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This study reports the green synthesis of gold nanoparticles using bark extract of Swietenia mahagoni, a medicinal plant, as a reducing and stabilizing agent. The synthesized nanoparticles were characterized and evaluated for their biological activities, demonstrating antimicrobial, antioxidant, anticancer, and antiviral properties across multiple experimental assays. The findings suggest that plant-mediated synthesis produces biocompatible nanoparticles with multifunctional therapeutic potential.
Why it matters
Green synthesis of nanoparticles using plant extracts offers a cost-effective and environmentally sustainable alternative to conventional chemical synthesis methods. If validated through further clinical research, these nanoparticles could contribute to new therapeutic strategies against drug-resistant pathogens and cancer.