Liposomal Drug Delivery of a Major Component of Coconut Oil for the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris in vitro and in vivo
Abundantly found in coconut oil, lauric acid (LA), a 12-carbon atom chain free fatty acid, has shown its potent antimicrobial activity against the acne-causing bacteria, Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes). To facilitate the administration of LA and improve its efficacy, nanoliposomes were used to en...
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| Language: | English |
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International Coconut Community
2016-04-01
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| Online Access: | https://journal.coconutcommunity.org/index.php/journalicc/article/view/43 |