Ultrasound-assisted green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Ruta graveolens L. Extract and antitumor evaluation

This study aims to evaluate the ultrasound-assisted synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) based on an aqueous extract of Ruta graveolens L. to reduce Ag+ to Ag0. In addition, the biological activity of the synthesized AgNPs was evaluated against tumor cells. The following parameters were evaluat...

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Main Authors: Nikita Gandlevskiy, Altevir Rossato Viana, Gabriel Toneto Druzian, Daiana Kaminski Oliveira, Andre Passaglia Schuch, Alessandro Barge, Giancarlo Cravotto, Erico Marlon Moraes Flores
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author Nikita Gandlevskiy
Altevir Rossato Viana
Gabriel Toneto Druzian
Daiana Kaminski Oliveira
Andre Passaglia Schuch
Alessandro Barge
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Erico Marlon Moraes Flores
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Altevir Rossato Viana
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Daiana Kaminski Oliveira
Andre Passaglia Schuch
Alessandro Barge
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description This study aims to evaluate the ultrasound-assisted synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) based on an aqueous extract of Ruta graveolens L. to reduce Ag+ to Ag0. In addition, the biological activity of the synthesized AgNPs was evaluated against tumor cells. The following parameters were evaluated for the synthesis: proportion between Ag+ solution (0.1 mol L-1 Ag+) and R. graveolens L. extract, pH of R. graveolens L. extract (5, 7, and 9), temperature of solution containing Ag+ and R. graveolens L. extract, ultrasound (US) type (bath and probes), and the parameters for US as frequency (37, and 80 kHz for bath and 20 kHz for probes), amplitude and time of application of US. In order to confirm the US effect, “silent” experiments (without US) were performed. Using the optimized conditions (US bath, proportion between Ag+ solution and R. graveolens L. of 1 + 5, v v-1, 80 kHz, 70 % amplitude, 70 °C, pH 9, and 25 min of sonication time) it was possible to obtain mean size, PI, and zeta potential of AgNPs of 30 nm, 0.129, −34.44 mV, respectively. For comparison of results, AgNPs synthesized in the “silent” condition presented mean size, PI, and zeta potential of 66 nm, 0.412, and –22.12 mV, respectively. The US synthesized AgNPs were lower, more uniform, and stable when compared with magnetic stirring. In addition, the morphology of AgNPs using US was predominantly spherical and monodisperse. The biological activity using cell lines HaCat (keratinocytes), L929 (fibroblasts), and B16-F10 (melanoma) against nanoparticles synthesized using US was evaluated against the different cell lines and the antioxidant activity of the AgNPs was measured by the 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) method. A higher cytotoxic effect on the melanoma cell line (IC50 = 2.12 µg mL−1) compared to normal cells. A good result was found in the DPPH assay, with an IC50 of 234.3 µg mL−1 for free radical scavenging. Therefore, the US technology presents a promising and sustainable green method avoiding the use of toxic reagents and obtained AgNPs showed potent anticancer activity.
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spelling doaj-art-190df3f00cbb4edcac66a2715124ffa42025-08-20T02:29:42ZengElsevierUltrasonics Sonochemistry1350-41772025-06-0111710734010.1016/j.ultsonch.2025.107340Ultrasound-assisted green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Ruta graveolens L. Extract and antitumor evaluationNikita Gandlevskiy0Altevir Rossato Viana1Gabriel Toneto Druzian2Daiana Kaminski Oliveira3Andre Passaglia Schuch4Alessandro Barge5Giancarlo Cravotto6Erico Marlon Moraes Flores7Department of Drug Science and Technology, Turin University, 10125, via P. Giulia 9, Turin, ItalyDepartment of Chemistry, Federal University of Santa Maria 97105-900 Santa Maria, BrazilDepartment of Chemistry, Federal University of Santa Maria 97105-900 Santa Maria, BrazilDepartment of Chemistry, Federal University of Santa Maria 97105-900 Santa Maria, BrazilDepartment of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Federal University of Santa Maria 97105-900 Santa Maria, BrazilDepartment of Drug Science and Technology, Turin University, 10125, via P. Giulia 9, Turin, ItalyDepartment of Drug Science and Technology, Turin University, 10125, via P. Giulia 9, Turin, ItalyDepartment of Chemistry, Federal University of Santa Maria 97105-900 Santa Maria, Brazil; Corresponding author.This study aims to evaluate the ultrasound-assisted synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) based on an aqueous extract of Ruta graveolens L. to reduce Ag+ to Ag0. In addition, the biological activity of the synthesized AgNPs was evaluated against tumor cells. The following parameters were evaluated for the synthesis: proportion between Ag+ solution (0.1 mol L-1 Ag+) and R. graveolens L. extract, pH of R. graveolens L. extract (5, 7, and 9), temperature of solution containing Ag+ and R. graveolens L. extract, ultrasound (US) type (bath and probes), and the parameters for US as frequency (37, and 80 kHz for bath and 20 kHz for probes), amplitude and time of application of US. In order to confirm the US effect, “silent” experiments (without US) were performed. Using the optimized conditions (US bath, proportion between Ag+ solution and R. graveolens L. of 1 + 5, v v-1, 80 kHz, 70 % amplitude, 70 °C, pH 9, and 25 min of sonication time) it was possible to obtain mean size, PI, and zeta potential of AgNPs of 30 nm, 0.129, −34.44 mV, respectively. For comparison of results, AgNPs synthesized in the “silent” condition presented mean size, PI, and zeta potential of 66 nm, 0.412, and –22.12 mV, respectively. The US synthesized AgNPs were lower, more uniform, and stable when compared with magnetic stirring. In addition, the morphology of AgNPs using US was predominantly spherical and monodisperse. The biological activity using cell lines HaCat (keratinocytes), L929 (fibroblasts), and B16-F10 (melanoma) against nanoparticles synthesized using US was evaluated against the different cell lines and the antioxidant activity of the AgNPs was measured by the 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) method. A higher cytotoxic effect on the melanoma cell line (IC50 = 2.12 µg mL−1) compared to normal cells. A good result was found in the DPPH assay, with an IC50 of 234.3 µg mL−1 for free radical scavenging. Therefore, the US technology presents a promising and sustainable green method avoiding the use of toxic reagents and obtained AgNPs showed potent anticancer activity.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1350417725001191Synthesis of nanoparticlesGreen synthesisUS-assisted protocolsAnticancer activity of nanoparticlesRuta graveolens L. extract
spellingShingle Nikita Gandlevskiy
Altevir Rossato Viana
Gabriel Toneto Druzian
Daiana Kaminski Oliveira
Andre Passaglia Schuch
Alessandro Barge
Giancarlo Cravotto
Erico Marlon Moraes Flores
Ultrasound-assisted green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Ruta graveolens L. Extract and antitumor evaluation
Ultrasonics Sonochemistry
Synthesis of nanoparticles
Green synthesis
US-assisted protocols
Anticancer activity of nanoparticles
Ruta graveolens L. extract
title Ultrasound-assisted green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Ruta graveolens L. Extract and antitumor evaluation
title_full Ultrasound-assisted green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Ruta graveolens L. Extract and antitumor evaluation
title_fullStr Ultrasound-assisted green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Ruta graveolens L. Extract and antitumor evaluation
title_full_unstemmed Ultrasound-assisted green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Ruta graveolens L. Extract and antitumor evaluation
title_short Ultrasound-assisted green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Ruta graveolens L. Extract and antitumor evaluation
title_sort ultrasound assisted green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using ruta graveolens l extract and antitumor evaluation
topic Synthesis of nanoparticles
Green synthesis
US-assisted protocols
Anticancer activity of nanoparticles
Ruta graveolens L. extract
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1350417725001191
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