ArticleGels (Basel, Switzerland)2024
Potential Unlocking of Biological Activity of Caffeic Acid by Incorporation into Hydrophilic Gels.
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- Functionalized hydrocaffeic acid-chitosan/EGTA hydrogel rescues mitochondrial dysfunction for immunomodulation and joint repair in rheumatoid arthritis.Materials today. Bio · 2025Article
- Antimicrobial, antibiofilm and antioxidant activities of bioactive secondary metabolites of marine Scarus ghobban gut-associated Aspergillus niger: In-vitro and in-silico studies.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Caffeic Acid and Erythromycin: Antibacterial and Synergistic Effects on Staphylococci.Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Phenolics as Active Ingredients in Skincare Products: A Myth or Reality?Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
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Abstract
Caffeic acid, a phenolic compound with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, shows promise in the dermatological field. The research aimed to incorporate caffeic acid into hydrophilic gels based on poloxamer 407, carbomer 980, and their mixture in order to enhance its biological activity. Different gel formulations were prepared using different concentrations of these polymers to optimize caffeic acid release characteristics. The results showed that increasing the concentration of polymeric materials increased the viscosity and slowed down the release of caffeic acid. The antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of the gels were assessed. The results confirmed the potential of hydrophilic gels as delivery systems for caffeic acid, with formulations showing antimicrobial activity against Gram-positive
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