title: Biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles using the extract ofAlternanthera sessilis-antiproliferative effect against prostate cancer cells.
abstract: Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles was carried out using the aqueous extract ofAlternanthera sessilisunder various experimental conditions. The aqueous extract ofAlternanthera sessilisshowed significant potential for the quick reduction of silver ions. The synthesized silver nanoparticles were characterized with UV-visible absorption spectrophotometer, XRD, SEM, and FTIR analysis. The average crystallite size as calculated from x-ray diffraction studies and SEM analysis was found to be less than 100 nm. The cytotoxic activity of synthesized nanosilver was carried out against prostate cancer cells (PC3) by MTT assay and found to show significant activity. The present work of biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles usingAlternanthera sessilisappears to be cost effective, eco-friendly, and an alternative to conventional method of synthesis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women University (estd u/s 3 of UGC Act 1956), Coimbatore, 641043 Tamil Nadu India.
authors.forename: M Jannathul
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Firdhouse
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women University (estd u/s 3 of UGC Act 1956), Coimbatore, 641043 Tamil Nadu India.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Lalitha
keywords: Alternanthera sessilis; FTIR; SEM; UV-visible spectroscopy; XRD