Comprehensive review of Pluronic® polymers of different shapes with prominent applications in photodynamic therapy

SS Kumar, KK Harikrishnan, SP Urmila, V Gauri… - European Polymer …, 2023 - Elsevier
In this review, we have highlighted different types of Pluronic® polymers for prominent
photodynamic therapy (PDT) applications. To begin with, we have provided the definition …

Advances in flexible hydrogels for light-thermal-electricity energy conversion and storage

L Kong, Z Yuan, N Sun, J Ding, S Liu, S Zhang… - Journal of Energy …, 2023 - Elsevier
In order to improve energy efficiency and reduce energy waste, efficient energy conversion
and storage are current research hotspots. Light-thermal-electricity energy systems can …

Hyaluronan-modified transfersomes based hydrogel for enhanced transdermal delivery of indomethacin

M Yuan, J Niu, Q Xiao, H Ya, Y Zhang, Y Fan, L Li… - Drug …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Hyaluronic acid (HA), as a hygroscopic and biocompatible molecule, has displayed unique
permeation enhancement in transdermal delivery systems. Hence, indomethacin (IND) was …

Formulation and performance evaluation of emulgel platform for combined skin delivery of curcumin and propolis

RS Dos Santos, J Bassi da Silva… - Pharmaceutical …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
The environment can modify the physiology and body protective function of the skin.
Propolis (PRP) and curcumin (CUR) possess important antioxidant and antimicrobial …

Repellent active ingredients encapsulated in polymeric nanoparticles: potential alternative formulations to control arboviruses

DC Abrantes, CB Rogerio, EVR Campos… - Journal of …, 2022 - Springer
Abstract Dengue, yellow fever, Chinkungunya, Zika virus, and West Nile fever have infected
millions and killed a considerable number of humans since their emergence. These …

A poly (caprolactone)-cellulose nanocomposite hydrogel for transdermal delivery of hydrocortisone in treating psoriasis vulgaris

PPD Kondiah, TA Rants'o, S Mdanda, LM Mohlomi… - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
Psoriasis vulgaris (PV) is a common chronic disease, affecting much of the population.
Hydrocortisone (HCT) is currently utilized as a PV treatment; however, it is associated with …

Thermo and Photoresponsive Emulgel Loaded with Copaifera reticulata Ducke and Chlorophylls: Rheological, Mechanical, Photodynamic and Drug Delivery …

KSS Campanholi, RCS Junior, JM Jaski, JB Silva… - Pharmaceutics, 2022 - mdpi.com
Recently, the number of new cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis has been of concern among
health agencies. Research that offers new therapeutic alternatives is advantageous …

Thermal stimuli-responsive topical platform based on copaiba oil-resin: Design and performance upon ex-vivo human skin

KSS Campanholi, RS Goncalves, JB da Silva… - Journal of Molecular …, 2022 - Elsevier
Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is a neglected endemic disease that causes significant
damage to the skin and upper respiratory mucosa. Topical treatments are a promising …

Design and optimization of stimuli-responsive emulsion-filled gel for topical delivery of copaiba oil-resin

KSS Campanholi, JB da Silva, VR Batistela… - Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
This study presents a phytotherapeutic emulsion-filled gel design composed of Pluronic®
F127, Carbopol® C934P, and high level of copaiba oil-resin (PHY-ECO). Mathematical …

Antimicrobial photoinactivation approach based on Safranine-O loaded F127 copolymeric micelles for control of gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria

RC da Silva Junior, KSS Campanholi… - Dyes and …, 2022 - Elsevier
The present study aims to evaluate the photodynamic efficiency of Safranine-O (Sf) in the
inactivation of Escherichia coli (ATCC 25922) and Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 25923). Sf …