Synthesis of silver nanoparticles using the Streptomyces coelicolor klmp33 pigment: An antimicrobial agent against extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) producing Escherichia coli

Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Coffea arabica seed extract and its antibacterial activity

“…Nanotechnology is a rapidly growing field with potential application in fields ranging from electronics to cosmetics [1,2]. Nanoscience covers the basic understanding of physical, chemical and biological properties in atomic and sub-atomic levels [3].…”

Leveraging the Attributes of Mucor hiemalis-Derived Silver Nanoparticles for a Synergistic Broad-Spectrum Antimicrobial Platform

“…In the United States alone, roughly 1.7 million estimated nosocomial infections, primarily from bacteria and fungi, are responsible for 99,000 deaths each year (Klevens et al, 2007). Owing to this increased resistance of several pathogenic bacteria against antibiotics, considerable attention has been focused on developing new treatment modalities featuring alternative antibacterial agents (Aziz et al, 2014; Manikprabhu and Lingappa, 2014; Teillant et al, 2015). In this milieu, metallic silver, especially in the form of nanoparticle and nanostructured substrates, has received considerable traction for antibacterial activity due to its unique physiochemical properties (Husain et al, 2015; Prasad et al, 2016).…”

Synthesis of flexirubin-mediated silver nanoparticles using Chryseobacterium artocarpi CECT 8497 and investigation of its anticancer activity

“…A yield of approximately 0.17 g /100 mL was obtained from the synthetic process and used for further study. Manikprabhu and Lingappa [4] previously reported the synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Streptomyces coeliolor KLMP33 pigment with a yield of 0.14 g / 100 mL. Flexirubins are a unique type of bacterial pigment, used in the treatment of chronic skin diseases, eczema, and gastric ulcers, etc.…”

“…Among diverse metals, silver in its various forms has been widely used as a medicine for the treatment of a spectrum of diseases since ancient times [4]. Also known for its inhibitory effects on microbes in both medical treatments and industrial processes [5], the anti-microbial properties of silver are intensified following its transformation into a nanoparticle, rendering it useful in effectively eliminating fungus and bacteria [6].…”

“…As a natural material, silver is considered safe to man and produces few allergic reactions during clinical testing [7]. Silver nanoparticles have garnered attention due to their applicability in diverse areas such as catalysis, nanomedicine, biological labelling, solar cell surfaces, as staining pigments for glasses and ceramics, and as antimicrobial agents [4]. Apart from their antimicrobial properties, silver nanoparticles have been shown to have potential as anticancer agents due to their selective role in disrupting the mitochondrial respiratory chain which leads to the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and interruption of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) synthesis, thus causing nucleic acid damage [8,9].…”