Figure 2From: PVM/MA-shelled selol nanocapsules promote cell cycle arrest in A549 lung adenocarcinoma cells Schematic representation of PVM/MA-shelled Selol nanocapsules. Hydrolysis of an anhydride group yields two carboxylate groups at neutral pH in a PVM/MA strand (a). Partial hydrolysis of the PVM/MA polymer strand exposed to water but not in PVM/MA closer to the oily core (b). The carboxylate-containing parts of PVM/MA are hydrophilic and comprise the nanocapsule shell surface, whereas the anhydride-containing parts are more hydrophobic, closely covering the Selol core (c).Back to article page