Fungal-Mediated Silver Nanoparticle and Biochar Synergy against Colorectal Cancer Cells and Pathogenic Bacteria
Background: Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are attractive substrates for new medicinal treatments. Biochar is pyrolyzed biomass. Its porous architecture allows it to hold and gather minuscule particles, through which nanoparticles can accumulate in its porous structure. This study examined AgNPs’ anti...
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| author | Moath Alqaraleh Khaled M. Khleifat Maha N. Abu Hajleh Husni S. Farah Khaled Abdul-Aziz Ahmed |
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| description | Background: Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are attractive substrates for new medicinal treatments. Biochar is pyrolyzed biomass. Its porous architecture allows it to hold and gather minuscule particles, through which nanoparticles can accumulate in its porous structure. This study examined AgNPs’ antibacterial and anticancer properties alone and combined with biochar. Methods: The fungus <i>Emericella dentata</i> was responsible for biosynthesis of AgNPs. The characterization of AgNPs using STEM images and a Zetasizer was carried out. Accordingly, the antibacterial and antiproliferation activity of AgNPs and biochar was studied using MIC and MTT assays, respectively. To evaluate the antiangiogenic and anti-inflammatory effects of AgNPs with biochar, VEGF and cytokines including TNF alpha, IL-6 and IL-beta were tested using an ELISA assay. Results: The size of the AgNPs ranged from 10 to 80 nm, with more than 70% of them being smaller than 40 nm. The combination of AgNPs and biochar enhanced the antibacterial activity against all tested bacteria. Furthermore, this combination showed antiproliferative properties against HT29 cancer cells with high selectivity to fibroblasts at low concentrations. AgNPs with biochar significantly reduced VEGF and proinflammatory cytokine expression levels. Conclusions: Biochar and AgNPs may be novel treatments for bacteria and colorectal cancer cells, according to the current findings. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-71400377b0b147038a2f550b2393f8fc2023-11-17T09:15:18ZengMDPI AGAntibiotics2079-63822023-03-0112359710.3390/antibiotics12030597Fungal-Mediated Silver Nanoparticle and Biochar Synergy against Colorectal Cancer Cells and Pathogenic BacteriaMoath Alqaraleh0Khaled M. Khleifat1Maha N. Abu Hajleh2Husni S. Farah3Khaled Abdul-Aziz Ahmed4Pharmacological and Diagnostic Research Center (PDRC), Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Amman 19328, JordanDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Amman 19328, JordanDepartment of Cosmetic Science, Pharmacological and Diagnostic Research Centre, Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Amman 19328, JordanDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Amman 19328, JordanDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Amman 19328, JordanBackground: Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are attractive substrates for new medicinal treatments. Biochar is pyrolyzed biomass. Its porous architecture allows it to hold and gather minuscule particles, through which nanoparticles can accumulate in its porous structure. This study examined AgNPs’ antibacterial and anticancer properties alone and combined with biochar. Methods: The fungus <i>Emericella dentata</i> was responsible for biosynthesis of AgNPs. The characterization of AgNPs using STEM images and a Zetasizer was carried out. Accordingly, the antibacterial and antiproliferation activity of AgNPs and biochar was studied using MIC and MTT assays, respectively. To evaluate the antiangiogenic and anti-inflammatory effects of AgNPs with biochar, VEGF and cytokines including TNF alpha, IL-6 and IL-beta were tested using an ELISA assay. Results: The size of the AgNPs ranged from 10 to 80 nm, with more than 70% of them being smaller than 40 nm. The combination of AgNPs and biochar enhanced the antibacterial activity against all tested bacteria. Furthermore, this combination showed antiproliferative properties against HT29 cancer cells with high selectivity to fibroblasts at low concentrations. AgNPs with biochar significantly reduced VEGF and proinflammatory cytokine expression levels. Conclusions: Biochar and AgNPs may be novel treatments for bacteria and colorectal cancer cells, according to the current findings.https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/12/3/597antitumor activityantibacterialsilver nanoparticlesbiocharcolorectal cancer |
| spellingShingle | Moath Alqaraleh Khaled M. Khleifat Maha N. Abu Hajleh Husni S. Farah Khaled Abdul-Aziz Ahmed Fungal-Mediated Silver Nanoparticle and Biochar Synergy against Colorectal Cancer Cells and Pathogenic Bacteria Antibiotics antitumor activity antibacterial silver nanoparticles biochar colorectal cancer |
| title | Fungal-Mediated Silver Nanoparticle and Biochar Synergy against Colorectal Cancer Cells and Pathogenic Bacteria |
| title_full | Fungal-Mediated Silver Nanoparticle and Biochar Synergy against Colorectal Cancer Cells and Pathogenic Bacteria |
| title_fullStr | Fungal-Mediated Silver Nanoparticle and Biochar Synergy against Colorectal Cancer Cells and Pathogenic Bacteria |
| title_full_unstemmed | Fungal-Mediated Silver Nanoparticle and Biochar Synergy against Colorectal Cancer Cells and Pathogenic Bacteria |
| title_short | Fungal-Mediated Silver Nanoparticle and Biochar Synergy against Colorectal Cancer Cells and Pathogenic Bacteria |
| title_sort | fungal mediated silver nanoparticle and biochar synergy against colorectal cancer cells and pathogenic bacteria |
| topic | antitumor activity antibacterial silver nanoparticles biochar colorectal cancer |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/12/3/597 |
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