Development and Characterization of Xanthan Gum and Alginate Based Bioadhesive Film for Pycnogenol Topical Use in Wound Treatment

• Main Authors: Cinzia Pagano (Author), Debora Puglia (Author), Francesca Luzi (Author), Alessandro Di Michele (Author), Stefania Scuota (Author), Sara Primavilla (Author), Maria Rachele Ceccarini (Author), Tommaso Beccari (Author), César Antonio Viseras Iborra (Author), Daniele Ramella (Author), Maurizio Ricci (Author), Luana Perioli (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2021-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Pycnogenol (PYC) is a concentrate of phenolic compounds derived from French maritime pine; its biological activity as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial suggests its use in the treatment of open wounds. A bioadhesive film, loaded with PYC, was prepared by casting, starting with a combi...