Characterization and Stability Analysis of Biopolymeric Matrices Designed for Phage-Controlled Release
- Dini, Cecilia
- Islan, German Abel
- Castro, Guillermo Raul
DOIAbstract
Alginate and low methoxylated pectin gel matrices emulsified with oleic acid were studied for phage oral delivery. Matrix structural analysis revealed that emulsified pectin (EP) gel microbeads were harder and more cohesive than those of emulsified alginate (EA). EP showed high swelling capacity and slower matrix degradation in aqueous media, suggesting that oleic acid is mainly located on the surface of EP microbeads. EA and EP matrices having p-nitrophenyl palmitate (C-16 ester) as tracer dissolved into oleic acid and in the presence of lipase confirmed this hypothesis which is consistent with EP better phage protective capability. Surface analysis of gel microbeads by scanning electron microscopy revealed strong differences between EP an...
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