The ocular surface is facing various unspecific stress factors resulting in irritation and
inflammation of the epithelia, causing discomfort to the patients. Ectoine is a bacteria …

Introduction Inflammatory skin diseases are a significant burden on affected patients.
Inflammation is caused by various stress factors to the epidermis resulting in, eg, dryness …

Chitosan-based edible films were prepared by supplementing Berberis crataegina DC.'s
seed oil and fruit extract into chitosan matrix. The produced films have characterized both …

In the current study, the optimization of ectoine production by Nesterenkonia xinjiangensis
and purification of ectoine from the bacterial cell extract were performed for the first time …

Sight is one of the most important senses that human beings possess. The ocular system is
a complex structure equipped with mechanisms that prevent or limit damage caused by …

The aim of this observational trial was to evaluate the efficacy and tolerability of a mouth and
throat spray containing ectoine in the treatment of acute pharyngitis and/or laryngitis. The …

Highlights•This review is focussing on mucoadhesive polymers for the treatment of dry eye,
mouth and vagina.•Mucoadhesive polymers provide protection or even mucus substitution …

This study examined the influence of prior salt adaptation on the survival rate of (hyper)-
thermophilic bacteria and archaea after desiccation and UV or ionizing irradiation treatment …

The tear film protects the eye from foreign particles and pathogens, prevents excess
evaporation, provides lubrication, and maintains a high quality optical surface necessary for …

Purpose To subjectively and objectively evaluate the efficacy and tolerability of preservative-
free Ectoin® Eye Spray–Colloidal (EES09) and Tears Again® Eye Spray (TA) in subjects …