Formation of ZnS quantum dots using green tea extract: applications to protein binding, bio-sensing, anti-bacterial and cell cytotoxicity studies
Mahabul Haque, Ibemhanbi Konthoujam, Sona Lyndem, S. Koley, Kripamoy Aguan, Atanu Singha Roy
Abstract
Applications of biocompatible ZnS-GT QDs (synthesized using green tea extract) are reported for cytotoxicity against HeLa cancer cells, anti-bacterial activity, binding interactions with the HSA protein, and rifampicin and bilirubin biosensing.
Topics & Concepts
CytotoxicityHeLaQuantum dotBiosensorBiocompatible materialChemistryNanotechnologyMaterials scienceBiochemistryCellIn vitroMedicineBiomedical engineeringQuantum Dots Synthesis And PropertiesAdvanced Biosensing Techniques and ApplicationsBiosensors and Analytical Detection