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Tea polyphenol cytoprotective exoskeleton for living cells

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Abstract

Cell nanoencapsulation is a chemical tool for endowing living cells with unprecedented characteristics such as retardation of cell division and cytoprotective capabilities. Natural materials with good biocompatibility and biodegradability are strong competitive candidates. Herein, a cytocompatible shell on Saccharomyces cerevisiae (yeast) formed by tea polyphenol (TP) and iron ions was present. Compared with native yeast, the coated cells survived in harsh conditions including high temperature and UV irradiation. The coating exhibited a time-depended suppression effect on cell division and growth. Therefore, TP coating is a versatile tool for achieving a chemical version of governing the external properties of cells.

Original languageEnglish
Article number129670
JournalMaterials Letters
Volume293
DOIs
StatePublished - 15 Jun 2021

Keywords

  • Cell division
  • Cytoprotective exoskeleton
  • Heat damage
  • Tea polyphenol
  • UV irradiation

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