Biosynthesis and characterization of Saudi propolis-mediated silver nanoparticles and their biological properties

Autor: Al-Fakeh Maged S., Osman Samir, Gassoumi Malek, Rabhi Mokded, Omer Mohamed
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: Open Physics, Vol 19, Iss 1, Pp 753-757 (2021)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2391-5471
DOI: 10.1515/phys-2021-0091
Popis: The aim of this investigation was to synthesize propolis-mediated silver nanoparticles (Pro-AgNPs) and to test their biological activities in comparison with the raw materials (Saudi propolis). The chemical–physical characterization of the product showed that Pro-AgNPs were well synthesized. For the study of biological properties, aqueous and methanolic extracts were prepared from both propolis and Pro-AgNPs. Total polyphenol contents (TPCs) and antiradical activities showed their highest values in methanolic extracts, in particular in propolis extract. But, a higher TPC was found in Pro-AgNP aqueous extract as compared to propolis aqueous extract. It seems that Pro-AgNP synthesis helped extract more phenolic compounds with water. These compounds did not enhance antiradical activity in Pro-AgNP aqueous extract but increased its antibacterial activity.
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