Evaluation of Protective Effect of a Water-In-Oil Microemulsion Incorporating Quercetin Against UVB-Induced Damage in Hairless Mice Skin

• Main Authors: Fabiana T. M. C. Vicentini (Author), Yris M. Fonseca (Author), Dimitrius L. Pitol (Author), Mamie M. Iyomasa (Author), M. Vitória L. B. Bentley (Author), Maria J.V. Fonseca (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2010-08-01T00:00:00Z.
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Purpose: In the present study, histological aspects were considered in order to evaluate the in vivo photoprotective effect of a w/o microemulsion containing quercetin against UVB irradiation-induced dermal damages. The toxicity in cell culture and the potential skin irritation resulting from topica...