Abstract
Herein, Fe3O4 nanoparticles synthesized using aqueous extract of corn ear leaves were investigated for proteasome inhibitory activity, antioxidant activity, synergistic antibacterial, and anticandidal potential. The UV-Vis spectrum displayed an absorption band at 355 nm that indicated the formation of nano-sized Fe3O4 particles. Vibrating sample magnetometer analysis revealed its superparamagnetic nature. Fe3O4 nanoparticles exhibited strong proteasome inhibitory potential and antioxidant activity and exerted strong synergistic antibacterial and anticandidal activity. Its significant proteasome inhibitory potential could be useful in cancer treatment and drug delivery. Furthermore, strong antioxidant, antibacterial, and anticandidal activity make them a promising candidate for biomedical and pharmaceutical applications.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 349-356 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Artificial Cells, Nanomedicine and Biotechnology |
Volume | 45 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 17 Feb 2017 |
Keywords
- Antibacterial
- anticandidal
- antioxidant
- corn ear leaves
- Fe3O4 nanoparticles
- proteasome inhibitory