scholarly journals Gold Nanoparticles As A Modifying Agent of Ceramic-Polymer Composites

2014 ◽  
Vol 59 (3) ◽  
pp. 1005-1009 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Sobczak-Kupiec ◽  
B. Tyliszczak ◽  
K. Krupa-Żuczek ◽  
D. Malina ◽  
M. Piątkowski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gold Nanoparticles ◽  
Polymer Composites ◽  
Metallic Nanoparticles ◽  
Water Environment ◽  
Degradation Process ◽  
Degradation Behaviour ◽  
Fourier Transformed Infrared Spectroscopy ◽  
Ft Ir

Abstract Much effort has been invested in the development of biomaterials for the repair or replacement of hard tissue. The synthesis of composites based on mineral and organic constituents is nowadays extremely important for the development of materials for biomedical applications. In this paper we report the preparation and characterization of ceramic-polymer composites doped with gold nanoparticles. Properties and applications in medicine and dentistry of colloidal gold nanoparticles depends upon their size and shape. The influence of the presence of the metallic nanoparticles on the degradation process was investigated by pH and conductivity analyses of water filtrates. The nanocomposites were characterized with the use of X-ray Diffaction (XRD) and Fourier Transformed Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR) methods.The results of in vitro tests confirmed that it is possible to produce hydroxyapatite/polymer (HA/polymer) composites doped with gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) for medical applications. Tests proved that content of gold nanoparticles in composites had influence on degradation behaviour of HA/Polymer/AuNPs in water environment.

scholarly journals Ciprofloxacin-Loaded Gold Nanoparticles against Antimicrobial Resistance: An In Vivo Assessment

Nanomaterials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 3152
Author(s):  
Afrah Nawaz ◽  
Syed Mohsin Ali ◽  
Nosheen Fatima Rana ◽  
Tahreem Tanweer ◽  
Amna Batool ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gold Nanoparticles ◽  
Metallic Nanoparticles ◽  
Beta Lactams ◽  
In Vitro Antibacterial Activity ◽  
Bacteria Resistance ◽  
Host Tissues ◽  
In Vivo Assessment

Metallic nanoparticles, such as gold nanoparticles (AuNPs), have been extensively studied as drug delivery systems for various therapeutic applications. However, drug-loaded-AuNPs have been rarely explored in vivo for their effect on bacteria residing inside tissues. Ciprofloxacin (CIP) is a second-generation fluoroquinolone with a broad-spectrum of antibiotic properties devoid of developing bacteria resistance. This research is focused on the synthesis and physical characterization of Ciprofloxacin-loaded gold nanoparticles (CIP-AuNPs) and their effect on the colonization of Enterococcus faecalis in the liver and kidneys of mice. The successfully prepared CIP-AuNPs were stable and exerted enhanced in vitro antibacterial activity against E. faecalis compared with free CIP. The optimized CIP-AuNPs were administered (500 µg/Kg) once a day via tail vein to infected mice for eight days and were found to be effective in eradicating E. faecalis from the host tissues. Moreover, unlike CIP, CIP-AuNPs were non-hemolytic. In summary, this study demonstrated that CIP-AuNPs are promising and biocompatible alternative therapeutics for E.-faecalis-induced infections resistant to conventional drugs (e.g., beta-lactams and vancomycin) and should be further investigated.

PREPARATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF GLYCYRRHETINIC ACID-MODIFIED POLOXAMER 188/CHITOSAN NANOPARTICLES

NANO ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 08 (04) ◽  
pp. 1350042 ◽  
Author(s):  
JING WANG ◽  
LI GUO ◽  
LI FANG MA
Keyword(s):  
High Performance ◽  
Drug Loading ◽  
Chitosan Nanoparticles ◽  
Spherical Shape ◽  
Glycyrrhetinic Acid ◽  
Poloxamer 188 ◽  
H Nmr ◽  
Ft Ir

In this paper, we firstly synthesized glycyrrhetinic acid-modified double amino-terminated poloxamer 188 (GA–NH–POLO–NH–GA). The structure of the synthesized compound was confirmed by 1H-NMR and Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy. Then the nanoparticles composed of GA–NH–POLO–NH–GA/chitosan (GA–NH–POLO–NH–GA/CTS) were prepared by an ionic gelation process. The characterization of the nanoparticles was measured by dynamic light scattering (DLS) and scanning electron microscope (SEM). The results showed that the nanoparticles were well dispersed with a spherical shape and the particle size was distributed between 100 nm and 300 nm. The cytotoxicity based on MTT assay against cells (QGY-7703 cells and L929 cells) showed that the nanoparticles had low toxicity and good biocompatibility. The encapsulation efficiency and drug loading of 5-fluorouracil-loaded nanoparticles (5-FU nanoparticles) were measured by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and fluorescence spectroscopy, ultraviolet-visible (UV-vis) absorbance. The encapsulation of 5-Fu-loaded CTS nanoparticles was 12.8% and the drug loading was 2.9%, while the encapsulation of 5-Fu-loaded GA–NH–POLO–NH–GA/CTS nanoparticles was 20.9% and the drug loading was 3.36%. The release profile showed that the GA–NH–POLO–NH–GA/CTS nanoparticles were available for sustained release of 5-Fu. The GA–NH–POLO–NH–GA/CTS nanoparticles have a higher affinity to the QGY-7703 cells, so indicated that the GA–NH–POLO–NH–GA/CTS nanoparticles have the capacity of liver-targeting in vitro.

Steroid Compounds Isolation from Carthamus tinctorius Linn as Antimalarial

2021 ◽  
pp. 5297-5304
Author(s):  
Rini Hamsidi ◽  
Wahyuni Wahyuni ◽  
Adryan Fristiohady ◽  
Muhammad Hajrul Malaka ◽  
Idin Sahidin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antimalarial Activity ◽  
Carthamus Tinctorius ◽  
Spectroscopic Techniques ◽  
1H And 13C Nmr ◽  
Marker Compound ◽  
Ic50 Value ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Ir Spectroscopic

Carthamus tinctorius Linn, also known as safflower, is a plant with the potential of being used in the production of antimalarial drugs. The purpose of this study was to isolate and identify the steroid compounds in the safflower and determine its antimalarial activity in vitro. The isolation process was conducted through extraction and chromatography methods. Then, the characterization of the isolated compounds was conducted through spectroscopic techniques which include Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR), NMR 1-D (1H and 13C-NMR), and NMR 2-D (HMQC, HMBC, and H-H COZY) as well as comparing data with the existing literatures. In addition, the tests conducted were with variations of isolate concentrations (10, 1, 0.1, 0.01, and 0.001 μg/mL) against 3D7 strain of Plasmodium falciparum. Based on the FT-IR spectroscopic data, the steroid compounds isolated from safflowers might be stigmasterols. In addition, the isolates had -OH functional group in the region of 3431 cm-1, C-O in the region of 1053 cm-1, and Csp3-H in regions of 2960, 2934, and 2865 cm-1. The NMR 1-D data showed presence of 29 carbon atoms, while the protons were 48 in number. Furthermore, the IC50 value of the compound was 34.03 μg/mL with a percentage inhibition of 43.92% against the growth of P. falciparum. Therefore, it was classified as inactive agent in inhibiting the growth of malaria parasites, however, it could be used as a marker compound in C. tinctorius Linn extract.

A New Frontier Drug Development in Nanomedicine and Itsanti-Urolithiatic Activity of Kalanchoe Pinnata

2021 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 444-449
Author(s):  
F. Janeeta Priya ◽  
A. Leema Rose ◽  
S. Vidhya ◽  
A Arputharaj ◽  
S. Akshana ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Silver Nanoparticles ◽  
Metallic Nanoparticles ◽  
Urinary Calculi ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Tem Analysis ◽  
New Frontier ◽  
Kalanchoe Pinnata ◽  
Stock Pile ◽  
Ft Ir

Latterly, the green synthesis of metallic nanoparticles has stock pile and terminal interest over the last decade due to their idiosyncratic properties that make them felicitous in various fields of science and technology. In this study the silver nanoparticles can be manufacture by using the leaf extract of Kalanchoe pinnata plant using microwave radiation method. The nanoparticles that are synthesized by plants are non-toxic and eco-friendly and it is characterized by using UV-Visible, FT-IR , X-ray diffraction (XRD) and TEM.The crystalline natures of the synthesized silver nanoparticles were identified by XRD and its shape was confirmed by TEM analysis. Anti-urolithiatic activity of synthesized silver nanoparticles was accomplished which reduces the growth of kidney stone which was appraisal by using the In-Vitro growth of urinary calculi.

scholarly journals Synthesis and Characterization of 2-Pyrazoline Derivatives and their in silico and in vitro Studies on Antimicrobial and Anticancer Activities

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (10) ◽  
pp. 2191-2196 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Rathinamanivannan ◽  
K. Megha ◽  
Raja Chinnamanayakar ◽  
Ashok Kumar ◽  
M.R. Ezhilarasi
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Synthesis And Characterization ◽  
Anticancer Activities ◽  
1H And 13C Nmr ◽  
Chemical Structures ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Affinity Score ◽  
High Binding Affinity

The new series of 1-(4,5-dihydro-5-phenyl-3-diphenylpyrazol-1-yl)butan-1-one derivatives were synthesized by cyclization method using biphenyl chalcone with n-butyric acid and hydrazine hydrate. The synthesized 1-(4,5-dihydro-5-phenyl-3-diphenylpyrazol-1-yl)butan-1-one derivatives chemical structures were confirmed from spectral data such as FT-IR, 1H and 13C NMR. 2-Pyrazoline derivatives were docked with bacterial (1UAG) and breast cancer (1OQA) protein. Based on high binding affinity score, the best compound was subjected to in vitro anticancer activity by MTT assay. Also, antimicrobial activity were studied for synthesized 2-pyrazoline derivatives.

scholarly journals Synthesis and characterization of silver nanoparticle-decorated cobalt nanocomposites (Co@AgNPs) and their density-dependent antibacterial activity

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (5) ◽  
pp. 182135 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zakia Kanwal ◽  
Muhammad Akram Raza ◽  
Saira Riaz ◽  
Saher Manzoor ◽  
Asima Tayyeb ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Metallic Nanoparticles ◽  
Cobalt Acetate ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Characteristic Analysis ◽  
Density Dependent ◽  
Antibacterial Performance ◽  
Magnetic Cores ◽  
Low Concentrations

Magnetic cores loaded with metallic nanoparticles can be promising nano-carriers for successful drug delivery at infectious sites. We report fabrication, characteristic analysis and in vitro antibacterial performance of nanocomposites comprising cobalt cores (Co-cores) functionalized with a varied concentration of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs). A two-step polyol process synchronized with the transmetalation reduction method was used. Co-cores were synthesized with cobalt acetate, and decoration of AgNPs was carried out with silver acetate. The density of AgNPs was varied by changing the amount of silver content as 0.01, 0.1 and 0.2 g in the synthesis solution. Both AgNPs and Co-cores were spherical having a size range of 30–80 nm and 200 nm to more than 1 µm, respectively, as determined by scanning electron microscopy. The metallic nature and face-centred cubic crystalline phase of prepared nanocomposites were confirmed by X-ray diffraction. Biocompatibility analysis confirmed high cell viability of MCF7 at low concentrations of tested particles. The antibacterial performance of nanocomposites (Co@AgNPs) against Escherichia coli and Bacillus subtilis was found to be AgNPs density-dependent, and nanocomposites with the highest AgNPs density exhibited the maximum bactericidal efficacy. We therefore propose that Co@AgNPs as effective drug containers for various biomedical applications.

Effect of Plasmonic Gold Nanoparticles on Benign and Malignant Cellular Autofluorescence: A Novel Probe for Fluorescence Based Detection of Cancer

2007 ◽  
Vol 6 (5) ◽  
pp. 403-412 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ivan El-Sayed ◽  
Xiaohua Huang ◽  
Fima Macheret ◽  
Joseph Oren Humstoe ◽  
Randall Kramer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gold Nanoparticles ◽  
Metallic Nanoparticles ◽  
Noble Metal Nanoparticles ◽  
Live Cells ◽  
Epithelial Cell Line ◽  
Optical Probes ◽  
Oral Squamous Carcinoma ◽  
Absorption Of Light

Due to the strong surface fields of noble metal nanoparticles, absorption and scattering of electromagnetic radiation is greatly enhanced. Noble metallic nanoparticles represent potential novel optical probes for simultaneous molecular imaging and photothermal cancer therapy using the enhanced scattering and absorption of light. Further, gold nanoparticles can affect molecular fluorescence via chemical, electronic, or photonic interactions. Live cells generate fluorescence due to intracellular and extracellular molecules. Differences in the biochemical composition between healthy and malignant cells can be exploited in vivo to help identify cancer spectroscopically. The interaction of gold nanoparticles with cellular autofluorescence has not yet been characterized. We hypothesized that gold nanoparticles delivered to live cells in vitro would alter cellular autofluorescence and may be useful as a novel class of contrast agent for fluorescence based detection of cancer. The fluorescence of two fluorophores that are responsible for tissue autofluorescence, NADH and collagen, and of two oral squamous carcinoma cell lines and one immortalized benign epithelial cell line were measured in vitro. Gold nanoparticles of different shapes, both spheres and rods, quenched the fluorescence of the soluble NADH and collagen. Reduction of NADH fluorescence was due to oxidation of NADH to NAD+ catalyzed by gold nanoparticles (results we previously published). Reduction of collagen fluorescence appears due to photonic absorption of light. Furthermore, a mean quenching of 12/8% (p<0.00050) of the tissue autofluorescence of cell suspensions was achieved in this model when nanospheres were incubated with the live cells. Gold nanospheres significantly decrease cellular autofluorescence of live cells under physiological conditions when excited at 280nm. This is the first report to our knowledge to suggest the potential of developing targeted gold nanoparticles optical probes as contrast agents for fluorescence based diagnoses of cancer.

Synthesis and characterization of metallic nanoparticles and their incorporation into electroconductive polymer composites

2007 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 107-113 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Del Castillo-Castro ◽  
E. Larios-Rodriguez ◽  
Z. Molina-Arenas ◽  
M.M. Castillo-Ortega ◽  
J. Tanori
Keyword(s):  
Polymer Composites ◽  
Metallic Nanoparticles ◽  
Synthesis And Characterization

Synthesis and Characterization of Polyesters Containing 5-Fluorouracil in the Main Chain

2012 ◽  
Vol 499 ◽  
pp. 99-103
Author(s):  
Jun Chang ◽  
Cheng Wu Li ◽  
Gang Li
Keyword(s):  
Main Chain ◽  
Slow Release ◽  
Uv Spectroscopy ◽  
Release Profile ◽  
Drug Release Profile ◽  
H Nmr ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Potential Antitumor

A series of polyesters containing 5-fluorouracil in the main chain were prepared by reacting potassium salt of 5-fluorouracil with different molecular weight ω-chloroalkyl chloroacetyl esters.The copolymers were characterized by FT-IR, 1H-NMR, VPO and UV spectroscopy. The drug release profile in vitro of the copolymers were studied, the results showed prodrug could slow release 5-FU or 5-FU units in different solution, they may be likely to become potential antitumor prodrug.

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