Physicochemical properties improvement of lycopene by the self-assembly encapsulation of recombinant ferritin GF1 from oyster (Crassostrea gigas).

As expected, the water-solubility, thermal stability, and antioxidant capacity of encapsulated LYC from GF1-LYC nanoparticles were notably improved compared to free LYC, indicating the shell-like marine ferritin nanoplatform might enhance the stable delivery of LYC and promote its utilization in the field of food nutrition and industrialization. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.