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- Title
Anti-Diabetic Activity of Silver Nanoparticles Synthesized from the Hydroethanolic Extract of Myristica fragrans Seeds.
- Authors
Perumalsamy, Ramya; Krishnadhas, Lavanya
- Abstract
Myristica fragrans, also known as nutmeg, is a spice that cures various diseases. This study aimed to synthesize silver nanoparticles from a hydroethanolic extract of Myristica fragrans seeds (MFHE) and evaluate their anti-diabetic properties. To MFHE, AgNO3 solution was added and exposed to sunlight to produce silver nanoparticles from hydroethanolic seed extract of Myristica fragrans (MFHENP). The MFHENP was characterized by numerous techniques. UV-visible spectroscopy confirmed the formation of silver nanoparticles by the absorption peak at 430nm. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) studies revealed the shape and size of the particles at the range of 50–60nm. Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) disclosed the presence of silver ions. X-ray diffraction spectrum confirmed the crystalline nature of silver nanoparticles by the peak at 39°. FTIR analysis revealed the functional groups present in MFHE as well as in MFHENP and zeta potential analysis was found to be 14mV. Furthermore, in vitro anti-diabetic activity was investigated. MFHENP showed significant efficiency against the inhibition of alpha-amylase and alpha-glucosidase enzymes and also MFHENP retarded the glucose transport across the membrane which is analyzed by glucose diffusion and glucose uptake assays. Acarbose is used as a standard for all these methods and MFHENP efficiency proves their therapeutic potential for the treatment of diabetes mellitus.
- Subjects
NUTMEG tree; SILVER nanoparticles; SEEDS; ULTRAVIOLET-visible spectroscopy; SILVER ions; SCANNING electron microscopy
- Publication
Applied Biochemistry & Biotechnology, 2022, Vol 194, Issue 3, p1136
- ISSN
0273-2289
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s12010-022-03825-8