Microneedles as Modern Carriers of Plant Extracts.

ABSTRACT: Recently, intensive research has been conducted on effective and simple systems for delivering active substances deep into the epidermis, e.g., for the treatment of skin inflammation. One possibility can be the use of soluble microneedles in which active compounds are encapsulated. This article describes the preparation of modern carriers, namely microneedles with encapsulated extracts of red beet or parsley leaves, that are rich in active substances with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, specifically betanin and apigenin. The concentration of hyaluronic acid sodium salt, the method of preparing the solution, and the technique of the complete filling of molds were optimized. Plant extracts were obtained with sonication or maceration. In order to characterize the extracts obtain

SUBMITTER: Chudzinska-Skorupinska J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11857659 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature