International Journal of Environmental Health Research,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown, С. 1 - 21
Опубликована: Авг. 29, 2024
The
present
review
aimed
to
evaluate
the
current
situation
of
pesticide
residues
detected
in
shrimp
(commercial
species)
on
Mexican
coasts.
organochlorine
pesticides
(OC),
α-endosulfan
(210.01
ng
g
Nanomaterials,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
15(1), С. 77 - 77
Опубликована: Янв. 6, 2025
We
aimed
to
synthesize
silver
nanoparticles
(AgNPs)
using
Elettaria
cardamomum
(cardamom)
extracts
and
assess
the
cytotoxicity
genotoxicity
of
cardamom
extract,
cardamom–AgNPs,
insecticide
ATCBRA—commonly
used
for
pest
control—on
root
system
Vicia
faba
(broad
bean).
The
chemical
composition
aqueous
extract
was
identified
quantified
GC-MS,
revealing
a
variety
bioactive
compounds
also
present
in
essential
oil.
These
included
α-terpinyl
acetate
(21.3–44.3%),
1,8-cineole
(10.7–28.4%),
linalool
(6.4–8.6%).
successful
green
synthesis
AgNPs
confirmed
through
various
micro-spectroscopic
techniques,
including
UV-Vis
spectroscopy,
transmission
electron
microscopy
(TEM),
energy-dispersive
spectroscopy
(EDS).
analysis
showed
strong
peak
between
420
430
nm,
indicating
presence
AgNPs.
TEM
imaging
revealed
that
synthesized
cardamom–AgNPs
were
monodispersed,
primarily
spherical,
semi-uniform
shape,
with
minimal
aggregation.
EDS
further
nanoparticles,
comprising
around
60.5%
by
weight.
Cytotoxicity
evaluated
measuring
mitotic
index
(MI),
assessed
observing
chromosomal
aberrations
(CAs).
roots
treated
24
48
h
varying
concentrations
ATCBRA
pesticide
(0.1%,
0.3%,
0.5%,
0.7%),
(3%,
4%,
5%,
6%),
green-synthesized
(12,
25,
60
mg).
cytogenetic
MI
CA
meristematic
tips
indicated
an
improvement
parameters
extract.
However,
marked
reduction
activity
observed
both
cardamom–AgNP
treatments
across
time
points,
highlighting
potential
cytotoxic
genotoxic
effects.