Lactuca virosa Leaf-mediated Biosynthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles and Estimation of Antimicrobial and Anticancer Activities

The antimicrobial potential of zinc oxide nanoparticles biosynthesized from Lactuca virosa leaves was investigated, but they were found to have no antimicrobial effects. Different parameters of nanoparticles and microorganisms influence these antimicrobial capabilities. Because of their inert nature, ZnO nanoparticles displayed no cytotoxicity when tested on HCT-116 cancer cells and can be employed for drug administration. These ZnO nanoparticles can thus be used as a bio-stable vehicle for various biological uses.