Silver nanopaticles synthesized using the seed extract of L. and their antimicrobial mechanism and anticancer properties.

Journal: Saudi journal of biological sciences
Published Date: Jul 8, 2017

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) through biological route plays an important role in their applications in the medical field, especially in the prevention of disease causing microbial pathogens and arresting the propagation of cancer cells. The stable, green synthesis of AgNPs is very much welcomed in the medical field because of their low toxicity. Therefore, the demands of AgNPs synthesised biologically is on the rise. The present study aimed to investigate the antimicrobial mechanisms and anticancer properties of the AgNPs synthesized using the seed extract of L. The AgNPs were characterized by UV-vis, SEM, XRD, FTIR and EDAX analysis. The minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) of the AgNPs were determined by the broth micro dilution method.

Authors

  • Rakesh Varghese
    Department of Industrial Biotechnology, Bharath University, Selaiyur, Chennai 31000, India.
  • Mohammed A Almalki
    Biological Sciences Department, College of Science, King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia.
  • Soundharrajan Ilavenil
    Grassland and Forage Division, National Institute of Animal Science, RDA, Seonghwan-Eup, Cheonan-Si, Chungnam, Republic of Korea.
  • Jeyanthi Rebecca
    Department of Industrial Biotechnology, Bharath University, Selaiyur, Chennai 31000, India.
  • Ki Choon Choi
    Grassland and Forage Division, National Institute of Animal Science, RDA, Seonghwan-Eup, Cheonan-Si, Chungnam, Republic of Korea.

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