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ArticleApplied biochemistry and biotechnology2026

Modulatory Role of Moringa Oleifera-Loaded Silver Nanoparticles on UCP1 and PPARGC1A Genes Expression in an Obesity Rat Model.

Omnia Aly, Ammar S Al Khafaji, Amal F Gharib, Hend M Ahmed, Samar Helmy, Nabil A Shoman, Mohamed M Hafez

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Omnia AlyDepartment of Medical Biochemistry, National Research Centre, Cairo, Egypt.
Ammar S Al KhafajiCollege of Pharmacy, Al Zahrawi University, Karbala, Iraq.
Amal F GharibDepartment of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia.
Hend M AhmedDepartment of Medical Biochemistry, National Research Centre, Cairo, Egypt.
Samar HelmyDepartment of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ahram Canadian University (ACU), 6th October, Giza, Egypt.
Nabil A ShomanDepartment of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ahram Canadian University, 6th October, Giza, Egypt. shoman.pharma@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2817-645X
Mohamed M HafezDepartment of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ahram Canadian University (ACU), 6th October, Giza, Egypt.

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Obesity remains a global health crisis, with limited therapeutic options for addressing metabolic dysfunction and inflammation. This study evaluates the therapeutic potential of Moringa Oleifera-loaded silver nanoparticles (MO-AgNPs) in modulating obesity-related biochemical and genetic markers. To optimize the synthesis of MO-AgNPs, Response Surface Methodology (RSM) using Design Expert software was employed to identify the optimal conditions for minimizing particle size, polydispersity index, and maximizing zeta potential. Male albino rats with high-carbohydrate, high-fat diet (HCHFD)-induced obesity were treated with AgNPs, Moringa Oleifera extract, or MO-AgNPs. Key assessments included biochemical markers, lipid profiles, adipokines, and the expression of thermogenic and metabolic genes (UCP1, PPARGC1A), along with histopathological evaluation of liver and pancreatic tissues. Transmission electron microscopy revealed spherical particles with an average size of approximately 40 nm, consistent with dynamic light scattering data. Treatment with MO-AgNPs significantly enhanced insulin sensitivity, improved lipid profiles, and regulated adipokine levels, while upregulating UCP1 and PPARGC1A expression more effectively than other treatments. Histological analysis demonstrated substantial restoration of liver and pancreatic tissue architecture, highlighting the protective effects of MO-AgNPs. Overall, MO-AgNPs represent an innovative therapeutic strategy, combining the bioactive properties of Moringa Oleifera with the enhanced functionality of silver nanoparticles, showing strong potential for addressing obesity and its associated metabolic complications.

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Gene Expression RegulationMetal NanoparticlesMoringa oleiferaObesityPeroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor Gamma Coactivator 1-alphaPlant ExtractsSilverUncoupling Protein 1AnimalsDisease Models, AnimalMaleRatsPeroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor Gamma Coactivator 1-alphaPlant ExtractsPpargc1a protein, ratSilverUcp1 protein, ratUncoupling Protein 1Moringa oleiferaObesityPPARGC1ASilver nanoparticlesUCP1

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