Table 1: Characterization of micelles (mean ± SD, n = 3).

Sample

size (nm)

PDI

Zeta (mV)

EE (%)

DL (%)

Blank mixed micelles

59.35 ± 1.07

0.09 ± 0.02

-8.65 ± 0.94

-

-

Apigenin-loaded micelles

61.93 ± 0.91

0.08 ± 0.01

-10.0 ± 1.22

93.68 ± 3.61

4.58 ± 0.16

Apigenin-loaded mixed micelles

62.38 ± 1.13

0.09 ± 0.01

-16.5 ± 2.31

96.41 ± 3.07

4.45 ± 0.11