Optimization of Ursolic Acid Extraction in Oil from Annurca Apple to Obtain Oleolytes with Potential Cosmeceutical Application

• Main Authors: Maria Maisto (Author), Vincenzo Piccolo (Author), Ettore Novellino (Author), Elisabetta Schiano (Author), Fortuna Iannuzzo (Author), Roberto Ciampaglia (Author), Vincenzo Summa (Author), Gian Carlo Tenore (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Ursolic acid (UA) is a plant-derived molecule with relevant anti-aging activity, which makes this molecule a potential functional active ingredient in cosmetic formulations. The main objectives of this study were to optimize the UA extraction process from Annurca apple (AA) with sunflower oil as a l...