Facile synthesis of food-grade and size-controlled nanocarriers based on self-assembly of procyanidins and phycocyanin
Shanshan Tie, Siyuan Xiang, Yannan Chen, Fengzhi Qiao, Weina Cui, Wentao Su, Mingqian Tan
Abstract
. Moreover, the designed nanocarriers could be used for delivering active ingredients such as lutein, which showed a uniform spherical distribution, high encapsulation efficiency, and good biocompatibility. This work provides a facile synthesis method to prepare food-grade nanocarriers with functional properties, which can be potentially used in the delivery of functional factors.
Topics & Concepts
NanocarriersChemistryFunctional foodAntioxidantBioavailabilityBiocompatibilityOrganic chemistryDrug deliveryFood sciencePharmacologyMedicineAlgal biology and biofuel productionPickering emulsions and particle stabilizationAntioxidant Activity and Oxidative Stress