The mechanism of encapsulating curcumin into oleosomes (Lipid Droplets)

2024

Organisms have evolved intracellular micron-sized lipid droplets to carry and protect lipids and hydrophobic minor compounds in the hydrophilic environment of cells. These droplets can be utilized as carriers of hydrophobic therapeutics by taking advantage of their biological functions. Here, we focus on the potential of plant-derived lipid droplets, known as oleosomes, as carriers for hydrophobic therapeutics, such as curcumin. By spectroscopy and confocal microscopy, we demonstrate that the oleosome membrane is permeable to hydrophobic curcumin molecules. Fluorescence recovery after photobleaching shows rapid curcumin diffusion towards oleosomes, with a diffusion time in the range of seconds. Following this, quenching probes and dilatational rheology reveal that part of the loaded curcumin molecules can accumulate at the oleosome interface, and the rest settle in the inner core. Our findings shed light on the loading mechanism of the plant-derived lipid droplets and underscore the significance of molecular localization for understanding the mechanism. This work not only enhances the understanding of the loading process but also shows potential for oleosomes use as lipid carriers.

Curcumin; Lipid droplets; Lipophilic; Oil bodies; Rapeseeds; Therapeutics; Article/Letter to editor

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Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces 236 (2024)
ISSN: 0927-7765
ISSN: 0927-7765
English

NLWUP oai:library.wur.nl:wurpubs/628066
https://research.wur.nl/en/publications/the-mechanism-of-encapsulating-curcumin-into-oleosomes-lipid-drop
10.1016/j.colsurfb.2024.113819
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