Nano- and Microcarriers as Drug Delivery Systems for Usnic Acid: Review of Literature
Usnic acid is one of the most investigated lichen secondary metabolites, with several proven biological properties with potential medical relevance. However, its unfavorable physico-chemical properties, as well as observed hepatotoxicity, have discouraged wide-range utilization of usnic acid as a pr...
Main Authors: | Ana Zugic, Vanja Tadic, Snezana Savic |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-02-01
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Series: | Pharmaceutics |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4923/12/2/156 |
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