Zein-Based Nanoparticles as Oral Carriers for Insulin Delivery

Zein, the major storage protein from corn, has a GRAS (Generally Regarded as Safe) status and may be easily transformed into nanoparticles, offering significant payloads for protein materials without affecting their stability. In this work, the capability of bare zein nanoparticles (mucoadhesive) an...

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Main Authors: Cristian Reboredo, Carlos J. González-Navarro, Ana Luisa Martínez-López, Cristina Martínez-Ohárriz, Bruno Sarmento, Juan M. Irache
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-12-01
Series:Pharmaceutics
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4923/14/1/39