Liposomes in the treatment of inflammatory disorders.
This review focuses on the therapeutic utility of liposomes in the treatment of inflammatory disorders, and aims to offer the reader an overview of the in vivo results obtained with liposomally encapsulated anti-inflammatory and immune suppressive drugs. The past 30 years has clearly indicated the added value of liposomes in the search for solutions for the delivery problems encountered. However, only a few liposomal anti-inflammatory therapeutics have entered the clinic. Reasons for the hurdles existing in the translation of promising preclinical findings to clinical studies are discussed.
Metselaar
Josbert M
JM
Department of Pharmaceutics, Utrecht Institute for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Utrecht University, PO Box 80082, 3508 TB Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Storm
Gert
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D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D003692:Delayed-Action Preparations; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D007249:Inflammation / Q000188:drug therapy*; D008081:Liposomes
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D003692:Delayed-Action Preparations; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; D008081:Liposomes