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ArticleCurrent pharmaceutical biotechnology2025

Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using

Dharmasoth Rama Devi, Mebrahtu Hagos Kahsay, Ganga Rao Battu, Keloth Basavaiah, Vinay Bharadwaj Tatipamula

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Dharmasoth Rama DeviPharmaceutical Sciences Department, AU College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, 530003, Andhra Pradesh, India.ORCID 0000-0001-9379-9795
Mebrahtu Hagos KahsayDepartment of Chemistry, Woldia University, Weldiya, Ethiopia.ORCID 0000-0001-5555-173X
Ganga Rao BattuPharmaceutical Sciences Department, AU College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, 530003, Andhra Pradesh, India.ORCID 0000-0002-4340-5062
Keloth BasavaiahDepartment of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, 530003, Andhra Pradesh, India.ORCID 0000-0002-6227-4424
Vinay Bharadwaj TatipamulaCenter for Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Duy Tan University, Da Nang, 550000, Vietnam.ORCID 0000-0002-9376-1911

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UGC, through the Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship F1-17.1/2014-15/RGNF-2014-15-ST-AND-72390/ (SAIII/Website)
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introductionScientists around the world are focusing on 'green,' environmentfriendly, and cost-effective green synthesis of nanometals using various plant extracts to combat various ailments. Among nanometals, Silver (Ag) is one of the most commercialised nanomaterials due to its wide applications in biotechnology and biomedical fields. The present study reports the first facile synthesis, characterization, and process optimisation of Ag nanoparticles (NPs) using aqueous Grewia tiliaefolia leaf extract (Gt) as a reducing and surface functionalising agent.

methodsCharacterisation of Gt-mediated Ag-NPs was performed using FTIR. The morphology and microstructures of Gt-derived Ag-NPs were analysed using TEM and FE-SEM. In vitro, antioxidant activity was evaluated against DPPH radicals, hydrogen peroxide radicals, and ferric ions. In vitro, anticancer activity was assessed on MCF-7 and HepG2 cell lines.

resultsFTIR analysis confirmed the interaction between Ag-NPs and Gt. The optimal conditions for Gt-derived Ag-NPs were found to be 4 mM AgNO DISCUSSION: The hepatoprotective effects of Gt-mediated Ag-NPs likely result from the combined action of bioactive phytochemicals (such as α/β-amyrin, γ-lactones, betulin, and lupeol), and their ability to scavenge ROS, reduce oxidative stress, and modulate inflammatory pathways. These mechanisms, supported by reduced lipid peroxidation and increased antioxidant activity in paracetamol-induced hepatotoxicity, suggest their therapeutic potential in liver protection and regeneration.

conclusionOverall, Gt proves to be an eco-friendly and non-toxic source for synthesizing bioactive Ag-NPs at optimal conditions.

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AcetaminophenChemical and Drug Induced Liver InjuryGrewiaMetal NanoparticlesPlant ExtractsSilverAnimalsAntioxidantsGreen Chemistry TechnologyHep G2 CellsHumansLiverMaleMCF-7 CellsPlant LeavesRatsAcetaminophenAntioxidantsPlant ExtractsSilveranticancerantioxidantGrewia tiliaefolia vahlhepatoprotectiveliver toxicity.paracetamol-induced hepatotoxicitysilver nanoparticles

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