ArticleInternational journal of nanomedicine2025
Monitoring the Antibacterial Activity of the Green Synthesized ZnO Nanoparticles on the Negative and Positive Gram Bacteria Mimicking Oral Environment by Using a Quartz Tuning Fork (QTF) Micromechanical Sensor.
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- Genetic Transformation of Catharanthus roseus with Simplified Nanocarrier-Based Gene Delivery Method Using Green Synthesized Superparamagnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles.Molecular biotechnology · 2026Article
- Green Synthesis of ZnO Nanoparticles From Spirulina platensis: Antimicrobial and Cytotoxic Evaluation With Molecular Docking Studies.ChemistryOpen · 2026Article
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- Antimicrobial Nanoparticles Against Superbugs: Mechanistic Insights, Biomedical Applications, and Translational Frontiers.Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
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Abstract
Introduction: Green-synthesized nanoparticles show promise as anti-biofilm and antibacterial agents in medical applications, including dental implants and oral devices. However, conventional antibacterial testing methods are laborious and lack sensitivity. Quartz tuning fork (QTF)-based biosensors offer a compelling alternative due to their high sensitivity, compact size, and cost-effectiveness. This study evaluates a QTF biosensor for quantifying the antibacterial activity of green-synthesized ZnO nanoparticles against negative and positive Gram bacteria. Methods: The antibacterial activity of ZnO nanoparticles was tested in a simulated oral environment against Results: The QTF biosensor detected significant antibacterial activity as resonance frequency decreased by 5.69 ± 3.81 hz ( Discussion: The QTF biosensor successfully quantified the antibacterial effects of green-synthesized ZnO nanoparticles, demonstrating its potential as a rapid, sensitive alternative to traditional methods. The differential responses of
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