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Synthesis, characterization and antibacterial activity of silver nanoparticles using Rhazya stricta.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Green synthesis of metallic nanoparticles has gained significant attention in the field of nanomedicine as an environment-friendly and cost-effective alternative in comparison with other physical and chemical methods. Several metals such as silver, gold, iron, titanium, zinc, magnesium and copper have been subjected to nanoformulation for a wide range of useful applications. Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are playing a major role in the field of nanomedicine and nanotechnology. They are widely used in diagnostics, therapeutic and pharmaceutical industries. Studies have shown potential inhibitory antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and antiangiogenesis activities of AgNPs.

Methods

AgNPs have been synthesized using silver nitrate and methanolic root extract of Rhazya stricta that belongs to the Apocynaceae family. Stability and dispersion of nanoparticles were improved by adding xylitol. Synthesized nanoparticles were characterized by UV-Vis spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive spectroscopy, X-ray diffractometer and Fourier transforms infrared spectroscopy. Furthermore, the antibacterial effect of the plant extract and the nanoparticles were evaluated against gram-positive (Bacillus subtilis) and gram-negative (Escherichia coli) bacteria.

Results

The average size of AgNPs synthesized, was 20 nm with the spherical shape. Rhazya stricta based nanoparticles exhibited improved antibacterial activity against both gram-positive and negative strains.

SUBMITTER: Shehzad A

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6301278 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Synthesis, characterization and antibacterial activity of silver nanoparticles using <i>Rhazya stricta</i>.

Shehzad Adeeb A Qureshi Munibah M Jabeen Saima S Ahmad Rizwan R Alabdalall Amira H AH Aljafary Meneerah Abdulrahman MA Al-Suhaimi Ebtesam E

PeerJ 20181217

<h4>Background</h4>Green synthesis of metallic nanoparticles has gained significant attention in the field of nanomedicine as an environment-friendly and cost-effective alternative in comparison with other physical and chemical methods. Several metals such as silver, gold, iron, titanium, zinc, magnesium and copper have been subjected to nanoformulation for a wide range of useful applications. Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are playing a major role in the field of nanomedicine and nanotechnology. ...[more]

PMID: 30588401

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