Biosynthesis and characterization of MgO nanowires using Prosopis farcta and evaluation of their applications

Abstract

Magnesium oxide nanowires (MgONWs) were prepared using leaves extract of Prosopis farcta (P. farcta). Transmission electron microscope, atomic force microscope, X-ray diffraction, and fourier transform infrared spectroscopy were used to study the properties of MgONWs. Anticancer activity of MgONWs against breast cancer cell lines, namely, Ahmed Murtatha Jabria-13 (AMJ-13) and human breast epithelial (HBL) cells were investigated, and their antimicrobial activity against gram-positive bacteria staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) was estimated. Contrary to HBL cells, MgONWs showed important cytotoxicity against AMJ-13 cell line. While, antibacterial activity illustrated that S. aureus was influenced via MgONWs. The results proved that MgONWs could be used to treat cancer and bacteria.