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Nanoparticles were more active against Klebsiella pneumoniae than Staphylococcus aureus.
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e0“Synthesized nanoparticles showed comparatively more activity against gram-negative Klebsiella pneumoniae than gram-positive Staphylococcus aureus.”
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Saraswati Karn; Akash Budha Magar; Ishwor Pathak; et al. Scientific World 2025. doi:10.3126/sw.v18i18.78515
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- Observation Methanolic root extract had the highest total phenolic content, 26.18±3.83 mg GAE/g.
- Observation Methanolic root extract had the highest total flavonoid content, 7.2±1.2 mg QE/g.
- Observation Methanolic leaf extract showed the highest DPPH radical scavenging activity, with IC50 59.96 μg/mL.
- Intervention effect Aqueous leaf extract inhibited Escherichia coli with a 19 mm zone versus 16 mm for neomycin.
- Intervention effect Aqueous stem extract inhibited Escherichia coli with an 18 mm zone versus 16 mm for neomycin.
- Observation Aqueous root extract successfully supported green synthesis of silver nanoparticles.
- Observation Silver nanoparticles displayed an SPR peak at 407 nm.
- Observation Calculated average nanoparticle diameter was 11.82 nm.
- Observation The authors conclude that the plant is rich in phytochemicals with potent antibacterial activity.
- Recommendation The authors recommend the plant for effective green nanoparticle synthesis.