Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Nigella sativa with 0.1% of thymoquinone and evaluation of its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities – An in vitro study

Background: The therapeutic potential of herbs in treating various diseases is gaining recognition due to their promising outcomes and minimal side effects. One such herb, Nigella sativa, is renowned for its medicinal properties, particularly due to its extract, Thymoquinone (TQ), which demonstrates...

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Main Authors: Leslie Rani Sthanislas, Bagavad Gita Jayaraman, Gautham Kumar Nandhakumar, C. S. Krishnan, Gowri Shankar Nattuthurai, Menaka Vasudevan, Savithri Nediyaparambu Krishnakumar, Noblin Shyma
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Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2025-01-01
Series:Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology
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Online Access:https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/jisp.jisp_278_24
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author Leslie Rani Sthanislas
Bagavad Gita Jayaraman
Gautham Kumar Nandhakumar
C. S. Krishnan
Gowri Shankar Nattuthurai
Menaka Vasudevan
Savithri Nediyaparambu Krishnakumar
Noblin Shyma
author_facet Leslie Rani Sthanislas
Bagavad Gita Jayaraman
Gautham Kumar Nandhakumar
C. S. Krishnan
Gowri Shankar Nattuthurai
Menaka Vasudevan
Savithri Nediyaparambu Krishnakumar
Noblin Shyma
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description Background: The therapeutic potential of herbs in treating various diseases is gaining recognition due to their promising outcomes and minimal side effects. One such herb, Nigella sativa, is renowned for its medicinal properties, particularly due to its extract, Thymoquinone (TQ), which demonstrates anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, antimicrobial, analgesic, and immune-modulating effects. Green synthesis methods for nano-sized particles are considered environmentally friendly and have been proven effective given their size, higher surface-to-volume ratio, and enhanced physical and mechanical properties. This study aims to investigate a novel approach in the green synthesis of silver nanoparticles of Nigella sativa and 0.1% TQ and to assess their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities . Materials and Methods: The seeds of NS were used to green synthesize silver nanoparticles. The anti-inflammatory effects of the green synthesized particles were tested using egg albumin and bovine serum assays, and their anti-oxidant actions were assessed using 2,2-Diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl denaturation assay and H2O2 assay. Results: The novel formulation of Nigella sativa-mediated silver nanoparticles with 0.1% TQ exhibits 76% anti-inflammatory activity and 80%–87% anti-oxidant properties. Conclusion: Our results suggest that the silver nanoparticles mediated from N. sativa with 0.1% TQ extract could serve as an effective herbal adjunct for treating periodontal infections because of its potent anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties.
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spelling doaj-art-71354d9eac7d4fa0bfff4d797a488b342025-08-20T03:31:24ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsJournal of Indian Society of Periodontology0972-124X0975-15802025-01-01291576210.4103/jisp.jisp_278_24Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Nigella sativa with 0.1% of thymoquinone and evaluation of its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities – An in vitro studyLeslie Rani SthanislasBagavad Gita JayaramanGautham Kumar NandhakumarC. S. KrishnanGowri Shankar NattuthuraiMenaka VasudevanSavithri Nediyaparambu KrishnakumarNoblin ShymaBackground: The therapeutic potential of herbs in treating various diseases is gaining recognition due to their promising outcomes and minimal side effects. One such herb, Nigella sativa, is renowned for its medicinal properties, particularly due to its extract, Thymoquinone (TQ), which demonstrates anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, antimicrobial, analgesic, and immune-modulating effects. Green synthesis methods for nano-sized particles are considered environmentally friendly and have been proven effective given their size, higher surface-to-volume ratio, and enhanced physical and mechanical properties. This study aims to investigate a novel approach in the green synthesis of silver nanoparticles of Nigella sativa and 0.1% TQ and to assess their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities . Materials and Methods: The seeds of NS were used to green synthesize silver nanoparticles. The anti-inflammatory effects of the green synthesized particles were tested using egg albumin and bovine serum assays, and their anti-oxidant actions were assessed using 2,2-Diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl denaturation assay and H2O2 assay. Results: The novel formulation of Nigella sativa-mediated silver nanoparticles with 0.1% TQ exhibits 76% anti-inflammatory activity and 80%–87% anti-oxidant properties. Conclusion: Our results suggest that the silver nanoparticles mediated from N. sativa with 0.1% TQ extract could serve as an effective herbal adjunct for treating periodontal infections because of its potent anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties.https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/jisp.jisp_278_24anti-inflammatoryanti-oxidantgreen synthesisnanotechnologyperiodontitisthymoquinone
spellingShingle Leslie Rani Sthanislas
Bagavad Gita Jayaraman
Gautham Kumar Nandhakumar
C. S. Krishnan
Gowri Shankar Nattuthurai
Menaka Vasudevan
Savithri Nediyaparambu Krishnakumar
Noblin Shyma
Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Nigella sativa with 0.1% of thymoquinone and evaluation of its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities – An in vitro study
Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology
anti-inflammatory
anti-oxidant
green synthesis
nanotechnology
periodontitis
thymoquinone
title Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Nigella sativa with 0.1% of thymoquinone and evaluation of its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities – An in vitro study
title_full Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Nigella sativa with 0.1% of thymoquinone and evaluation of its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities – An in vitro study
title_fullStr Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Nigella sativa with 0.1% of thymoquinone and evaluation of its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities – An in vitro study
title_full_unstemmed Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Nigella sativa with 0.1% of thymoquinone and evaluation of its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities – An in vitro study
title_short Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Nigella sativa with 0.1% of thymoquinone and evaluation of its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities – An in vitro study
title_sort green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using nigella sativa with 0 1 of thymoquinone and evaluation of its anti inflammatory and antioxidant activities an in vitro study
topic anti-inflammatory
anti-oxidant
green synthesis
nanotechnology
periodontitis
thymoquinone
url https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/jisp.jisp_278_24
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