Precision assembly of ethyl cellulose–zein Janus nanoparticles with lock-and-key structures for controlled release of quercetin and curcumin

Key Points

• Controlled release of quercetin and curcumin is achieved with Janus nanoparticles, enhancing efficacy.
• The use of lock-and-key structures improves the targeting efficiency of the nanoparticles in delivering compounds.
• Assembly techniques for ethyl cellulose and zein enable precise configuration of nanoparticle structures.
• These findings may enable more effective therapeutic strategies in drug delivery systems.