Microemulsions Enhance the In Vitro Antioxidant Activity of Oleanolic Acid in RAW 264.7 Cells

• Main Authors: Chiara De Stefani (Author), Marzia Vasarri (Author), Maria Cristina Salvatici (Author), Lucia Grifoni (Author), Jose Carlos Quintela (Author), Anna Rita Bilia (Author), Donatella Degl'Innocenti (Author), Maria Camilla Bergonzi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2022-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Oleanolic acid (OA) is the main triterpenic acid of olive leaves known for numerous pharmacological properties, including antioxidant activity. However, it is poorly soluble in water and consequently with low bioavailability, which limits its pharmacological application. Microemulsions (MEs) are dis...