Shwan A. Hamad
Triggered cell release from shellac–cell composite microcapsules
Hamad, Shwan A.; Stoyanov, Simeon D.; Paunov, Vesselin N.
Authors
Simeon D. Stoyanov
Vesselin N. Paunov
Abstract
We report the fabrication of novel shellac-cell composite microcapsules with programmed release of cells upon change of pH in a narrow range. The microcapsules were prepared from yeast cells as a model for probiotics combined with aqueous solution of ammonium shellac doped with a pH sensitive polyelectrolyte, like carboxymethyl cellulose or polyacrylic acid. The cell dispersions in aqueous ammonium shellac were spray-dried or spray co-precipitated to yield composite shellac-cell microcapsules in which the cells retained their viability even when treated with aqueous solutions of very low pH and subjected to mechanical stress. We demonstrate two types of triggered release of yeast cells from these microcapsules with pH trigger and cell growth trigger and evaluate the microcapsule disintegration rates. Depending on the type of the polyelectrolyte integrated in the shellac microcapsules they can be programmed to give very versatile responses ranging from slow cell release to explosive swelling and disintegration at higher pH or exposure to growth media. We show that the cells retain their viability following their release from the microcapsules into the aqueous solution. Such composite microcapsules could find applications in formulations for protection and delivery of probiotic and other cell cultures with programmed and triggered release of the encapsulated cells in cell implants, including stem cells and live vaccines. © 2012 The Royal Society of Chemistry.
Citation
Hamad, S. A., Stoyanov, S. D., & Paunov, V. N. (2012). Triggered cell release from shellac–cell composite microcapsules. Soft matter, 8(18), 5069-5077. https://doi.org/10.1039/c2sm07488e
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Acceptance Date | Feb 23, 2012 |
Online Publication Date | Mar 23, 2012 |
Publication Date | 2012 |
Journal | SOFT MATTER |
Print ISSN | 1744-683X |
Publisher | Royal Society of Chemistry |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 8 |
Issue | 18 |
Pages | 5069-5077 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1039/c2sm07488e |
Keywords | Triggered cell release; Microencapsulation; pH trigger; Cell growth trigger; Shellac; Microcapsules; Probiotics; Cell implants; Live vaccines |
Public URL | https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/424048 |
Publisher URL | http://pubs.rsc.org/en/Content/ArticleLanding/2012/SM/c2sm07488e#!divAbstract |
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