Background:Allergic Rhinitis (AR) is a common chronic nasal condition usually
caused by allergens. The immune system overreacts when the body is exposed to allergens, releasing
a lot of tissue chemicals that cause congestion, more secretions, and an inflammatory reaction
in the nasal mucosa.Method:In clinical practice, it remains a significant public health issue. Modern pharmacological
studies have demonstrated that Magnolia Volatile Oil (MVO) has good anti-inflammatory, antibacterial,
immunomodulatory, and other pharmacological effects. Previous research and literature reports
have reported that MVO has good therapeutic effects on allergic rhinitis. However, due to
the poor water solubility of Magnolia, its bioavailability is low. The purpose of this present work
is to develop a new microemulsion formulation to improve the stability and bioavailability of
MVO.Results:The droplet size, PDI, and zeta potential of Magnolia volatile oil microemulsion (MVOME)
were characterized along with its physical characteristics, and these values were found to be
14.270.03 nm, 0.09410.31, and -0.35850.12 mV, respectively, demonstrating the successful formation
of microemulsion. In OVA-induced AR rats, MVO-ME dramatically reduced the serum levels
of TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6 inflammatory factors. In addition, MVO-ME significantly inhibited
the expression of protein levels of PPAR-γ and P65 in the nasal mucosa of AR rats. In this regard,
we hypothesized that MVO-ME may play a therapeutic role in AR by activating the PPAR signaling
pathway as well as inhibiting the activation of the NF/κB signaling pathway.Conclusion:MVO-ME has systematic advantages, such as high solubility, bioavailability, etc. It
is expected to be an efficient nano-drug delivery system for the clinical treatment of allergic rhinitis.