Abstract
Nanocapsules represent a comparatively new class of colloids with controlled nanostructure. The use of crystals as core influences the wall texture and the properties of the capsules. Yeast cells constitute a candidate as core. They are a good system for testing the protective ability of shells and the permeability of the walls with respect to the needs of biological systems, namely: feeding and stability against attacks. The main features of the nanocapsules have been studied by two photon, confocal and atomic force microscopy. Nanocapsules are of bio-medical interest since they can be used, for example, for the controlled release and targeting of drugs as well as for the protection of enzymes, proteins and foreign cells.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of the IEEE-EMBS Special Topic Conference on Molecular, Cellular and Tissue Engineering, MCTE 2002 |
Publisher | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. |
Pages | 147-148 |
Number of pages | 2 |
ISBN (Print) | 0780375572, 9780780375574 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2002 |
Event | IEEE-EMBS Special Topic Conference on Molecular, Cellular and Tissue Engineering, MCTE 2002 - Genoa, Italy Duration: Jun 6 2002 → Jun 9 2002 |
Other
Other | IEEE-EMBS Special Topic Conference on Molecular, Cellular and Tissue Engineering, MCTE 2002 |
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Country/Territory | Italy |
City | Genoa |
Period | 6/6/02 → 6/9/02 |
Keywords
- Bioreactors
- Drug delivery
- High-resolution microscopy
- Nanocapsules
- Nanostructured biomatcrials
- Polyelectrolyte
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Bioengineering
- Medicine (miscellaneous)
- Biomaterials
- Biomedical Engineering
- Biotechnology