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Cardioprotective potential of sakuranetin to counteract polyethylene microplastics induced cardiotoxicity 樱草苷对抗聚乙烯微塑料诱导的心脏毒性的心脏保护潜力
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Journal of King Saud University - Science Pub Date : 2024-12-01 Epub Date: 2024-11-06 DOI: 10.1016/j.jksus.2024.103529
Nazia Ehsan , Muhammad Gulfam , Ali Akbar , Moazama Batool , Mohammad Z. Ahmed , Mian Nadeem Riaz
{"title":"Cardioprotective potential of sakuranetin to counteract polyethylene microplastics induced cardiotoxicity","authors":"Nazia Ehsan ,&nbsp;Muhammad Gulfam ,&nbsp;Ali Akbar ,&nbsp;Moazama Batool ,&nbsp;Mohammad Z. Ahmed ,&nbsp;Mian Nadeem Riaz","doi":"10.1016/j.jksus.2024.103529","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jksus.2024.103529","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Polyethylene microplastics (PEMPs) are toxic environmental contaminants which can impair multiple organs including heart. Sakuranetin (SKN) is a potential flavonoid with diverse pharmacological benefits. This research was undertaken to analyze the defensive impact of SKN to avert PEMPs-induced cardiotoxicity. 24 male albino rats were randomly allocated into 4 separate groups: control, PEMPs (1.5 mg kg<sup>−1</sup>), PEMPs + SKN (1.5 mg kg<sup>−1</sup> + 10 mg kg<sup>−1</sup>) and only SKN (10 mg kg<sup>−1</sup>) treated group. After 30 days of treatment, our results revealed that PEMPs exposure reduced the expressions of Nrf2 and antioxidant genes while increasing Keap1 expression. Besides, PEMPs intoxication escalated the levels of cardiac markers (CPK, LDH, Troponin I &amp; CK-MB). Additionally, it lessened the activities of GSH, GST, SOD, HO-1, CAT, GSR, GPx whereas the levels of MDA and ROS were increased. Conversely, the levels of inflammatory markers i.e., COX-2 activity IL-1β, TNF-α, NF-kB &amp; IL-6 were augmented. Moreover, the expressions of apoptotic markers i.e., Bax and caspase-3 were elevated while the Bcl-2 expression was decreased. However, SKN treatment significantly restored the PEMPs-induced biochemical dysregulations. Therefore, SKN could be used as a therapeutic compound to ameliorate PEMPs-induced cardiac impairments in rats, possibly due to its tremendous pharmacotherapeutic potential.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16205,"journal":{"name":"Journal of King Saud University - Science","volume":"36 11","pages":"Article 103529"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142721484","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"综合性期刊","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Review: Merging from traditional to potential novel breast cancer biomarkers 回顾:从传统乳腺癌生物标记物到潜在新型乳腺癌生物标记物的融合
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Journal of King Saud University - Science Pub Date : 2024-12-01 Epub Date: 2024-11-24 DOI: 10.1016/j.jksus.2024.103551
Hanan Alismail
{"title":"Review: Merging from traditional to potential novel breast cancer biomarkers","authors":"Hanan Alismail","doi":"10.1016/j.jksus.2024.103551","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jksus.2024.103551","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Breast cancer biomarkers are the main player in decision-making in diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment. Estrogen receptor (ER), progesterone receptor (PR), and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) are well-known in breast cancer management. Additionally, the Ki-67 protein is used as a tumor proliferation indicator to asses the cancer aggressiveness. Recently, the field has been rapidly integrating novel biomarkers to develop precise, personalized with high effectiveness in patient care. A group of merging biomarkers, including genomic and transcriptomic signatures, circulating tumor cells (CTCs), cell-free DNA (cfDNA), tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs), and immune checkpoint proteins such as PD-L1, all showed promising toward revealing tumor behavior, treatment response, and potential metastatic spread. microRNAs (miRNAs) and long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are merging as new potential diagnostic tools. All mentioned merging innovative biomarkers showed promising results, yet challenges remain in their validation, standardization, and integration into routine clinical practice. This review will highlight the transition from traditional to novel strategies, developing more effective treatments that improve breast cancer patients’ outcomes and survival.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16205,"journal":{"name":"Journal of King Saud University - Science","volume":"36 11","pages":"Article 103551"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142721485","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"综合性期刊","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Colorimetric detection of anionic surfactant using polydiacetylene/zinc (II)/zinc oxide nanocomposites with unique yellow-to-red color transition 采用独特黄红过渡的聚二乙炔/锌(II)/氧化锌纳米复合材料比色法检测阴离子表面活性剂
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Journal of King Saud University - Science Pub Date : 2024-12-01 Epub Date: 2024-11-27 DOI: 10.1016/j.jksus.2024.103557
Watsapon Yimkaew , Johannes Allwang , Christine M. Papadakis , Rakchart Traiphol , Nisanart Traiphol
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Organic farming innovations: Cultivation of wheatgrass microgreens in soil enriched with fruit peels and antimicrobial assessment 有机农业创新:在富含果皮的土壤中栽培小麦草微型灌木并进行抗菌评估
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Journal of King Saud University - Science Pub Date : 2024-12-01 Epub Date: 2024-10-31 DOI: 10.1016/j.jksus.2024.103511
Krithika R, Raajeswari P.A
{"title":"Organic farming innovations: Cultivation of wheatgrass microgreens in soil enriched with fruit peels and antimicrobial assessment","authors":"Krithika R,&nbsp;Raajeswari P.A","doi":"10.1016/j.jksus.2024.103511","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jksus.2024.103511","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>This study explores the viability of fruit peel-enriched soils as a sustainable growth medium, acting as a biofertilizer for wheatgrass microgreens. Additionally, the research seeks to evaluate the antimicrobial properties of fruit peels, typically considered agricultural waste, to determine their influence on plant growth parameters.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Fruit peels from pomegranate, orange, and sweet lime were collected and processed into powder, and diluted with water to create enriched soil. Wheatgrass microgreens were cultivated in conventional potting soil and soil enriched with fruit peel powder. Growth parameters, including germination rates, shoot and root length, and total yield of wheatgrass microgreens, were monitored over a 15-day growth cycle. Antimicrobial analysis was conducted on selected fruit peels, assessing their impact on <em>Staphylococcus aureus</em> and <em>Escherichia coli</em> compared to a control (Rifampicin).</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The results, analyzed through ANOVA and Tukey (post hoc) tests, indicate significant differences among fruit peel-enriched soils. Pomegranate peel emerged as a particularly effective enhancer of wheatgrass microgreen growth. Furthermore, the antimicrobial analysis revealed that pomegranate and sweet lime peels exhibited superior properties, with a notable zone of inhibition effects on <em>Staphylococcus aureus</em> and <em>Escherichia coli</em> compared to the control (Rifampicin).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>This study demonstrates the potential of fruit peels as effective biofertilizers to promote wheatgrass microgreen growth in sustainable agricultural practices. The multifaceted benefits include enhanced crop development and the discovery of natural antimicrobial agents, particularly in pomegranate and sweet lime peels. These findings support the broader adoption of environmentally conscious approaches in agriculture, emphasizing the value of utilizing agricultural waste for plant growth promotion and the development of natural alternatives to synthetic antimicrobial agents.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16205,"journal":{"name":"Journal of King Saud University - Science","volume":"36 11","pages":"Article 103511"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142593174","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"综合性期刊","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Corrigendum to “Interferon-stimulated gene (ISG12a) suppresses hepatitis B virus replication in Huh 7 cells line” [J. King Saud Univ. Sci. 36(9) (2024) 103377] 干扰素刺激基因(ISG12a)抑制乙型肝炎病毒在Huh 7细胞系中的复制[J]。沙特国王大学学报,36(9)(2024)103377]
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Journal of King Saud University - Science Pub Date : 2024-12-01 Epub Date: 2024-11-29 DOI: 10.1016/j.jksus.2024.103554
Hafiz Ullah , Amin Ullah , Hadia Gul , Rahat Ullah Khan , Junaid Ahmad , Rafa Almeer , Khurshid Alam , Muhammad Ayaz , Muhammad Ajmal Khan , Zafar Abbass Shah
{"title":"Corrigendum to “Interferon-stimulated gene (ISG12a) suppresses hepatitis B virus replication in Huh 7 cells line” [J. King Saud Univ. Sci. 36(9) (2024) 103377]","authors":"Hafiz Ullah ,&nbsp;Amin Ullah ,&nbsp;Hadia Gul ,&nbsp;Rahat Ullah Khan ,&nbsp;Junaid Ahmad ,&nbsp;Rafa Almeer ,&nbsp;Khurshid Alam ,&nbsp;Muhammad Ayaz ,&nbsp;Muhammad Ajmal Khan ,&nbsp;Zafar Abbass Shah","doi":"10.1016/j.jksus.2024.103554","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jksus.2024.103554","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":16205,"journal":{"name":"Journal of King Saud University - Science","volume":"36 11","pages":"Article 103554"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142747716","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"综合性期刊","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Cloud spot instance price forecasting multi-headed models tuned using modified PSO 使用改进的 PSO 调整云现货实例价格预测多头模型
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Journal of King Saud University - Science Pub Date : 2024-12-01 Epub Date: 2024-10-09 DOI: 10.1016/j.jksus.2024.103473
Mohamed Salb , Luka Jovanovic , Ali Elsadai , Nebojsa Bacanin , Vladimir Simic , Dragan Pamucar , Miodrag Zivkovic
{"title":"Cloud spot instance price forecasting multi-headed models tuned using modified PSO","authors":"Mohamed Salb ,&nbsp;Luka Jovanovic ,&nbsp;Ali Elsadai ,&nbsp;Nebojsa Bacanin ,&nbsp;Vladimir Simic ,&nbsp;Dragan Pamucar ,&nbsp;Miodrag Zivkovic","doi":"10.1016/j.jksus.2024.103473","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jksus.2024.103473","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The increasing dependence and demands on cloud infrastructure have brought to light challenges associated with cloud instance pricing. The often unpredictable nature of demand as well as changing costs of supplying a reliable instance can leave companies struggling to appropriately budget to support a healthy cash flow while maintaining operating costs. This work explores the potential of multi-headed recurrent architectures to forecast cloud instance prices based on historical and instance data. Two architectures are explored, long short-term memory (LSTM) and gated recurrent unit (GRU) networks. A modified optimizer is introduced and tested on a publicly available Amazon elastic compute cloud dataset. The GRU model, enhanced by the proposed modified approach, had the most impressive outcomes with an MAE score of 0.000801. Results have undergone meticulous statistical validation with the best-performing models further analyzed using explainable artificial intelligence techniques to provide further insight into model reasoning and information on feature importance.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16205,"journal":{"name":"Journal of King Saud University - Science","volume":"36 11","pages":"Article 103473"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142534689","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"综合性期刊","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Metabolomics and pathways analyses in traumatic brain injury animal model 创伤性脑损伤动物模型的代谢组学和通路分析
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Journal of King Saud University - Science Pub Date : 2024-12-01 Epub Date: 2024-09-27 DOI: 10.1016/j.jksus.2024.103470
Faleh Alqahtani , Thamer H. Albekairi , Shereen M. Aleidi , Reem H. AlMalki , Yousif S. Mohamed Ali , Mohammed M. Almutairi , Musaad A Alshammari , Abdullah K. Alshememry , Anas M. Abdel Rahman
{"title":"Metabolomics and pathways analyses in traumatic brain injury animal model","authors":"Faleh Alqahtani ,&nbsp;Thamer H. Albekairi ,&nbsp;Shereen M. Aleidi ,&nbsp;Reem H. AlMalki ,&nbsp;Yousif S. Mohamed Ali ,&nbsp;Mohammed M. Almutairi ,&nbsp;Musaad A Alshammari ,&nbsp;Abdullah K. Alshememry ,&nbsp;Anas M. Abdel Rahman","doi":"10.1016/j.jksus.2024.103470","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jksus.2024.103470","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Traumatic brain injury (TBI), a progressive neurological disease caused by physical injury to the brain tissue, impacting its functions. This study employed metabolomics based on untargeted mass spectrometry method to examine plasma specimens from well-established mouse models with induced TBI (n = 6) and control mice (n = 6). The objective was to assess the metabolomics profile and the associated biochemical pathways in TBI. There was a noticeable segregation between TBI and reference groups (Q2 = 0.342, R2 = 0.993), according to orthogonal partial least square-discriminant analysis, indicating significant difference in metabolic expression. Moreover, 102 metabolites were significantly altered in TBI mice; 59 were upregulated, while 43 were downregulated in TBI mice. Correspondingly, the TBI model showed a significant dysregulation in number of key metabolic pathways, including metabolism of glycerophospholipids, linoleic acid, glycine, serine, threonine, pyrimidine, tryptophan, nicotinate and nicotinamide. Additionally, isoleucyl-asparagine, 2′-deoxyinosine triphosphate, diglycosyl diacylglycerols (25:0/26/2), and phosphatidylethanolamine (24:0/22:4) demonstrated excellent performance for TBI detection with an area under the curve ≥ 0.8. This study identified putative plasma biomarkers of TBI and highlighted the dysregulated biochemical pathways, providing valuable clinical insights into TBI research.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16205,"journal":{"name":"Journal of King Saud University - Science","volume":"36 11","pages":"Article 103470"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142534698","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"综合性期刊","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Nanomedicine potential of Cymbopogon citratus Linn. –Biogenic synthesized silver nanoparticles: A study on antimicrobial and anticancer efficacy 柠檬香蒲的纳米医学潜力:生物合成银纳米粒子-生物合成银纳米粒子:抗菌和抗癌功效研究
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Journal of King Saud University - Science Pub Date : 2024-12-01 Epub Date: 2024-11-08 DOI: 10.1016/j.jksus.2024.103533
Manikandan Ramasamy , Ponmurugan Karuppiah , Harini Ranganathan , Sinouvassane Djearamane , Ezhumalai Muthukrishnan , Saminathan Kayarohanam , Natarajan Arumugam , Abdulrahaman I. Almansour , Ling Shing Wong
{"title":"Nanomedicine potential of Cymbopogon citratus Linn. –Biogenic synthesized silver nanoparticles: A study on antimicrobial and anticancer efficacy","authors":"Manikandan Ramasamy ,&nbsp;Ponmurugan Karuppiah ,&nbsp;Harini Ranganathan ,&nbsp;Sinouvassane Djearamane ,&nbsp;Ezhumalai Muthukrishnan ,&nbsp;Saminathan Kayarohanam ,&nbsp;Natarajan Arumugam ,&nbsp;Abdulrahaman I. Almansour ,&nbsp;Ling Shing Wong","doi":"10.1016/j.jksus.2024.103533","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jksus.2024.103533","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Green synthesis methods for making nanoparticles using plant extracts have gained considerable attention in recent years, particularly because of their potential applications in nanomedicine. Plant biosynthesized nanoparticles have shown noteworthy biomedical uses in comparison. The silver nanoparticle (AgNP) synthesized using extracts from the leaves and flowers of <em>Cymbopogon citratus Linn</em> was investigated for its antibacterial and anticancer properties. The biosynthesized AgNPs were characterized using UV–Vis, FTIR, DLS, EDX and SEM. The presence of alcohol, alkene, and phytochemicals in the AgNPs was confirmed using FTIR analysis. The investigation using SEM with EDX spectroscopy confirmed that the AgNPs were both pure and in the form of nanocrystals. Furthermore, AgNPs demonstrated significant antibacterial activity by efficiently suppressing bacterial growth. The biosynthesized AgNPs exhibited a concentration-dependent reduction in the lung cancer-A549 cell growth. The ethanolic extracts of <em>C. citratus</em> flower-synthesized AgNPs contain a wide range of phytochemical constituents. These components have been shown to effectively modulate antibacterial and anticancer activities, superior to<!--> <!-->the effects of leaf extracts synthesized AgNPs. Consequently, additional research is required to investigate the potential biomedical applications of these biosynthesized AgNPs.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16205,"journal":{"name":"Journal of King Saud University - Science","volume":"36 11","pages":"Article 103533"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142658813","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"综合性期刊","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Facile bio-inspired fabrication of AgNPs from Salvia elegans leaf extract and determination of their cytotoxic DNA photocleavage potential 从丹参叶提取物中以生物启发法简便制备 AgNPs,并测定其细胞毒性 DNA 光清除潜能
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Journal of King Saud University - Science Pub Date : 2024-12-01 Epub Date: 2024-11-12 DOI: 10.1016/j.jksus.2024.103536
Mufarreh Asmari , A.H. Shridhar , Joy H. Hoskeri , B. Vinay Kumar , Nayef Abdulaziz Aldabaan , Ibrahim Ahmed Shaikh , Abdulaziz Hassan Alhasaniah , Mater H. Mahnashi , Arun Shettar , Basheerahmed Abdulaziz Mannasaheb , Aejaz Abdullatif Khan , Amal Bahafi , Uday M. Muddapur , S.M.Shakeel Iqubal
{"title":"Facile bio-inspired fabrication of AgNPs from Salvia elegans leaf extract and determination of their cytotoxic DNA photocleavage potential","authors":"Mufarreh Asmari ,&nbsp;A.H. Shridhar ,&nbsp;Joy H. Hoskeri ,&nbsp;B. Vinay Kumar ,&nbsp;Nayef Abdulaziz Aldabaan ,&nbsp;Ibrahim Ahmed Shaikh ,&nbsp;Abdulaziz Hassan Alhasaniah ,&nbsp;Mater H. Mahnashi ,&nbsp;Arun Shettar ,&nbsp;Basheerahmed Abdulaziz Mannasaheb ,&nbsp;Aejaz Abdullatif Khan ,&nbsp;Amal Bahafi ,&nbsp;Uday M. Muddapur ,&nbsp;S.M.Shakeel Iqubal","doi":"10.1016/j.jksus.2024.103536","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jksus.2024.103536","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study introduces a sustainable method for producing silver nanoparticles (AgNPs), focusing on sustainability and environmental protection. The technique includes the use of <em>Salvia elegans</em> aqueous leaf extract as a reducing agent. In addition, the research investigates the dose-dependent degradation of pUC19 DNA by silver nanoparticles, which is facilitated by the generation of singlet oxygen. The presence of <em>S. elegans</em> extract results in significant color changes, going from a colorless state to a dark brown hue, serving as an indication of the synthesis of AgNPs. A range of experimental methods were employed to analyze the biogenic AgNPs, such as UV–visible absorption spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The meticulously produced AgNPs demonstrate a high level of uniformity, featuring a spherical shape and a particle size of 60 nm. DNA photo-cleavage studies show that singlet oxygen plays a crucial role in triggering DNA damage caused by AgNPs, indicating their potential as powerful cytotoxic agents specifically aimed at cancer cells. Additional studies are required to clarify the effectiveness and specificity of AgNPs against various cancer cell types to assess their therapeutic potential. The cytotoxic effects of AgNPs, particularly in relation to DNA photocleavage, are of considerable interest in cancer research. This research holds promise for developing novel and sustainable cancer therapies based on the unique properties of biogenic silver nanoparticles.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16205,"journal":{"name":"Journal of King Saud University - Science","volume":"36 11","pages":"Article 103536"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142658835","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"综合性期刊","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Influence of phosphorous fertilizer on mineral nutrition and yield attributes of wheat: Acquisition with PSTOL1 gene for arid environment 磷肥对小麦矿质营养和产量属性的影响干旱环境下 PSTOL1 基因的获取
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Journal of King Saud University - Science Pub Date : 2024-12-01 Epub Date: 2024-10-11 DOI: 10.1016/j.jksus.2024.103485
Muhammad Iqbal Makhdum , Muhammad Abid , Rashida Hameed , Sidra Balooch , Sibgha Noreen , Muhammad Salim Akhter , Ummar Iqbal , Adeel Abbas , Mohammad Abul Farah , Rattandeep Singh
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