Characterization, Anti-lung Cancer Activity, and Cytotoxicity of Bio-synthesized Copper Nanoparticles by Thymus fedtschenkoi Leaf Extract

• Published in: Journal of cluster science Vol. 35; no. 3; pp. 863 - 874
• Main Authors: Dehnoee, Ali, Javad Kalbasi, Roozbeh, Zangeneh, Mohammad Mahdi, Delnavazi, Mohammad-Reza, Zangeneh, Akram
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New York Springer US 01.03.2024; Springer Nature B.V
• Subjects: Anticancer properties; Apoptosis; Autophagy; Biocompatibility; Cancer therapies; Catalysis; Cell culture; Cell cycle; Chemistry; Chemistry and Materials Science; Copper; Cytotoxicity; Endothelial cells; Fatalities; Flavonoids; In vivo methods and tests; Inorganic Chemistry; Investigations; Lung cancer; Nanochemistry; Nanomaterials; Nanoparticles; Optical properties; Original Paper; Physical Chemistry; Spectrum analysis; Synthesis; Thymus gland; Toxicity; Tumors; Iran; Plant extract; Cell viability; Lung-cancer; MTT assay; Copper nanoparticles
• ISSN: 1040-7278; 1572-8862
• DOI: 10.1007/s10876-023-02512-w

Today propose diverse techniques to remedy cancer and nanotechnology is one of the most effective cancer treatments. In this study, we detail a simple and environmentally friendly approach for synthesizing copper nanoparticles (CuNPs) using Thymus fedtschenkoi leaves extract. Studies on the structure, morphological, optical, cytotoxic, and anti-lung cancer properties of the CuNPs were conducted. The XRD pattern shows that CuNPs have a highly crystalline nature and exhibit a cubic crystal system. In order to evaluate the shape and size of the produced NPs, FE-SEM and HR-TEM were employed. The findings of the current study indicated that CuNPs had a significant growth-inhibiting effect on the lung cancer cell lines: NCI-H661, NCI-H1975, NCI-H1573, and NCI-H1563. Furthermore, the cytotoxicity effect against Human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVEC) was not seen at concentrations as high as 1000 μg/mL for these NPs. CuNPs are expected to be employed as a medication to treat lung cancer in upcoming clinical trials after passing the in vivo tests. Graphical Abstract Thymus fedtschenkoi extract was employed to green synthesis of copper nanoparticles (CuNPs). CuNPs were characterized using FT-IR, TEM, XRD, SEM, DLS and UV/Vis. The anticancer, antioxidant and cytotoxicity activities of CuNPs were evaluated. The finding of biological activities showed that these CuNPs could be used as a drug to lung cancer therapy.