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ArticleReports of biochemistry & molecular biology2024

Synthesis and Anticancer Activity of Polymer Nanocomposites with Moringa- Extracted CuO and Ag

Sarah Saadi Ahmed, Nada Abbass

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Sarah Saadi AhmedDepartment of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq.
Nada AbbassClinical Research Unit, University of Medical Sciences, Baghdad, Iraq.

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Abstract

Background: This study aimed to synthesize copper oxide (CuO) and silver oxide (Ag2O) nanoparticles using a green synthesis method involving moringa extract and incorporate them into polymer nanocomposites with polyacrolein. The objective was to evaluate their cytotoxicity against fibroblasts and glioblastoma cell lines. Methods: The CuO and Ag Results: AFM analysis showed nanoparticle sizes of 19.36 nm for Ag2O and 66.89 nm for CuO, while TEM images revealed nonhomogeneous spherical nanocomposites. FT-IR and XRD confirmed the successful incorporation of nanoparticles into the polymer matrix. TGA and DSC results demonstrated thermal stability and transitions of the nanocomposites. Cytotoxicity assays indicated significant inhibition of A172 glioblastoma cell proliferation with minimal impact on normal fibroblast cells, suggesting selective cytotoxicity. Conclusions: The polymer nanocomposites incorporating moringa-extracted CuO and Ag2O nanoparticles exhibited promising selective cytotoxicity against glioblastoma cells, indicating their potential use as anticancer agents. Further studies on in vivo applications and long-term stability are warranted to advance their biomedical use.

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Antineoplastic AgentsCopper OxideCytotoxicityGreen Chemistry TechnologyMoringa oleiferaPolyacroleinPolymer NanocompositesSilver Oxide

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PMID40330563
PMCPMC12050063

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