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61,005 resultsShowing papers similar to Optimization of Green Synthesis of Selenium Nanoparticles and Evaluation of Their Antifungal Activity against Oral Candida albicans Infection
ClearDual-Stress Mitigation of Sclerotinia under Microplastic Toxicity by Nano-Selenium: Redox Balance, Pathogen Suppression, and Transcriptome Reprogramming
Researchers investigated whether selenium nanoparticles could protect rapeseed plants from combined stress caused by microplastics and the fungal pathogen Sclerotinia. The study found that selenium nanoparticles improved photosynthesis, reduced oxidative damage, and showed strong antifungal activity, suggesting they may help mitigate microplastic-induced phytotoxicity and fungal disease in agricultural settings.
Sustainable Lignin-Based Nano Hybrid Biomaterials with High-Performance Antifungal Activity
This paper is not directly about microplastics — it investigates lignin-based nano hybrid biomaterials as antifungal agents against Aspergillus species in agricultural settings, with no connection to microplastic pollution.
Selenium Yeast Mitigates Diquat-Induced Oxidative Stress in Rooster Testicles and Preserves Reproductive Performance
This paper is not relevant to microplastics research — it examines whether selenium yeast supplementation protects rooster reproductive health from oxidative stress caused by the pesticide diquat, with no connection to microplastic contamination.
Biofortification: a Sustainable Agronomic Strategy to Increase Selenium Content and Antioxidant Activity in Garlic
Garlic plants were grown with different levels of selenium fertilizer to test whether food crops can be enriched with this nutritional mineral through biofortification. This agricultural nutrition study is not directly related to microplastics.
Effect of Mn(II) and Co(II) on Anti-Candida Metabolite Production by Aspergillus sp. an Endophyte Isolated from Dizygostemon riparius (Plantaginaceae)
Researchers studied how manganese and cobalt ions affect the production of antifungal metabolites by an endophytic Aspergillus fungus. They identified metal-induced secondary metabolites with activity against drug-resistant Candida species using advanced chemical analysis techniques. While not directly related to microplastics, the study contributes to understanding how environmental conditions influence microbial metabolite production.
Single Strain High-Depth NGS Reveals High rDNA (ITS-LSU) Variability in the Four Prevalent Pathogenic Species of the Genus Candida
Researchers used next-generation DNA sequencing to reveal previously hidden genetic variability within ribosomal RNA gene regions of pathogenic Candida fungi. This microbiology study is not directly related to microplastic research.
Ultrastructural and Proteomic Analyses Revealed the Mechanism by Which Foliar Spraying of Se Nanoparticles Alleviated the Toxicity of Microplastics in Pistia stratiotes L.
Foliar application of selenium nanoparticles to the aquatic plant Pistia stratiotes alleviated toxicity from polyethylene nanoplastics, with ultrastructural and proteomic analyses revealing that selenium nanoparticles protected photosynthetic machinery and antioxidant systems.
Emerging Trends in the Application of Green Synthesized Biocompatible ZnO Nanoparticles for Translational Paradigm in Cancer Therapy
This review covers zinc oxide nanoparticles synthesized using environmentally friendly methods and their potential applications in cancer treatment. While not directly about microplastics, the study addresses the broader concern of engineered nanomaterial safety and biocompatibility with human cells. Understanding nanoparticle toxicity is relevant to the microplastics field because nanoplastics share similar size ranges and raise comparable questions about how tiny particles interact with human tissues.
Dual-Stress Mitigationof Sclerotinia under MicroplasticToxicity by Nano-Selenium: Redox Balance, Pathogen Suppression, andTranscriptome Reprogramming
Researchers tested whether selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) could protect rapeseed plants from the combined stress of microplastic contamination and Sclerotinia sclerotiorum fungal infection. SeNPs improved seed germination, reduced oxidative damage, and altered gene expression to restore redox balance — largely reversing the dual stress effects.
Environmental reservoirs of the drug-resistant pathogenic yeast Candida auris
This review examines the environmental sources of Candida auris, a drug-resistant yeast that has become a serious hospital infection threat worldwide. While not directly about microplastics, the study discusses how environmental changes including pollution and warming temperatures may be creating conditions that favor drug-resistant pathogens. The findings connect to microplastics research because plastic surfaces in the environment can harbor and transport pathogenic fungi and bacteria.
Microbial routes to nanotechnology: Green synthesis, biofilm inhibition, agricultural applications and emerging links to microplastics in Atheromas
This review covers microbially synthesized nanoparticles — produced by bacteria, fungi, and microalgae — and their applications in biofilm control, agriculture, and biomedicine, with an emerging section on nanoplastic-microbe interactions in atheromatous plaques.
Degradation of Microplastics by a Novel Green Synthesised Nanoparticle
Researchers evaluated the ability of zinc nanoparticles synthesized from Piper longum plant extract to degrade microplastics isolated from human saliva. Light microscopy-based analysis of degradation intermediates showed that these green-synthesized nanoparticles could reduce MP concentration, offering a potentially sustainable and low-cost approach to oral microplastic mitigation.
Determination of Biodegradation Potential of Aspergillus niger, Candida albicans, and Acremonium sclerotigenum on Polyethylene, Polyethylene Terephthalate, and Polystyrene Microplastics
Researchers tested the ability of three fungal species to biodegrade polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, and polystyrene microplastics over 30 days. Aspergillus niger showed the strongest degradation of polyethylene with 16% weight loss, while other fungi performed better on different plastic types. The study demonstrates that fungal biodegradation is a promising approach for breaking down common microplastics, as confirmed by visible surface changes and chemical alterations in the treated plastics.
Breaking Barriers in Eco-Friendly Synthesis of Plant-Mediated Metal/Metal Oxide/Bimetallic Nanoparticles: Antibacterial, Anticancer, Mechanism Elucidation, and Versatile Utilizations
This review covers how plant extracts can be used to create metal nanoparticles in an environmentally friendly way, replacing toxic chemical manufacturing methods. While focused on nanoparticle synthesis rather than microplastics, these green manufacturing approaches could reduce reliance on synthetic plastic-based materials in biomedical and industrial applications.
Antimicrobial, Quorum Sensing Inhibition, and Anti-Cancer Activities of Silver Nanoparticles Synthesized from Kenyan Bacterial Endophytes of Teclea nobilis
This study developed silver nanoparticles from bacteria found inside a Kenyan medicinal plant and tested them against drug-resistant bacteria and cancer cells. While not directly about microplastics, silver nanoparticles are being explored as antimicrobial agents that could help address the drug-resistant bacteria that microplastics can carry and spread in the environment. The nanoparticles showed strong activity against both bacteria and cancer cell lines at low concentrations.
Current trends, limitations and future research in the fungi?
This broad review of modern mycology (the study of fungi) covers emerging fungal diseases, drug discovery from fungi, genomics advances, and how fungi can be used in construction and circular economies. While not directly about microplastics, some fungi show promise for biodegrading plastic waste, making mycology research relevant to addressing microplastic pollution.
Polystyrene Microplastics Exacerbate Candida albicans Infection Ability In Vitro and In Vivo
Researchers found that polystyrene microplastics can worsen Candida albicans fungal infections in both cell culture and animal models. In lab tests with human intestinal cells and in wax moth larvae, the presence of microplastics promoted more severe infection outcomes. The study provides new experimental evidence that microplastic exposure may increase vulnerability to opportunistic fungal infections.
Fungal Bioremediation: A Sustainable Strategy for Microplastic Removal from Polluted Water
This review covers fungal bioremediation of microplastic pollution in water, examining how various fungal species degrade plastic polymers, the mechanisms involved (enzymatic oxidation, biofilm formation), and the feasibility of scaling these biological approaches for water treatment applications.
Microplastic-induced NAFLD: Hepatoprotective effects of nanosized selenium
This study found that polystyrene microplastics caused nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in mice by disrupting fat metabolism and triggering oxidative stress, but selenium nanoparticles derived from a yak-sourced bacterium significantly prevented this damage. The microplastics suppressed two key protective pathways in the liver, while the selenium nanoparticles activated those same pathways to counteract the harm. These findings suggest that microplastic exposure may contribute to liver disease in humans and point to selenium-based supplements as a potential protective strategy.
Cloning and analysis of the sequences of the super-selenium-rich plant Cardamine hupingshanensis
This genetic study characterized the DNA sequences of a selenium-hyperaccumulating plant found in selenium-rich soil in China. The research contributes to understanding how plants manage toxic elements and could inform phytoremediation strategies, though it is not directly related to microplastics.
Optimization of production and evaluation of Microbial kojic Acid obtained from Sugarcane Molasses (SCM) by Aspergillus sp.
Not relevant to microplastics — this study optimizes fermentation conditions for producing kojic acid (an antifungal and antioxidant compound) from sugarcane molasses using Aspergillus fungal strains, with no connection to plastic pollution.
Nanoplastics and Fungi: Exploring Dual Roles in Degradation and Pathogenicity
This review examines the dual role of fungi in relation to nanoplastics: their capacity to enzymatically degrade plastic polymers as a bioremediation tool, and the risk that nanoplastics alter fungal pathogenicity. The authors find that nanoplastic exposure can affect fungal growth and virulence, creating complex interactions with important implications for ecosystems and human health.
Fabrication of Plant/Biogenic‐based Metallic Nanomaterials for Degradation of Micro‐ and Nano‐Plastics
Researchers reviewed how metallic nanoparticles synthesized from plant extracts and other biological sources — an eco-friendly alternative to chemical manufacturing — can be used to break down microplastics and nanoplastics. These plant-based nanomaterials offer a greener remediation strategy, though their own potential health impacts must also be carefully evaluated.
Nanoparticles for targeted removal of emerging contaminants in wastewater: mechanisms and sustainable practices
This study investigates the use of biologically produced nanoparticles, such as silver and titanium dioxide particles made from plant extracts, for removing pollutants including microplastics from wastewater. The green-synthesized nanoparticles showed promising antibacterial and pollutant-degrading abilities, though challenges remain in scaling up production. Better wastewater treatment methods like these could help reduce the amount of microplastics and other harmful contaminants that reach drinking water sources.