Zein-Induced Polyelectrolyte Complexes for Encapsulating Triterpenoid Phytochemicals
Yong-Jin Kim,
Eun-Soo Lee,
Joonho Choi
et al.
Abstract:The hydrophobicity and aggregation of zein, a biopolymer, limit its application as an effective drug delivery carrier. Here, we developed a zein-induced polyelectrolyte (ZiP) complex and investigated its efficiency in delivering 1% hydrolyzed ginseng saponin, a compound K-rich fraction derived from the root of Panax ginseng. The ZiP complex was formulated by incorporating the self-assembled amphiphilic prolamin zein into the aqueous phase. The physical properties, encapsulation efficiency, and stability of the… Show more
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