Self-Assembly-Mediated Release of Peptide Nanoparticles through Jets Across Microdroplet Interfaces.

The release of nanoscale structures from microcapsules, triggered by changes in the capsule in response to external stimuli, has significant potential for active component delivery. Here, we describe an orthogonal strategy for controlling molecular species' release across oil/water interfaces by modulating their intrinsic self-assembly state. We show that although the soluble peptide Boc-FF can be stably encapsulated for days, its self-assembly into nanostructures triggers jet-like release within seconds. Moreover, we exploit this self-assembly-mediated release to deliver other molecular species that are transported as cargo. These results demonstrate the role of self-assembly in modulating the transport of peptides across interfaces.

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