The release of immobilized substances from Symplex capsules

A new procedure of microencapsulation was studied with regard to substance release and quantification of diffusion processes on the capsule membrane. The permeability behaviour on the capsule membrane was especially studied in metabolites, which are essential for immobilized biological objects (i.g. preimplantative mammal embryos). Peptide and proteohormones, cyanmethemoglobin and proteins were enclosed in simple and multiple Symplex Capsules. All substances examined are able to pass the Symplex membrane. The speed of release is influenced by the size of the capsule, the ion force, temperature, concentration of immobilized substances as well as their linear and globular structur. Compared with simple capsules the release of substances from multiple capsules was delayed. Corresponding to the results found under the experimental design described the Symplex membrane can be considered as coating for the compartmentation of cells, that allows the passage of essential substances for the immobilized objects. The method of microencapsulation used and described has various ways of application.