MICROENCAPSULATION OF ELSHOLTZIA CILIATA HERB ETHANOLIC EXTRACT BY SPRAY-DRYING: IMPACT OF RESISTANT-MALTODEXTRIN COMPLEMENTED WITH SODIUM CASEINATE, SKIM MILK, AND BETA-CYCLODEXTRIN ON THE QUALITY OF SPRAY-DRIED POWDERS

Spray-drying is the most popular encapsulation method used for the stabilization and protection of biologically active compounds from various environmental conditions, such as oxidation, moisture, pH, and temperature.Spray-drying increases the bioavailability of the natural active compounds and improves the solubility of low-soluble compounds.The a

Purpose.To assess the incidence of central serous chorioretinopathy (CSCR) following laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) and photorefractive keratectomy (PRK).Methods.A chart review was performed to identify all patients with CSCR and a previous history of LASIK or PRK.Results.Over the 6-year study period, 1 of 4,876 eyes which had LASIK or PRK at

Epstein Barr virus (EBV) infects the majority of the human population, causing fatal diseases in a small proportion in conjunction with environmental factors.Following primary infection, EBV remains latent in the memory B cell population for life.Recurrent reactivation of the virus occurs, probably due to activation of the memory B-lymphocytes, res

Minimal invasive surgery, more specifically laparoscopic surgery, is an active topic in the field of research.The collaboration between surgeons and new technologies aims to improve operation procedures as well as to ensure the safety of patients.An integral part of operating rooms modernization is the real-time communication between the surgeon an

Abstract Retinal degenerative diseases, including diabetic retinopathy (DR) and age-related macular degeneration (AMD), loom as threats to vision, causing detrimental effects on the structure and function of Planter the retina.Central to understanding these diseases, is the compromised state of the blood-retinal barrier (BRB), an effective barrier