Investigations of the antioxidants, antidiabetics and antiviral potential against SARS-CoV-2 of gold functionalized carboxymethyl cellulose

A composite of gold and carboxymethyl cellulose (Au-CMC) was prepared from gold(III) chloride and the sodium salt of carboxymethyl cellulose. The prepared composite was characterized by using x-ray diffraction (XRD), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), Fourier-...

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Main Authors: Timothy O Ajiboye, Kolawole A Olofinsan, Nanabi Manamela, Matsabisa G Motlalepula, Modupe O Ogunrombi, Subhendu Dhibar, Frank Eric T Foka, Hazel T Mufhandu, E Erasmus, H G Visser, M Schutte-Smith
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1088/2053-1591/ade7d3
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author Timothy O Ajiboye
Kolawole A Olofinsan
Nanabi Manamela
Matsabisa G Motlalepula
Modupe O Ogunrombi
Subhendu Dhibar
Frank Eric T Foka
Hazel T Mufhandu
E Erasmus
H G Visser
M Schutte-Smith
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Kolawole A Olofinsan
Nanabi Manamela
Matsabisa G Motlalepula
Modupe O Ogunrombi
Subhendu Dhibar
Frank Eric T Foka
Hazel T Mufhandu
E Erasmus
H G Visser
M Schutte-Smith
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description A composite of gold and carboxymethyl cellulose (Au-CMC) was prepared from gold(III) chloride and the sodium salt of carboxymethyl cellulose. The prepared composite was characterized by using x-ray diffraction (XRD), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and Energy-dispersive x-ray spectroscopy (EDX). Then, ferric reducing, nitric oxide scavenging and free radical scavenging activities of the synthesized Au-CMC were carried out. In addition, inhibitory activities of the material against α -amylase, α -glucosidase enzymes and SARS-CoV-2 were studied. It was found that the material displayed good antioxidant activities. Especially, its NO scavenging activities was higher than that of vanillin, gold nanoparticles and carboxymethyl cellulose alone. The α -glucosidase enzyme inhibitory effect of the material was better than that of acarbose. Findings also revealed that both CMC and Au-CMC are highly potent against B1.351 and BQ.1.1 variants of SARS-CoV-2. Finally, cytotoxicity studies showed that the two compounds can be used safely in biomedical applications, such as drug delivery, tissue engineering, or as stabilizers in formulations, without concerns.
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spelling doaj-art-b7c8c7eb90f54da28fd9fdfea858856c2025-08-20T02:37:38ZengIOP PublishingMaterials Research Express2053-15912025-01-0112707540110.1088/2053-1591/ade7d3Investigations of the antioxidants, antidiabetics and antiviral potential against SARS-CoV-2 of gold functionalized carboxymethyl celluloseTimothy O Ajiboye0https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5418-3234Kolawole A Olofinsan1https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2987-0996Nanabi Manamela2https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6958-9787Matsabisa G Motlalepula3Modupe O Ogunrombi4Subhendu Dhibar5Frank Eric T Foka6Hazel T Mufhandu7https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1551-3314E Erasmus8https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0546-697XH G Visser9https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1719-1232M Schutte-Smith10Department of Chemistry, University of the Free State , Bloemfontein, 9300, South AfricaDepartment of Pharmacology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Free State , Bloemfontein 9300, South AfricaDepartment of Microbiology, Virology Laboratory, School of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, North-West University , Mafikeng, Private Bag, Mmabatho X2046, South AfricaDepartment of Pharmacology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Free State , Bloemfontein 9300, South AfricaDepartment of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University , Pretoria, South AfricaColloid Chemistry Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, The University of Burdwan , Golapbag, Burdwan 713104, West Bengal, IndiaDepartment of Microbiology, Virology Laboratory, School of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, North-West University , Mafikeng, Private Bag, Mmabatho X2046, South AfricaDepartment of Microbiology, Virology Laboratory, School of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, North-West University , Mafikeng, Private Bag, Mmabatho X2046, South AfricaDepartment of Chemistry, University of the Free State , Bloemfontein, 9300, South AfricaDepartment of Chemistry, University of the Free State , Bloemfontein, 9300, South AfricaDepartment of Chemistry, University of the Free State , Bloemfontein, 9300, South AfricaA composite of gold and carboxymethyl cellulose (Au-CMC) was prepared from gold(III) chloride and the sodium salt of carboxymethyl cellulose. The prepared composite was characterized by using x-ray diffraction (XRD), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and Energy-dispersive x-ray spectroscopy (EDX). Then, ferric reducing, nitric oxide scavenging and free radical scavenging activities of the synthesized Au-CMC were carried out. In addition, inhibitory activities of the material against α -amylase, α -glucosidase enzymes and SARS-CoV-2 were studied. It was found that the material displayed good antioxidant activities. Especially, its NO scavenging activities was higher than that of vanillin, gold nanoparticles and carboxymethyl cellulose alone. The α -glucosidase enzyme inhibitory effect of the material was better than that of acarbose. Findings also revealed that both CMC and Au-CMC are highly potent against B1.351 and BQ.1.1 variants of SARS-CoV-2. Finally, cytotoxicity studies showed that the two compounds can be used safely in biomedical applications, such as drug delivery, tissue engineering, or as stabilizers in formulations, without concerns.https://doi.org/10.1088/2053-1591/ade7d3gold-carbon compositeantiviralantidiabeticsantioxidantscytotoxicity
spellingShingle Timothy O Ajiboye
Kolawole A Olofinsan
Nanabi Manamela
Matsabisa G Motlalepula
Modupe O Ogunrombi
Subhendu Dhibar
Frank Eric T Foka
Hazel T Mufhandu
E Erasmus
H G Visser
M Schutte-Smith
Investigations of the antioxidants, antidiabetics and antiviral potential against SARS-CoV-2 of gold functionalized carboxymethyl cellulose
Materials Research Express
gold-carbon composite
antiviral
antidiabetics
antioxidants
cytotoxicity
title Investigations of the antioxidants, antidiabetics and antiviral potential against SARS-CoV-2 of gold functionalized carboxymethyl cellulose
title_full Investigations of the antioxidants, antidiabetics and antiviral potential against SARS-CoV-2 of gold functionalized carboxymethyl cellulose
title_fullStr Investigations of the antioxidants, antidiabetics and antiviral potential against SARS-CoV-2 of gold functionalized carboxymethyl cellulose
title_full_unstemmed Investigations of the antioxidants, antidiabetics and antiviral potential against SARS-CoV-2 of gold functionalized carboxymethyl cellulose
title_short Investigations of the antioxidants, antidiabetics and antiviral potential against SARS-CoV-2 of gold functionalized carboxymethyl cellulose
title_sort investigations of the antioxidants antidiabetics and antiviral potential against sars cov 2 of gold functionalized carboxymethyl cellulose
topic gold-carbon composite
antiviral
antidiabetics
antioxidants
cytotoxicity
url https://doi.org/10.1088/2053-1591/ade7d3
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