Structural Features and the Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Green Tea Extract-Loaded Liquid Crystalline Systems Intended for Skin Delivery

Camellia sinensis, which is obtained from green tea extract (GTE), has been widely used in therapy owing to the antioxidant, chemoprotective, and anti-inflammatory activities of its chemical components. However, GTE is an unstable compound, and may undergo reactions that lead to a reduction or loss...

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Main Authors: Patricia Bento da Silva, Giovana Maria Fioramonti Calixto, João Augusto Oshiro Júnior, Raisa Lana Ávila Bombardelli, Bruno Fonseca-Santos, Camila Fernanda Rodero, Marlus Chorilli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-01-01
Series:Polymers
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/9/1/30