Green Synthesis of Gold Nanoparticles Using Liquiritin and Other Phenolics from and Their Anti-Inflammatory Activity.

Phenolic compounds are the main phytochemical constituents of many higher plants. They play an important role in synthesizing metal nanoparticles using green technology due to their ability to reduce metal salts and stabilize them through physical interaction/conjugation to the metal surface. Six pure phenolic compounds were isolated from licorice () and employed in synthesizing gold nanoparticles (AuNPs).

The Stability and Anti-Angiogenic Properties of Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles (TiONPs) Using Caco-2 Cells.

Titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiONPs) are found in a wide range of products such as sunscreen, paints, toothpaste and cosmetics due to their white pigment and high refractive index. These wide-ranging applications could result in direct or indirect exposure of these NPs to humans and the environment. Accordingly, conflicting levels of toxicity has been associated with these NPs.

The effects of silver nanoparticles on RAW 264.7. Macrophages and human whole blood cell cultures.

Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are commonly found in consumer products due to their antimicrobial properties. This study evaluated the effects of AgNPs on the murine macrophage cell line RAW 264.7 and human whole blood cell cultures (WBCs).