Liposome bilayer stability: emphasis on cholesterol and its alternatives.
J Liposome Res
; 34(1): 178-202, 2024 Mar.
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Liposomes are spherical lipidic nanocarriers composed of natural or synthetic phospholipids with a hydrophobic bilayer and aqueous core, which are arranged into a polar head and a long hydrophobic tail, forming an amphipathic nano/micro-particle. Despite numerous liposomal applications, their use encounters many challenges related to the physicochemical properties strongly affected by their constituents, colloidal stability, and interactions with the biological environment. This review aims to provide a perspective and a clear idea about the main factors that regulate the liposomes' colloidal and bilayer stability, emphasising the roles of cholesterol and its possible alternatives. Moreover, this review will analyse strategies that offer possible approaches to provide more stable in vitro and in vivo liposomes with enhanced drug release and encapsulation efficiencies.
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Fosfolípidos
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Liposomas
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Revista:
J Liposome Res
Asunto de la revista:
BIOQUIMICA
Año:
2024
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Article
País de afiliación:
Jordania
Pais de publicación:
Reino Unido