title: Liposomes as a vehicle for drug delivery.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: School of Pharmacy, University of London.
authors.forename: K M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Taylor
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Newton
mesh_terms: D004337:Drug Carriers / Q000737:chemistry; D006801:Humans; D008081:Liposomes / Q000737:chemistry; D010599:Pharmacokinetics; D013810:Therapeutic Equivalency; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D004337:Drug Carriers; D008081:Liposomes