Current NanomedicinePub Date : 2024-05-03DOI: 10.2174/0124681873309222240426071220
Yasir Nawaz, Saba Munir, Fouzia Tanvir, A. Umar, Imran Majeed, Ibrar Hussain, Aqeela Nawaz, Ayesha Sadiqa, Samreen Riaz, Samiya Rehman, Muhammad Luqman, Ahmad Ali, Javaria Zafar
{"title":"Gold Nanoparticle Synthesis and its Mode of Action as an Effective Therapy against Breast Carcinoma: Analysis of Traditional Methods and their Comparison with New Methods","authors":"Yasir Nawaz, Saba Munir, Fouzia Tanvir, A. Umar, Imran Majeed, Ibrar Hussain, Aqeela Nawaz, Ayesha Sadiqa, Samreen Riaz, Samiya Rehman, Muhammad Luqman, Ahmad Ali, Javaria Zafar","doi":"10.2174/0124681873309222240426071220","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0124681873309222240426071220","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000\u0000Breast cancer is one of the most widespread and lethal malignancies afflicting females\u0000globally. The global incidence of breast cancer is on the rise, with an anticipated 4.4 million cases\u0000by 2070. Notably, breast cancer constitutes approximately 25% of all cancer diagnoses. In the\u0000realm of biomedical sciences, nanotechnology has ushered in a transformative era, particularly in\u0000cancer therapy and diagnostics. Nanoparticles offer the capability to tailor specific sizes, with elevated\u0000surface-to-volume ratios proving advantageous for drug distribution by ensuring a substantial\u0000medicines loading volume. Gold nanoparticles exhibit a remarkable selectivity for cancer\u0000cells, primarily attributed to the heightened permeability and retaining effects. This study aims to\u0000assess the effectiveness of gold nanoparticles in breast cancer therapy, comparing them with traditional\u0000techniques from previous research and elucidating their mechanism of action. Data for analysis\u0000were sourced from various platforms, including Web of Science and Google Scholar, comprising\u0000previously published information. Analysis revealed that historical studies employed conventional\u0000techniques for breast cancer therapy. However, contemporary approaches now favor\u0000nanomedicine, incorporating diverse drugs and delivery systems, surpassing traditional methods.\u0000In summary, nanomedicine emerges as an exceptionally effective mode of breast cancer treatment\u0000when juxtaposed with conventional approaches. Previous research also underscores the efficacy of\u0000gold nanoparticles as a viable treatment modality. Currently, a spectrum of nanomedicines, including\u0000gold nanoparticles, serves as a promising avenue for suppressing tumor development in breast\u0000cancer patients\u0000","PeriodicalId":10818,"journal":{"name":"Current Nanomedicine","volume":"97 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141017607","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Current NanomedicinePub Date : 2024-04-18DOI: 10.2174/0124681873288498240408081151
Akram Abedi, Ali Firoznia, Cobra Izanloo
{"title":"Synthesis of Ag and AgCl Nanoparticles Using Klasea latifolia and Klassa leptoclada Extracts and Assessment of the Antimicrobial Properties of the\u0000Synthesized Nanoparticles and Antioxidant Properties of the Extracts","authors":"Akram Abedi, Ali Firoznia, Cobra Izanloo","doi":"10.2174/0124681873288498240408081151","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0124681873288498240408081151","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000\u0000In green synthesis, metal ions are transformed into nanoparticles through\u0000a simple reaction, without the need for surfactants, specific conditions, and other stabilizing\u0000agents.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000This study performed the biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles using the extract of\u0000Klasea latifolia and Klasea leptoclada.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000In green synthesis, metal ions are transformed into nanoparticles through a simple reaction, without the need for surfactants, specific conditions (e.g., temperature and pressure), and other stabilizing agents. Herbs, including flavonoids and other water-soluble active metabolites, could also be used to reduce metal ions to nanoparticles at room temperature. Therefore, the objective of the current research was to investigate the green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Klasea leptoclada and Klasea latifolia extracts.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000Nanoparticles were characterized using the SEM, XRD, UV-Visible Spectroscopy, and\u0000EDS methods. The antibacterial properties of the extracts and synthesized nanoparticles were evaluated\u0000against Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus cereus, and Escherichia coli using the agar disk-diffusion\u0000and well-diffusion. The antioxidants of the herbs were investigated using the DPPH and\u0000FRAP methods, and the IC50 of the extracts was determined as well. The results showed that, although\u0000no chlorinated compounds were added to the reaction medium, in addition to silver nanoparticles,\u0000silver chloride nanoparticles were also synthesized. The synthesized nanoparticles were\u0000spherical (size: 27-38 nm) and had uniform size distribution. Furthermore, the synthesized nanoparticles\u0000and extracts exhibited significant antibacterial activity.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000Many plants have been used for the biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles, but the advantage\u0000of using the extract of K.latifolia and K. leptoclada was that in addition to synthesizing silver\u0000nanoparticles, silver chloride nanoparticles were also synthesized.\u0000","PeriodicalId":10818,"journal":{"name":"Current Nanomedicine","volume":" 36","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140687739","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}