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 …

The use of nanoparticles (NPs) as a therapeutic delivery system has expanded markedly
over the past decade, particularly regarding applications targeting the skin. The delivery of …

Pullulan (PUL) films containing pomegranate seed oil and Eudragit® RS100 nanocapsules
loaded with clotrimazole (CTZ-NC-PUL) were developed to treat vulvovaginal candidiasis …

According to the Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute, the demand for edible oils
and fats is growing. Tucumã is a native Amazonian fruit with high lipids content in the pulp …

Purpose In this study, we aimed to report the biological characteristics of the first successful
synthesis of gentiopicroside-loaded chitosan nanoparticles and to evaluate the therapeutic …

The nasal route has been investigated as a promising alternative for drug delivery to the
central nervous system, avoiding passage through the blood–brain barrier and improving …

The treatment of stone surfaces for their protection from ageing caused by natural and
anthropogenic effects is an open issue in materials development for Cultural Heritage. We …

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a potential non-invasive approach for application in
oncological diseases, based on the activation of a photosensitizer (PS) by light at a specific …

Due to the unstable chemical properties and poor water solubility of carotenoids, their
processing adaptation and oral bioavailability are poor, limiting their application in …

Carotenoids represent a large group of well-known substances, mainly due to their nature
as pigments and their beneficial effects on human health. These compounds are found …