Carotenoids are natural fat-soluble pigments synthesized by plants, algae, fungi and
microorganisms. They are responsible for the coloration of different photosynthetic …

Due to its excellent biocompatibility, biodegradability, and its ability to modify the
physicochemical properties of nanoparticles, chitosan has been widely used as a coating …

Chronic liver disease (CLD) has emerged as a leading cause of human deaths. It caused
1.32 million deaths in 2017, which affected men more than women by a two-to-one ratio …

Psoriasis is linked with unusual differentiation and hyperproliferation of epidermal
keratinocytes that significantly impair the quality of life (QoL) of patients. The present …

This study aimed to prepare pullulan films containing pomegranate seeds oil (PSO) based
nanocapsules, and evaluate the formulation efficacy in the treatment of atopic dermatitis …

Fucoxanthin is a carotenoid derived from marine algae/microalgae, which has wide
application in the food industry. This review first proposes the promotion development of …

Local drug delivery is an effective strategy for achieving direct and instant therapeutic
effects. Current clinical treatments have fallen short and are limited by traditional …

Psoriasis is a chronic, immune-mediated skin disorder involving hyperproliferation of the
keratinocytes in the epidermis. As complex as its pathophysiology, the optimal treatment for …

A response surface methodology based on Box-Behnken design was employed to develop
fucoxanthin (FX) delivery nanocarrier from alginate (ALG) and chitosan (CS). The FX-loaded …

The fungal cell wall serves as the interface between the cell and the environment. Fungal
cell walls are composed largely of polysaccharides, primarily glucans and chitin, though in …