Solanum melongena leaf extract based zinc oxide nanoparticles synthesis using green chemistry concepts

Nagarajan, Anantha Venkataraman; Balasubramani,; Sethuraman,; Sridhar, T.M.; Sasikumar, R.; Vimala, G.

doi:10.56042/ijca.v59i9.41221

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“…This approach often eliminates the need for stabilizing and capping agents and yields biologically active shape- and size-dependent products [ 76 , 77 ]. For example, zinc oxide nanoparticles have been synthesized from naturally available eggplant leaf extract or Solanum melongena leaf extract [ 78 ]. Previous studies have indicated that an extracellular mechanism for synthesizing silver nanoparticles using bacteria is widely employed.…”

Section: Green Nanotechnologymentioning

confidence: 99%

Production and therapeutic use of astaxanthin in the nanotechnology era

Abdelazim,

Ghit,

Assal

et al. 2023

Pharmacol. Rep

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Astaxanthin (AXT) is a red fat-soluble pigment found naturally in aquatic animals, plants, and various microorganisms and can be manufactured artificially using chemical catalysis. AXT is a xanthophyll carotenoid with a high potential for scavenging free radicals. Several studies have investigated AXT efficacy against diseases such as neurodegenerative, ocular, skin, and cardiovascular hypertension, diabetes, gastrointestinal and liver diseases, and immuno-protective functions. However, its poor solubility, low stability to light and oxygen, and limited bioavailability are major obstacles hindering its wide applications as a therapeutic agent or nutritional supplement. Incorporating AXT with nanocarriers holds great promise in enhancing its physiochemical properties. Nanocarriers are delivery systems with several benefits, including surface modification, bioactivity, and targeted medication delivery and release. Many approaches have been applied to enhance AXT’s medicinal effect, including solid lipid nanoparticles, nanostructured lipid carriers (NLCs) and polymeric nanospheres. AXT nano-formulations have demonstrated a high antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effect, significantly affecting cancer in different organs. This review summarizes the most recent data on AXT production, characterization, biological activity, and therapeutic usage, focusing on its uses in the nanotechnology era. Graphical abstract

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Section: Green Nanotechnologymentioning

confidence: 99%