A Novel Meso-Scale MPS Integrated Organ Platform to Evaluate Usnic Acid Kinetics, Organ Distribution and Cytotoxicity: A Case Study
Background and Purpose: Usnic acid (UA) is a secondary metabolite obtained from lichens from the genus Usnea. UA has beenreported to have a broad range of therapeutic uses that includes anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antiviral properties. In addition, UA is used in perfumes and cosmetics. Along with the reported beneficial effects, oral consumption of UA has […]