In this study, the phytochemical composition of Asparagus racemosus was investigated both qualitatively and quantitatively. Aqueous, ethanolic, and hexane extracts of Asparagus racemosus were tested for antibacterial activity against a variety of bacteria, including Escherichia coli, Proteus mirabilis, Salmonella typhi, and Enterobacter aerogenes and were found to be effective at concentrations ranging from 400 µg to 500 µg. The antioxidant activity of these extracts was also studied in comparison to α-tocopherol, which served as a control. Asparagus racemosus contains alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, and tannins. In comparison to a standard reference of 500 µg/ml αtocopherol, which demonstrated 48.16 per cent antioxidant activity, ethanol extract demonstrated 41.55 per cent antioxidant activity.
There are numerous medicinal and industrial uses for nanoparticles in the detection and treatment of disease. Nanoparticles stand out for their ability to perform multiple tasks and their small size. It is possible to use nanoparticles to deliver drugs to specific sites in the body, as well as to increase cellular absorption. Gold nanoparticles, which are the most extensively investigated of all metallo-nanoparticles, are the focus of this review. Anti-cancer medications are available; however, necrosis of both malignant and non-cancerous cells is a side effect of many of them. The necrosis caused by gold nanoparticles affects exclusively cancer cells. Smaller than human cells, these tailored drug delivery devices can quickly infiltrate tumors and kill malignant cells. Anticancer medicines that have been conjugated with gold nanoparticles are more effective. Due to their photophysical and optical properties, gold nanoparticles are useful in chemotherapy and cancer diagnostics. Proteins, peptides, and nucleic acids can all be used to modify gold nanoparticles. Such devices have a wide range of applications, from biosensors to medication administration.
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