Studies have reported the potential role of Boswellic acids (BAs), bioactive pentacyclic triterpenes from (BS), in treating rheumatoid arthritis (RA). However, poor water solubility and limited oral absorption are restricting factors for its better therapeutic efficacy. Based on these assumptions, the current study aimed to develop naturosomal delivery of BAs to boost their extremely low bioavailability, colloidal stability, and water solubility.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis study investigates the transformation of neat starch (NS) from mung beans into porous starch (PS) for the formulation of fast-disintegrating tablets (FDTs) using the sublimation technique, contrasting their performance with superdisintegrants such as sodium starch glycolate (SSG) and croscarmellose sodium (CS). Camphor was used as a sublimating agent. The interaction between drug and excipients was analyzed using Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), while preformulation assessments were conducted on powder blends.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPomegranate peel extract (PPE) hydrogel films filled with citric acid (CA) and β-cyclodextrin-carboxymethyl tapioca starch (CMS) were designed mainly to prevent wound infections and speed up the healing process. FTIR and NMR studies corroborated the carboxymethylation of neat tapioca starch (NS). CMS exhibited superior swelling behavior than NS.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFOral disorders can exert systemic ramifications beyond their localized effects on dental tissues, implicating a wide array of physiological conditions. The utilization of essential oils (EOs) for protection of oral health represents a longstanding practice. Consequently, in this investigation, essential oil derived from Nigella sativa seeds (NSEO) underwent isolation via the hydro-distillation process, followed by a comprehensive evaluation of its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, antibacterial activities, and cytocompatibility.
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