To expand the study on the structures and biological activities of the anthracyclines anticancer drugs and reduce their toxic side effects,the new anthraquinone derivatives,9‑pyridylanthrahydrazone(9‑PAH)and 9,10‑bisp...To expand the study on the structures and biological activities of the anthracyclines anticancer drugs and reduce their toxic side effects,the new anthraquinone derivatives,9‑pyridylanthrahydrazone(9‑PAH)and 9,10‑bispyridylanthrahydrazone(9,10‑PAH)were designed and synthesized.Utilizing 9‑PAH and 9,10‑PAH as promising anticancer ligands,their respective copper complexes,namely[Cu(L1)Cl_(2)]Cl(1)and{[Cu_(4)(μ_(2)‑Cl)_(3)Cl_(4)(9,10‑PAH)_(2)(DMSO)_(2)]Cl_(2)}_(n)(2),were subsequently synthesized,where the new ligand L1 is formed by coupling two 9‑PAH ligands in the coordination reaction.The chemical and crystal structures of 1 and 2 were elucidated by IR,MS,elemental analysis,and single‑crystal X‑ray diffraction.Complex 1 forms a mononuclear structure.L1 coordinates with Cu through its three N atoms,together with two Cl atoms,to form a five‑coordinated square pyramidal geometry.Complex 2 constitutes a polymeric structure,wherein each structural unit centrosymmetrically encompasses two five‑coordinated binuclear copper complexes(Cu1,Cu2)of 9,10‑PAH,with similar square pyramidal geometry.A chlorine atom(Cl_(2)),located at the symmetry center,bridges Cu1 and Cu1A to connect the two binuclear copper structures.Meanwhile,the two five‑coordinated Cu2 atoms symmetrically bridge the adjacent structural units via one coordinated Cl atom,respectively,thus forming a 1D chain‑like polymeric structure.In vitro anticancer activity assessments revealed that 1 and 2 showed significant cytotoxicity even higher than cisplatin.Specifically,the IC_(50)values of 2 against HeLa‑229 and SK‑OV‑3 cancer cell lines were determined to be(5.92±0.32)μmol·L^(-1)and(6.48±0.39)μmol·L^(-1),respectively.2 could also block the proliferation of HeLa‑229 cells in S phase and significantly induce cell apoptosis.In addition,fluorescence quenching competition experiments suggested that 2 might interact with DNA by an intercalative binding mode,offering insights into its underlying anticancer mechanism.CCDC:2388918,1;2388919,2.展开更多
Rice callus suspension culture(RCSC)has been shown to have anticancer activity based on cytotoxic activity on human colon and lung cancer cell lines.In the present study,the effect of RCSC on the expression of protein...Rice callus suspension culture(RCSC)has been shown to have anticancer activity based on cytotoxic activity on human colon and lung cancer cell lines.In the present study,the effect of RCSC on the expression of proteins in lung(A549)and colon(HT29)cancer cell lines was examined by using proteomics analysis.The protein-protein interaction study of differentially expressed proteins was done by using the Search Tool for the Retrieval of Interacting Genes(STRING),and the results showed that the proteins interacting with each other belong to different pathways.展开更多
Aim To investigate the anticancer activity of two new cytotoxins from thevenom of Agkistrodon acutus. Methods The venom was isolated by FPLC column chromatography consistingof DEAE Sepharose FF and Source 30S. The cyt...Aim To investigate the anticancer activity of two new cytotoxins from thevenom of Agkistrodon acutus. Methods The venom was isolated by FPLC column chromatography consistingof DEAE Sepharose FF and Source 30S. The cytotoxic activity on tumor cells was detected by MITmethod. Purity and molecular weight were determined by SDS-PAGE (silver staining). Their stabilitiesto temperature and pH were also detected. Results Two pure cytotoxins named ACTX-6 and ACTX-8 wereobtained. Their molecular weights are 98 kDa and 27 kDa, respectively. ACTX-6 consists of twosubunits bonded together by disulfide bonds. Conclusion ACTX-6 and ATCX-8 have highest inhibitoryactivity on lung cancer cell A549. ACTX-6 is stable to heat while ACTX-8 not. ACTX-6 is stablebetween pH 7-9 and ACTX-8 between pH 6 - 9.展开更多
All stereoisomers of asperphenamate 1a and patriscabratine 2a were achieved with a high yield,and total synthesis of 2a is firstly described here.The absolute configuration of patriscabratine was determined as(S,S).Th...All stereoisomers of asperphenamate 1a and patriscabratine 2a were achieved with a high yield,and total synthesis of 2a is firstly described here.The absolute configuration of patriscabratine was determined as(S,S).The compounds 1a-d and 2a-d have been tested by MTT assay in T47D,MDA-MB231,HL60,Hela and SGC-7901 cell lines in vitro.Among them,the(R,S) stereoisomer shows the strongest anticancer effects,while the(S,R) shows the weakest one.展开更多
Research has demonstrated that many chemical constituents dominated by piperidine alkaloids and flavonoids, such as lobelanidine, lobeline, and lobelanine, have been obtained from Lobelia chinensis Lour. Experimental ...Research has demonstrated that many chemical constituents dominated by piperidine alkaloids and flavonoids, such as lobelanidine, lobeline, and lobelanine, have been obtained from Lobelia chinensis Lour. Experimental studies and clinical applications have also indicated that L. chinensis possesses a number of pharmacological activities(e.g., diuretic, choleretic, breathing excitement, anti-venom, anti-bacterial, and anticancer). This paper focuses on the properties, chemical constituents, and anticancer activity of L. chinensis to clarify the connection among them, and identify the active anticancer compounds. This work serves as the foundation for further research and development of L. chinensis.展开更多
Objectives: To evaluate the concentration differences of sulforaphene and sulforaphane at various ages and in different parts of Raphanus sativus L. var. caudatus with respect to their potential cancer preventive effe...Objectives: To evaluate the concentration differences of sulforaphene and sulforaphane at various ages and in different parts of Raphanus sativus L. var. caudatus with respect to their potential cancer preventive effect on HCT116 colon cancer cells.Methods: FTIR–ATR and GC–MS were used to characterize the isothiocyanates in the plant extracts followed by HPLC for quantification. Antiproliferation and apoptosis induction were determined by using MTT assay and flow cytometry, respectively.Results: The respective rank of anticancer activity of Raphanus sativus were as follows:vegetative(3 week) < older rosette(4 week) < early-bolting(5 week) < senescence(7 week) < late-bolting(6 week). The low to high concentration of sulforaphene and sulforaphane occurred in the same stage order.Conclusions: The reproductive parts(flower, pod, and dry seed) of Raphanus sativus have the greatest isothiocyanate concentration, evidenced by a sulforaphene concentration higher than the sulforaphane. This result should inform the selection of the most appropriate harvesting stage and plant part for use as a potential chemopreventive agent.展开更多
Antitumor activity is one characteristic function of some certain antimicrobial peptides(AMPs)found in recent years.In the present study,we attempted to detect potential anticancer activity of a recombinant piscidin 5...Antitumor activity is one characteristic function of some certain antimicrobial peptides(AMPs)found in recent years.In the present study,we attempted to detect potential anticancer activity of a recombinant piscidin 5-like from Larimichthys crocea(r Lc-P5L)which owned widely antibacterial and strong antiparasitic activity in vitro.The light microscope observation indicated r Lc-P5L was of antitumor activity to He La cells,293 T cells and L929 cells.MTT assay showed the toxic sensitivity of r Lc-P5L to three tumor cell strains was 293 T>L929>He La.Scanning electron microscope(SEM)results showed r Lc-P5L behaved like a lytic peptide to cause damage on cells membrane of L929 cells by forming globular clusters,even pores at 60μmol/L,or degrading membrane to make it completely lose cytoskeleton structure at 80μmol/L;r Lc-P5L treatment also resulted in DNA degradation.Fluorescence observation results indicated r Lc-P5L could cause L929 cells at least two obvious changes:one is nucleus,nuclear chromatin condensed in the margin,nuclear volume became smaller and shrank to be out of shape,or lysed to be debris;the other is cytoskeleton,they became disordered and polarized to make cells atrophic shapes,or even lysed to be debris.In summary,r Lc-P5L owned potential anticancer activity causing membrane structure damage and genome DNA degradation.Interestingly,treatment with different concentration of r Lc-P5L seemingly caused the similar but different changes,whether it indeed gave rise to cancer cells diverse death way,the further studies should be performed,and the detailed mechanisms were still need further explored.展开更多
Three-dimensional （3D） quantitative structure-activity relationship （QSAR） studies of 44 curcumin-related compounds have been carried out based on our previously reported result for their anticancer activity again...Three-dimensional （3D） quantitative structure-activity relationship （QSAR） studies of 44 curcumin-related compounds have been carried out based on our previously reported result for their anticancer activity against pancreas cancer Panc-I cells and colon cancer HT-29 cells. The established 3D-QSAR models from the comparative molecular field analysis （CoMFA） in training set showed not only significant statistical quality, but also satisfying predictive ability, with high correlation coefficient values （R12= 0.911, R22= 0.985） and cross-validation coefficient values （q2= 0.580, q22= 0.722）. Based on the CoMFA contour maps, some key structural factors responsible for anticancer activity of these series of compounds were revealed. The results provide some useful theoretical references for understanding the mechanism of action, designing new curcumin-related compounds with anticancer activity and predicting their activities prior to synthesis.展开更多
Objective: To evaluate the anticancer activity of crude acetone and water leaf extracts of Tulbaghia violacea on a human oral cancer cell line(KB).Methods: The antioxidant activity of the leaf extracts was evaluated b...Objective: To evaluate the anticancer activity of crude acetone and water leaf extracts of Tulbaghia violacea on a human oral cancer cell line(KB).Methods: The antioxidant activity of the leaf extracts was evaluated by using the DPPH assay while the anti-proliferative activity was assessed by using the MTT assay.The morphological characteristics of apoptotic cells were examined by using the dual acridine orange/ethidium bromide staining.Flow cytometry was used to evaluate the induction of multi-caspase activity and changes in the cell cycle.Results: The acetone and water extracts exhibited antioxidant activity in a concentration dependent manner.The extracts inhibited the growth of the KB cell line with IC_(50) values of 0.2 mg/mL and 1 mg/mL, respectively for acetone and water.Morphological changes such as cell shrinkage, rounding and formation of membrane blebs were observed in the treated cells.In acridine orange/ethidium bromide staining, the number of apoptotic cells increased as the concentration of the extracts increased.The activation of multi-caspase activity in KB cells treated with Tulbaghia violacea extracts was concentration dependent, leading to cell death by apoptosis and cell cycle arrest at the G_2/M phase.Conclusions: The acetone and water extracts of Tulbaghia violacea appear to have anti-cancer activity against human oral cancer cells and need to be investigated further.展开更多
BACKGROUND Reactive oxygen species(ROS)are produced by multiple cellular processes and are maintained at optimal levels in normal cells by endogenous antioxidants.In recent years,the search for potential exogenous ant...BACKGROUND Reactive oxygen species(ROS)are produced by multiple cellular processes and are maintained at optimal levels in normal cells by endogenous antioxidants.In recent years,the search for potential exogenous antioxidants from dietary sources has gained considerable attention to eliminate excess ROS that is associated with oxidative stress related diseases including cancer.Propolis,a resinous honeybee product,has been shown to have protective effects against oxidative stress and anticancer effects against several types of neoplasms.AIM To investigate the antioxidant and anticancer potential of Lebanese propolis when applied alone or in combination with the promising anticancer compound Thymoquinone(TQ)the main constituent of Nigella sativa essential oil.METHODS Crude extracts of Lebanese propolis collected from two locations,Rashaya and Akkar-Danniyeh,were prepared in methanol and the total phenolic content was determined by Folin–Ciocalteu method.The antioxidant activity was assessed by the ability to scavenge 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl(DPPH)free radical and to inhibit H2O2-induced oxidative hemolysis of human erythrocytes.The anticancer activity was evaluated by[3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5 diphenyl tetrazolium bromide]MTT assay against HCT-116 human colorectal cancer cells and MDAMB-231 human breast cancer cells.RESULTS The total phenolic content of propolis extract from Rashaya and Akkar-Danniyeh were 56.81μg and 83.503μg of gallic acid equivalent/mg of propolis,respectively.Both natural agents exhibited strong antioxidant activities as evidenced by their ability to scavenge DPPH free radical and to protect erythrocytes against H2O2-induced hemolysis.They also dose-dependently decreased the viability of both cancer cell lines.The IC50 value of each of propolis extract from Rashaya and Akkar-Danniyeh or TQ was 22.3,61.7,40.44μg/mL for breast cancer cells at 72 h and 33.3,50.9,33.5μg/mL for colorectal cancer cells at the same time point,respectively.Importantly,the inhibitory effects of propolis on DPPH radicals and cancer cell viability were achieved at half its concentration when combined with TQ.CONCLUSION Our results indicate that Lebanese propolis extract has antioxidant and anticancer potential and its combination with TQ could possibly prevent ROS-mediated diseases.展开更多
Sixteen curcumin-related compounds containing benzyl piperidone were synthesized and evaluated for their anticancer activity by the MTT assay towards cultured prostate cancer （PC-3）, pancreatic cancer （BxPC-3）, co...Sixteen curcumin-related compounds containing benzyl piperidone were synthesized and evaluated for their anticancer activity by the MTT assay towards cultured prostate cancer （PC-3）, pancreatic cancer （BxPC-3）, colon cancer （HT-29）, and lung cancer （H1299） cells. Compounds A1 and B3 exhibited potent growth inhibitory effects against these cells in culture. The IC50 values of these compounds were lower than 1 μM in all four cell lines.展开更多
BACKGROUND Breast cancer is the most common cause of the majority of cancer-related deaths in women,among which triple-negative breast cancer is the most aggressive type of breast cancer diagnosed with limited treatme...BACKGROUND Breast cancer is the most common cause of the majority of cancer-related deaths in women,among which triple-negative breast cancer is the most aggressive type of breast cancer diagnosed with limited treatment options.Thymoquinone(TQ),the main bioactive constituent of Nigella sativa,has been extensively studied as a potent anticancer molecule against various types of cancers.Honeybee products such as the royal jelly(RJ),the nutritive secretion fed to honeybee queens,exhibit a variety of biological activities besides its anticancer effect.However,the anticancer activity of the combination of TQ and RJ against breast cancer is still unknown.AIM To investigate cytotoxicity of RJ in FHs 74 Int cells and the anticancer effects of TQ,RJ,and their combinations in the MDA-MB-231 cell line.METHODS Cells were treated with TQ,RJ,and their combinations for 24 h.Using 3-(4,5 dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide assay,we determined the half-maximal inhibitory concentration of TQ.Trypan blue and 3-(4,5 dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide assays were then performed to assess the cell viability in response to different treatment conditions.Cell death and cycle regulation were investigated using propidium iodide deoxyribonucleic acid staining followed by flow cytometry in response to a single dose of TQ,RJ,and their combination.Immunostaining for cleaved caspase 3 and Ki67 expression was used to determine apoptosis induction and changes in cell proliferation.RESULTS TQ alone inhibited cell viability in a dose-dependent manner at concentrations below and above the half-maximal inhibitory concentration.RJ exhibited relatively nontoxic effects against MDA-MB-231 cells and FHs 74 Int small intestinal cells at concentrations below 5μg/mL.High doses of RJ(200μg/mL)had greater toxicity against MDA-MB-231 cells.Interestingly,the inhibition of cell viability was most pronounced in response to 15μmol/L TQ and 5μg/mL RJ.A dose of 15μmol/L TQ caused a significant increase in the PreG1 population,while a more pronounced effect on cell viability inhibition and PreG1 increase was observed in response to TQ and RJ combinations.TQ was the main inducer of caspase 3-dependent apoptosis when applied alone and in combination with RJ.In contrast,no significant regulation of Ki67 expression was observed,indicating that the decrease in cell viability was due to apoptosis induction rather than to inhibition of cell proliferation.CONCLUSION This study is the first to report enhanced anticancer effects of TQ and RJ combination against MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells,which could confer an advantage for cancer therapy.展开更多
Research into anticancer substances madefrom Chinese herbal drugs and their clinicalapplication is gaining international attention bythe medical profession of the more than 20analogues of camptothecine isolated from C...Research into anticancer substances madefrom Chinese herbal drugs and their clinicalapplication is gaining international attention bythe medical profession of the more than 20analogues of camptothecine isolated from Camp-totheca tree in China, most exhibited anticanceractivity. Among them, 10-hydroxycamptothe-cine has a wide anticancer spectrum and is lesstoxic. In suspension, it exhibits some therapeu-tic effects on primary hepatic cancer, gastriccarcinoma, cancer of the urinary bladder andleukemia.展开更多
Three alkynylplatinum(Ⅱ)-2,6-bis(N-ethylbenzimidazol-2'-yl)pyridine complexes 2-4 were synthesized and characterized.The alkynyl ligand in complex 2 is the anticancer drug erlotinib.The interactions between the ...Three alkynylplatinum(Ⅱ)-2,6-bis(N-ethylbenzimidazol-2'-yl)pyridine complexes 2-4 were synthesized and characterized.The alkynyl ligand in complex 2 is the anticancer drug erlotinib.The interactions between the Pt(Ⅱ)complexes and G-quadruplexes,including human telomeric(Hetelo)and c-myc oncogene(c-myc)quadruplexes,were investigated using UV-Vis spectroscopy,circular dichroism(CD),and fluorescence resonance energy transfer(FRET)melting assays.These studies show that the Pt(Ⅱ)complexes 2-4 have high affinities for G-quadruplexes(K_(a)>10^(6)L·mol^(-1)),and can promote the formation of G-quadruplexes even in the absence of alkali cations.The Pt(Ⅱ)complexes 2 and 3,containing a phenylacetylene moiety,induce a high degree of stabilization of the c-myc G-quadruplex,with a melting temperature increase(ATm)of more than 24℃,but complex 4,containing a propyne moiety,only induces ATm of 9.0℃.These results indicate that the structure of the alkynyl ligand is important in the interactions between Pt(Ⅱ)complexes and G-quadruplexes.The cytotoxicity of complex 2 to the human adenocarcinoma A549 cell line is higher than those of complexes 3,4,and erlotinib.展开更多
The anticancer potential of sixteen platinum(II)complexes with general formulae[PtCl(hq)(S-dmso)](1a-8a)and[PtCl(hq)(pta)](1b-8b)(where hq is 5-chloro-7-iodo-8-quinolinol(clioquinol;cqH)(1a,1b),8-hydroxy-5-nitroquinol...The anticancer potential of sixteen platinum(II)complexes with general formulae[PtCl(hq)(S-dmso)](1a-8a)and[PtCl(hq)(pta)](1b-8b)(where hq is 5-chloro-7-iodo-8-quinolinol(clioquinol;cqH)(1a,1b),8-hydroxy-5-nitroquinoline(nitroxoline;nxH)(2a,2b),5,7-dichloro-8-quinolinol(3a,3b),5,7-diiodo-8-quinolinol(4a,4b),5,7-dibromo-8-quinolinol(5a,5b),5,7-dichloro-8-hydroxy-2-methyl-quinoline(6a,6b),8-hydroxyquinoline(7a,7b)and 8-quinolinethiol(8a,8b);dmso is dimethyl sulfoxide and pta is 1,3,5-triaza-7-phosphaadamantane)was determined through in vitro cytotoxicity assay in human fibroblasts(MRC5)and two carcinoma cell lines(A375 and A549)and embryotoxicity assay in a zebrafish model.Interactions with double stranded DNA through in vitro assay and a molecular docking study were examined.All complexes,except 6a,exhibited a high cytotoxic effect on MRC5 cells at a concentration of 10μg mL^(-1)while 1b,5a,6a and 3b showed selective toxicity towards carcinoma cell lines.In general,pta-based complexes(series b)were more toxic according to the results of a MTT screen and the LC50 values obtained in zebrafish(Danio rerio)assay;they also induced higher oxidative stress in this model.Successful cellular uptake of complexes was shown by the ICP-MS methodology.The binding propensity of the complex with DNA obtained in in silico studies can be correlated with those from the experimental investigation.Compounds with the highest binding potential,according to the interaction energy value,were 1b,3b,6b and 5b.From observations of the DNA interaction ability and of the in silico assessment,no apparent DNA fragmentation was observed either on DNA extracted from the treated cancer cell line or from the zebrafish embryos.展开更多
Ruthenium and osmium complexes have been shown to bypass several resistance mechanisms of platinum anticancer drugs,suggesting that they might represent therapeutic alternatives.However,the resistance mechanisms that ...Ruthenium and osmium complexes have been shown to bypass several resistance mechanisms of platinum anticancer drugs,suggesting that they might represent therapeutic alternatives.However,the resistance mechanisms that may alter the cytotoxicity of ruthenium and osmium complexes have not been identified yet.展开更多
Secoisolariciresinol diglucoside(SDG),a bioactive lignan in flaxseed(Linum usitatissimum L.),exhibits multi-functional health benefits but faces limited bioavailability due to its glycosidic structure impeding intesti...Secoisolariciresinol diglucoside(SDG),a bioactive lignan in flaxseed(Linum usitatissimum L.),exhibits multi-functional health benefits but faces limited bioavailability due to its glycosidic structure impeding intestinal absorption.Here,we optimized cellulase R10-catalyzed hydrolysis(50℃,10 U/mL,96 h)to transform SDG into secoisolariciresinol(SECO),yielding a 75.52±1.68%conversion yield via HPLC quantification.In vitro anti-cancer assays revealed SECO’s superior efficacy against MCF-7 cells compared to SDG(IC_(50)367μM vs.1807μM).Mechanistic studies demonstrated that SECO induced G2/M phase arrest and triggered mitochondrial apoptosis,as evidenced by a 150.01±20.11%increase in reactive oxygen species(ROS)production,a 23.9±0.98%decrease in mitochondrial membrane potential(ΔΨm),a 68.19±2.13%reduction in Bcl-2 expression,a 9.16±0.51%elevation in caspase-3 activity,and cytochrome c release.Notably,enzyme-mediated deglyco-sylation enhanced SDG’s Bcl-2 inhibitory activity by a 3-fold increase.Overall,cellulase-driven SDG hydrolysis represents a promising strategy to elevate flaxseed lignan bioaccessibility and anticancer potential,supporting its development as a chemopreventive functional food ingredient.展开更多
Passiflora incarnata L.,commonly known as passionflower,is traditionally cultivated as an ornamental plant but has demonstrated diverse therapeutic potential.Its pharmacological effects are attributed to bioactive com...Passiflora incarnata L.,commonly known as passionflower,is traditionally cultivated as an ornamental plant but has demonstrated diverse therapeutic potential.Its pharmacological effects are attributed to bioactive compounds such as flavonoids and alkaloids,which influence multiple biological pathways.This review aims to summarise and critically analyse recent findings on the pharmacological properties of Passiflora incarnata L.,focusing on its neuropsychiatric,antioxidant,antimicrobial,and anticancer activities.A targeted literature search was conducted in PubMed,Scopus,Web of Science,and Google Scholar for peer-reviewed publications between 2000 to 2025.Relevant articles were screened,and a more appropriate article related to the objective of the review was selected.Some classical papers are also cited as per the requirement of the topic.Passiflora incarnata L.showed multifunctional medicinal properties with various applications in neuropsychiatry,oxidative stress management,antimicrobial agent,and as an anticancer agent.The U.S.Food and Drug Administration categorizes passionflower extracts as“generally recognized as safe”.However,most evidence remains preclinical,with methodological variation limiting generalisation.Standardised formulation,robust clinical trials,and in-depth in vivo studies are essential to establish its therapeutic relevance and safety in modern medicine.展开更多
A series of 2,3,4-trimethoxyacetophenoxime esters containing benzothiazole moiety were synthesized by the reaction of oxime with acyl chloride in alkaline medium. Their structures were established by elemental analysi...A series of 2,3,4-trimethoxyacetophenoxime esters containing benzothiazole moiety were synthesized by the reaction of oxime with acyl chloride in alkaline medium. Their structures were established by elemental analysis, IR, and ^1H NMR spectra. The bioassay tests showed that these title compounds exhibit moderate anticancer activity in vitro by MTT method and compounds 6c and 6d could inhibit ERK phosphorylation in NIH 3T3 cell induced by PDGF.展开更多
In the present work,we investigated novel,green,and facile approach for the synthesis of stable silver nanoparticles by use of inexpensive and available Iraqi Zahdi palm dates extract as reducing and stabilizing agent...In the present work,we investigated novel,green,and facile approach for the synthesis of stable silver nanoparticles by use of inexpensive and available Iraqi Zahdi palm dates extract as reducing and stabilizing agents.The formation and color change of dark brown suspension of silver nanoparticles were monitored and examined by ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometric analysis at maximum wavelength of 401 nm.The produced nanoparticles were characterized by dynamic light scattering(DLS),Fourier transform-infrared spectrometry(FTIR),atomic force microscope(AFM),X-ray diffraction(XRD)and scanning electron microscopy(SEM)-energy dispersive spectroscopy(EDS).The results demonstrated that particle size distribution was around 90±40 nm which was in line with grain size of the nanoparticles measured by AFM,while the crystallite size was about 20 nm according to the results observed from XRD technique.Additionally,the zeta potential of synthesized silver nanoparticles was found to be nearly about-25 mV,whereby the suspension showed high stability upon storing the sample in a cool place for a long period of time.The synthesized silver nanoparticles exhibited efficient antibacterial activity against pathogenic methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus(MRSA)bacteria.They also showed enhanced anticancer activity against breast cancer cells(MCF7)with high apoptotic effect as compared with normal MCF10A cells,which confirmed the biocompatible nature of green synthesized silver nanoparticles.It is considered that nanosilver particles synthesized with palm dates extract may basically establish a significant step to synthesize such nanoparticles for topical applications as well as an alternative anticancer drug of existing chemotherapeutics of cancer..展开更多
文摘To expand the study on the structures and biological activities of the anthracyclines anticancer drugs and reduce their toxic side effects,the new anthraquinone derivatives,9‑pyridylanthrahydrazone(9‑PAH)and 9,10‑bispyridylanthrahydrazone(9,10‑PAH)were designed and synthesized.Utilizing 9‑PAH and 9,10‑PAH as promising anticancer ligands,their respective copper complexes,namely[Cu(L1)Cl_(2)]Cl(1)and{[Cu_(4)(μ_(2)‑Cl)_(3)Cl_(4)(9,10‑PAH)_(2)(DMSO)_(2)]Cl_(2)}_(n)(2),were subsequently synthesized,where the new ligand L1 is formed by coupling two 9‑PAH ligands in the coordination reaction.The chemical and crystal structures of 1 and 2 were elucidated by IR,MS,elemental analysis,and single‑crystal X‑ray diffraction.Complex 1 forms a mononuclear structure.L1 coordinates with Cu through its three N atoms,together with two Cl atoms,to form a five‑coordinated square pyramidal geometry.Complex 2 constitutes a polymeric structure,wherein each structural unit centrosymmetrically encompasses two five‑coordinated binuclear copper complexes(Cu1,Cu2)of 9,10‑PAH,with similar square pyramidal geometry.A chlorine atom(Cl_(2)),located at the symmetry center,bridges Cu1 and Cu1A to connect the two binuclear copper structures.Meanwhile,the two five‑coordinated Cu2 atoms symmetrically bridge the adjacent structural units via one coordinated Cl atom,respectively,thus forming a 1D chain‑like polymeric structure.In vitro anticancer activity assessments revealed that 1 and 2 showed significant cytotoxicity even higher than cisplatin.Specifically,the IC_(50)values of 2 against HeLa‑229 and SK‑OV‑3 cancer cell lines were determined to be(5.92±0.32)μmol·L^(-1)and(6.48±0.39)μmol·L^(-1),respectively.2 could also block the proliferation of HeLa‑229 cells in S phase and significantly induce cell apoptosis.In addition,fluorescence quenching competition experiments suggested that 2 might interact with DNA by an intercalative binding mode,offering insights into its underlying anticancer mechanism.CCDC:2388918,1;2388919,2.
文摘Rice callus suspension culture(RCSC)has been shown to have anticancer activity based on cytotoxic activity on human colon and lung cancer cell lines.In the present study,the effect of RCSC on the expression of proteins in lung(A549)and colon(HT29)cancer cell lines was examined by using proteomics analysis.The protein-protein interaction study of differentially expressed proteins was done by using the Search Tool for the Retrieval of Interacting Genes(STRING),and the results showed that the proteins interacting with each other belong to different pathways.
文摘Aim To investigate the anticancer activity of two new cytotoxins from thevenom of Agkistrodon acutus. Methods The venom was isolated by FPLC column chromatography consistingof DEAE Sepharose FF and Source 30S. The cytotoxic activity on tumor cells was detected by MITmethod. Purity and molecular weight were determined by SDS-PAGE (silver staining). Their stabilitiesto temperature and pH were also detected. Results Two pure cytotoxins named ACTX-6 and ACTX-8 wereobtained. Their molecular weights are 98 kDa and 27 kDa, respectively. ACTX-6 consists of twosubunits bonded together by disulfide bonds. Conclusion ACTX-6 and ATCX-8 have highest inhibitoryactivity on lung cancer cell A549. ACTX-6 is stable to heat while ACTX-8 not. ACTX-6 is stablebetween pH 7-9 and ACTX-8 between pH 6 - 9.
文摘All stereoisomers of asperphenamate 1a and patriscabratine 2a were achieved with a high yield,and total synthesis of 2a is firstly described here.The absolute configuration of patriscabratine was determined as(S,S).The compounds 1a-d and 2a-d have been tested by MTT assay in T47D,MDA-MB231,HL60,Hela and SGC-7901 cell lines in vitro.Among them,the(R,S) stereoisomer shows the strongest anticancer effects,while the(S,R) shows the weakest one.
基金supported by the Macao Science and Technology Development Fund(No.102/2012/A3)the Research Fund of the University of Macao(No.MYRG 208(Y3-L4)-ICMS11-WYT)
文摘Research has demonstrated that many chemical constituents dominated by piperidine alkaloids and flavonoids, such as lobelanidine, lobeline, and lobelanine, have been obtained from Lobelia chinensis Lour. Experimental studies and clinical applications have also indicated that L. chinensis possesses a number of pharmacological activities(e.g., diuretic, choleretic, breathing excitement, anti-venom, anti-bacterial, and anticancer). This paper focuses on the properties, chemical constituents, and anticancer activity of L. chinensis to clarify the connection among them, and identify the active anticancer compounds. This work serves as the foundation for further research and development of L. chinensis.
基金partially supported by the Higher Education Research Promotion and National Research University Project of ThailandOffice of the Higher Education Commission,through the Food and Functional Food Research Cluster and Research and Development of Herbal Nutraceutics Subcluster of Khon Kaen University (No. F-2553-M-11 and NRU541051)the Khon Kaen University Research Fund (No. 564301)
文摘Objectives: To evaluate the concentration differences of sulforaphene and sulforaphane at various ages and in different parts of Raphanus sativus L. var. caudatus with respect to their potential cancer preventive effect on HCT116 colon cancer cells.Methods: FTIR–ATR and GC–MS were used to characterize the isothiocyanates in the plant extracts followed by HPLC for quantification. Antiproliferation and apoptosis induction were determined by using MTT assay and flow cytometry, respectively.Results: The respective rank of anticancer activity of Raphanus sativus were as follows:vegetative(3 week) < older rosette(4 week) < early-bolting(5 week) < senescence(7 week) < late-bolting(6 week). The low to high concentration of sulforaphene and sulforaphane occurred in the same stage order.Conclusions: The reproductive parts(flower, pod, and dry seed) of Raphanus sativus have the greatest isothiocyanate concentration, evidenced by a sulforaphene concentration higher than the sulforaphane. This result should inform the selection of the most appropriate harvesting stage and plant part for use as a potential chemopreventive agent.
基金The National Key R&D Program of China under contract No.2018YFC1406302the Zhoushan Science and Technology Special Project under contract No.2020C21005+1 种基金the Zhejiang Education Department General Project under contract No.Y201942430the National Natural Science Foundation of China under contract No.41606418。
文摘Antitumor activity is one characteristic function of some certain antimicrobial peptides(AMPs)found in recent years.In the present study,we attempted to detect potential anticancer activity of a recombinant piscidin 5-like from Larimichthys crocea(r Lc-P5L)which owned widely antibacterial and strong antiparasitic activity in vitro.The light microscope observation indicated r Lc-P5L was of antitumor activity to He La cells,293 T cells and L929 cells.MTT assay showed the toxic sensitivity of r Lc-P5L to three tumor cell strains was 293 T>L929>He La.Scanning electron microscope(SEM)results showed r Lc-P5L behaved like a lytic peptide to cause damage on cells membrane of L929 cells by forming globular clusters,even pores at 60μmol/L,or degrading membrane to make it completely lose cytoskeleton structure at 80μmol/L;r Lc-P5L treatment also resulted in DNA degradation.Fluorescence observation results indicated r Lc-P5L could cause L929 cells at least two obvious changes:one is nucleus,nuclear chromatin condensed in the margin,nuclear volume became smaller and shrank to be out of shape,or lysed to be debris;the other is cytoskeleton,they became disordered and polarized to make cells atrophic shapes,or even lysed to be debris.In summary,r Lc-P5L owned potential anticancer activity causing membrane structure damage and genome DNA degradation.Interestingly,treatment with different concentration of r Lc-P5L seemingly caused the similar but different changes,whether it indeed gave rise to cancer cells diverse death way,the further studies should be performed,and the detailed mechanisms were still need further explored.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21272043,8127452)Science and Technology Planning Project of Guangdong Province(2011B090400573,2012B091000170)Guangdong Natural Science Foundation(S2011010004967)
文摘Three-dimensional （3D） quantitative structure-activity relationship （QSAR） studies of 44 curcumin-related compounds have been carried out based on our previously reported result for their anticancer activity against pancreas cancer Panc-I cells and colon cancer HT-29 cells. The established 3D-QSAR models from the comparative molecular field analysis （CoMFA） in training set showed not only significant statistical quality, but also satisfying predictive ability, with high correlation coefficient values （R12= 0.911, R22= 0.985） and cross-validation coefficient values （q2= 0.580, q22= 0.722）. Based on the CoMFA contour maps, some key structural factors responsible for anticancer activity of these series of compounds were revealed. The results provide some useful theoretical references for understanding the mechanism of action, designing new curcumin-related compounds with anticancer activity and predicting their activities prior to synthesis.
基金supported by NAM S&T Centre Research Training Fellowship for Developing Country Scientists,Sathyabama University,India and Vaal University of Technology,South Africa
文摘Objective: To evaluate the anticancer activity of crude acetone and water leaf extracts of Tulbaghia violacea on a human oral cancer cell line(KB).Methods: The antioxidant activity of the leaf extracts was evaluated by using the DPPH assay while the anti-proliferative activity was assessed by using the MTT assay.The morphological characteristics of apoptotic cells were examined by using the dual acridine orange/ethidium bromide staining.Flow cytometry was used to evaluate the induction of multi-caspase activity and changes in the cell cycle.Results: The acetone and water extracts exhibited antioxidant activity in a concentration dependent manner.The extracts inhibited the growth of the KB cell line with IC_(50) values of 0.2 mg/mL and 1 mg/mL, respectively for acetone and water.Morphological changes such as cell shrinkage, rounding and formation of membrane blebs were observed in the treated cells.In acridine orange/ethidium bromide staining, the number of apoptotic cells increased as the concentration of the extracts increased.The activation of multi-caspase activity in KB cells treated with Tulbaghia violacea extracts was concentration dependent, leading to cell death by apoptosis and cell cycle arrest at the G_2/M phase.Conclusions: The acetone and water extracts of Tulbaghia violacea appear to have anti-cancer activity against human oral cancer cells and need to be investigated further.
基金Supported by the Lebanese University and the Undergraduate Research Experience funds at the American University of Beirut.
文摘BACKGROUND Reactive oxygen species(ROS)are produced by multiple cellular processes and are maintained at optimal levels in normal cells by endogenous antioxidants.In recent years,the search for potential exogenous antioxidants from dietary sources has gained considerable attention to eliminate excess ROS that is associated with oxidative stress related diseases including cancer.Propolis,a resinous honeybee product,has been shown to have protective effects against oxidative stress and anticancer effects against several types of neoplasms.AIM To investigate the antioxidant and anticancer potential of Lebanese propolis when applied alone or in combination with the promising anticancer compound Thymoquinone(TQ)the main constituent of Nigella sativa essential oil.METHODS Crude extracts of Lebanese propolis collected from two locations,Rashaya and Akkar-Danniyeh,were prepared in methanol and the total phenolic content was determined by Folin–Ciocalteu method.The antioxidant activity was assessed by the ability to scavenge 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl(DPPH)free radical and to inhibit H2O2-induced oxidative hemolysis of human erythrocytes.The anticancer activity was evaluated by[3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5 diphenyl tetrazolium bromide]MTT assay against HCT-116 human colorectal cancer cells and MDAMB-231 human breast cancer cells.RESULTS The total phenolic content of propolis extract from Rashaya and Akkar-Danniyeh were 56.81μg and 83.503μg of gallic acid equivalent/mg of propolis,respectively.Both natural agents exhibited strong antioxidant activities as evidenced by their ability to scavenge DPPH free radical and to protect erythrocytes against H2O2-induced hemolysis.They also dose-dependently decreased the viability of both cancer cell lines.The IC50 value of each of propolis extract from Rashaya and Akkar-Danniyeh or TQ was 22.3,61.7,40.44μg/mL for breast cancer cells at 72 h and 33.3,50.9,33.5μg/mL for colorectal cancer cells at the same time point,respectively.Importantly,the inhibitory effects of propolis on DPPH radicals and cancer cell viability were achieved at half its concentration when combined with TQ.CONCLUSION Our results indicate that Lebanese propolis extract has antioxidant and anticancer potential and its combination with TQ could possibly prevent ROS-mediated diseases.
基金China National Science Foundation Grants （Grant No. 21272043）, The PhD Start-up Fund of Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province （Grant No. 2014A030310329） and by Medical Scientific Research Foundation of Guangdong Province （Grant No. B2014072）.
文摘Sixteen curcumin-related compounds containing benzyl piperidone were synthesized and evaluated for their anticancer activity by the MTT assay towards cultured prostate cancer （PC-3）, pancreatic cancer （BxPC-3）, colon cancer （HT-29）, and lung cancer （H1299） cells. Compounds A1 and B3 exhibited potent growth inhibitory effects against these cells in culture. The IC50 values of these compounds were lower than 1 μM in all four cell lines.
基金Supported by The Lebanese National Council for Scientific Research and the American University of Beirut,No.103482the Undergraduate Research Experience of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences,American University of Beirut.
文摘BACKGROUND Breast cancer is the most common cause of the majority of cancer-related deaths in women,among which triple-negative breast cancer is the most aggressive type of breast cancer diagnosed with limited treatment options.Thymoquinone(TQ),the main bioactive constituent of Nigella sativa,has been extensively studied as a potent anticancer molecule against various types of cancers.Honeybee products such as the royal jelly(RJ),the nutritive secretion fed to honeybee queens,exhibit a variety of biological activities besides its anticancer effect.However,the anticancer activity of the combination of TQ and RJ against breast cancer is still unknown.AIM To investigate cytotoxicity of RJ in FHs 74 Int cells and the anticancer effects of TQ,RJ,and their combinations in the MDA-MB-231 cell line.METHODS Cells were treated with TQ,RJ,and their combinations for 24 h.Using 3-(4,5 dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide assay,we determined the half-maximal inhibitory concentration of TQ.Trypan blue and 3-(4,5 dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide assays were then performed to assess the cell viability in response to different treatment conditions.Cell death and cycle regulation were investigated using propidium iodide deoxyribonucleic acid staining followed by flow cytometry in response to a single dose of TQ,RJ,and their combination.Immunostaining for cleaved caspase 3 and Ki67 expression was used to determine apoptosis induction and changes in cell proliferation.RESULTS TQ alone inhibited cell viability in a dose-dependent manner at concentrations below and above the half-maximal inhibitory concentration.RJ exhibited relatively nontoxic effects against MDA-MB-231 cells and FHs 74 Int small intestinal cells at concentrations below 5μg/mL.High doses of RJ(200μg/mL)had greater toxicity against MDA-MB-231 cells.Interestingly,the inhibition of cell viability was most pronounced in response to 15μmol/L TQ and 5μg/mL RJ.A dose of 15μmol/L TQ caused a significant increase in the PreG1 population,while a more pronounced effect on cell viability inhibition and PreG1 increase was observed in response to TQ and RJ combinations.TQ was the main inducer of caspase 3-dependent apoptosis when applied alone and in combination with RJ.In contrast,no significant regulation of Ki67 expression was observed,indicating that the decrease in cell viability was due to apoptosis induction rather than to inhibition of cell proliferation.CONCLUSION This study is the first to report enhanced anticancer effects of TQ and RJ combination against MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells,which could confer an advantage for cancer therapy.
文摘Research into anticancer substances madefrom Chinese herbal drugs and their clinicalapplication is gaining international attention bythe medical profession of the more than 20analogues of camptothecine isolated from Camp-totheca tree in China, most exhibited anticanceractivity. Among them, 10-hydroxycamptothe-cine has a wide anticancer spectrum and is lesstoxic. In suspension, it exhibits some therapeu-tic effects on primary hepatic cancer, gastriccarcinoma, cancer of the urinary bladder andleukemia.
文摘Three alkynylplatinum(Ⅱ)-2,6-bis(N-ethylbenzimidazol-2'-yl)pyridine complexes 2-4 were synthesized and characterized.The alkynyl ligand in complex 2 is the anticancer drug erlotinib.The interactions between the Pt(Ⅱ)complexes and G-quadruplexes,including human telomeric(Hetelo)and c-myc oncogene(c-myc)quadruplexes,were investigated using UV-Vis spectroscopy,circular dichroism(CD),and fluorescence resonance energy transfer(FRET)melting assays.These studies show that the Pt(Ⅱ)complexes 2-4 have high affinities for G-quadruplexes(K_(a)>10^(6)L·mol^(-1)),and can promote the formation of G-quadruplexes even in the absence of alkali cations.The Pt(Ⅱ)complexes 2 and 3,containing a phenylacetylene moiety,induce a high degree of stabilization of the c-myc G-quadruplex,with a melting temperature increase(ATm)of more than 24℃,but complex 4,containing a propyne moiety,only induces ATm of 9.0℃.These results indicate that the structure of the alkynyl ligand is important in the interactions between Pt(Ⅱ)complexes and G-quadruplexes.The cytotoxicity of complex 2 to the human adenocarcinoma A549 cell line is higher than those of complexes 3,4,and erlotinib.
基金supported by the Ministry of Education and Science,Republic of Serbia,under Grant No.172036 and 173048the programme grant P1-0175(I.T.)and the postdoctoral research grant Z1-6735(to J.K.)from the Slovenian Research Agency.The EN→FIST Centre of Excellence,Trg OF 13,SI-1000 Ljubljana,Slovenia+1 种基金the use of a SuperNova diffractometerthe Erasmus Mundus Action 2 Project Basileus V for a scholarship for postdocs with 6 months mobility period at the University of Ljubljana.Great gratitude also goes to the support from the bilateral Slovenian-Serbian project BI-RS/16-17-024.
文摘The anticancer potential of sixteen platinum(II)complexes with general formulae[PtCl(hq)(S-dmso)](1a-8a)and[PtCl(hq)(pta)](1b-8b)(where hq is 5-chloro-7-iodo-8-quinolinol(clioquinol;cqH)(1a,1b),8-hydroxy-5-nitroquinoline(nitroxoline;nxH)(2a,2b),5,7-dichloro-8-quinolinol(3a,3b),5,7-diiodo-8-quinolinol(4a,4b),5,7-dibromo-8-quinolinol(5a,5b),5,7-dichloro-8-hydroxy-2-methyl-quinoline(6a,6b),8-hydroxyquinoline(7a,7b)and 8-quinolinethiol(8a,8b);dmso is dimethyl sulfoxide and pta is 1,3,5-triaza-7-phosphaadamantane)was determined through in vitro cytotoxicity assay in human fibroblasts(MRC5)and two carcinoma cell lines(A375 and A549)and embryotoxicity assay in a zebrafish model.Interactions with double stranded DNA through in vitro assay and a molecular docking study were examined.All complexes,except 6a,exhibited a high cytotoxic effect on MRC5 cells at a concentration of 10μg mL^(-1)while 1b,5a,6a and 3b showed selective toxicity towards carcinoma cell lines.In general,pta-based complexes(series b)were more toxic according to the results of a MTT screen and the LC50 values obtained in zebrafish(Danio rerio)assay;they also induced higher oxidative stress in this model.Successful cellular uptake of complexes was shown by the ICP-MS methodology.The binding propensity of the complex with DNA obtained in in silico studies can be correlated with those from the experimental investigation.Compounds with the highest binding potential,according to the interaction energy value,were 1b,3b,6b and 5b.From observations of the DNA interaction ability and of the in silico assessment,no apparent DNA fragmentation was observed either on DNA extracted from the treated cancer cell line or from the zebrafish embryos.
文摘Ruthenium and osmium complexes have been shown to bypass several resistance mechanisms of platinum anticancer drugs,suggesting that they might represent therapeutic alternatives.However,the resistance mechanisms that may alter the cytotoxicity of ruthenium and osmium complexes have not been identified yet.
基金supported by Key-Area Research and Development Program of Guangdong Province(Grant 2023B0202070002)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant 32072252).
文摘Secoisolariciresinol diglucoside(SDG),a bioactive lignan in flaxseed(Linum usitatissimum L.),exhibits multi-functional health benefits but faces limited bioavailability due to its glycosidic structure impeding intestinal absorption.Here,we optimized cellulase R10-catalyzed hydrolysis(50℃,10 U/mL,96 h)to transform SDG into secoisolariciresinol(SECO),yielding a 75.52±1.68%conversion yield via HPLC quantification.In vitro anti-cancer assays revealed SECO’s superior efficacy against MCF-7 cells compared to SDG(IC_(50)367μM vs.1807μM).Mechanistic studies demonstrated that SECO induced G2/M phase arrest and triggered mitochondrial apoptosis,as evidenced by a 150.01±20.11%increase in reactive oxygen species(ROS)production,a 23.9±0.98%decrease in mitochondrial membrane potential(ΔΨm),a 68.19±2.13%reduction in Bcl-2 expression,a 9.16±0.51%elevation in caspase-3 activity,and cytochrome c release.Notably,enzyme-mediated deglyco-sylation enhanced SDG’s Bcl-2 inhibitory activity by a 3-fold increase.Overall,cellulase-driven SDG hydrolysis represents a promising strategy to elevate flaxseed lignan bioaccessibility and anticancer potential,supporting its development as a chemopreventive functional food ingredient.
文摘Passiflora incarnata L.,commonly known as passionflower,is traditionally cultivated as an ornamental plant but has demonstrated diverse therapeutic potential.Its pharmacological effects are attributed to bioactive compounds such as flavonoids and alkaloids,which influence multiple biological pathways.This review aims to summarise and critically analyse recent findings on the pharmacological properties of Passiflora incarnata L.,focusing on its neuropsychiatric,antioxidant,antimicrobial,and anticancer activities.A targeted literature search was conducted in PubMed,Scopus,Web of Science,and Google Scholar for peer-reviewed publications between 2000 to 2025.Relevant articles were screened,and a more appropriate article related to the objective of the review was selected.Some classical papers are also cited as per the requirement of the topic.Passiflora incarnata L.showed multifunctional medicinal properties with various applications in neuropsychiatry,oxidative stress management,antimicrobial agent,and as an anticancer agent.The U.S.Food and Drug Administration categorizes passionflower extracts as“generally recognized as safe”.However,most evidence remains preclinical,with methodological variation limiting generalisation.Standardised formulation,robust clinical trials,and in-depth in vivo studies are essential to establish its therapeutic relevance and safety in modern medicine.
基金Project supported by the National Key Project for Basic Research （No.2003CB114404）, High-tech Research and Development Program of China （No. 2002AA217131）, the National Natural Science Foundation of China （Nos. 20442003 and 20362004） and Program for New Century Excellent Talents in University of China （No. NCET-04-0912）.
文摘A series of 2,3,4-trimethoxyacetophenoxime esters containing benzothiazole moiety were synthesized by the reaction of oxime with acyl chloride in alkaline medium. Their structures were established by elemental analysis, IR, and ^1H NMR spectra. The bioassay tests showed that these title compounds exhibit moderate anticancer activity in vitro by MTT method and compounds 6c and 6d could inhibit ERK phosphorylation in NIH 3T3 cell induced by PDGF.
文摘In the present work,we investigated novel,green,and facile approach for the synthesis of stable silver nanoparticles by use of inexpensive and available Iraqi Zahdi palm dates extract as reducing and stabilizing agents.The formation and color change of dark brown suspension of silver nanoparticles were monitored and examined by ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometric analysis at maximum wavelength of 401 nm.The produced nanoparticles were characterized by dynamic light scattering(DLS),Fourier transform-infrared spectrometry(FTIR),atomic force microscope(AFM),X-ray diffraction(XRD)and scanning electron microscopy(SEM)-energy dispersive spectroscopy(EDS).The results demonstrated that particle size distribution was around 90±40 nm which was in line with grain size of the nanoparticles measured by AFM,while the crystallite size was about 20 nm according to the results observed from XRD technique.Additionally,the zeta potential of synthesized silver nanoparticles was found to be nearly about-25 mV,whereby the suspension showed high stability upon storing the sample in a cool place for a long period of time.The synthesized silver nanoparticles exhibited efficient antibacterial activity against pathogenic methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus(MRSA)bacteria.They also showed enhanced anticancer activity against breast cancer cells(MCF7)with high apoptotic effect as compared with normal MCF10A cells,which confirmed the biocompatible nature of green synthesized silver nanoparticles.It is considered that nanosilver particles synthesized with palm dates extract may basically establish a significant step to synthesize such nanoparticles for topical applications as well as an alternative anticancer drug of existing chemotherapeutics of cancer..
