Highlights•Bigels are systems that usually result from mixing a hydrogel and an
organogel.•A hydrophilic biopolymer is commonly the structuring agent of the aqueous …

Background Polymeric gels, an important class of soft matter systems, are widely used for
commercial applications particularly in food products (ie, saturated fat replacement). The …

The aim of present study was to develop novel bigels as a semi-solid vehicle for lycopene
delivery. Bigels were prepared by using the mixture of glycerol monostearate (GMS) …

Bigels have been mainly applied in the pharmaceutical sector for the controlled release of
drugs or therapeutics. However, these systems, with their intricate structures, hold great …

Bigels are interesting semisolid formulations with better properties for different applications
such as cosmetics and pharmaceutical systems. Due to the mixing of two phases of different …

Bigels have drawn more attention recently than other carriers because of their improved
storage stability and potential for longer intestinal release. Due to their poor solubility, quick …

Wounds are alterations in skin integrity resulting from any type of trauma. The healing
process is complex, involving inflammation and reactive oxygen species formation …

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of fucoidan isolated from C. crinita on
histamine-induced paw inflammation in rats, and on the serum levels of TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6 …

Transdermal drug delivery is an attractive route of administration relative to other routes as it
offers enhanced therapeutic efficacy. However, due to poor skin permeability of certain …

Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease, and it is especially characterized by the occurrence of
red, itchy, and scaly eruptions on the skin. The quality of life of patients with psoriasis is …