研究目的
To develop a green, environmentally friendly method for synthesizing ultrasmall Au-Ag alloy nanoparticles using BSA as a template, and to evaluate their biocompatibility and enhanced performance as CT contrast agents.
研究成果
The synthesized ultrasmall Au-Ag@BSA nanoparticles exhibit excellent biocompatibility, low cytotoxicity, enhanced CT imaging performance at a specific Au/Ag ratio (3:2), and potential applications as contrast agents, catalysts, and drug delivery carriers. Future work should focus on mechanistic studies and broader biological evaluations.
研究不足
The study may have limitations in scalability for industrial production, potential variability in nanoparticle synthesis due to biological templates, and the need for further in vivo studies in mammalian models to confirm biocompatibility and efficacy.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
The study used a protein-directed synthesis approach with BSA as a biotemplate and stabilizer under mild conditions. Various Au/Ag molar ratios were tested to optimize nanoparticle properties.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
Nanoparticles were synthesized with different Au/Ag ratios (e.g., Au-0, Au-40, Au-50, Au-60, Au-90, Au-100). Human red blood cells, A549 and MCF-7 cell lines, and zebrafish embryos were used for biocompatibility and toxicity tests.
3:0). Human red blood cells, A549 and MCF-7 cell lines, and zebrafish embryos were used for biocompatibility and toxicity tests. List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
3. List of Experimental Equipment and Materials: Equipment included Malvern Zetasizer Nano ZS90 for zeta potential and size measurements, JEOL JEM-2100 TEM for imaging, Varian Cary-Eclipse 500 spectrophotometer for UV-vis spectra, Perkin-Elmer PHI 5000C ESCA for XPS, Olympus IX71 microscope for cell and embryo observation, and Philips Brilliance 64-slice CT system for imaging. Materials included HAuCl4, AgNO3, BSA, NaBH4, and various biochemical reagents from Sigma-Aldrich and other suppliers.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
Synthesis involved mixing BSA with HAuCl4 and AgNO3, adding NaBH4, stirring, dialysis, and lyophilization. CT imaging was performed at various concentrations. Hemolytic assays, cell viability tests (CCK-8), cellular uptake studies (fluorescence and TEM), and zebrafish toxicity assessments were conducted with specific protocols.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
Data were analyzed using statistical methods for survival and hatching rates, UV-vis spectrophotometry for hemolysis, and software tools for imaging analysis.
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