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. 2016 Jun 2;8(6):214. doi: 10.3390/polym8060214

Table 2.

FP systems with protective enzymatic degradation as enhancement of sensitive molecules.

System FP Sensitive molecule References Application trials
Capsules/tablets Sodium carboxy-methyl cellulose (Na-CMC)- Bowman–Birk inhibitor conjugate Insulin [42] In vitro, Protective effect of degradation against intestinal proteases
Microcapsules/Tablets Sodium carboxymethylcellulose (Na-CMC)-Bowman-Birk inhibitor coated with a polymethacrylate Insulin and mannitol [43] In vitro, Protective effect against intestinal enzymes and release profile.
In vivo, Glucose levels of diabetic in mice.
Microspheres Poly(vinyl alcohol)-graft-poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid), PVA-g-PLGA Bovine serum albumin, ovalbumin, cytochrome c and FITC-dextran [44] In vitro, Protective effect against intestinal enzymes and release profile.
Nanoparticles PNC of diblock PEG-PLGA Catalase enzyme [45] In vitro, Protective effect against proteolysis.
Nanoparticles Triglyceride nanostructures-chitosan-PEG Salmon calcitonin (cST) [46] In vitro, Protective effect by TEER measurement on cell monolayer Caco-2.
In vivo, Serum calcium levels in rats
Nanoparticles Vitamin B12-dextran Insulin [47] In vitro, Protective effect against intestinal enzymes.
In vivo, Glucose measure in diabetic rats
Block copolymer micelles Poly(ethylene oxide)–poly(propylene oxide) Efavirenz (EFV) [48] In vitro, Protective effect against intestine-mimicking.
In vivo, Plasma concentration in different male Wistar rats.
Nanocomplexes PAA-cetyl or cholesteryl choloroformate pendant groups Bovine Insulin [49] In vitro, Degradation of drug by intestinal enzymes on Caco-2 cells
Nanospheres Cationic-β cyclodextrin polymers (CPβCDs) Insulin [50] In vitro, Degradation of drug against intestinal enzymes into SGF and SIF.
Nanocapsules Sodium caseinate and starch Fish oil powders protein [51] In vitro, Degradation of drug by intestinal enzymes.
Nanoemulsions Bovine Lactoferrin stabilized with poloxamers (PEO-PPO-PEO) Lactoferrin [52] In vitro, Protective degradation of drug and antimicrobial trials.
Microcapsules PLGA Ovalbumin and tetanus toxoid (TT), [53] In vitro, Degradation of drug by intestinal enzymes.
Emulsion Chitosan-thioglycolic acid (CS-TGA) Salmon calcitonin (cST) [54] In vitro, Protective degradation of drug into porcine intestine mucus.
In vivo, Release of drug in male Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats
Microspheres PLGA Immuno-globulin G [55] In vitro, Preserving the integrity of the encapsulated antibody
Nano-particles Ritonavir (RTV) PEG- PVA- Pluronic® F68, ® F127- PVP K30- HPC and/or HPMC Cytochrome P4503A4 (CYP3A4) and P-glycoprotein (P-gp) [56] In vitro, Protective degradation of drugs into cells, HepG2, Caco-2, THP-1, A-THP-1, and CEM