Gallic acid-loaded microemulsion and microemulsion gel: Development, characterization, and evaluation of antioxidant effectiveness

Eren Böncü T., Yücel Ç., Şeker Karatoprak G., Takır E.

Indian Journal of Natural Products and Resources, cilt.12, sa.1, ss.128-135, 2021 (ESCI)

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 12 Sayı: 1
  • Basım Tarihi: 2021
  • Dergi Adı: Indian Journal of Natural Products and Resources
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, CAB Abstracts, Veterinary Science Database, Directory of Open Access Journals
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.128-135
  • Erciyes Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

In this study, it was aimed to develop, characterize, and improve the antioxidant activity of gallic acid (GA) by

formulating it into microemulsion (ME) and microemulsion gel (MEg). Blank MEs were prepared using different

proportions of oil/water/surfactant, which provide stable and transparent ME production. Their droplet sizes, zeta potentials

and stabilities after holding, centrifugation, and freeze-thawing processes were determined. F2 and F5 coded MEs were

selected among the blank MEs and GA was loaded into these formulations. Besides the characterization studies, pH and

viscosity measurement, in vitro release, cytotoxicity test, cell permeation, and antioxidant activity studies were performed.

In vitro released amount of GA was enhanced by formulating it into ME and MEg at the end of six hours and it showed a

scavenging effect of DPPH● and ABTS●+ radicals. In conclusion, increased efficacy, reduced toxicity, and prolonged

antioxidant activity have been achieved with the use of new, non-toxic, and stable ME and MEg loaded with GA and it is

thought that these formulations create the potential for topical application.