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Trivedi S, Agade R, Belgamwar V. A bioanalytical assay for estimation of thymoquinone in rats cerebrospinal fluid and brain tissues of nasally administrated thymoquinone loaded lipo-polymeric nanoshells and its pharmacokinetic profiling. J Pharmacol Toxicol Methods 2024; 127:107519. [PMID: 38797368 DOI: 10.1016/j.vascn.2024.107519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2024] [Revised: 05/16/2024] [Accepted: 05/23/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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Thymoquinone (TH) has been one of the major phytochemical used in the treatment of cancers since long time, especially in the management of glioblastoma multiforme (GBM). The formulation of lipo-polymeric nanoshells (LPNs) and their nasal delivery are fascinating approaches for overcoming the drawbacks of low solubility and poor bioavailability of TH. Hence targeting LPNs to the brain requires a validated bioanalytical method for the assessment of TH concentration in Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and brain tissue homogenates (BTH). Therefore, the current work focuses on the development and validation of high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method in CSF by employing nasal simulated fluid (NSF) as one of the major components of the mobile phase. The developed method was checked for linearity in the range of 0.05 to 1.6 μg/mL, having an r2 value of 0.999 with mean % recovery >95% and % RSD values below <2.0%. The developed method gave a clear separation of TH at 6.021 ± 0.17 min with an internal standard at 4.102 ± 0.09 min and a CSF spike at 2.170 ± 0.12 min. The developed method assisted in determining the in-vitro and in-vivo drug release study of LPNs, pharmacokinetic profiling, qualitative in-vivo brain uptake study, in-vitro cellular uptake, and generating stability data of formulated LPNs proposed for intranasal administration in rats.
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- Sagar Trivedi
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India 440033.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India 440033
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India 440033
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El-Marakby EM, Fayez H, Motaleb MA, Mansour M. Atorvastatin-loaded cubosome: a repurposed targeted delivery systems for enhanced targeting against breast cancer. Pharm Dev Technol 2024; 29:236-247. [PMID: 38451055 DOI: 10.1080/10837450.2024.2323620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2023] [Accepted: 02/22/2024] [Indexed: 03/08/2024]
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Cancer ranks as one of the most challenging illnesses to deal with because progressive phenotypic and genotypic alterations in cancer cells result in resistance and recurrence. Thus, the creation of novel medications or alternative therapy approaches is mandatory. Repurposing of old drugs is an attractive approach over the traditional drug discovery process in terms of shorter drug development duration, low-cost, highly efficient and minimum risk of failure. In this study Atorvastatin, a statin drug used to treat abnormal cholesterol levels and prevent cardiovascular disease in people at high risk, was introduced and encapsulated in cubic liquid crystals as anticancer candidate aiming at sustaining its release and achieving better cellular uptake in cancer cells. The cubic liquid crystals were successfully prepared and optimized with an entrapment effieciency of 73.57% ±1.35 and particle size around 200 nm. The selected formulae were effectively doped with radioactive iodine 131I to enable the noninvasive visualization and trafficking of the new formulae. The in vivo evaluation in solid tumor bearing mice was conducted for comparing131I-Atorvastatin solution,131I-Atorvastatin loaded cubosome and 131I-Atorvastatin chitosan coated cubosome. The in vivo biodistribution study revealed that tumor radioactivity uptake of 131I-Atorvastatin cubosome and chitosan coated cubosome exhibited high accumulation in tumor tissues (target organ) scoring ID%/g of 5.67 ± 0.2 and 5.03 ± 0.1, respectively 1h post injection compared to drug solution which recorded 3.09 ± 0.05% 1h post injection. Concerning the targeting efficiency, the target/non target ratio for 131I-Atorvastatin chitosan coated cubosome was higher than that of 131I-Atorvastatin solution and 131I ATV-loaded cubosome at all time intervals and recorded T/NT ratio of 2.908 2h post injection.
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- Eman M El-Marakby
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Labeled Compounds Department, Hot Labs Centre, Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority, Cairo, Egypt
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- Labeled Compounds Department, Hot Labs Centre, Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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Ashfaq R, Rasul A, Asghar S, Kovács A, Berkó S, Budai-Szűcs M. Lipid Nanoparticles: An Effective Tool to Improve the Bioavailability of Nutraceuticals. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:15764. [PMID: 37958750 PMCID: PMC10648376 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242115764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2023] [Revised: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 10/28/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023] Open
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Nano-range bioactive colloidal carrier systems are envisaged to overcome the challenges associated with treatments of numerous diseases. Lipid nanoparticles (LNPs), one of the extensively investigated drug delivery systems, not only improve pharmacokinetic parameters, transportation, and chemical stability of encapsulated compounds but also provide efficient targeting and reduce the risk of toxicity. Over the last decades, nature-derived polyphenols, vitamins, antioxidants, dietary supplements, and herbs have received more attention due to their remarkable biological and pharmacological health and medical benefits. However, their poor aqueous solubility, compromised stability, insufficient absorption, and accelerated elimination impede research in the nutraceutical sector. Owing to the possibilities offered by various LNPs, their ability to accommodate both hydrophilic and hydrophobic molecules and the availability of various preparation methods suitable for sensitive molecules, loading natural fragile molecules into LNPs offers a promising solution. The primary objective of this work is to explore the synergy between nature and nanotechnology, encompassing a wide range of research aimed at encapsulating natural therapeutic molecules within LNPs.
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- Rabia Ashfaq
- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Regulatory Affairs, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Szeged, Eötvös u. 6, H-6720 Szeged, Hungary; (R.A.)
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan; (A.R.); (S.A.)
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan; (A.R.); (S.A.)
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Regulatory Affairs, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Szeged, Eötvös u. 6, H-6720 Szeged, Hungary; (R.A.)
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Regulatory Affairs, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Szeged, Eötvös u. 6, H-6720 Szeged, Hungary; (R.A.)
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Regulatory Affairs, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Szeged, Eötvös u. 6, H-6720 Szeged, Hungary; (R.A.)
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Feltes G, Ballen SC, Steffens J, Paroul N, Steffens C. Differentiating True and False Cinnamon: Exploring Multiple Approaches for Discrimination. MICROMACHINES 2023; 14:1819. [PMID: 37893256 PMCID: PMC10609063 DOI: 10.3390/mi14101819] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2023] [Revised: 09/18/2023] [Accepted: 09/22/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023]
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This study presents a comprehensive literature review that investigates the distinctions between true and false cinnamon. Given the intricate compositions of essential oils (EOs), various discrimination approaches were explored to ensure quality, safety, and authenticity, thereby establishing consumer confidence. Through the utilization of physical-chemical and instrumental analyses, the purity of EOs was evaluated via qualitative and quantitative assessments, enabling the identification of constituents or compounds within the oils. Consequently, a diverse array of techniques has been documented, encompassing organoleptic, physical, chemical, and instrumental methodologies, such as spectroscopic and chromatographic methods. Electronic noses (e-noses) exhibit significant potential for identifying cinnamon adulteration, presenting a rapid, non-destructive, and cost-effective approach. Leveraging their capability to detect and analyze volatile organic compound (VOC) profiles, e-noses can contribute to ensuring authenticity and quality in the food and fragrance industries. Continued research and development efforts in this domain will assuredly augment the capacities of this promising avenue, which is the utilization of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) algorithms in conjunction with spectroscopic data to combat cinnamon adulteration.
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- Giovana Feltes
- Department of Food Engineering, Universidade Regional Integrada do Alto Uruguai e das Missões, Av. Sete de Setembro, 1621, Erechim 99709-910, Brazil
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- Department of Food Engineering, Universidade Regional Integrada do Alto Uruguai e das Missões, Av. Sete de Setembro, 1621, Erechim 99709-910, Brazil
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- Department of Food Engineering, Universidade Regional Integrada do Alto Uruguai e das Missões, Av. Sete de Setembro, 1621, Erechim 99709-910, Brazil
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- Department of Food Engineering, Universidade Regional Integrada do Alto Uruguai e das Missões, Av. Sete de Setembro, 1621, Erechim 99709-910, Brazil
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- Department of Food Engineering, Universidade Regional Integrada do Alto Uruguai e das Missões, Av. Sete de Setembro, 1621, Erechim 99709-910, Brazil
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Tan F, Li H, Zhang K, Xu L, Zhang D, Han Y, Han J. Sodium Alginate/Chitosan-Coated Liposomes for Oral Delivery of Hydroxy-α-Sanshool: In Vitro and In Vivo Evaluation. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:2010. [PMID: 37514196 PMCID: PMC10383520 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15072010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2023] [Revised: 07/13/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Hydroxy-α-Sanshool (HAS) possesses various pharmacological properties, such as analgesia and regulating gastrointestinal function. However, the low oral bioavailability of HAS has limited its oral delivery in clinical application. METHODS AND RESULTS To enhance its oral bioavailability, a nanocomposite delivery system based on chitosan (CH, as the polycation) and sodium alginate (SA, as the polyanion) was prepared using a layer-by-layer coating technique. The morphology, thermal behavior and Fourier transform infrared spectrum (FTIR) showed that the obtained sodium alginate/chitosan-coated HAS-loaded liposomes (SA/CH-HAS-LIP) with core-shell structures have been successfully covered with polymers. When compared with HAS-loaded liposomes (HAS-LIP), SA/CH-HAS-LIP displayed obvious pH sensitivity and a sustained-release behavior in in vitro studies, which fitted well to Weibull model. In vivo, the half-life of HAS from SA/CH-HAS-LIP remarkably extended after oral administration compared to the free drug. Additionally, it allowed a 4.6-fold and 4.2-fold increase in oral bioavailability, respectively, compared with free HAS and HAS-LIP. CONCLUSIONS SA/CH-HAS-LIP could be a promising release vehicle for the oral delivery of HAS to increase its oral bioavailability.
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- Fengming Tan
- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, No. 103, Wenhua Road, Shenyang 110016, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, No. 103, Wenhua Road, Shenyang 110016, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, No. 103, Wenhua Road, Shenyang 110016, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, No. 103, Wenhua Road, Shenyang 110016, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, No. 103, Wenhua Road, Shenyang 110016, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, No. 103, Wenhua Road, Shenyang 110016, China
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- Faculty of Functional Food and Wine, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, No. 103, Wenhua Road, Shenyang 110016, China
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Perteghella S, Garzoni A, Invernizzi A, Sorrenti M, Boselli C, Icaro Cornaglia A, Dondi D, Lazzaroni S, Marrubini G, Caramella C, Catenacci L, Bonferoni MC. Nanoemulsions of Clove Oil Stabilized with Chitosan Oleate-Antioxidant and Wound-Healing Activity. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:antiox12020273. [PMID: 36829832 PMCID: PMC9952436 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12020273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2022] [Revised: 01/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/23/2023] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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Clove oil (CO) is a powerful antioxidant essential oil (EO) with anti-inflammatory, anesthetic, and anti-infective properties. It can be therefore considered a good candidate for wound-healing applications, especially for chronic or diabetic wounds or burns, where the balance of reactive oxygen species (ROS) production and detoxification is altered. However, EOs require suitable formulations to be efficiently administered in moist wound environments. Chitosan hydrophobically modified by an ionic interaction with oleic acid (chitosan oleate, CSO) was used in the present work to stabilize CO nanoemulsions (NEs). The dimensions of the NE were maintained at around 300 nm as the volume distribution for up to six months, and the CO content did not decrease to under 80% over 4 months, confirming the good stabilizing properties of CSO. The antioxidant properties of the CO NE were evaluated in vitro by a 2,2-diphenil-2-picrylhydrazyl hydrate (DPPH) assay, and in fibroblast cell lines by electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) using α-phenyl-N-tert-butyl nitrone (PBN) as a spin trap; a protective effect was obtained comparable to that obtained with α-tocopherol treatment. In a murine burn model, the ability of CO formulations to favor macroscopic wound closure was evidenced, and a histological analysis revealed a positive effect of the CO NE on the reparation of the lesion after 18 days. Samples of wounds at 7 days were subjected to a histological analysis and parallel dosage of lipid peroxidation by means of a thiobarbituric acid-reactive substances (TBARS) assay, confirming the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity of the CO NE.
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- Sara Perteghella
- Department of Drug Sciences, University of Pavia, Viale Taramelli 12, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Drug Sciences, University of Pavia, Viale Taramelli 12, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Drug Sciences, University of Pavia, Viale Taramelli 12, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Drug Sciences, University of Pavia, Viale Taramelli 12, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Drug Sciences, University of Pavia, Viale Taramelli 12, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Public Health, Experimental and Forensic Medicine, Histology and Embryology Unit, University of Pavia, Via Forlanini 2, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Pavia, Viale Taramelli 14, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Pavia, Viale Taramelli 14, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Drug Sciences, University of Pavia, Viale Taramelli 12, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Drug Sciences, University of Pavia, Viale Taramelli 12, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Drug Sciences, University of Pavia, Viale Taramelli 12, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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Vasilieva EA, Kuznetsova DA, Valeeva FG, Kuznetsov DM, Zakharov AV, Amerhanova SK, Voloshina AD, Zueva IV, Petrov KA, Zakharova LY. Therapy of Organophosphate Poisoning via Intranasal Administration of 2-PAM-Loaded Chitosomes. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14122846. [PMID: 36559339 PMCID: PMC9781263 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14122846] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2022] [Revised: 12/13/2022] [Accepted: 12/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Chitosan-decorated liposomes were proposed for the first time for the intranasal delivery of acetylcholinesterase (AChE) reactivator pralidoxime chloride (2-PAM) to the brain as a therapy for organophosphorus compounds (OPs) poisoning. Firstly, the chitosome composition based on phospholipids, cholesterol, chitosans (Cs) of different molecular weights, and its arginine derivative was developed and optimized. The use of the polymer modification led to an increase in the encapsulation efficiency toward rhodamine B (RhB; ~85%) and 2-PAM (~60%) by 20% compared to conventional liposomes. The formation of monodispersed and stable nanosized particles with a hydrodynamic diameter of up to 130 nm was shown using dynamic light scattering. The addition of the polymers recharged the liposome surface (from -15 mV to +20 mV), which demonstrates the successful deposition of Cs on the vesicles. In vitro spectrophotometric analysis showed a slow release of substrates (RhB and 2-PAM) from the nanocontainers, while the concentration and Cs type did not significantly affect the chitosome permeability. Flow cytometry and fluorescence microscopy qualitatively and quantitatively demonstrated the penetration of the developed chitosomes into normal Chang liver and M-HeLa cervical cancer cells. At the final stage, the ability of the formulated 2-PAM to reactivate brain AChE was assessed in a model of paraoxon-induced poisoning in an in vivo test. Intranasal administration of 2-PAM-containing chitosomes allows it to reach the degree of enzyme reactivation up to 35 ± 4%.
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Chitosan/bacterial cellulose films incorporated with tea polyphenol nanoliposomes for silver carp preservation. Carbohydr Polym 2022; 297:120048. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.120048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2022] [Revised: 08/05/2022] [Accepted: 08/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Li X, Tang C, Salama M, Xia M, Huang X, Sheng L, Cai Z. Encapsulation efficiency and oral delivery stability of chitosan–liposome‐encapsulated immunoglobulin Y. J Food Sci 2022; 87:1708-1720. [DOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.16116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2021] [Revised: 02/17/2022] [Accepted: 02/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Xiaomeng Li
- Key Laboratory of Environment Correlative Dietology, National Research and Development Centre for Egg Processing, Hubei Hongshan Laboratory, College of Food Science and Technology Huazhong Agricultural University Wuhan China
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- Key Laboratory of Environment Correlative Dietology, National Research and Development Centre for Egg Processing, Hubei Hongshan Laboratory, College of Food Science and Technology Huazhong Agricultural University Wuhan China
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- Key Laboratory of Environment Correlative Dietology, National Research and Development Centre for Egg Processing, Hubei Hongshan Laboratory, College of Food Science and Technology Huazhong Agricultural University Wuhan China
- Dairy Department National Research Centre Giza Egypt
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- Key Laboratory of Environment Correlative Dietology, National Research and Development Centre for Egg Processing, Hubei Hongshan Laboratory, College of Food Science and Technology Huazhong Agricultural University Wuhan China
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- Key Laboratory of Environment Correlative Dietology, National Research and Development Centre for Egg Processing, Hubei Hongshan Laboratory, College of Food Science and Technology Huazhong Agricultural University Wuhan China
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- Key Laboratory of Environment Correlative Dietology, National Research and Development Centre for Egg Processing, Hubei Hongshan Laboratory, College of Food Science and Technology Huazhong Agricultural University Wuhan China
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- Key Laboratory of Environment Correlative Dietology, National Research and Development Centre for Egg Processing, Hubei Hongshan Laboratory, College of Food Science and Technology Huazhong Agricultural University Wuhan China
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