2024
DOI: 10.3390/nano14050414
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Zein-Based Nanoparticles as Active Platforms for Sustainable Applications: Recent Advances and Perspectives

Emilia Oleandro,
Mariamelia Stanzione,
Giovanna Giuliana Buonocore
et al.

Abstract: Nanomaterials, due to their unique structural and functional features, are widely investigated for potential applications in a wide range of industrial sectors. In this context, protein-based nanoparticles, given proteins’ abundance, non-toxicity, and stability, offer a promising and sustainable methodology for encapsulation and protection, and can be used in engineered nanocarriers that are capable of releasing active compounds on demand. Zein is a plant-based protein extracted from corn, and it is biocompati… Show more

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“…In recent years, advanced materials such as micelles, liposomes, proteins, and metal nanomaterials have obvious advantages in maintaining drug stability, prolonging blood circulation time, controlling drug release, improving bioavailability, reducing toxicity, and enhancing cell absorption (5)(6)(7)(8)(9). Natural protein is promising alternatives material to traditional synthetic materials due to environment-friendliness (10,11). Besides, compared with animal protein, plant protein has received a lot of attention from researchers due to their advantages of inexpensiveness and ready accessibility (12).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In recent years, advanced materials such as micelles, liposomes, proteins, and metal nanomaterials have obvious advantages in maintaining drug stability, prolonging blood circulation time, controlling drug release, improving bioavailability, reducing toxicity, and enhancing cell absorption (5)(6)(7)(8)(9). Natural protein is promising alternatives material to traditional synthetic materials due to environment-friendliness (10,11). Besides, compared with animal protein, plant protein has received a lot of attention from researchers due to their advantages of inexpensiveness and ready accessibility (12).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%