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Biosynthesis, Characterization, and Biological Activities of Iron Nanoparticles using Sesamum indicum Seeds Extract

Farah Bano1, Muhammad Baber1, Amjad Ali2, Ziaullah Shah3, Syed Aun Muhammad1★★ Corresponding author

  1. 1Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan.
  2. 2Atta-ur-Rehman School of Applied Biosciences (ASAB), National University of Science and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan.
  3. 3Department of Biotechnology and Microbiology, Sarhad University of Science and Information Technology, Peshawar, Pakistan.

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Syed Aun Muhammad

Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan.

aunmuhammad78@yahoo.com

Received: 18-02-2016; Revised: 04-04-2016.

Volume 13, Issue 49S · pp. 33–36 · PUBLISHED 7 April 2017 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.203985

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Background: Iron nanoparticles (FeNPs) have got many biomedical and health applications because of biocompatible and nontoxic nature to humans. Objective: To synthesize the FeNPs using natural sources. Materials and Methods: In this study, simple and economical procedure was adopted for FeNPs synthesis. Sesame seeds were processed to obtain seed extract as a biological material for FeNPs production. FeNPs were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X‑ray diffraction, and scanning electron microscopic. Results: The average diameter of these FeNPs was 99 nm. These nanoparticles showed significant anti‑typhoid activity (30 mm zone of inhibition) as compared to ciprofloxacin (32 mm) as standard. Furthermore, in vitro alpha‑amylase inhibitory assay also showed moderate antidiabetic activity with more than 50% inhibition. Conclusion: This study would be helpful in understanding of nanoparticles synthesis from natural sources and ultimately will be used as potential alternative therapeutic agents.

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    Bano, F., Baber, M., Ali, A., Shah, Z., & Muhammad, S. A. (2017). Biosynthesis, Characterization, and Biological Activities of Iron Nanoparticles using Sesamum indicum Seeds Extract. Pharmacognosy Magazine, 13(49S), 33–36. https://doi.org/10.4103/0973-1296.203985