Abstract
Herein, we report the evaluation of dextran (DXT) derivatives bearing hydrophobic or hydrophilic functional groups as stabilisers of oil-in-water (O/W) emulsions. All investigated modifications conferred interfacial activity to produce stable O/W emulsions, methacrylate(MA)-functionalised DXT being the most promising stabiliser. A minimum amount of MA was required to obtain stable O/W nanoemulsions, which could be degraded in the presence of lipases.
MeSH terms
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Dextrans / chemistry
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Dextrans / metabolism*
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Emulsions / chemistry
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Emulsions / metabolism
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Fungal Proteins / chemistry
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Fungal Proteins / metabolism*
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Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Interactions
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Lipase / chemistry
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Lipase / metabolism*
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Nanoparticles / chemistry
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Nanoparticles / metabolism*
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Oils / chemistry
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Oils / metabolism*
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Particle Size
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Water / chemistry
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Water / metabolism*
Substances
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Dextrans
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Emulsions
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Fungal Proteins
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Oils
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Water
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Lipase
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lipase B, Candida antarctica