During the development phases of every product, careful attention is given to bioavailability and absorption. Important considerations include the delivery form of the product, and the chemical makeup of the raw materials involved. Additionally, Univera utilizes a valuable vehicle for the delivery of biologically active ingredients, called Maxcell™. Derived from four botanical extracts, this unique biological vehicle has been shown to significantly increase absorption by the bloodstream and the cell.
Maxcell has been trademarked and patented as a multi-component novel vehicle for delivery of biologically active agents. Maxcell™ is capable of enhancing bioavailability and performance of active ingredients. This product has many positive characteristics including utility as an adjuvant, for protection and renewal.* Maxcell™ is a combination of botanical extracts with history in traditional Chinese medicine and Ayuryedic herbology, including Ziziphus jujube, Aloe vera, Piper nigrum and glycyrrizinate.
Studies for Maxcell™ that were conducted at Unigen® include proof of concept experiments, a macrophage stimulation experiment, a study supporting mediated kidney cell proliferation, studies supporting immune response enhancement, a study supporting protection via inhibition of UV-B induced exposure, a study identifying binding and cellular engulfment, and an in-vivo study demonstrating Maxcell™ enhancement of Coenzyme Q-10 bioavailability, supporting enhanced delivery and liver protection.
The following are brief synopses of study results involving Maxcell™:
- Maxcell™ enhanced bioavailability of CoEnzymeQ10 in-vitro up to 300%.
- MaxCell™ stimulated kidney cell proliferation by 10 to 55% in a dose-response curve conducted in-vitro.
- Maxcell™ had a synergistic effect with Super Immune™ {a multi-component plant-based immune product}, leading to enhanced macrophage activity in-vitro.
- Maxcell™ showed significant increases in cell proliferation in dose-response analysis, and showed strong macrophage stimulation (up to 8 mg/ml).
- Maxcell™ has high cellular renewal properties and demonstrates no cytotoxicity.