International journal of nanomedicine
PVP-Stabilized Ag@SiO2 Nanocarriers for Usnic Acid: Physicochemical Characterization and Exploratory in vitro Anticancer, Antimicrobial, and Immunomodulatory Activity
Von Pyrczak-Felczykowska A, Kowalska A, Adamska E und 9 weiteren.
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Abstract
Background
Usnic acid (UA) is a lichen-derived metabolite with recognized anticancer, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties; however, its clinical application is limited by poor aqueous solubility and dose-dependent toxicity. This study aimed to develop a multifunctional nanosystem to improve UA aqueous dispersibility and efficacy against breast cancer cells in vitro.