Nanocapsule and uses thereof

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a nanocapsule comprising a hydrophilic core; and a hydrophobic shell enclosing the hydrophilic core. The hydrophobic shell contains an outer layer comprising fucoidan, a middle layer comprising carotenoids and metal oxide nanoparticles, and an inner layer comprising fucoidan and contacting the hydrophilic core. The present disclosure also provides use of the nanocapsule as disclosed herein in the manufacture of a medicament for treating and/or diagnosing diseases in a subject in need thereof.

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