Photoprotective activity of a cream containing lyophilized aqueous extract of Lepidium meyenii (MACA) against ultraviolet irradiation on mouse skin.

Malena Castañeda-Alarcón Carlos Bell-Cortez Julio Hidalgo-Ascensios Luis Moreno-Exebio

Published in: Revista peruana de medicina experimental y salud publica (2021)

The formulation with LEM cream showed photoprotective activity against UV irradiation, alkaloids were the phytochemical components mostly found and the formulation was compatible with the active principle (LEM).

Keyphrases

drug delivery
oxidative stress
radiation induced
ionic liquid
soft tissue
radiation therapy
anti inflammatory