 In this study, researchers developed pectin-stabilized selenium nanoparticles, pectin-CNPs, to encapsulate curcumin, Kerr. The particles had a size of approximately 61 nanometers when un-encapsulated and 119 nanometers when loaded with Kerr. Encapsulating Kerr within the pectin-CNPs resulted in a higher loading rate of 7.4% and a pH-dependent controlled release of Kerr from the nanoparticle. Pectin-CNPs also increased the water solubility of Kerr by up to 500 times, making it easier to administer. Additionally, the nanoparticles displayed strong antioxidant activity and anti-tumor effects in vitro. Overall, these findings suggest that pectin-CNPs can be used as an effective delivery system for hydrophobic drugs such as Kerr. This article was authored by Yang Wu, Hong Liu, Xihua Li, and others.