Plant Protein-Based Delivery Systems: An Emerging Approach for Increasing the Efficacy of Lipophilic Bioactive Compounds [PDF]
The development of plant protein-based delivery systems to protect and control lipophilic bioactive compound delivery (such as vitamins, polyphenols, carotenoids, polyunsaturated fatty acids) has increased interest in food, nutraceutical, and ...
Andresa Gomes +1 more
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Assessment of Lipophilicity Parameters of Antimicrobial and Immunosuppressive Compounds
Lipophilicity in addition to the solubility, acid-base character and stability is one of the most important physicochemical parameters of a compound required to assess the ADMET properties (absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion and toxicity) of
Dawid Wardecki +2 more
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Plectranthus zeylanicus Benth is used in Sri Lankan folk medicine as a remedy for inflammatory conditions and microbial infections. Our previous investigations revealed potent 5-lipoxygenase (5-LO) inhibitory activity in lipophilic extracts of this plant,
Mayuri Napagoda +12 more
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Chemical Profiling of Limonium vulgare Mill. Using UHPLC-DAD-ESI/MS2 and GC-MS Analysis
Limonium vulgare Mill. is a plant growing widely in harsh environments, such as salt marshes, for which a chemical profile is still unknown, although some interesting bioactivities were already reported.
Benedict Carius +3 more
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Encapsulation of α-Tocopherol by Emulsion Hydrogel Particles, Made of Whey Protein Isolate & Iota-carrageenan Applying Emulsion Templating Method [PDF]
In the present study, hydrogel emulsion particles made by emulsion templating method were used in order to encapsulate a-tocopherol. An oil-in-water-in-oil emulsion was used as mold to make microgel particles. The aim of this study was to investigate the
Azadeh Sayadi +2 more
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The main goal of this study was to chemically characterize an aqueous S. nigra flower extract and validate it as a bioactive agent. The elderflower aqueous extraction was performed at different temperatures (50, 70 and 90 °C). The extract obtained at 90 °
Pedro Ferreira-Santos +11 more
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Development and Characterization of Poly-ε-caprolactone Nanocapsules Containing β-carotene Using the Nanoprecipitation Method and Optimized by Response Surface Methodology [PDF]
Nanoparticles demonstrate an important role in the protection of bioactive compounds from external factors such as temperature, oxygen and light.
Renata Calegari Lino +6 more
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A high adherence to a Mediterranean diet has been related to numerous beneficial effects in human health, including a lower incidence and mortality of prostate cancer (PCa).
Antonio J. León-González +10 more
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Impact of different solvents on the recovery of bioactive compounds and antioxidant properties from lemon (Citrus limon L.) pomace waste [PDF]
The effects of different solvents on the recovery of (i) extractable solids (ES), (ii) total phenolic compounds (TPC), (iii) total flavonoid content (TFC), (iv) vitamin C, and (v) antioxidant activity from lemon pomace waste were investigated.
Bowyer, Michael C. +6 more
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Solid Lipid Nanoparticles: A Potential Approach for Dermal Drug Delivery [PDF]
Solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs) have attracted increasing attention during recent years. Due to their unique size dependent properties, lipid nanoparticles offer possibilities to develop new therapeutics.
Conway, Barbara R, Kakadia, Pratibha G.
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