Correction: Kang et al. Preparation and In Vivo Evaluation of a Lidocaine Self-Nanoemulsifying Ointment with Glycerol Monostearate for Local Delivery. Pharmaceutics 2021, 13, 1468

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Development of Antioxidant-Fortified Oleogel and Its Application as a Solid Fat Replacer to Muffin

Oleogelation has recently received a great deal of attention in the food industry as a novel alternative technology that physically converts liquid oil into semi-solid gel. Since the functional characteristics of oleogels are dependent on the gelators or bioactive compounds incorporated, this study was undertaken to evaluate the rheological properties and oxidative stability of candelilla wax oleogels fortified with glycerol monostearate (GMS) and β-carotene, and also to investigate their applications to muffin as a shortening replacer. The interaction between candelilla wax and GMS contributed to strengthening the oleogel structure. The oleogels with β-carotene showed the lowest peroxide values than the other samples. The muffins prepared with oleogels for shortening had greater specific gravity and harder texture, but there was no significant difference in the specific volume between the shortening and oleogel samples with GMS. In addition, muffins with β-carotene oleogels showed the highest oxidative stability. Therefore, this study indicated that the incorporation of β-carotene and GMS in oleogels positively affected the storage stability of muffin.

Formulation and Evaluation of Polyherbal Antiaging Cream

Moringa oleifera family Moringaceae and Ocimum sanctum family Labiatae has been reported to possess antioxidant, antimicrobial, antiinflammatory, antibacterial and antifungal properties. Moringa oleifera and Ocimum sanctum extracts have been used to treat antimicrobial infections. The aim of this present study is to formulate and evaluate of polyherbal anti-aging cream by combining the extract of Moringa oleifera with Ocimum sanctum to achieve multipurpose skin effects such as anti-aging, fairness, softening and antiseptic effects.The polyherbal anti-aging cream formulations comprising of hydroalcoholic extract of Moringa oleifera and Ocimum sanctum, carbapol 940, xanthan gum, stearic acid, glycerol monostearate and cetyl alcohol were prepared and evaluated for physicochemical parameters and the results showed the production of stable polyherbal anti-aging cream. The formulated polyherbal anti-aging cream (O/W) was subjected to characterize like visual inspection, pH, viscosity, good spreadability, good consistency, homogeneity, no evidence of phase separation and ease to washable from skin. Formulation (F4) exhibited fulfilled the objectives of the current research and % drug release is 98.78 and exhibit good anti-microbial activity.

Preparation and In Vivo Evaluation of a Lidocaine Self-Nanoemulsifying Ointment with Glycerol Monostearate for Local Delivery

Lidocaine, a commonly used local anesthetic, has recently been developed into a number of ointment products to treat hemorrhoids. This study examined its efficient delivery to the dermis through the pharmaceutical improvement of hemorrhoid treatment ointments. We attempted to increase the amount of skin deposition of lidocaine by forming a nanoemulsion through the self-nanoemulsifying effect that occurs when glycerol monostearate (GMS) is saturated with water. Using Raman mapping, the depth of penetration of lidocaine was visualized and confirmed, and the local anesthetic effect was evaluated via an in vivo tail-flick test. Evaluation of the physicochemical properties confirmed that lidocaine was amorphous and evenly dispersed in the ointment. The in vitro dissolution test confirmed that the nanoemulsifying effect of GMS accelerated the release of the drug from the ointment. At a specific concentration of GMS, lidocaine penetrated deeper into the dermis; the in vitro permeation test showed similar results. When compared with reference product A in the tail-flick test, the L5 and L6 compounds containing GMS had a significantly higher anesthetic effect. Altogether, the self-nanoemulsifying effect of GMS accelerated the release of lidocaine from the ointment. The compound with 5% GMS, the lowest concentration that saturated the dermis, was deemed most appropriate.

Production of low protein and gluten-free cookies for phenylketonuria (PKU) and/or celiac patients

The aim of this study was to analyse the production of gluten-free, low protein cookies, which can easily be consumed by celiac and phenylketonuria (PKU) patients. The formula was adopted to prepare the control cookies (without dried fruits) from maise starch, stabilisers, salt, sodium bicarbonate, protein-reduced milk powder, and sunflower oil. Different cookies were made by adding raisins (R), dried black currants (Cu), dried dates (D), dried apples and cinnamon (A) separately. In cookies, two different stabilisers were calculated according to starch weight [pectin (P): 0.15%, glycerol monostearate (GMS, G): 0.4%]. The effects of stabilisers and dried fruits on the physicochemical and sensory properties of cookies were investigated. The protein content was significantly higher (P < 0.05) in the cookies including R with pectin (PR), Cu with pectin (PCu), and A with pectin (PA). The amount of phenylalanine (Phe) was significantly higher (P < 0.05) in PR. The values of dietary fibre were the highest in the A cookies, while the lowest values appeared in the control (C). In the sensory evaluation (appearance, tasting properties, and affordability), it was found that PD (pectin with dries dates) was chosen as the best cookie (P < 0.05).

Synthesis of Nanostructured Lipid Carriers Loaded Chitosan/ Carbopol Hybrid Nanocomposite Gel for Oral Delivery of Artemether and Curcumin

Background: Antimalarial therapy remains the utmost effective means for the management of malarial parasites in the liver and red blood cells. The application of these therapeutic agents is hampered by their improper application, hepato-toxicity caused by their continuous use, and degradation by hepatic enzymes. Methods: Recent advancements in drug delivery applications have shown potential in improving the pharmacological properties of artemether. Nanostructured lipid carriers (NLCs) loaded chitosan (CH)/Carbopol (CB) hybrid gel was prepared using glycerol monostearate (GMS) as solid lipid and clove oil as a liquid lipid for artemether (ART) and curcumin (CR) for its localized effect on the liver. Results: The smaller particle size (~118 ± 1.0 nm) and high zeta potential (- 41.1 ± 6.46 mV) confirm the formulation and stability of NLCs. On the other hand, the shape and morphology of prepared NLCs and gel showed a spherical and wrinkled surface with a size range of 150-250 nm. The release studies of the NLC’s showed a controlled release of artemether (~ 92%) and curcumin (~ 83%) for up to 30 h. Photostability data showed that, approximately, ~86.5 ± 0.3% and ~60 ± 0.9% of nanoencapsulated artemether and curcumin were still detected on exposure to sunlight, respectively. It has been found from the permeation study that 69.8% and 49.1% of the drug was permeated across the mucus membrane in 24 h with a significant increase (P < 0.05) in flux as well as permeability coefficients. Conclusion: The overall results showed that prepared CH/CB/NLCs hybrid gel could be a promising vehicle for the effective delivery of ART and CR for the management of malarial parasites. Lay Summary: Antimalarial therapy remains the utmost effective means for the management of malarial parasites in liver and red blood cells. Recent advancements in drug delivery applications have shown potential in improving the pharmacological properties of artemether. Application of these therapeutic agents hampered by their improper application, hepato-toxicity caused by their continuous use and degradation by hepatic enzymes. To manage the above issues, we synthesize nanostructured lipid carriers (NLC’s) loaded chitosan (CH)/Carbopol (CB) hybrid gel using glycerol monostearate (GMS) as solid lipid and clove oil as liquid lipid for artemether (ATR) and curcumin (CR) for its local action in liver and the major criteria were to find a protective barrier with hepatoprotective nature of the curcumin.

Kajian Pembuatan Beras Analog Berbasis Tepung Komposit dengan Penambahan Konsentrasi Bubur Rumput Laut (Gracilaria sp.) dan Gliserol Monostearat

Rice consumption is estimated to increase along with the increase in population every year. Analog rice is one alternative to functional food diversification and was expected to help reduce people's dependence on rice consumption. The addition of seaweed and glycerol monostearate in the study was intended to improve the shape of rice grains from previous studies which were sticky so that the shape of the rice was lost, enriching antioxidants and fiber from analog rice. The purpose of this study was to determine the interaction and effect of the addition of seaweed pulp extracts and glycerol monostearate to analog rice. The design of this study is a factorial randomized block design (RBD-F). Factor I is seaweed with 3 levels of concentration {1%, 2%, 3%}, factor II is glycerol monostearate with 4 levels of concentration {1%, 2%, 3%, 4%}. The results of the study the highest value on the water content of the addition of seaweed 3% by 7.51%; carbohydrate glycerol monostearate level of 1% was 91.78%; the antioxidant activity of rice and rice in seaweed concentration of 3% by 27.35% and 25.57%; The highest value of rice fiber and rice in the treatment of Seaweed 3% and GMS 3% by 1.53% and 1.63%. Organoleptic results in the form of appearance (5.33 = interesting), taste (4.44 = somewhat like), fondness (4.33 = somewhat like), aroma (2.67 = not fishy), and texture (2.33 = not sticky).

Preparation and Compatibilization of PBS/Whey Protein Isolate Based Blends

In this paper the production of biopolymeric blends of poly(butylene succinate) PBS and plasticized whey protein (PWP), obtained from a natural by-product from cheese manufacturing, has been investigated for the production of films and/or sheets. In order to add the highest possible whey protein content, different formulations (from 30 to 50 wt.%) were studied. It was found that by increasing the amount of PWP added to PBS, the mechanical properties were worsened accordingly. This trend was attributed to the low compatibility between PWP and PBS. Consequently, the effect of the addition of soy lecithin and glycerol monostearate (GMS) as compatibilizers was investigated and compared to the use of whey protein modified with oleate and laurate groups obtained by Schotten-Baumann reaction. Soy lecithin and the Schotten-Baumann modified whey were effective in compatibilizing the PWP/PBS blend. In fact, a significant increase in elastic modulus, tensile strength and elongation at break with respect to the not compatibilized blend was observed and the length of aliphatic chains as well as the degree of modification of the Schotten–Baumann proteins affected the results. Moreover, thanks to DSC investigations, these compatibilizers were also found effective in increasing the PBS crystallinity.