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Agar-Tragacanth/Silk Fibroin Hydrogel Containing Zn-Based Mof As a Novel Nanobiocomposite With Biological Activity Publisher Pubmed

Summary: Can a gel fight cancer and infections? Research shows a new agar-tragacanth composite kills cancer cells and bacteria, promising advances in therapy. #CancerTherapy #Antimicrobial

Lalebeigi F1 ; Kashtiaray A1 ; Aghamirza Moghim Aliabadi H2 ; Moghadaskhou F1 ; Pajoum Z1 ; Nokandeh SM1 ; Mahdavi M3 ; Eivazzadehkeihan R1 ; Maleki A1
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Source: Scientific Reports Published:2024


Abstract

In this study, a novel nanobiocomposite consisting of agar (Ag), tragacanth gum (TG), silk fibroin (SF), and MOF-5 was synthesized and extensively investigated by various analytical techniques and basic biological assays for potential biomedical applications. The performed Trypan blue dye exclusion assay indicated that the proliferation percentage of HEK293T cells was 71.19%, while the proliferation of cancer cells (K-562 and MCF-7) was significantly lower, at 10.74% and 3.33%. Furthermore, the Ag-TG hydrogel/SF/MOF-5 nanobiocomposite exhibited significant antimicrobial activity against both E. coli and S. aureus strains, with growth inhibition rates of 76.08% and 69.19% respectively. Additionally, the hemolytic index of fabricated nanobiocomposite was found approximately 19%. These findings suggest that the nanobiocomposite exhibits significant potential for application in cancer therapy and wound healing. © The Author(s) 2024.
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