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Xiumin Zhang1,2,3, Mahwish Shaukat4, Ronggang Liu1,2,3
1Academy of Food Interdisciplinary Science, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Qinggongyuan1, Ganjingzi District, Dalian 116034, Liaoning, China. songyukun@dlpu.edu.cn.
Abstract:
The enhancement of bioavailability of food bioactive compounds as dietary supplements can be achieved through the development of targeted delivery systems. This study aimed to develop a novel dual-targeted delivery system for hepatocytes and mitochondria using phacoemulsification self-assembly. The delivery systems were engineered by modifying whey protein isolate (WPI) with galactose oligosaccharide (GOS) and triphenylphosphonium (TPP) to improve AXT transport to the liver and promote hepatic well-being. The dual-targeted nanoparticles (AXT@TPP-WPI-GOS) significantly reduced reactive oxygen species in in vitro experiments, thereby slowing down apoptosis. The AXT@TPP-WPI-GOS exhibited a prominent mitochondrial targeting capacity with a Pearson correlation coefficient of 0.76 at 4 h. In vivo pharmacokinetic experiments revealed that AXT@TPP-WPI-GOS could enhance AXT utilization by 28.18 ± 11.69%. Fluorescence imaging in mice demonstrated significantly higher levels of AXT@TPP-WPI-GOS accumulation in the liver compared to that of free AXT. Therefore, these nanoparticles hold promising applications in nutrient fortification, improving the bioavailability of AXT and supporting hepatic well-being.
