Advanced Techniques in Biology & Medicine
Open Access
ISSN: 2379-1764
ISSN: 2379-1764
Manavi Kapur
India
Review Article
Green Synthesis of Selenium Nanoparticles from Broccoli, Characterization, Application and Toxicity
Author(s): Manavi Kapur, Kriti Soni* and Kanchan Kohli
Manavi Kapur, Kriti Soni* and Kanchan Kohli
Plant-based diets and phytochemicals present in plants can be used to decrease the risk of cancer. This article deals with Brassica species and broccoli in particular which are associated with reduced risk of several important cancers. These plants mainly contain selenium (Se) covalently bound in a number of different chemical forms which is mainly responsible for its biological activity. Further, several enzymes contain selenium in the form of the unusual selenocysteine amino acid which act on free radicals. Broccoli has the ability to accumulate Se many-fold beyond the concentration of Se present in the soil. Reflecting on the above it can be suggested that development of methods to increase the natural accumulation of Se in broccoli may greatly enhance its health-promoting properties. The present article details about green synthesis of selenium nanoparticles and their methods of c.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2379-1764.1000198