracium
(Fenugreek).Additionally,
assessed
combined
effectiveness
these
biologically
synthesized
ZnO
NPs
with
fluconazole
against
pathogens.The
were
observed
have
hexagonal
shape
an
average
diameter
27
nm
surface
charge
-18.3
mV.Notably,
exhibited
most
potent
activity
Candida
tropicalis,
relative
inhibition
zone
18.67±0.56mm.The
minimum
inhibitory
concentration
C.
tropicalis
was
determined
be
100
µg/mL,
while
fungicidal
found
200
µg/mL.The
greatest
synergistic
effect
between
glabrata,
followed
by
parapsilosis.In
summary,
underscores
potential
combining
formulate
effective
treatment
drug-resistant
pathogens,
thereby
enhancing
therapeutic
efficacy
conventional
drugs.
Micromachines,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(1), P. 209 - 209
Published: Jan. 14, 2023
The
high
occurrence
of
mycological
resistance
to
conventional
antifungal
agents
results
in
significant
illness
and
death
rates
among
immunodeficient
patients.
In
addition,
the
underprivileged
therapeutic
agents,
besides
potential
toxicity
resulting
from
long
term
therapy
necessitate
fabrication
efficient
antimicrobial
combinations.
Hence,
objective
present
investigation
is
synthesize,
characterize
investigate
anticandidal
action
green
zinc
oxide
nanoparticles
(ZnO-NPs)
formulated
using
Camellia
sinensis
leaf
extract
against
three
candidal
pathogens.
eco-friendly
synthesized
ZnO-NPs
were
characterized
utilizing
different
physicochemical
methods
their
potency
was
tested
a
disk
diffusion
assay.
this
setting,
size
biofabricated
detected
transmission
electron
microscope
(TEM)
micrographs,
recording
an
average
particle
19.380
±
2.14
nm.
zeta
analysis
revealed
that
surface
charge
−4.72
mV.
biogenic
reveal
highest
activity
C.
tropicalis
strain,
demonstrating
relative
suppressive
zones
measured
at
35.16
0.13
37.87
0.24
mm
diameter
for
concentrations
50
100
μg/disk,
respectively.
Excitingly,
Candida
glabrata
showed
susceptibility
ZnO
nanomaterials
both
ZnO-NPs’
(50
μg/disk)
compared
control.
Moreover,
biosynthesized
synergistic
effectiveness
with
nystatin
terbinafine
concerned
strains.
maximum
efficiency
noticed
percentages
23.02
45.9%,
no
hemolytic
human
erythrocytes
revealing
biosafety
hemocompatibility.
Finally,
pathogens,
as
well
patterns
such
terbinafine,
emphasize
prospective
application
these
combinations
biocompatible
highly
agents.
Microorganisms,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(4), P. 945 - 945
Published: April 4, 2023
Nosocomial
bacterial
and
fungal
infections
are
one
of
the
main
causes
high
morbidity
mortality
worldwide,
owing
to
prevalence
multidrug-resistant
microbial
strains.
Hence,
study
aims
synthesize,
characterize,
investigate
antifungal
antibacterial
activity
silver
nanoparticles
(AgNPs)
fabricated
using
Camellia
sinensis
leaves
against
nosocomial
pathogens.
The
biogenic
AgNPs
revealed
a
small
particle
diameter
35.761
±
3.18
nm
based
on
transmission
electron
microscope
(TEM)
graphs
negative
surface
charge
-14.1
mV,
revealing
repulsive
forces
between
nanoparticles,
which
in
turn
indicated
their
colloidal
stability.
disk
diffusion
assay
confirmed
that
Escherichia
coli
was
most
susceptible
strain
(200
g/disk),
while
lowest
sensitive
found
be
Acinetobacter
baumannii
with
relative
inhibition
zones
36.14
0.67
21.04
0.19
mm,
respectively.
On
other
hand,
µg/disk)
exposed
efficacy
Candida
albicans
zone
18.16
0.14
mm
diameter.
synergistic
both
tigecycline
clotrimazole
A.
C.
albicans,
In
conclusion,
demonstrated
distinct
physicochemical
properties
potential
bioactivity
tigecycline,
linezolid,
gram-negative,
gram-positive,
strains,
This
is
paving
way
for
development
effective
antimicrobial
combinations
management
pathogens
intensive
care
units
(ICUs)
health
settings.
Journal of Nanomaterials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2024, P. 1 - 48
Published: April 12, 2024
Nanotechnology
has
emerged
as
a
promising
field
in
pharmaceutical
research,
involving
producing
unique
nanoscale
materials
with
sizes
up
to
100
nm
via
physiochemical
and
biological
approaches.
Nowadays
more
emphasis
been
given
eco-friendly
techniques
for
developing
nanomaterials
enhance
their
applications
minimize
health
environmental
risks.
With
the
help
of
green
nanotechnology,
wide
range
metal,
metal
oxide,
bimetallic
nanoparticles
distinct
chemical
compositions,
sizes,
morphologies
have
manufactured
which
are
safe,
economical,
environment
friendly.
Due
biocompatibility
vast
potential
biomedical
(antibacterial,
anticancer,
antiviral,
analgesic,
anticoagulant,
biofilm
inhibitory
activity)
other
fields
such
(nanofertilizers,
fermentative,
food,
bioethanol
production,
construction
field),
garnered
significant
interest
worldwide.
The
precursors
combined
natural
extracts
plants,
algae,
fungi,
bacteria
get
potent
novel
Ag,
Au,
Co,
Cu,
Fe,
Zr,
Zn,
Ni,
Pt,
Mg,
Ti,
Pd,
Cd,
Bi2O3,
CeO2,
Co3O4,
CoFe2O4,
CuO,
Fe2O3,
MgO,
NiO,
TiO2,
ZnO,
ZrO2,
Ag-Au,
Ag-Cr,
Ag-Cu,
Ag-Zn,
Ag-CeO2,
Ag-CuO,
Ag-SeO2,
Ag-TiO2,
Ag-ZnO,
Cu-Ag,
Cu-Mg,
Cu-Ni,
Pd-Pt,
Pt-Ag,
ZnO-CuO,
ZnO-SeO,
ZnO-Se,
Se-Zr,
Co-Bi2O3.
These
plant-mediated
possess
excellent
antibacterial
anticancer
activity
when
tested
against
several
microorganisms
cancer
cell
lines.
Plants
contain
essential
phytoconstituents
(polyphenols,
flavonoids,
terpenoids,
glycosides,
alkaloids,
etc.)
compared
sources
(bacteria,
algae)
higher
concentration
that
play
vital
role
development
because
these
plant-phytoconstituents
act
reducing,
stabilizing,
capping
agent
helps
nanoparticles.
After
concluding
all
findings,
this
review
designed
first
time
way
it
imparts
satisfactory
knowledge
about
together,
along
mechanisms.
Additionally,
provides
information
characterization
(UV–vis,
FT-IR,
DLS,
XRD,
SEM,
TEM,
BET,
AFM)
employed
nanoparticles,
applications,
industries.
Hence,
various
types
versatile
application
diverse
is
not
covered
pieces
literature.
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(3), P. e24815 - e24815
Published: Jan. 20, 2024
The
aqueous
onion
peel
extract
(OPE)
was
used
to
synthesize
silver
nanoparticles
(Ag-onion),
samarium
oxide
(Sm2O3-onion),
and
silver/samarium
core/shell
(Ag@Sm2O3-onion).
produced
were
characterized
by
thermal
gravimetric
analysis
(TGA),
infrared
spectra
(FT-IR),
absorption
(UV–Vis),
energy
band
gap,
X-ray
photoelectron
spectroscopy
(XPS),
diffraction
(XRD),
zeta
potential,
transmission
electron
microscopy
(TEM).
OPE
NPs
tested
for
the
disinfection
of
some
water
microbes.
XRD
exhibited
an
amorphous
structure
in
both
Sm2O3-onion
Ag@
Sm2O3-onion.
isolated
bacteria
from
sample
Bacillus
subtilis
(OQ073500)
Escherichia
coli
(MW534699),
while
fungi
Alternaria
brassicae
(MZ266540),
Aspergillus
flavus
(MT550030),
penicillioides
(MW957971),
Pythium
ultimum
(MW830915),
Verticillium
dahlia
(MW830379),
Fusarium
acuminatum
(MZ266538),
Candida
albicans
(MW534712),
parapsilosis
(MW960416).
High
levels
antimicrobial
activity
seen
extract.
Based
on
experimental
results,
Ag@Sm2O3
demonstrated
highest
as
effective
disinfectant,
indicating
effectiveness
modification
process.
Microbial Cell Factories,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
23(1)
Published: March 27, 2024
Abstract
Excessive
consumption
of
antibiotics
is
considered
one
the
top
public
health
threats,
this
necessitates
development
new
compounds
that
can
hamper
spread
infections.
A
facile
green
technology
for
biosynthesis
Zinc
oxide
nanoparticles
(ZnO
NPs)
using
methanol
extract
Spirulina
platensis
as
a
reducing
and
stabilizing
agent
has
been
developed.
bunch
spectroscopic
microscopic
investigations
confirmed
biogenic
generation
nano-scaled
ZnO
with
mean
size
19.103
±
5.66
nm.
The
prepared
NPs
were
scrutinized
their
antibacterial
antibiofilm
potentiality,
inhibition
zone
diameters
ranged
from
12.57
0.006
mm
to
17.33
(at
20
µg/mL)
variety
Gram-positive
Gram-negative
pathogens,
also
significant
eradication
biofilms
formed
by
Staphylococcus
aureus
Klebsiella
pneumoniae
96.7%
94.8%
respectively
was
detected.
free
radical
scavenging
test
showed
promising
antioxidant
capacity
(IC
50=
78.35
µg/mL).
Furthermore,
anti-inflammatory
role
detected
HRBCs-MSM
technique
revealed
an
efficient
stabilization
red
blood
cells
in
concentration-dependent
manner.
In
addition,
have
anticoagulant
antitumor
activities
well
minimal
cytotoxicity
against
Vero
cells.
Thus,
study
offered
act
secure
substitute
synthetic
antimicrobials
could
be
applied
numerous
biomedical
applications.
Microorganisms,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(3), P. 645 - 645
Published: March 2, 2023
The
drug
resistance
of
bacterial
pathogens
causes
considerable
morbidity
and
death
globally,
hence
there
is
a
crucial
necessity
for
the
development
effective
antibacterial
medicines
to
address
issue.
bioprepared
zinc
oxide
nanoparticles
(ZnO-NPs)
were
prepared
utilizing
flower
extract
Hibiscus
sabdariffa
then
characterized
using
different
physicochemical
techniques.
effectiveness
ZnO-NPs
their
synergism
with
fosfomycin
evaluated
disk
diffusion
assay
against
concerned
pathogens.
Transmission
electron
microscopy
(TEM)
investigation
showed
that
average
particle
size
was
18.93
±
2.65
nm.
Escherichia
coli
expressed
highest
sensitivity
bioinspired
suppressive
zone
22.54
1.26
nm
at
concentration
50
µg/disk,
whereas
maximum
synergistic
effect
noticed
Klebsiella
pneumoniae
strain
ratio
100.29%.
In
conclusion,
demonstrated
significant
efficacy
nosocomial
pathogens,
highlighting
potential
ZnO
NPs-fosfomycin
combination
control
infections
in
intensive
care
units
(ICUs)
health
settings.
Furthermore,
biogenic
ZnO-NPs’
action
food
such
as
Salmonella
typhimurium
E.
indicates
usage
packaging
applications.