Organic/inorganic double-layered shells for multiple cytoprotection of individual living cells

• DOI: 10.1039/c4sc02789b
• Publication Date: 2014-10-01T11:30:40Z
• Authors: Daewha Hong; Hojae Lee; Eun Hyea Ko; Juno Lee; Hyeoncheol Cho; Matthew Park; Sung Ho Yang; Insung S. Choi
• Keywords: Chemistry; 612; 02 engineering and technology; YEAST-CELLS; SILICA; BIOMINERALIZATION; FUNCTIONALIZATION; ENCAPSULATION; PROTEINS; VACCINES; 0210 nano-technology

S. cerevisiaeencapsulated with a poly(norepinephrine)/silica double-layered shell showed multiple resistance to enzymatic attack, desiccation, and UV-C irradiation. The biochemical response of the encapsulated yeast may also contribute to the UV-C resistance.