Silver nanoparticles from medicinally important euphorbia cyathophora extract: Biosynthesis, characterization, and anticancer activity

Abstract

Objective: The present study was aimed at the biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using aqueous extract of Euphorbia cyathophora leaves and testing their anticancer potential using HT-29 cell line model. Methods: Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles was obtained with the aqueous extract of E. cyathophora. The synthesized nanoparticles were confirmed initially by ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy. Further, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, and X-Ray diffraction studies also ensured the presence of silver nanoparticles. Zeta potential studies revealed the stability of the silver nanoparticles. Results: Antioxidant and anticancer studies of the nanoparticles against HT-29 cell line exhibited remarkable results. Conclusion: This ensures that the synthesized nanoparticles play an important role in medicinal biology.