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ArticleTherapeutic delivery2025

Next-gen ferulic acid-stabilized gold nanoparticles: exploring their sensing capabilities and therapeutic efficacy.

Atiya Kaleem, Aisha Sana, Rafia Usman Khan, Safila Naveed, Fatima Qamar, Syeda Zainab, Javed Iqbal, Brijesh Sathian

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Atiya KaleemDepartment of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jinnah University for Women, Karachi, Pakistan.
Aisha SanaDepartment of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jinnah University for Women, Karachi, Pakistan.
Rafia Usman KhanDepartment of Chemistry, NED University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi, Pakistan.
Safila NaveedDepartment of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan.
Fatima QamarDepartment of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jinnah University for Women, Karachi, Pakistan.
Syeda ZainabDepartment of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan.ORCID 0000-0002-6881-8189
Javed IqbalNursing Department, Hamad Medical Corporation Doha, Doha, Qatar.ORCID 0000-0003-2627-685X
Brijesh SathianNursing Department, Hamad Medical Corporation Doha, Doha, Qatar.

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Abstract

aimThis study focuses on the synthesis and evaluation of innovative gold nanoparticles (AuNps) stabilized by short-chain ferulic acid (FA), specifically 4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-cinnamic acid.

methodsWe analyzed the size and distribution of FA-TSC-AuNps and FA-NaBH4-AuNps, with the reduction kinetics of Au3 + to Au0. The electronic and optical properties of these AuNps were scrutinized using UV-visible, AFM, and FT-IR.

resultsAFM distinctly showcased spherical particles, average diameters of 4 ± 1 nm for FA-TSC-AuNps and 11 ± 1 nm for FA-NaBH4-AuNps systems. In the DPPH assay, the anti-scavenging activity recorded values of: FA at 15.4% ± 0.32, FA-TSC-AuNps at an impressive 86.8% ± 0.32, and FA-NaBH4-AuNps at 61.5% ± 0.22. The ABTS assay yielded results of: FA at 13%, FA-TSC-AuNps at 70.14%, and FA-NaBH4-AuNps at a remarkable 92.8%. Catalytic investigations revealed that both facilitated the swift conversion of p-nitrophenol to p-aminophenol. Additionally successful chemo sensing capabilities were assessed, particularly in relation to ciprofloxacin antibiotic by distinct shift in color signifies the effective detection capability of both sensory systems for the drug. Moreover, with FA-TSC-AuNps exhibiting significant sensitivity toward aluminum.

conclusionThese nanoparticles suggest promising avenues for drug system modifications and enhancements, highlighting their multifaceted potential in both catalytic and chemo sensing applications.

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Coumaric AcidsGoldMetal NanoparticlesAntioxidantsParticle SizeSpectroscopy, Fourier Transform InfraredAntioxidantsCoumaric Acidsferulic acidGold4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-cinnamic acidChemosesingciprofloxacin antibioticFerulic acidgold nanoparticles

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PMID40109270
PMCPMC12135694

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