Biosynthesis of Selenium Nanoparticles by bacteria and evaluation their biological activities

Selenium nanoparticles are used in the biomedical field to treat diseases such as diabetes and inflammatory diseases. Also, many studies have been reported on the antioxidant, antimicrobial, anticancer, anti-leishmaniasis, and anti-biofilm activity of these nanoparticles. Other applications of selenium nanoparticles are included in dye degradation and use for mercury bioremediation. The aim of this study is synthesis of bioSeNPs by Rhodococcus sp. and then studied its nanoparticles’ antimicrobial activity. Because of the emergence of multidrug-resistant microorganisms, finding a new route for antimicrobial compound finding is necessary. Hence, bioSeNPs produced by Rhodococcus will be applied against Gram-negative and positive bacteria.

Faculty Supervisor:

Raymond Turner

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Partner:

University of Tehran

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Education

University:

University of Calgary

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