Liposomes as a vehicle for drug delivery.
Drug delivery systems are used to modify the pharmacokinetics of a drug by altering its therapeutic index and/or duration of activity. This article examines the properties of liposomes that promote their use for drug delivery and gives examples of clinical applications of the technique.
Taylor
K M
KM
School of Pharmacy, University of London.
Newton
J M
JM
D004337:Drug Carriers / Q000737:chemistry; D006801:Humans; D008081:Liposomes / Q000737:chemistry; D010599:Pharmacokinetics; D013810:Therapeutic Equivalency; D013997:Time Factors
D004337:Drug Carriers; D008081:Liposomes