ANTI-INFLAMMATORY ACTIVITY OF Maranta arundinacea MEDIATED ZINC OXIDE NANOPARTICLES | PLANT CELL BIOTECHNOLOGY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

 Background: In today's world, synthesis of nanoparticles using plants such as arrow roots is considered an environmentally friendly technology because no toxins or chemicals are used. Zinc is a naturally occurring factor that helps macromolecules preserve their structure and function. It aids enzymes that aid in the regulation of cellular processes and pathways. Arrow root-derived zinc oxide nanoparticles have a wide range of biomedical applications. A typical green synthesis technique is used to make these zinc oxide nanoparticles. Zinc nanoparticles have an impact on cell viability, antioxidant function, and the degradation of contaminants in the atmosphere, as previously stated. It is also said to be a safe type of nanoparticle that functions as a natural human skin barrier, according to other reports. Maranta arundinacea, also known as arrowroot, is a perennial plant with a wide range of medicinal properties. It's used to treat diarrhoea, vomiting, indigestion, and even urinary tract infections, as well as being a baby food.

The aim of this study was to look at the anti-inflammatory properties of zinc oxide nanoparticles mediated by Maranta arundinacea.

Materials and Methods: Arrowroot was used to make zinc oxide nanoparticles, which were then tested for anti-inflammatory activity.

The graph obtained shows that arrowroot muted Zinc oxidants have major antiinflammatory activity.

Conclusion: Since Arrow root has a strong anti-inflammatory effect, it can be used as a better drug of choice.

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ANTIBACTERIAL AND ANTIFUNGAL ACTIVITY OF ZINC OXIDE NANOPARTICLES SYNTHESIZED USING Maranta arundinacea AGAINST ORAL PATHOGENS | PLANT CELL BIOTECHNOLOGY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Introduction: Nanoparticles are a special category of materials with particular characteristics and in many fields have broad applications. Arrowroot is a starch that is derived from many tropical plant rhizomes, usually Maranta arundinacea, and also contains strong medicinal and antimicrobial properties. Hence, Maranta arundinacea synthesis ZnO nanoparticles are the field of focus here.

Materials and Methods: Arrow root extract preparation: Fresh arrowroot powder has been obtained from the market. One gramme of arrow root powder extract that has been freshly collected is mixed with 100 ml of water and boiled for three to five minutes. Using filter paper, this mixture is filtered.

Preparation of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles: In 50ml of distilled water, 0.861g of Zinc Sulphate is applied. An extract of this arrow root has been added. The solution was combined with plant extract and the ZnO nanoparticles were prepared using it.

Evaluation of antimicrobial activity: antibacterial and antimicrobial activity The green synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles has been evaluated against oral pathogens S.mutans, Lactobacillus, C. Albicans. Albicans.

Observation: The inhibition zone for zinc oxide nanoparticles was observed and it was calculated that the antifungal activity of the zinc oxide nanoparticles against Candida albicans was large. The nanoparticles of zinc oxide have also been found to provide greater antibacterial activity than the typical drug used.

Results: As a consequence, it is clear that nanoparticles of zinc oxide had greater antimicrobial activity and this is preferred for the next generation to be used as the drug of preference.

Goal: The aim of this study was to determine the antibacterial and antifungal activity of Maranta arundinacea-synthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles.


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