Preparation of Acid-Resistant Microcapsules with Shell-Matrix Structure to Enhance Stability of Streptococcus Thermophilus IFFI 6038.

Microencapsulation is an effective technology used to protect probiotics against harsh conditions. Extrusion is a commonly used microencapsulation method utilized to prepare probiotics microcapsules that is regarded as economical and simple to operate. This research aims to prepare acid-resistant probiotic microcapsules with high viability after freeze-drying and optimized storage stability.

The Serum-Resistant Transfection Evaluation and Long-Term Stability of Gene Delivery Dry Powder Based on Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles and Polyethyleneimine by Freezing-Drying.

Mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) with large surface area, tunable pore size, and low toxicity can act as suitable vehicles for drug and gene delivery. An MSN/DNA/PEI complex delivery system was prepared by using MSNs to hold plasmid DNA coated with polyethyleneimine (PEI), and the dry powder formulation was produced by freeze-drying with trehalose as lyoprotectant. The MSN/DNA/PEI complexes successfully enhanced the gene expression with about 1.

The Influence of Maltodextrin on the Physicochemical Properties and Stabilization of Beta-carotene Emulsions.

Beta-carotene is important for fortification of nutritional products while its application is limited by instability. The influence of maltodextrin (MDX) on physicochemical properties and stability of beta-carotene emulsions stabilized by sodium caseinate (SC) was investigated. The emulsions were characterized by dynamic light scattering (DLS), laser diffraction (LD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), rheometer, and turbiscan lab expert.