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Alginate-hydroxypropylcellulose hydrogel microbeads for alkaline phosphatase encapsulation

Alginate-hydroxypropylcellulose hydrogel microbeads for alkaline phosphatase encapsulation

Authors :
Karewicz, A.
Zasada, K.
Bielska, D.
Douglas, T.E.L.
Jansen, J.A.
Leeuwenburgh, S.C.G.
Nowakowska, M.
Karewicz, A.
Zasada, K.
Bielska, D.
Douglas, T.E.L.
Jansen, J.A.
Leeuwenburgh, S.C.G.
Nowakowska, M.
Source :
Journal of Microencapsulation; 68; 76; 0265-2048; 1; 31; ~Journal of Microencapsulation~68~76~~~0265-2048~1~31~~
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

Item does not contain fulltext<br />There is a growing interest in using proteins as therapeutics agents. Unfortunately, they suffer from limited stability and bioavailability. We aimed to develop a new delivery system for proteins. ALP, a model protein, was successfully encapsulated in the physically cross-linked sodium alginate/hydroxypropylcellulose (ALG-HPC) hydrogel microparticles. The obtained objects had regular, spherical shape and a diameter of approximately 4 microm, as confirmed by optical microscopy and SEM analysis. The properties of the obtained microbeads could be controlled by temperature and additional coating or crosslinking procedures. The slow, sustained release of ALP in its active form with no initial burst effect was observed for chitosan-coated microspheres at pH = 7.4 and 37 degrees C. Activity of ALP released from ALG/HPC microspheres was confirmed by the occurance of effectively induced mineralization. SEM and AFM images revealed formation of the interpenetrated three-dimensional network of mineral, originating from the microbeads' surfaces. FTIR and XRD analyses confirmed formation of hydroxyapatite.

Details

Database :
OAIster
Journal :
Journal of Microencapsulation; 68; 76; 0265-2048; 1; 31; ~Journal of Microencapsulation~68~76~~~0265-2048~1~31~~
Publication Type :
Electronic Resource
Accession number :
edsoai.on1247244861
Document Type :
Electronic Resource