Acalypha indica Linn: Biogenic synthesis of silver and gold nanoparticles and their cytotoxic effects against MDA-MB-231, human breast cancer cells

This study reports the in vitro cytotoxic effect of biologically synthesized silver and gold nanoparticles against MDA-MB-231, human breast cancer cells. Formation of silver and gold nanoparticles was observed within 30 min and the various characterization techniques such as UV–vis spectrophotometer...

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Main Authors: C. Krishnaraj, P. Muthukumaran, R. Ramachandran, M.D. Balakumaran, P.T. Kalaichelvan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2014-12-01
Series:Biotechnology Reports
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2215017X14000319