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ArticleACS pharmacology & translational science2025

Propolis-Loaded Niosomes for Dermopharmaceutic and Cosmetic Applications: Development, Stability, Safety, and

Maria Beatriz Pinto, Patrícia C Pires, Mafalda Correia, Gabriela Moço, Inês Sousa-Oliveira, Maria João Sousa, Ricardo C Calhelha, Miguel Vilas-Boas, Soraia Falcão, Priscila Gava Mazzola and 2 more

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Article in ACS pharmacology & translational science, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Maria Beatriz PintoDepartment of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Coimbra, University of Coimbra, Azinhaga de Santa Comba, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal.
Patrícia C PiresDepartment of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Coimbra, University of Coimbra, Azinhaga de Santa Comba, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0036-4894
Mafalda CorreiaDepartment of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Coimbra, University of Coimbra, Azinhaga de Santa Comba, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal.
Gabriela MoçoDepartment of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Coimbra, University of Coimbra, Azinhaga de Santa Comba, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal.
Inês Sousa-OliveiraDepartment of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Coimbra, University of Coimbra, Azinhaga de Santa Comba, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal.
Maria João SousaCIMO, LA SusTEC, Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Campus de Santa Apolónia, 5300-253 Bragança, Portugal.
Ricardo C CalhelhaCIMO, LA SusTEC, Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Campus de Santa Apolónia, 5300-253 Bragança, Portugal.
Miguel Vilas-BoasCIMO, LA SusTEC, Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Campus de Santa Apolónia, 5300-253 Bragança, Portugal.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8665-5280
Soraia FalcãoCIMO, LA SusTEC, Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Campus de Santa Apolónia, 5300-253 Bragança, Portugal.
Priscila Gava MazzolaUniversidade Estadual de Campinas, Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas R. Candido Portinari, 200 - Cidade Universitária, Campinas, São Paulo 13083-871, Brazil.
Francisco VeigaDepartment of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Coimbra, University of Coimbra, Azinhaga de Santa Comba, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal.
Ana Cláudia Paiva-SantosDepartment of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Coimbra, University of Coimbra, Azinhaga de Santa Comba, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Propolis, produced bybees, is composed of several biologically relevant phenolic compounds with known analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antitumor, antioxidant, immunomodulatory, wound healing, and antibacterial effects, having gained significant interest for therapeutic and cosmetic purposes. Niosomes, self-assembled vesicular nanosystems, are highly researched for topical delivery due to providing controlled and sustained release, protecting encapsulated compounds from degradation, improving stability, and having good biocompatibility and biodegradability. This work aimed to develop novel propolis-loaded niosomes with small and homogeneous particle size, high encapsulation efficiency, controlled release, adequate stability, relevant bioactivity, and high safety for topical application, for therapeutic and/or cosmetic purposes. Aided by quality by design (QbD) analysis, niosomes containing Tween 20, Kolliphor RH 40, cetyl alcohol, and/or cholesterol were produced by thin-film hydration followed by extrusion, with small particle size (between 100 and 200 nm), homogeneous distribution (PDI below 0.2), relevant ζ-potential (around -38 mV), good stability both under refrigeration and at room temperature, high encapsulation efficiency (ranging from 78.8 to 87.4%), and a controlled release profile, relevant to ensure prolonged bioactivity at the application site. Adequate concentration-dependent

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anti-inflammatorycontrolled releaseniosomespropolisQbDtopical delivery

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PMID40672672
PMCPMC12261226

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