Microemulsion-Based Keratin–Chitosan Gel for Improvement of Skin Permeation/Retention and Activity of Curcumin

Curcumin (Cur) is a kind of polyphenol with a variety of topical pharmacological properties including antioxidant, analgesic and anti-inflammatory activities. However, its low water solubility and poor skin bioavailability limit its effectiveness. In the current study, we aimed to develop microemuls...

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Main Authors: Jiangxiu Niu, Ming Yuan, Panpan Gao, Liye Wang, Yueheng Qi, Jingjing Chen, Kaiyue Bai, Yanli Fan, Xianming Liu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-07-01
Series:Gels
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2310-2861/9/7/587