Sami Publishing CompanyAsian Journal of Green Chemistry2588-58397320230601Green Synthesis and Characterization of ZnO Nanoparticles from Echinophora Platyloba DC. Extract and HSA Interaction Study14916217123810.22034/ajgc.2023.394268.1384ENFatemeh KarampourDepartment of Chemistry, Technical and Vocational University (TVU), Tehran, Iran0000-0001-8719-8985Journal Article20230422The zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) were produced by employing <em>Echinophora platyloba DC</em> extract (<em>E. platyloba</em>). The extract of <em>E. platyloba</em> is believed to act as a non-toxic source of stabilizing and reducing agent. The generation of the ZnO NPs was characterized by SEM-EDX, zeta potential, DLS, TEM, ultraviolet-visible, and FT-IR analysis. The green synthesized ZnO NPs are quasi-spherical in shape, some of which show facets and irregular shapes with different sizes from 27.18 to 54.24 nm. The corresponding average zeta potential value is -28.9 mV, which supports the high stability of ZnO NPs. The ZnO NPs interaction with human serum albumin (HSA) has been explored by employing absorption and fluorescence titration methods. Our finding revealed that the ZnO NPs quenched the HSA fluorescence via stat<strong><em> </em></strong>quenching<strong><em> </em></strong>mode. Assessment<strong><em> </em></strong>of<strong><em> </em></strong>the fluorescence quenching data<strong><em> </em></strong>indicated moderate binding affinity (K<sub>b</sub> =2.10× 10<sup>3</sup> M<sup>−1</sup> at 298.15 K) between ZnO NPs and HSA. <em>In silico</em> molecular docking studies further corroborated well with the experimental results.https://www.ajgreenchem.com/article_171238_335278d87aab77ad3cb9e8b793e1eca9.pdfSami Publishing CompanyAsian Journal of Green Chemistry2588-58397320230601Study the Effect of PH on Absorption and Fluorescence Spectra of Eosin Y Dye in Ethanol16317417131410.22034/ajgc.2023.393691.1381ENWaleed Khalid Hamood Al-BehadiliDepartment of Physiology, College of Medicine, Misan University, Iraq0000-0002-2563-7978Yaqoob M. JawadDepartment of Physics, College of Science, University of Diyala, Iraq0000-0002-8637-282XHasan J. HasanSumer University, Faculty of Basic Education, University of Kufa, Kufa, Iraq0000-0001-5462-4239Journal Article20230418The excitation wavelength (λ<sub>ex</sub>= 490 nm) at room temperature was determined to examine the impact of pH on the absorption and emission spectra of an eosin y compound dissolved in ethanol at a concentration of 1×10<sup>-5 </sup>M. The relative fluorescence intensity of eosin in ethanol at the concentration of 1×10<sup>-5 </sup>M was decreasing with the increasing of acidity (pH < 7) and the red shift of fluorescence was decreasing by adding a few drops of 1N solution of HCl, (pH<strong><em> </em></strong>normal<strong><em> </em></strong>= 7.26). However when a few droplets of NaOH were added, it was observed that the opposite, the relative fluorescence intensity was increasing with increasing basicity (pH > 7) and the red shift of fluorescence was decreasing with increasing basicity. Characteristics like fluorescence and absorption wavelength were further measured, along with graphical correlations like the one between pH and the relative fluorescence intensity. The relative fluorescence intensity of eosin in ethanol at the concentration of 1×10<sup>-5 </sup>M was decreasing with increasing acidity and the red shift of fluorescence was decreasing with increasing acidity (pH 7). However when a few droplets of NaOH were added, it was observed that the opposite was true: the relative fluorescence intensity was increasing with increasing basicity and the red shift of fluorescence was decreasing with increasing basicity.https://www.ajgreenchem.com/article_171314_45c31fee4ec648fff2cc5da8cc8f5618.pdfSami Publishing CompanyAsian Journal of Green Chemistry2588-58397320230601A Brief Overview of Plant-Derived Chemotherapeutic Agents for Cancer Therapy17517917158610.22034/ajgc.2023.388922.1375ENYaghoub AhmadyousefiDepartment of Medical Biotechnology, School of Advanced Medical Sciences and Technologies, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, IranResearch Center for Molecular Medicine, School of Medicine, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran0000-0002-6325-6180Journal Article20230308Plants are the inexhaustible source of biologically active compounds. For thousands of years, humans have been using plants to treat diseases. In the past decades, a large number of researches have made many efforts to extract medicinal molecules from plants to treat diseases. The use of pure medicinal compounds has advantages over the use of medicinal plants in the traditional way. Pure compounds allow for better drug dose management and combination therapy. In addition, by focusing on the main therapeutic molecules, the unwanted effects of thousands of complex molecules in medicinal plants are eliminated. On the other hand, by determining the structure of pure pharmaceutical compounds, it is possible to manipulate them to improve therapeutic efficiency or reduce the side effects of the drug. In recent decades, some compounds have been extracted from plants that are the source of a number of important chemotherapy drugs for cancer treatment. This article provides a brief review of some chemotherapy drugs derived from plants.https://www.ajgreenchem.com/article_171586_04954cf296ba71f82543388f9c25cd77.pdfSami Publishing CompanyAsian Journal of Green Chemistry2588-58397320230601Therapeutic Applications of Salvadora Persica Plant in Medical Sciences: A Review Article18018817167510.22034/ajgc.2023.388764.1374ENAmin MonjeziSchool of Nursing and Midwifery, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran0000-0002-3413-6331Payam KarimianSchool of Nursing and Midwifery, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran0000-0002-4626-4381Vahid YousofvandStudent Research Committee, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran0000-0002-2958-0681Journal Article20230307The Salvadora persica plant has been used for medicinal purposes since ancient times. Many studies have demonstrated its potential as a therapeutic agent. Salvadora persica stick is commonly used to improve oral health. This plant has many benefits, including its antipathogenic, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, wound healing, metabolic, digestive, and contraceptive activities. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of Salvadora persica on therapeutic and medical aspects other than oral and dental hygiene.https://www.ajgreenchem.com/article_171675_ce1af176f87fe90fdcbbd1b2c62ad91c.pdfSami Publishing CompanyAsian Journal of Green Chemistry2588-58397320230601Tap Water and RO Outlet Water a Novel Greener Route to Catechol Synthesis in H2O218919817179310.22034/ajgc.2023.390693.1389ENKhemchand RajendraSuranaDepartment of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, SSS’s Divine College of Pharmacy, Nampur Road, Satana, Nashik, Maharashtra, India – 4233010000-0001-8918-1159Sagar V.BhavarDepartment of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, SSS’s Divine College of Pharmacy, Nampur Road, Satana, Nashik, Maharashtra, India – 423301Vijayraj N.SonawaneDepartment of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, SSS’s Divine College of Pharmacy, Nampur Road, Satana, Nashik, Maharashtra, India – 4233010009-0003-6106-9490Dhananjay MPatilDepartment of Pharmaceutics, SSS’s Divine College of Pharmacy, Nampur Road, Satana, Nashik, Maharashtra, India – 4233010009-0005-7555-132XDeepak DSonawaneDepartment of Pharmaceutics, SSS’s Divine College of Pharmacy, Nampur Road, Satana, Nashik, Maharashtra, India – 4233010009-0004-1908-5750Sunil KMahajanDepartment of Pharmaceutical Vhemistry, MGV’s SPH College of Pharmacy, Malegaon, Nashik, Maharashtra, India – 423203Journal Article20230501Dakin oxidation reaction is a widely used reaction for the synthesis of phenolic compounds such as catechol in industry, this is cheap and simple method definitely will attract attentions and find potential application in near future. A new way of synthesizing catechol was developed using the Dakin reaction in a more environmentally friendly way. In fact, aromatic aryl aldehydes can be turned into phenols at room temperature with the help of H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub> in tap water and RO Outlet water as catalyst. It is amazing that catalytic system doesn't need activation or any transition metal catalyst, toxic ligand, additive/promoter, base, organic solvent, etc. To find out what this protocol can do, a number of substituted hydroxylated benzaldehydes were tried.https://www.ajgreenchem.com/article_171793_054b5346d8f015972fa3500210144c29.pdfSami Publishing CompanyAsian Journal of Green Chemistry2588-58397320230601Extraction of Curcumin by Ultrasonic Waves from Turmeric Rhizome as a Scaffold in 4D Prosthesis19920717175310.22034/ajgc.2023.393836.1383ENAshraf HeidaripourDepartment of Chemistry, Payame Noor University, P.O. BOX 3149968143, Karaj, Iran0000-0003-0223-5383Tina BaratiResearch Center Karaj Moallem, Karaj, IranJournal Article20230419Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers and a large number of breast surgeries are performed every year. Most of these surgeries require the use of breast three dimensions (3D) prostheses and implants or drug-containing scaffolds. In most cases, prostheses and scaffolds are made of organic and inorganic materials which are not biocompatible. Using plant tissues and fibers instead of these materials to make 3D prostheses and scaffolds that naturally contain anti-cancer drugs is a new idea that has gained attention in recent decades. Recently, the radiation of infrared light (IR) waves to the organ containing the drug-carrying 3D prosthesis has been used to release the desired amount of drug from prosthesis at the desired time after surgery. The IR radiation is introduced as the fourth dimension in the 4D prosthesis and is a newer idea. In this research, the ultrasound waves have been proposed as a fourth dimension for drug release and turmeric rhizome as a scaffold containing curcumin as an anti-cancer substance. The process of releasing the curcumin from the turmeric rhizome - as a scaffold - with ultrasonic waves is a new and innovative idea that is in line with the development of 4D prosthetics.https://www.ajgreenchem.com/article_171753_55872cd7f2ef9dfff12897cf81f56c72.pdfSami Publishing CompanyAsian Journal of Green Chemistry2588-58397320230601Dermatology Benefits of Punica Granatum: A Review of the Potential Benefits of Punica Granatum in Skin Disorders20822217201910.22034/ajgc.2023.388077.1388ENFarshad AkbarnejadDr. Akhavi Laboratory Co, Scientific Department ,Tehran, Iran0000-0001-9774-0985Journal Article20230501This article is the first comprehensive research that review of the potential benefits of <em>Punica granatum</em> in dermatology. Currently, since plant extracts are used in skin, hair, and cosmetic industry far more than before, concerning that pomegranate is native to Iran, this overview of its properties in skin diseases field is based on scientific research of this valuable fruit.https://www.ajgreenchem.com/article_172019_709f08c322885c3d396fa556db9760c5.pdf