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Synthesis of silver nanoparticles from Phenerochaete chrysosporium (MTCC-787) and their antibacterial activity against human pathogenic bacteria

  • Muthupandian Saravanan
  • , Selvaraj Arokiyaraj
  • , Thangavelu Lakshmi
  • , Arivalagan Pugazhendhi
  • Mekelle University
  • Sejong University
  • Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (Deemed to be University)
  • Ton Duc Thang University

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Abstract

The present study elucidates an eco-friendly method for synthesizing silver nanoparticles using Phenerochaete chrysosporium (MTCC-787), its bactericidal and cytotoxic effect were studied. The formation of nanoparticles was evidenced by color change and UV–Vis spectroscopy. Atomic Force Microscope and Transmission electron microscope, showed spherical and oval shapes particles in the sizes ranging between 34 and 90 nm. The biosynthesised silver nanoparticles showed significant antibacterial activity against Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis at a high dose. Further, the nanoparticles observed to be non-toxic at 12.5 μg/ml towards fibroblast cells.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)68-72
Number of pages5
JournalMicrobial Pathogenesis
Volume117
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 2018
Externally publishedYes

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Antibacterial activity
  • Human pathogen
  • Phenerochaete chrysosporium
  • Silver nanoparticles

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