Drug Design, Development and Therapy (Sep 2023)
Recent Advances in the Nanoshells Approach for Encapsulation of Single Probiotics
Abstract
Cheng Chen,1 Ziyu Zhu2 1The People’s Hospital of Danyang, Affiliated Danyang Hospital of Nantong University, Danyang, Jiangsu Province, 212300, People’s Republic of China; 2The Affiliated Huai’an Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University and the Second People’s Hospital of Huai’an, Huai’an, 223002, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Ziyu Zhu, Email [email protected]: The intestine, often referred to as the “second brain” of the human body, houses a vast microbial community that plays a crucial role in maintaining the host’s balance and directly impacting overall health. Probiotics, a type of beneficial microorganism, offer various health benefits when consumed. However, probiotics face challenges such as acidic conditions in the stomach, bile acids, enzymes, and other adverse factors before they can colonize the intestinal tissues. At present, pills, dry powder, encapsulation, chemically modified bacteria, and genetically engineered bacteria have emerged as the preferred method for the stable and targeted delivery of probiotics. In particular, the use of nanoshells on the surface of single probiotics has shown promise in regulating their growth and differentiation. These nanoshells can detach from the probiotics’ surface upon reaching the intestine, facilitating direct contact between the probiotics and intestinal mucosa. In this perspective, we provide an overview of the current developments in the formation of nanoshells mediated by single probiotics. We also discuss the advantages and disadvantages of different nanocoating strategies and explore future trends in probiotic protection.Keywords: microbial community, intestinal mucosa, probiotics, nanoshells
