Utilization of Green Synthesized Chitosan Gold Nanoparticles for Oral Cancer Treatment Using Laser Flow Cytometry: In-Vitro Study | ||
Egyptian Journal of Chemistry | ||
Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 02 October 2025 | ||
Document Type: Original Article | ||
DOI: 10.21608/ejchem.2025.408225.12126 | ||
Authors | ||
Sara Alaaeldin1; Omnia Hamdy* 2; El-Sayed El-tayeb3; Ahmed Abbas Zaky1; Heba NM Deif4; Amna Faid5 | ||
1Department of Medical Applications of Laser, National Institute of Laser Enhanced Sciences (NILES), Cairo University | ||
2Cairo University | ||
3National Institute of Laser Enhanced Sciences (NILES), Cairo University, Giza, Egypt | ||
4Microbiology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt | ||
5Department of laser sciences and interactions, National Institute of Laser Enhanced Sciences (NILES), Cairo University | ||
Abstract | ||
This study reports the eco-friendly synthesis, comprehensive characterization, and in vitro cytotoxic evaluation of chitosan-reduced gold nanoparticles (Cs@AuNPs). Cs@AuNPs were synthesized by reducing chloroauric acid using chitosan as both a reducing and stabilizing agent, yielding a stable ruby-red colloidal solution. The formation of nanoparticles was confirmed by UV-Visible spectroscopy, with a surface plasmon resonance peak observed at 522 nm. Transmission electron microscopy revealed spherical nanoparticles with a size distribution of 14 ± 2 nm, while zeta potential measurements indicated high colloidal stability (+28 mV). FTIR analysis confirmed the involvement of chitosan’s amino and hydroxyl functional groups in the reduction and stabilization processes. The cytotoxic potential of Cs@AuNPs was assessed using the sulforhodamine B (SRB) assay on oral epithelial cells (OEC), revealing dose-dependent effects with acceptable cell viability at concentrations up to 100 μg/mL. Further analysis using Annexin V-FITC/PI flow cytometry demonstrated that Cs@AuNPs induced apoptosis in a concentration-dependent manner, with early and late apoptotic populations clearly distinguishable. These findings highlight the biocompatibility and potential therapeutic application of Cs@AuNPs, suggesting their suitability for further development in cancer diagnostics and targeted delivery systems. | ||
Keywords | ||
Chitosan; Flow Cytometry; Gold Nanoparticles; Green Synthesis; Oral Cancer; Oral Epithelial Cells | ||
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