In vitro and in vivo assessment of sporopollenin exine capsule preparations (SpECs) from Lycopodium clavatum spores

RSC Advances 2026 Open access

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Authors: Ammar Shaker Hamed Hasan, Jeremiah Stanley, Abu Saleh Md Moin, Hamna Begam, Sana Waris, Marah Abdulhadi, Khaled Greish, Andrew N. Boa, Manyam Praveen Kumar, G. Roshan Deen, Stephen L. Atkin, Alexandra E. Butler
DOI: 10.1039/d5ra09999d
Cited by: 2
References: 38

Abstract

This study investigated the potential allergenicity of sporopollenin exine capsule preparations (SpECs) derived from plant pollen or spores as allergenicity could limit their use as a therapeutic oral drug delivery system.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization Plant Reproductive Biology Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Research

Publication details

Journal / source
RSC Advances
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
16
Issue
20
Pages
17848–17859
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN