Insights into Micellization of Octenylsuccinated Oat β-Glucan and Uptake and Controlled Release of β-Carotene by the Resultant Micelles

The core–shell structured micelles from octenylsuccinated oat β-glucan (OSβG) are able to solubilize β-carotene (βC). This study reveals molecular interactions governing the formation, stabilization, and βC uptake of OSβG micelles (OSβG-Ms) by means such as water contact angle, 1H nuclear magnetic resonance, dynamic light scattering, and confocal laser scanning microscopy. The results indicated that the micellization of OSβG molecules is...