Sustainable synthesis of monodispersed gold nanoparticles from Phoenix dactylifera L. and in vivo anti-diabetic activity on Alloxan induced mice

Abstract

In the present study, gold nanoparticles biogenically synthesized from Date palm seeds (Phoenix dactylifera L.) were investigated for its anti-diabetic properties. About thirty-two albino mice were selected and 7 days of acclimatization were studied then they were randomly divided into 4 groups (I-IV) of 8 rats each. These groups were intraperitoneally injected with 100 mg/Kg body weight of Alloxan monohydrate. The groups were labeled as a diabetic group, control group, diabetic group treated with standard drug Glibenclamide (100 mg/Kg body weight), and diabetic group treated with AuNPs (100 mg/Kg body weight). This treatment was performed for 28 days via oral administration. The results showed a significant decline in the concentration of their blood glucose level after 28 days of continuous administration of AuNPs. Additionally, AuNPs significantly recovered the damage done to pancreatic, renal, and hepatic tissues in Alloxan induced mice. Hence, AuNPs formed through Phoenix dactylifera L. has appreciable anti-diabetic outcome in preclinical settings.