Table 2 Lysine encapsulation efficiency (%Lys) for SLN, NLC and MLN composed of arachidic or stearic acid with Tween 60 as the surfactant, and the amount of Lys (mg) per gram of NP, n = 3.

From: Applying nanotechnology to increase the rumen protection of amino acids in dairy cows

NP Formulations

%Lys

Lys mg/g of NP

SLN – Stearic acid

39 ± 5a

16 ± 2

SLN – Arachidic acid

38 ± 6a

16 ± 3

NLC – Stearic acid

64 ± 3b

27 ± 1

NLC – Arachidic acid

61 ± 5b

25 ± 2

MLN – Stearic acid

82 ± 3c

39 ± 1

MLN – Arachidic acid

92 ± 2c

43 ± 1

  1. Values followed by different letters are statistically significantly different (p < 0.05).
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