Amira Ayman Hendawy

Ms. Amira Ayman Hendawy


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Academic Career Length

3Years (2024-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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29 October 2024 in Colloids and Interfaces
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AMAL ELGHARBAWYAMAL ELGHARBAWY
AMAL ELGHARBAWY
NNNajihah Mohd Noor
Najihah Mohd Noor
NANurhidayu Al-Saari
Nurhidayu Al-Saari
NANor Azrini Nadiha Azmi
Nor Azrini Nadiha Azmi
HSHamzah Mohd Salleh
Hamzah Mohd Salleh
Nanoemulsions, characterized by their nanosized particles ranging from 20 to 200 nm, are effective carriers for drug molecules. Our novel oil-in-water nanoemulsion, NE-FLO™, formulated from lemon and fish byproduct oils, demonstrates promising antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities, with initial studies indicating nontoxicity to normal skin cells. This study investigated the safety of NE-FLO™ using brine shrimp (Artemia salina) and zebrafish (Danio rerio) models, focusing on concentration-dependent effects and LC50 values. At lower concentrations (0.1 mg·L−1, 0.01 mg·L−1, and 0.001 mg·L−1), NE-FLO™ showed minimal toxicity without adverse effects. However, at 1 mg·L−1, reduced survival rates indicate potential toxicity. Specifically, this concentration also induces altered swimming behaviors in zebrafish. LC50 values are 8.7474 mg·L−1 for brine shrimp and 0.316 mg·L−1 for adult zebrafish. These results underscore the necessity for further detailed investigations into NE-FLO™, balancing its therapeutic benefits with potential toxicity risks. This study emphasizes the importance of optimizing nanoemulsion formulations from fish oil and conducting comprehensive safety assessments to meet regulatory standards.