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Utilizing Ziziphus spina-christi for eco-friendly synthesis of silver nanoparticles: Antimicrobial activity and promising application in wound healing

Research Authors
Abdellatif Ahmed A. H., Mostafa Mahmoud A. H., Khojah Hani M. J., Al Haidari Rwaida A., Tawfeek Hesham M., Soliman Ghareb M., Al Thagfan Sultan S., Faris Tarek M., Tolba Nahla Sameh
Research Date
Research Department
Research Journal
Nanotechnology Review
Research Publisher
De Gruyter
Research Vol
13
Research Website
https://doi.org/10.1515/ntrev-2024-0112
Research Year
2024
Research_Pages
1-16
Research Abstract

Wound healing is a critical process essential for the body’s recovery from injuries, often complicated by bacterial infections. Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have gained attention due to their antibacterial and tissue-regenerative properties. However, conventional chemical synthesis methods for AgNPs pose environmental risks. This study utilizes Ziziphus spina-christi (ZSC) extract for the eco-friendly synthesis of AgNPs, evaluating their antibacterial and wound-healing capabilities. The AgNPs-ZSC showed an absorption maximum at λ max of 460 nm, a particle size of 111.2 ± 1.09 nm, a polydispersity index of 0.38 ± 0.006, and a zeta potential of −27.0 ± 0.231 mV. The synthesized AgNPs-ZSC were spherical, non-aggregated, and exhibited potent antibacterial activity superior to chloramphenicol. Furthermore, the AgNPs-ZSC cream significantly promoted wound closure, epithelial tissue proliferation, and granulation tissue formation in rats, showing no signs of toxicity or adverse reactions. In conclusion, AgNPs-ZSC cream demonstrates excellent antibacterial and wound-healing properties, presenting a sustainable alternative to conventional chemical methods for AgNP synthesis.