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Soybean protein: A natural source for the production of green silver nanoparticles

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The ethnopharmacological approach to the production of nanoparticles is directly related to the creation of an important symbiosis between nanoscience and medical science. Production of nanoparticles under ecofriendly conditions is of significance to address growing concerns on the overall toxicity of nanoparticles for medical and biotechnological applications. The present investigation demonstrates silver nanoparticles production capabilities of a miracle bean soybean Glycine max. We found that a single protein of soybean with a molecular weight of 51 kDa stabilizes the newly formed silver nanoparticles. The electroeluted protein has confirmed the bioreduction property of silver ions.

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  1. Department of Zoology, D. K. M College for Women, Vellore, 632-001, India

    Devaraj Sasikala

  2. Nanoscience Division, Department of Zoology, Thiruvalluvar University, Vellore, 632-106, India

    Selvaraj Tamilselvan & Ganesan Singaravelu

  3. Centre for Ocean Research, Sathybama University, Chennai, 600-119, India

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Sasikala, D., Govindaraju, K., Tamilselvan, S. et al. Soybean protein: A natural source for the production of green silver nanoparticles. Biotechnol Bioproc E 17, 1176–1181 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12257-012-0021-6

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