Physica Scripta,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
99(7), P. 075026 - 075026
Published: June 5, 2024
Abstract
Hydrogels
are
ideal
for
creating
wound
dressings
but
fabricating
such
hydrogels
with
strong
antibacterial
properties
and
high
biosafety
is
complex
due
to
their
unique
properties.
Therefore,
the
present
work
proposes
preparation
of
chitosan-silver-moringa
gum
composite
hydrogel
(CAM)
excellent
bactericidal
action.
The
solvent-free,
ecologically
friendly,
cost-effective
sets
a
new
standard
sustainable
production.
CAM
showed
maximum
swelling
in
distilled
water
after
24
h.
produced
has
characteristic
Fourier
Transform
Infrared
Spectroscopy
(FTIR)
x-ray
diffraction
(XRD)
pattern.
inhibited
Hela
cell
lines
by
100
±
0.56%
at
30
μ
g
ml
−1
an
IC50
13.89
0.8
via
MTT
assay.
Scanning
Electron
Microscope
(SEM)
hydrogel’s
porous
structure
whereas
(EDX)
analysis
revealed
presence
silver
matrix.
Additionally,
DPPH
assay
82.06
1.39%
antioxidant
activity
0.9
mg
hydrogel.
in-vitro
protein
denaturation
assay,
hydrogel,
59.7
2.52%
inhibition
compared
diclofenac
87.89
0.47%
1
,
indicating
anti-inflammatory
efficacy.
steady
behaviour
from
105
170
°C
weight
loss
2.77%,
making
it
suitable
steam
sterilisation
as
dressing
material.
different
glass
transition
temperature
(Tg)
curve
chitosan
moringa
gum,
its
successful
demonstrated
promising
against
all
tested
strains,
biobased
Frontiers in Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Aug. 8, 2024
Silver
nanoparticles
(AgNPs)
have
gained
significant
attention
in
biomedical
applications
due
to
their
unique
physicochemical
properties.
This
review
focuses
on
the
roles
of
AgNPs
antimicrobial
activity,
anticancer
therapy,
and
wound
healing,
highlighting
potential
address
critical
health
challenges.
International Journal of Nanomedicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
Volume 19, P. 3891 - 3905
Published: April 1, 2024
Introduction:The
synthesis
of
nanoparticles
using
naturally
occurring
reagents
such
as
vitamins,
sugars,
plant
extracts,
biodegradable
polymers
and
microorganisms
reductants
capping
agents
could
be
considered
attractive
for
nanotechnology.These
syntheses
have
led
to
the
fabrication
limited
number
inorganic
nanoparticles.Among
mentioned
above,
plantbased
materials
seem
best
candidates,
they
are
suitable
large-scale
biosynthesis
nanoparticles.Methods:
The
aqueous
extract
Moringa
peregrina
leaves
was
used
synthesize
silver
nanoparticles.The
synthesized
were
characterized
by
various
spectral
studies
including
FT-IR,
SEM,
HR-TEM
XRD.In
addition,
antioxidant
activity
studied
viz.DPPH,
ABTS,
hydroxyl
radical
scavenging,
superoxide
nitric
oxide
scavenging
potential
reducing
power
with
varied
concentrations.The
anticancer
also
against
MCF-7
Caco-2
cancer
cell
lines.
Results:The
results
showed
that
displayed
strong
compared
gallic
acid.Furthermore,
in
comparison
standard
Doxorubicin
revealed
produced
significant
toxic
effects
lines
IC
50
values
41.59
(Caco-2)
26.93
(MCF-7)
µg/mL.
Conclusion:In
conclusion,
biosynthesized
M.
leaf
a
agent
good
on
human
cells
can
biological
applications.
Nanomaterials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(5), P. 328 - 328
Published: Feb. 20, 2025
This
study
explores
the
green
synthesis
of
silver
nanoparticles
(AgNPs)
using
Cymbopogon
citratus
(lemongrass)
extract
as
a
reducing
agent.
Synthesis
was
confirmed
by
color
change
(light
yellow
to
dark
brown)
under
optimal
conditions:
1.50
mM
nitrate,
3.5%
v/v
extract,
at
100
°C,
with
pH
9,
and
for
60
min.
The
AgNPs
exhibited
spherical
morphology,
hydrodynamic
diameter
135.41
±
49.30
nm,
zeta
potential
-29.9
1.4
mV,
crystalline
structure,
minimal
aggregation.
showed
significant
antibacterial
activity,
particularly
>20
µg/well,
zones
inhibition
varying
bacterial
strain.
In
vitro
studies
demonstrated
anti-inflammatory,
antidiabetic
(α-glucosidase
α-amylase
inhibition),
antioxidant
activities,
outperforming
plant
nearing
standard
efficacy
higher
concentrations.
Cyto-toxicity
indicated
that
were
less
toxic
than
doxorubicin
but
concentration-dependent
effects
on
cancerous
non-cancerous
cells.
Eco-toxicity
assays
revealed
acutely
controls
posed
risks
prolonged
exposure.
work
highlights
eco-friendly
their
in
biomedical
applications,
demonstrating
activities.
BioMed Research International,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2024, P. 1 - 12
Published: Feb. 19, 2024
Silver
nanoparticles
(AgNPs)
are
known
as
one
of
the
highly
utilized
NPs
owing
to
their
unique
characteristics
in
field
cancer
research.
The
goal
this
research
was
explore
oxidative
stress,
apoptosis,
and
angiogenesis
SKBR3
breast
cells
after
exposure
AgNPs.
survival
rate
MCF-10A
normal
assessed
under
effects
different
concentrations
(0,
32,
64,
128,
250
μg/ml)
by
MTT
method.
condition
measuring
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
production,
total
oxidant
status
(TOS),
antioxidant
capacity
(TAC),
malondialdehyde
(MDA),
enzyme
activity
(CAT,
GPx,
CAT)
using
colorimetric-based
kits.
Flow
cytometry
Hoechst
33258
staining
were
performed
investigate
induction
apoptosis.
Furthermore,
expression
Bcl-2-associated
X
protein
(Bax),
B-cell
lymphoma
2
(Bcl-2),
caspase
3
7
measured.
cell
migration
vascular
endothelial
growth
factor-A
(VEGF-A)
gene
expression,
kinase
B
(AKT),
phosphatidylinositol
3-kinase
(PI3K)
also
studied.
results
indicated
that
AgNPs
inhibit
cells’
viability
a
concentration-dependent
way.
Besides,
markedly
induced
stress
via
increasing
TOS
content,
MDA
reduction
TAC,
regulation
level.
Additionally,
promoted
apoptosis
revealed
an
enhancement
Bax/Bcl-2
ratio.
Findings
suppress
genes
(VEGF-A,
AKT,
PI3K)
involved
angiogenesis.
Altogether,
our
data
initiate
cells,
dose
dependently.
Foods,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(7), P. 1252 - 1252
Published: April 3, 2025
Perilla
frutescens
(L.)
Britt.,
a
multifunctional
herbaceous
plant,
is
widely
used
in
traditional
medicine
and
cuisine
due
to
its
rich
array
of
bioactive
compounds.
To
date,
many
key
phytochemicals
P.
have
been
identified,
including
volatile
terpenoids
(perillaldehyde,
limonene,),
flavonoids
(luteolin,
apigenin),
phenolic
acids
(rosmarinic
acid
derivatives),
which
exhibit
significant
antioxidant,
anti-inflammatory,
antiviral,
anticancer,
antibacterial,
blood
sugar-lowering
effects.
Studies
shown
that
oils,
flavonoids,
exert
their
effects
various
experimental
models.
In
food
industrial
applications,
shows
innovative
potential
functional
foods,
natural
preservatives,
novel
additives,
effectively
extending
shelf
life
providing
antimicrobial
protection.
Moreover,
research
on
the
biology
genetic
improvement
has
provided
new
approaches
enhance
yield
content.
Finally,
this
paper
also
discusses
safety
standardization
issues
theoretical
support
for
widespread
application.
Food Analytical Methods,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(9), P. 1359 - 1372
Published: Aug. 19, 2024
Buriti
oil
is
a
vegetable
extracted
from
the
pulp
and
seeds
of
buriti
(Mauritia
flexuosa
L.),
palm
commonly
found
in
Amazon
region,
used
both
popular
medicine
cosmetic
food
industries.
This
work
aimed
to
develop
faster
more
accessible
procedure
quantify
content
carotenoids,
polyphenols,
total
flavonoids
oils,
where
predictive
models
emphasize
figures
merit.
The
study
was
carried
out
with
50
samples
state
Pará,
Brazil,
which
were
sampled
by
combining
attenuated
reflection
(ATR)
spectroscopy
mid-infrared
Fourier
transform
(FT-MIR)
together
partial
least
squares
regression
(PLSR).
confidence
validation
matrix
obtained
ultraviolet–visible
spectroscopy.
PLSR
model
regarding
carotenoid
presented
values
between
335.33
1557.05
μg/g
validated
concentration
demonstration
coefficient
(R2cal)
equal
0.9556,
prediction
(R2pred)
0.85642,
bias
=
5.68.10−13,
performance
deviation
ratio
value
(RDP)
2.0135,
range
error
rate
(RER)
4.3747.
Concentrations
phenolic
compounds
predicted
between
96.2964
121.857
GAE/100
g,
R2cal
0.9762,
R2pred
0.8198,
3.38.10−10,
RDP
5.9028,
RER
5.7578.
flavonoid
contains
concentrations
86.844
133.852
mg
EC/100
g
that
circulate
0.9445,
0.8536,
6.98.10−8,
6.7085,
6.7085.
showed
high
levels
b-carotene.
Prediction
are
overwhelming
can
be
for
screening
quality
control
natural
products.