Table 5 Activity of aqueous extract of propolis and lycopene assessed on induced mouse paw edema
Compound | Mean ± SE difference in right and left paw volumes (ml) | Reduction of edema (%) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Â | 4h | 6h | 8h | 24h | 4h | 6h | 8h | 24h |
Control | 0.147 ± 0.02 | 0.186 ± 0.11 | 0.246 ± 0.03 | 0.165 ± 0.01 | - | - | - | - |
Regular sunscreen | 0.039 ± 0.03 | 0.026 ± 0.10 | 0.020 ± 0.14 | 0.015 ± 0.004 | 69 | 67 | 72 | 73 |
Nanoemulsion 1 | 0.019 ± 0.03 | 0.014 ± 0.01 | 0.011 ± 0.02 | 0.007 ± 0.005 | 97 | 85 | 78 | 75 |
Nanoemulsion 2 | 0.013 ± 0.04 | 0.008 ± 0.02 | 0.003 ± 0.02 | 0.001 ± 0.00 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 100 |