Eco-Friendly Synthesis of Gold Nanoparticles Using Microcystis elabens for Enhanced Photothermal Therapy Applications

This study presents a strategy for the green biosynthesis of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) using extracts from Microcystis elabens (ME-AuNPs). The synthesized ME-AuNPs exhibit photothermal responsiveness under 808[Formula: see text]nm near-infrared (NIR) laser irradiation and maintain photostability ev...

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Main Authors: Yinchuan Wang, Yifan Bo, Jiacheng Chen, Zhanglong Li, Susu Liu, Changyuan Yu, Jiahui Liu, Shihui Wang
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Published: World Scientific Publishing 2025-01-01
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Online Access:https://www.worldscientific.com/doi/10.1142/S2811086225500025
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author Yinchuan Wang
Yifan Bo
Jiacheng Chen
Zhanglong Li
Susu Liu
Changyuan Yu
Jiahui Liu
Shihui Wang
author_facet Yinchuan Wang
Yifan Bo
Jiacheng Chen
Zhanglong Li
Susu Liu
Changyuan Yu
Jiahui Liu
Shihui Wang
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description This study presents a strategy for the green biosynthesis of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) using extracts from Microcystis elabens (ME-AuNPs). The synthesized ME-AuNPs exhibit photothermal responsiveness under 808[Formula: see text]nm near-infrared (NIR) laser irradiation and maintain photostability even after four cycles of irradiation. Cellular uptake experiments confirmed the concentration-dependent internalization of ME-AuNPs by 4T1 cells. MTT assays demonstrated good biocompatibility of ME-AuNPs within an appropriate concentration range (0–100[Formula: see text] [Formula: see text]g/mL) in the absence of laser irradiation. Upon laser irradiation, substantial production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) is induced, promoting cell apoptosis and leading to a cell death rate of 91%. Furthermore, western blot and a series of fluorescence assays confirmed that the cytotoxic effect on cancer cells is mediated through the apoptotic pathways involving caspase 3 and Bax/Bcl-2. In conclusion, our synthesized ME-AuNPs possess favorable photothermal conversion characteristics, demonstrating excellent therapeutic efficacy and safety.
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spelling doaj-art-c45c7c8d48c54fc5aef3c3241fbf095c2025-08-20T03:47:33ZengWorld Scientific PublishingMaterials Open2811-08622025-01-010310.1142/S2811086225500025Eco-Friendly Synthesis of Gold Nanoparticles Using Microcystis elabens for Enhanced Photothermal Therapy ApplicationsYinchuan Wang0Yifan Bo1Jiacheng Chen2Zhanglong Li3Susu Liu4Changyuan Yu5Jiahui Liu6Shihui Wang7College of Life Science and Technology, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, P. R. ChinaCollege of Life Science and Technology, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, P. R. ChinaCollege of Life Science and Technology, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, P. R. ChinaCollege of Life Science and Technology, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, P. R. ChinaCollege of Life Science and Technology, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, P. R. ChinaCollege of Life Science and Technology, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, P. R. ChinaAnalytical Instrumentation Center, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, P. R. ChinaCollege of Life Science and Technology, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, P. R. ChinaThis study presents a strategy for the green biosynthesis of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) using extracts from Microcystis elabens (ME-AuNPs). The synthesized ME-AuNPs exhibit photothermal responsiveness under 808[Formula: see text]nm near-infrared (NIR) laser irradiation and maintain photostability even after four cycles of irradiation. Cellular uptake experiments confirmed the concentration-dependent internalization of ME-AuNPs by 4T1 cells. MTT assays demonstrated good biocompatibility of ME-AuNPs within an appropriate concentration range (0–100[Formula: see text] [Formula: see text]g/mL) in the absence of laser irradiation. Upon laser irradiation, substantial production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) is induced, promoting cell apoptosis and leading to a cell death rate of 91%. Furthermore, western blot and a series of fluorescence assays confirmed that the cytotoxic effect on cancer cells is mediated through the apoptotic pathways involving caspase 3 and Bax/Bcl-2. In conclusion, our synthesized ME-AuNPs possess favorable photothermal conversion characteristics, demonstrating excellent therapeutic efficacy and safety.https://www.worldscientific.com/doi/10.1142/S2811086225500025Microcystis elabensbiosynthesisgold nanoparticlesphotothermal therapy (PTT)anti-cancer
spellingShingle Yinchuan Wang
Yifan Bo
Jiacheng Chen
Zhanglong Li
Susu Liu
Changyuan Yu
Jiahui Liu
Shihui Wang
Eco-Friendly Synthesis of Gold Nanoparticles Using Microcystis elabens for Enhanced Photothermal Therapy Applications
Materials Open
Microcystis elabens
biosynthesis
gold nanoparticles
photothermal therapy (PTT)
anti-cancer
title Eco-Friendly Synthesis of Gold Nanoparticles Using Microcystis elabens for Enhanced Photothermal Therapy Applications
title_full Eco-Friendly Synthesis of Gold Nanoparticles Using Microcystis elabens for Enhanced Photothermal Therapy Applications
title_fullStr Eco-Friendly Synthesis of Gold Nanoparticles Using Microcystis elabens for Enhanced Photothermal Therapy Applications
title_full_unstemmed Eco-Friendly Synthesis of Gold Nanoparticles Using Microcystis elabens for Enhanced Photothermal Therapy Applications
title_short Eco-Friendly Synthesis of Gold Nanoparticles Using Microcystis elabens for Enhanced Photothermal Therapy Applications
title_sort eco friendly synthesis of gold nanoparticles using microcystis elabens for enhanced photothermal therapy applications
topic Microcystis elabens
biosynthesis
gold nanoparticles
photothermal therapy (PTT)
anti-cancer
url https://www.worldscientific.com/doi/10.1142/S2811086225500025
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