Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using the plant extracts of vitex agnus castus L: An ecofriendly approach to overcome antibiotic resistance
Fatemeh Yarian, Sepideh Ghani, Behnam Rafiee, Samira Bahrami, Azam Mokhtari, Shahin Aghamiri
Abstract
Background: fruit extract. Methods: bacteria species and minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) of Ag NPs against these two pathogens was measured. Results: fruit extract was shown. Conclusions: It can be stated that the biosynthesis of Ag NPs using fruit extract of this plant is an environmentally friendly, economic and harmless method without any use of poisonous substances and no side effects. These Ag NPs can be considered as suitable antibacterial agents and replacements for antibiotics.
Topics & Concepts
AntimicrobialSilver nanoparticleSilver nitrateBacillus cereusNuclear chemistryMinimum inhibitory concentrationAntibacterial activityNanoparticleReducing agentTraditional medicineMinimum bactericidal concentrationChemistryFood scienceBacteriaNanotechnologyMaterials scienceMedicineBiologyOrganic chemistryGeneticsNanoparticles: synthesis and applicationsMedicinal Plants and NeuroprotectionEssential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity