Affiliation:
1. Institute of Research and Development, Duy Tan University, Da Nang 550000, Vietnam | Faculty of Medicine, Duy Tan University, Da Nang 550000, Vietnam
2. Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, University of Banja Luka,
Mladena Stojanovića 2, 78000 Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Abstract
Abstract:
Lichens are commonly used as essential traditional medicines to treat various conditions,
including skin disorders, wounds, digestive, respiratory, obstetric, and gynecological
problems in many cultures in Africa, Asia, Europe, Haitian, Oceania, and North and South America.
Lichens have been deeply investigated for their phytochemical properties and, to date, numerous
compounds (also known as substances) have been successfully isolated from the extracts. However,
the low solubility and bioavailability of pure lichen substances have been widely recognized
as significant issues hindering their biological applications. Recently, several groups have investigated
the properties and the potential applications of lichen metabolites-based liposomal formulations
and revealed a substantial improvement in their solubility, bioactivity, and toxicity in the animal.
Thus, in this topical review, we aimed to provide an overview of liposomal structures, the efficacy
of liposomal formulations, as well as their beneficial effects as compared to the free compounds
themselves.
Publisher
Bentham Science Publishers Ltd.
Cited by
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