HYDERABAD: A medical miracle was detected by a somewhat unusual source__Mang Mao (winged termites) pests.
Research performed on the (drop ) tails of these insects gathered on Osmania University (OU) campus have afforded silver nanoparticles, that have antibacterial and antifungal properties.
These insects become brought to light through the monsoon.
Antioxidant and antimicrobial qualities of silver nanoparticles may have applications in agricultural and biomedical industries.
The researchers, in OU and other institutes, researchers found the (nano) particles were effective against germs such as’Staphylococcus aureus’.
Thus far, biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles are out of plant extracts, seaweeds, micro-organisms and metabolites.
The analysis,’Silver Nanoparticles out of Insect Wing Extract: Biosynthesis and Assessment for Indices and Antimicrobial Possible’, was released in’Plos One’ diary lately.
Researchers Parameshwar Jakinala, Nageshwar Lingampally, Bee Hameeda in the OU division of microbiology; RZ Sayyed out of Maharasthra; Yahya Khan M out of Kalam Biotech, Hyderabad; Elsayed Ahmed Elsayed and Hesham El Enshasy out of Egypt completed the analysis to research an ecofriendly, cheap and publication biomaterial for bio manufacture of silver nanoparticles.
According to the investigators, wing vases are plentiful in occurrence and full of proteins, polysaccharides and lipids.
These social insects are categorized into three classes — soldiers, queen and workers.
Following a heavy rain, then the winged termites fly out of huge quantities during nighttime and get near lights.
The following day, they lose their wings and die because of lack of corrosion.
Mang Mao pests are nutrient-rich and so are absorbed in a number of Asian nations, for example rural regions in India.
They’re also utilised to feed fish, poultry and birds.
The discard wings of these insects were collected in OU campus, cleaned with warm water to eliminate dust and kept at room temperature at air-tight containers.
The researchers stated:”Silver nanoparticles expressed in the insect wings demonstrate strong antioxidant (approximately 66 to 87 percent ) actions.
These particles possess antimicrobial actions using a highest zone of inhibition from’Staphylococcus aureus’the germs resulting from skin diseases and also affects other body components, and ringworm’Fusarium oxysporum’, that causes infection in crops.
Antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of silver nanoparticles might have applications in agricultural and biomedical businesses,” they stated in their analysis.