PREPARATION, CHARACTERIZATION AND EVALUATION OF MYRICETIN-LOADED NANOEMULSION FOR THERAPEUTIC EFFICACY IN WOUND HEALING

Objective: Aim of the present study was the development, optimization and evaluation of myricetin-loaded nanoemulsion gel for wound healing. Methods: Myricetin nanoemulsion was prepared by selecting Peanut oil as oil (wt %), Tween 20 and Polyethylene glycol 400 as surfactant and cosurfactant (Smix) and aqueous phase water. Performance of nanoemulsion gel was evaluated by wound healing activity tested against wound contraction, hydroxyproline content, protein content and antioxidant assay. Results: The optimized nanoemulsion (NEF1) exhibited appreciable stability concerning droplet size and PDI when stored at 5 ᵒC, 25 ᵒC and 40ᵒC up to three months. Morphological characterization by TEM indicated a spherical shape. Wound healing effect was observed through a significant (p