Biosynthesis of gold nanoparticles using jellyfish nematocyst venom protein and evaluation of their anticancer activity against breast cancer cells: In-vitro study

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Green synthesis of ZrO2 nanoparticles and nanocomposites for biomedical and environmental applications: a review

Thuan Van Tran et al.

Summary: Nanotechnology can synthesize ZrO2 nanoparticles using compounds from bacteria, fungi, microalgae, and plants, which possess unique properties and wide applications, such as water treatment, catalytic reduction, and anti-biofilms.

ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS (2022)

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New frontiers in the plant extract mediated biosynthesis of copper oxide (CuO) nanoparticles and their potential applications: A review

Hoang Ngoc Cuong et al.

Summary: Copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs) are widely used in various fields, with biological synthesis using plant extracts being a cost-effective and environmentally friendly method. The interactions between plant extracts and CuO NP synthesis shed light on plant physiology and its role in nanoparticle synthesis.

ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH (2022)

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Article Environmental Sciences

Biogenic preparation of ZnO, CaO, and ZnO-CaO nanocomposites and its influence on agro-morphological characteristics of mung bean

Kabali Vijai Anand et al.

Summary: Nanomaterials (ZnO and CaO) and ZnO-CaO nanocomposites were prepared and characterized in this study. The nanocomposites showed significant enhancement in seed germination and seedling growth parameters of mung beans.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH (2022)

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Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Inhibition of Staphylococcus aureus α-Hemolysin Production Using Nanocurcumin Capped Au@ZnO Nanocomposite

Majid S. Jabir et al.

Summary: Nanoparticles composed of gold and zinc oxide can serve as an antibacterial agent by destroying bacterial cells and reducing the adherence and invasion of Staphylococcus aureus. Additionally, these nanoparticles can inhibit the secretion of the alpha-hemolysin toxin produced by S. aureus.

BIOINORGANIC CHEMISTRY AND APPLICATIONS (2022)

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Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Formulation of a novel anti-human oral squamous cell carcinoma supplement by gold nanoparticles-Kaolin nanocomposite

Weijie Dong et al.

Summary: This study presents a method for the biogenic synthesis of gold nanoparticles supported on kaolin using pomegranate peel extract as a green reducing agent and stabilizer. The synthesized nanocomposite showed good dispersion of spherical gold nanoparticles on the modified kaolin surface. The importance of this study lies in the combination of gold nanoparticles with cost-effective kaolin clay for potential anticancer applications.

JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL NANOSCIENCE (2022)

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Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Preliminary trials of the gold nanoparticles conjugated chrysin: An assessment of anti-oxidant, anti-microbial, and in vitro cytotoxic activities of a nanoformulated flavonoid

Ahmed J. Jasim et al.

Summary: The CHR-AuNPs formulation exhibits strong bioactivities, including antioxidant, antimicrobial, and cytotoxic effects, with significant impact on human breast cancer cell lines.

NANOTECHNOLOGY REVIEWS (2022)

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Review Environmental Sciences

Sustainable and green trends in using plant extracts for the synthesis of biogenic metal nanoparticles toward environmental and pharmaceutical advances: A review

Vatika Soni et al.

Summary: This paper introduces an environmentally friendly method for biosynthesis of nanoparticles using plant extracts. It also highlights the potential applications of these nanoparticles in the field of medicine.

ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH (2021)

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Review Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Jellyfish venom proteins and their pharmacological potentials: A review

S. Amreen Nisa et al.

Summary: Recent research on marine invertebrates has shown that jellyfish venoms are rich in toxins used for hunting and defense, but can also have harmful effects on humans. The nematocyst, a complex intracellular system found in cnidarians, injects a venomous mixture into prey or predators. These venoms can induce cytotoxicity, ion channel blockade, membrane pore formation, cardiovascular failure, and lethal effects in laboratory animals.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES (2021)

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Article Polymer Science

Magnetic Field-Assisted Laser Ablation of Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles in Water for Anti-Bacterial Applications

Hasan H. Bahjat et al.

Summary: Titanium oxide nanoparticles were synthesized by pulsed Nd:YAG laser ablation in water with the assistance of an external magnetic field. Characterization techniques including XRD, FESEM, EDX, TEM, UV-Vis spectroscopy, and Raman spectroscopy were used to investigate the nanoparticles properties. The presence of a magnetic field during synthesis altered the morphology, size, and optical properties of the TiO2 nanoparticles, resulting in enhanced antibacterial effects on S. aureus and E. coli.

JOURNAL OF INORGANIC AND ORGANOMETALLIC POLYMERS AND MATERIALS (2021)

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Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Nomad Jellyfish Rhopilema nomadica Venom Induces Apoptotic Cell Death and Cell Cycle Arrest in Human Hepatocellular Carcinoma HepG2 Cells

Mohamed M. Tawfik et al.

Summary: The study demonstrated the significant cytotoxic effect of Rhopilema nomadica jellyfish venom on liver cancer cells, inducing apoptosis in hepatocellular carcinoma cells. This is the first scientific evidence of the induction of apoptosis and cell cycle arrest by Rhopilema nomadica jellyfish venom.

MOLECULES (2021)

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Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Polyethylene Glycol Functionalized Graphene Oxide Nanoparticles Loaded with Nigella sativa Extract: A Smart Antibacterial Therapeutic Drug Delivery System

Mustafa A. Jihad et al.

Summary: The study focused on synthesizing graphene oxide nanoparticles, capping them with polyethylene glycol, and loading them with Nigella sativa seed extract to create a potential smart drug delivery system. The GO-PEG NPs were characterized structurally using various methods and were found to effectively destroy bacteria by permeating their membranes and damaging their nucleic acids.

MOLECULES (2021)

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Article Engineering, Biomedical

Gold Nanoparticles: Biosynthesis and Potential of Biomedical Application

Ekaterina O. Mikhailova

Summary: Gold nanoparticles show great potential in biomedical applications, with eco-friendly green synthesis methods reducing harmful chemical byproducts. This review focuses on the biosynthesis of AuNPs using various organisms, discussing the role of biomolecules and the impact of size, shape, and capping agents on functionalities. The biological activities of green AuNPs and their potential further biomedical applications are also highlighted.

JOURNAL OF FUNCTIONAL BIOMATERIALS (2021)

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Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Biogenic zinc oxide, copper oxide and selenium nanoparticles: preparation, characterization and their anti-bacterial activity against Vibrio parahaemolyticus

D. Vinu et al.

Summary: This study investigated the biogenic preparation of ZnO, CuO, and Se nanoparticles using the marine brown alga Sargassum swartzii. The nanoparticles were characterized and their antibacterial activity against V. parahaemolyticus was studied, showing strong inhibition at dose-dependent manner. The results suggest the potential use of these nanomaterials for managing aquatic diseases when incorporated with shrimp feed in the future.

JOURNAL OF NANOSTRUCTURE IN CHEMISTRY (2021)

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Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary