Nanoemulsified Essential Oil of <i>Melaleuca leucadendron</i> Leaves for Topical Application: In Vitro Photoprotective, Antioxidant and Anti-Melanoma Activities

• Main Authors: Lucas Resende Dutra Sousa (Author), Maria Luiza da Costa Santos (Author), Larissa Silva Sampaio (Author), Clarisse Gaëlle Faustino (Author), Mérine Lauriane Loïce Guigueno (Author), Kátia Michelle Freitas (Author), Miriam Teresa Paz Lopes (Author), Gabriela Cristina Ferreira Mota (Author), Viviane Martins Rebello dos Santos (Author), Janaína Brandão Seibert (Author), Tatiane Roquete Amparo (Author), Paula Melo de Abreu Vieira (Author), Orlando David Henrique dos Santos (Author), Gustavo Henrique Bianco de Souza (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2024-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Melanoma, primarily caused by solar ultraviolet (UV) radiation, can be prevented by the use of sunscreens. However, the use of synthetic sunscreens raises environmental concerns. Natural compounds with antioxidant photoprotective properties and cytotoxic effects against cancer cells can be promising...