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ArticleBMC biotechnology2026

Development of a nanoemulsion incorporating 3-acetyl-11-keto-β-boswellic acid (AKBA): solubility and oral bioavailability through in vitro and in vivo studies.

Najmeh Ketabchi, Seyed Nasser Ostad, Mahmoud Ghazi-Khansari, Hossein Ghanbari, Fariba Esmaeili, Amir Amani

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Najmeh KetabchiDepartment of Medical Nanotechnology, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Seyed Nasser OstadToxicology and Poisoning Research Center, Department of Toxicology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Mahmoud Ghazi-KhansariDepartment of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Hossein GhanbariDepartment of Medical Nanotechnology, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Fariba EsmaeiliDepartment of Medical Nanotechnology, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Amir AmaniNatural Products and Medicinal Plants Research Center, North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences, Bojnurd, Iran. a.amani@nkums.ac.ir.

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Tehran University of Medical Sciences and Health Services 98-01-87-41850
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background3-Acetyl-11-keto-β-boswellic acid (AKBA) has attracted considerable interest due to its therapeutic potential against inflammatory and cancer-related disorders. However, its poor oral bioavailability remains a critical limitation for clinical application. This study aimed to enhance the bioavailability of AKBA by developing a nanoemulsion (NE)-based delivery system.

resultsSeveral NE formulations were optimized and characterized based on drug loading, stability, and droplet size. The optimized NE-AKBA showed a droplet size of 12-15 nm, a low polydispersity index, and a zeta potential of - 14.5 mV. Permeability studies revealed significantly improved transport of NE-AKBA across Caco-2 monolayers within the first hour. Pharmacokinetic analysis revealed a notable increase in systemic exposure: C

conclusionThese findings demonstrate that nanoemulsion-based delivery significantly improves the oral bioavailability of AKBA and provides a promising platform for its future therapeutic development.

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NanoparticlesTriterpenesAdministration, OralAnimalsBiological AvailabilityCaco-2 CellsDrug Delivery SystemsEmulsionsHumansMaleParticle SizeRatsRats, Sprague-DawleySolubilityacetyl-11-ketoboswellic acidEmulsionsTriterpenesAKBABioavailability permeabilityBoswellic acidDrug deliveryNanoemulsionPharmacokinetics

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PMCPMC13014724

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