Green biosynthesis of selenium nanoparticles by Ralstonia insidiosa which demonstrate effectiveness against human cancer cells, Candida species and multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii

RSC Advances 2026 Open access

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Authors: Mukhtar Ahmed, Yasmeen J. Al-Bayaa, Rana S. Aboud, Abdullah Ameen Saad Hassan, Fuád Ameén, Hussein S. Mohamed
DOI: 10.1039/d5ra09953f
Cited by: 4
References: 36

Abstract

isolates. SeNP treatment resulted in strain-dependent modulation of MexB expression, indicating variable bacterial responses rather than consistent efflux inhibition. In addition, cytotoxicity assays demonstrated dose-dependent antiproliferative effects of SeNPs against PC3 prostate cancer cells, with lower toxicity toward normal WRL68 liver cells.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Selenium in Biological Systems Thallium and Germanium Studies Synthesis and bioactivity of alkaloids

Publication details

Journal / source
RSC Advances
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
16
Issue
17
Pages
15379–15391
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN