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ArticleBMC complementary medicine and therapies2024

Bioactivity and antibacterial effect of star anise biosynthesized silver nanoparticles against Streptococcus mutans: an in vitro study.

Marwa Aly Elchaghaby, Sayed Rashad, Nada Mohamed Wassef

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Article in BMC complementary medicine and therapies, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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  1. Detection and Inhibition ofPathogens (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025
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Marwa Aly ElchaghabyPediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health, Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt. marwaaly2003@cu.edu.eg.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2414-4052
Sayed RashadRegional Center for Food and Feed, Agricultural Research Center, Giza, Egypt.
Nada Mohamed WassefPediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health, Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundSilver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are receiving a lot of attention as a prospective antibacterial agent for use in caries prevention. The objective of this study was to investigate the bioactivity and antibacterial effect of silver nanoparticles biosynthesized using Star Anise against Streptococcus mutans (S.mutans).

methodsThe bioactive components of the Star Anise were assessed by employing the gas chromatography-mass spectrometry technique. The antibacterial activities of Star Anise Biosynthesized Silver Nanoparticles against S.mutans bacteria were evaluated using Bauer and Kirby's disc diffusion mechanism and the minimum inhibitory concentration.

resultsSilver nanoparticles biosynthesized using Star Anise revealed high antioxidant activity. AgNPs inhibited S. mutans with a 16 mm inhibition zone diameter and demonstrated an 80 µg/ml minimum inhibitory concentration.

conclusionsBiologically synthesized AgNPs made from aqueous extract of Star anise appear to be a potential and effective bactericidal agent against S.mutans that can be used to prevent dental caries.

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Anti-Bacterial AgentsMetal NanoparticlesMicrobial Sensitivity TestsPlant ExtractsSilverStreptococcus mutansAnti-Bacterial AgentsPlant ExtractsSilverAniseAntibacterialDental cariesSilver nanoparticlesStreptococcus mutans

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PMID38987719
PMCPMC11234526

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