Development of Turmeric Oil—Loaded Chitosan/Alginate Nanocapsules for Cytotoxicity Enhancement against Breast Cancer
Turmeric oil (TO) exhibits various biological activities with limited therapeutic applications due to its instability, volatility, and poor water solubility. Here, we encapsulated TO in chitosan/alginate nanocapsules (CS/Alg-NCs) using o/w emulsification to enhance its physicochemical characteristic...
Main Authors: | Htet Htet Moe San, Khent Primo Alcantara, Bryan Paul I. Bulatao, Waraluck Chaichompoo, Nonthaneth Nalinratana, Apichart Suksamrarn, Opa Vajragupta, Pranee Rojsitthisak, Pornchai Rojsitthisak |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-04-01
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Series: | Polymers |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/14/9/1835 |
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