Formulation and characterization of phytostanol ester solid lipid nanoparticles for the management of hypercholesterolemia: an ex vivo study

Background: Phytostanols are naturally occurring compounds which reduce blood cholesterol levels significantly. However, their aqueous insolubility poses formulation challenges. Aim: To formulate and characterize solid lipid nanoparticles carriers for phytostanol esters to enhance the bioava...

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Main Authors: Shrestha, Sony C., Ghebremeskel, Kebreab, White, Kenneth, Minelli, Caterina, Tewfik, Ihab, Thapa, Panna, Tewfik, Sundus
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dovepress 2021
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Online Access:https://repository.londonmet.ac.uk/6317/7/ijn-276301-formulation-and-characterization-of-phytostanol-ester-solid-.pdf