Microencapsulation of sulfur by calcium alginate

Improving the Stability of Astaxanthin by Microencapsulation in Calcium Alginate Beads

There has been considerable interest in the biological functions of astaxanthin and its potential applications in the nutraceutical, cosmetics, food, and feed industries in recent years. However, the unstable structure of astaxanthin considerably limits its application. Therefore, this study reports the encapsulation of astaxanthin in calcium alginate beads using the extrusion method to improve...

Effect of Lecithin and Calcium Chloride Solution on the Microencapsulation Process Yield of Calcium Alginate Beads

Microencapsulation of Eugenol by Gelatin-Sodium Alginate Complex Coacervation

Present study describes microencapsulation of eugenol using gelatin-sodium alginate complex coacervation. The effects of core to coat ratio and drying method on properties of the eugenol microcapsules were investigated. The eugenol microcapsules were evaluated for surface characteristics, micromeritic properties, oil loading and encapsulation efficiency. Eugenol microcapsules possessed good flo...

Microencapsulation of a synbiotic into PLGA / alginate

Michael T. Cook, George Tzortzis, Dimitris Charalampopoulos*, Vitaliy V. Khutoryanskiy* 4 School of Pharmacy, University of Reading, Reading, RG6 6AD, United Kingdom 5 Clasado Research Services Ltd, Science and Technology Centre, University of Reading, Earley 6 Gate, Whiteknights Road, Reading, RG6 6BZ, United Kingdom 7 Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences, University of Reading, Reading...

Calcium alginate microencapsulation of ovarian follicles impacts FSH delivery and follicle morphology

BACKGROUND We have previously shown that suspension culture prevents follicle flattening and maintains three-dimensional follicle architecture better than culture on flat plates. However, many of the follicles cultured in suspension do eventually rupture, as basement membrane integrity is lost and the three-dimensional structure of the follicle is altered. Therefore, the objective of this study...