artificial lipid constructs used for DNA transport. The composition of its outer envelope is similar to that of the cell membrane, enabling it to fuse with the membrane and release the DNA inside the cell.
Oily, microscopic capsules designed to package and deliver biological cargo, such as drugs, to cells in the body.
Lecithin (i.e., alkyl phospholipid) containing bilipid layer droplet with an inner water core, ~200-2000 nm in size, multi-laminar (many layers of phospholipid) liposomes will be at the upper size range. Langerhan’s cel - immune cell found in epidermis, believed to be sensitive to beta-d-glucans, responds to possible antigens (viruses, yeast bacteria etc.) by the production of cytokines
A fatty droplet of spherical lipid in suspension in tissue.
A microscopic artificial membrane vesicle consisting of a spherical phospholipid bilayer. Liposomes can be incorporated into living cells and used to transport relatively toxic drugs into diseased cells, where they can exert their maximum effect. DNA molecules may be entrapped in, or bound to the surface of, the vesicles, and subsequent fusion of the liposome with the cell membrane will deliver the DNA into the cell. Liposomes have been used to develop an efficient transfection procedure for Streptomyces bacteria.
Vesicle that forms when phospholipids hydrate in water. Can be loaded with either oil-soluble or water-soluble ingredients. Easily penetrate the skin delivering moisture, nutrients and other captured ingredients to the targeted site.
tiny, fatty, bubble like capsule
A synthetic microscopic spherical structure consisting of a phospholipid bilayer membrane containing a user-defined aqueous solution. Liposomes can be used to transport relatively toxic drugs into diseased cells, where they can exert their maximum effect. DNA molecules may be entrapped in, or bound to the surface of, the vesicles, and subsequent fusion of the liposome with the cell membrane will deliver the DNA into the cell. Liposomes have been used to develop an efficient transfection procedure for Streptomyces bacteria.
A synthetic lipid bilayer vesicle that fuses with the outer cell membrane and is used to transport small molecules into cells.
Artificial phospholipid bilayer vesicle formed from an aqueous suspension of phospholipid molecules.
Bubble- or onion-like particle made out of lipids (fats) that is used to encapsulate drugs. Encapsulation helps the drug remain in the body for a longer period of time and may reduce toxicity.
A spherical structure, usually multilamelate, prepared from eukaryotic cell membranes which may be used as a carrier for glycoprotein antigens and drugs.
an artificially made microscopic vesicle into which nucleic acids can be packaged; used in molecular biology as a transducing vector
a fatty-like substance such as lecithin -- the same substance contained in most of the body's cell membranes
a liquid bubble made from essential phospholipid (EPL)
a microvesicle composed of one or more bilayers of lipidic amphipathic molecules typically enclosing an equal number of aqueous compartments
a small hollow vesicle whose double-layer membranes are built like the intercellular substance between the human skin cells
a small vesicle composed of various types of lipids, phospholipids and/or surfactant which is useful for delivery of a drug (such as a PRO polypeptide or antibody thereto) to a mammal
a special way fatty acids arrange themselves
a tiny membrane-wrapped package
a type of nanoparticle that can be created when lipids are mixed with water," explains Dr
An artificial bubble made up of fatty molecules that can contain substances, including drugs, designed to be absorbed by specific cells.
(a 'lipid body'), most generally speaking, is a (quasi)stable lipid vesicle with an aqueous core and at least one surrounding bilayer.
Microscopic sphere whose walls are made of cell membranes. Liposomes may be used to deliver actives, drugs, enzymes, or other substances to the cell. The payload may be trapped in the center of the liposome or in the liposome membrane.
a spherical fat particle suspended in a liquid. Liposomes are used to carry drugs or other substances to cells or tissues, allowing them to remain active longer in the body and have a less detrimental effect on the liver.
microscopic globules of LIPIDS manufactured to enclose medications. The liposome's fatty layer is supposed to protect and confine the enclosed drug until the liposome adheres to the outer membrane of target cells. By delivering treatments directly to the cells needing them, drug EFFICACY may be increased while overall TOXICITY is reduced.
a microscopic ball made of lipids to distribute moisture to the skin
an artificial membrane. Can be used to encapsulate drugs and aid in drug delivery.
A type of nanoparticle made from fat molecules surrounding a core of water. Liposomes were the first nanoparticles used to create unique therapeutic agents.
A micro vesicle composed of a bilayer of lipid molecules enclosing an aqueous compartment
a synthetic microscopic globule made of fatty layers encapsulating drugs or other substances. Liposomes are often used to deliver substances to the body's cells and tissues.
A closed lipid vesicle surrounding an aqueous interior; may be used to encapsulate exogenous materials for ultimate delivery of these into cells by fusion with the cell.
A type of nanoparticle made of lipids, or fat molecules, surrounding a water core. Liposomes, several of which are widely used to treat infectious diseases and cancer, were the first type of nanoparticle to be used to create therapeutic agents with novel characteristics.
Microscopic globules of lipids that can be manufactured to enclose drugs.
Microscopic, fat-containing, bubble created in the laboratory which is used to deliver drugs through the bloodstream.
Microsphere composed of lipids
Microscopic globules of fat used to encapsulate drugs, and ensure their delivery to the proper targets, reducing toxicity, and hopefully increasing activity.
Spherical phospholipid bilayer structure with an aqueous interior that forms in vitro from phospholipids and may contain protein. ( Figure 15-4)
An artificial phospholipid vesicle. They can be useful for the enclosure of macromolecules such as nucleic acids or, after loading with an appropriate drug, they may be used therapeutically to achieve slow release of the drug into circulation.
A liposome is a spherical vesicle with a membrane composed of a phospholipid and cholesterol bilayer. Liposomes can be composed of naturally-derived phospholipids with mixed lipid chains (like egg phosphatidylethanolamine), or of pure surfactant components like DOPE (dioleolylphosphatidylethanolamine). Liposomes, usually but not by definition, contain a core of aqueous solution; lipid spheres that contain no aqueous material are called micelles, however, reverse micelles http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Micelle#Reverse_Micelles can be made to encompass an aqueous environment.