Various biological activities of glabridin have been reported in literature, however, the bioavailability and clinical application was limited by its low water solubility. In this study, we developed a novel inclusion complex of glabridin and hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin (HP-β-CD) that features
Human carboxylesterase 2 (CES2A), one of the most abundant hydrolases distributed in human small intestine and colon, play key roles in the hydrolysis of a wide range of prodrugs and other esters. Recent studies have demonstrated that CES2A inhibitors may ameliorate irinotecan-induced severe
Licorice, the name given to the roots and stolons of Glycyrrhiza species, has been used since ancient times as a traditional herbal remedy. Licorice contains several classes of secondary metabolites with which numerous human health benefits have been associated. Recent research suggests that
Oral health influences general well-being and quality of life. Oral diseases can be debilitating and are a major heath concern worldwide. Medicinal plants have been used for thousands of years for treating human diseases. Considering the emergence of multi-drug resistant pathogens and financial
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