Astaxanthin-loaded polylactic acid-glycolic acid nanoparticles ameliorate ulcerative colitis through antioxidant effects

IntroductionAstaxanthin (AST) is a type of carotenoid with strong antioxidant effects. However, the development and use of AST are limited by its water insolubility and low bioavailability. This study aims to investigate whether AST@PLGA can inhibit UC and reveal its possible mechanism.MethodsWe tes...

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Main Authors: Chunmei Li, Yu Zhou, Meng Yuan, Yawen Yang, Ruilong Song, Gang Xu, Gang Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Nutrition
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2023.1267274/full