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ArticleJournal, genetic engineering & biotechnology2025

Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Padina commersonii: Characterization, hypoglycemic effects, and antimicrobial potential against human pathogenic bacteria.

R Ragavi, P Sachini Sigera, A A E B Nirmani, Milan Rathnayake, R A Pasindu Eranga, K K Dinuhara Theekshana, Dinithi C Peiris

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R RagaviDepartment of Zoology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda 10250, Sri Lanka.
P Sachini SigeraDepartment of Zoology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda 10250, Sri Lanka; Genetics & Molecular Biology Unit, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda 10250, Sri Lanka.
A A E B NirmaniDepartment of Zoology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda 10250, Sri Lanka.
Milan RathnayakeDepartment of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Colombo, Colombo 03, Sri Lanka.
R A Pasindu ErangaDepartment of Zoology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda 10250, Sri Lanka.
K K Dinuhara TheekshanaDepartment of Zoology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda 10250, Sri Lanka.
Dinithi C PeirisDepartment of Zoology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda 10250, Sri Lanka; Genetics & Molecular Biology Unit, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda 10250, Sri Lanka. Electronic address: dinithi@sci.sjp.ac.lk.

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Abstract

backgroundNanotechnology is a dynamic field comprising chemistry, physics, biology, and engineering, with a high proficiency in disease treatment delivery methods. Metallic precursors (e.g.,AgNO

methodsSilver NPs (AgNPs) were synthesized using 80% methanol extract of P. commersonii upon removal of pigments and polysaccharides. Methanol (80%) was selected for higher polyphenol yield (∼30% w/w) compared to aqueous extracts (∼12% w/w), critical for efficient Ag

resultsThe AgNPs were confirmed by the colour change from yellow to brown. Further, the UV and Raman spectrophotometry peaks, respectively, at 424 nm and 335 cm

conclusionsThe AgNPs displayed potent antidiabetic and antimicrobial efficacy, suggesting their potential as viable alternatives to conventional antibiotic and antidiabetic drugs.

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Anti-microbialAntioxidantBrown algaeHypoglycemicRaman spectroscopySilver nanoparticles

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PMID40390489
PMCPMC12104700

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