Green Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles via Algal Route and its Action on Cancerous Cells and Pathogenic Microbes

Priyankari Bhattacharya; Kasturi Chatterjee; Snehasikta Swarnakar; Sathi Banerjee

doi:10.21467/anr.3.1.15-27

Authors

Priyankari Bhattacharya Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Department, Jadavpur University
Kasturi Chatterjee Indian Institute of Chemical Biology
Snehasikta Swarnakar Indian Institute of Chemical Biology
Sathi Banerjee Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Department, Jadavpur University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21467/anr.3.1.15-27

Abstract

Application of metal oxide nanoparticles for treatment of melanoma cells and microbes is being investigated. Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) deserve special mention where particles cause destruction of melanoma cells with minimal damage to healthy cells. In the present study, pure phase ZnO NPs with particle size of 3.1 nm were synthesized by green route using algal extract. Skin melanoma (B16F10) cells were treated with synthesized ZnO NP and compared with commercial ZnO NPs and analysed for ED50 for cellular viability using 3% (w/v) of the doses. Sensitivity of B16F10 cells towards green synthesized ZnO NP was found to be more than commercial ZnO NPs. Results showed greater reduction in viability of cells exposed to green synthesized ZnO NPs and with increasing dose of the ZnO NPs, percentage viability of cells gradually reduced. 50% decrease in cellular viability (ED50) was obtained for green synthesized ZnO NP at 3% dose while commercial ZnO exhibited ED50 at 6% of doses. The ZnO NP also showed antimicrobial activity against Pseudomonas sp. and Staphylococcus sp. Zone of inhibition (ZOI) exhibited by Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus for disc diffusion and well diffusion assay was around 10-22 mm and 9-12mm respectively.

Keywords:

ZnO NPs, green synthesis, Antimicrobial, melanoma cells, destruction of tumor cells

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