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The potential cutaneous benefits of Carthamus tinctorius oleosomes

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Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) oleosomes are unique organelles that house triglycerides and fatty acids and demonstrate a natural resilience to environmental stresses. There is recent growing interest in safflower oleosomes due to their potential applications in dermatology, especially as a carrier technology to improve drug penetration through the skin. This paper explores various aspects of safflower oleosomes, including their production, safety, absorption, and applications in photoprotection and epidermal remodeling. Oleosomes have shown encouraging results in targeted drug delivery in in vitro and in vivo animal models; however, human clinical research is required to determine their efficacy and safety in dermatology. Oleosomes are comprise a novel biotechnology that has the potential to transform sustainable and natural treatments in dermatology by utilizing their unique structure. Safflower oleosomes are stable lipid molecules that can deliver small and large molecules with high efficacy. This review will examine the current research findings and prospective future applications of oleosomes.

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  1. Dermatology Service, Veterans Affairs New York Harbor Healthcare System, Brooklyn Campus, Brooklyn, NY, USA

    Paras Patel, Jennifer Y. Wang, Jessica Mineroff & Jared Jagdeo

  2. Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine, Stratford, NJ, 08084, USA

    Paras Patel

  3. Department of Dermatology, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, State University of New York, Downstate Health Sciences University, 450 Clarkson Avenue, 8th floor, Brooklyn, NY, 11203, USA

    Jennifer Y. Wang, Jessica Mineroff & Jared Jagdeo

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Patel, P., Wang, J.Y., Mineroff, J. et al. The potential cutaneous benefits of Carthamus tinctorius oleosomes. Arch Dermatol Res 316, 26 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00403-023-02750-y

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