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ArticleVeterinary research communications2024

Investigation of the biological activity and toxicity of bioactive silver nanoparticles synthesized via Vitex agnus-castus seed extract on honey bees.

Seda Ekici, Ogun Bozkaya, Sedat Sevin, Babur Erdem, Okan Can Arslan, Ozge Özgenç Cinar, Esra Bozkaya, Husamettin Ekici

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Seda EkiciVeterinary Control Central Research Institute, Ankara, Turkey.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7982-5261
Ogun BozkayaScientific and Technological Researches Application and Research Center, Kırıkkale University, Kırıkkale, Turkey.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8381-8649
Sedat SevinDepartment of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0475-9092
Babur ErdemDepartment of Biological Sciences, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5119-834X
Okan Can ArslanDepartment of Biological Sciences, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9784-2663
Ozge Özgenç CinarDepartment of Histology Embryology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8776-4788
Esra BozkayaScientific and Technological Researches Application and Research Center, Kırıkkale University, Kırıkkale, Turkey.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9259-2538
Husamettin EkiciDepartment of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kırıkkale University, Kırıkkale, Turkey. hekici@kku.edu.tr.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6403-737X

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In this study, silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) coated with bioactive molecules were synthesized via Vitex agnus-castus L. (VAC) seed extract (VAC/AgNPs). The synthesized VAC/AgNPs were characterized by surface plasmon resonance (SPR) ultraviolet-visible region spectroscopy (UV-Vis). The hydrodynamic size and surface charge analysis of the particles were measured with a Zeta sizer. The results of UV-Vis and Zeta analysis revealed that AgNPs were synthesized, the size distribution was nanoscale, and the solution was stable. The effects of the synthesized VAC/AgNPs and aqueous extract of VAC seeds on honeybees were investigated by means of lifespan test and histopathological analysis. It was determined that both VAC seed extract and VAC/AgNPs were non-toxic to honeybees at certain doses, positively affected their life span and contributed to their longevity in the life span test. Furthermore, no adverse effects were detected in terms of intestinal health in histopathological examinations. Therefore, VAC/AgNPs are considered to be a promising bioactive agent for honeybees.

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Metal NanoparticlesPlant ExtractsSeedsSilverVitexAnimalsBeesPlant ExtractsSilverGreen synthesisHoneybeeMedical plantsSilverNanoparticlesVitex agnus-castus L.

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