Bioactivity and cytotoxicity of quercetin-loaded, lecithin-chitosan nanoparticles

Quercetin is a bioactive compound with potential application as an antioxidant in food matrices. However, the use of this flavonoid becomes a challenge due to its relative degree of hydrophobicity and low bioavailability. In order to improve its dispersibility in aqueous media, protection against degradation and the bioavailability of quercetin, this study aimed to develop quercetin-loaded, lecithin-chitosan nanoparticles (NPQ) and to...