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Research communications

Vol. 10 No. 3 (2023)

Antioxidant activity and Cytotoxic evaluation of Phytofabricated Silver Nanoparticles of Fig (Ficus mollis Vahl)

DOI
https://doi.org/10.14719/pst.2249
Submitted
22 November 2022
Published
16-05-2023 — Updated on 01-07-2023
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Abstract

The present study aimed to evaluate Antioxidant and Cytotoxic activity of phytofabricated silver nanoparticles (FmF-AgNPs) derived from Figs of Ficus mollis. This green synthesized FmF-AgNPs were tested for antioxidant activity with DPPH assay and cytotoxicity activity against MCF-7 (Human breast adenocarcinoma cell lines) with MTT assay at various concentrations. The data obtained demonstrated that FmF-AgNPs posses both antioxidant activity and cytotoxicity activity which is dosage-dependent. In conclusion, results obtained revealed the potent therapeutic value of phytofabricated silver nanoparticles (FmF-AgNPs) can act as potent antioxidant and anticancer agent.

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