Friday, August 29, 2014

Important Things You Must Know About Liposomal Formulation

By Linda Ruiz


If you compare a liposome and a normal cell, you cannot see any difference. This is the reason why it is widely used in the medical and science fields. It can also be used in various ways depending on the target. Like most cells, they tend to have a very identical cell wall which commonly known as lipids.

This was first developed by a researcher named Alec Bangham way back in 1961. He said that he was trying to experiment a new laboratory apparatus, and at the same time make a noted observation about our cell wall while developing the liposomes. After that, more and more researchers have worked on the field, trying to develop new liposomal formulation. This gives birth to various commercial products available today.

The name liposome comes from the Greek word, Lipos which means fat and Soma meaning body. It can be created in various forms and sizes depending on the purpose. Also, the name only relates to its building block which is phospholipids and not necessarily its size.

The inside of a liposome can be loaded up with medication, DNA, vaccines and some other substances. If it is injected to the body, they can perfectly harmonize with some other cells found in our body. This will give it an easy task to deliver what they are carrying. The advantage of it is that, it nontoxic which means the delivery should not cause any reaction.

In laboratory experiments, these carriers are used to transport new DNA information to a certain living thing. By doing this, they can modify the DNA structure in a safer manner compared to using a virus. This method can also be used in gene therapy, the procedure wherein the DNA is repaired or replaced.

This is not only used for medicine and science alone, it also shows up in cosmetics. These are very effective for moisturizers, increasing the efficiency of the product and strength. Because of its well known advantage, it is used as an advertising point for a product. Letting the user know that their product composed of a highly effective substance.

This highly advanced technology was created due to the fact that we do not eat correctly. We tend to eat as much as we want without knowing if it is good for our body or not. This means that we are more prone to diseases compared to others who are a little bit conscious.

In fact, liposomes tend to have higher absorption compared to the tablet ones. Which basically suggest that, if you take in vitamins and food supplements via the liposom then it is quickly absorbed by the body and take effect right after that. Although, a tablet may not cost that much compared to it.

There are varieties of medicines that we can take in, and each of this medicine is specific to a certain illness. Do not just take in everything where you can see a liposom label on it, seek professional help first. This will ensure that you are not taking drugs that are not the right fit for your sickness.




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