Journal of magnetic resonance (San Diego, Calif. : 1997), 221, 11-18 (2012-06-30)
Microscopic capsules made from polysaccharides are used as carriers for drugs and food additives. Here, we use NMR microscopy to assess the permeability of capsule membranes and their stability under different environmental conditions. The results allow us to determine the
A rare eyelid dermatitis allergen: shellac in a popular mascara.
A solution of natural, food-grade resin (Shellac) in ethanol was evaluated to treat samples of visually clean and dry cattle hides with the aim to reduce bacterial removability from the hides by swabbing. Hide treatment by 23% Shellac-in-ethanol solution reduced
Shellac is a common ingredient in cosmetics such as mascaras, lipsticks, nail polish, and hairsprays. As an emerging contact allergen in patients with eyelid dermatitis and contact cheilitis, it was added to the 2009-2010 North American Contact Dermatitis Group screening
Anthocyanins are connected with various biological activities. A promising way to enhance the availability of anthocyanins for in situ effects in the lower intestine is colon-specific delivery. Shellac and shellac/hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) coated anthocyanin amidated pectin beads as dietary colonic
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