Nano-encapsulation of polyphenols in starch nanoparticles: fabrication, characterization and evaluation
Fengli Lian, Er Sheng Gong, Hanni Liang, Yanyun Lin, Jun Chen, Yunxia He, Kim H. Hebelstrup, Wen Xia
Abstract
Nanoparticles are more promising than microcapsules as drug carriers because they can be absorbed directly by intestinal epithelial cells, significantly increasing the uptake and bioaccessibility of polyphenols.
Topics & Concepts
PolyphenolNanoparticleEncapsulation (networking)FabricationStarchChemistryNanotechnologyNano-Characterization (materials science)Materials scienceFood scienceBiochemistryComputer scienceAntioxidantMedicineComputer networkAlternative medicinePathologyComposite materialMicroencapsulation and Drying ProcessesFood composition and propertiesProteins in Food Systems