title: A review on novel vesicular drug delivery: proniosomes.
abstract: Nanotechnology has brought a revolution in the field of science, which has subsequently lead to development of novel dosage forms such as niosomes, liposomes and proniosomes. Proniosomes overcome the demerits involved with niosomal and liposomal drug delivery systems. Proniosomes are liquid crystalline compact niosome hybrids which upon hydration form niosomes. They help in reducing physical stability problems involved with niosomes such as leaking, fusion, aggregation and provide convenience in dosing, distribution, transportation and storage showing improved results than conventional niosomes. This review focuses on different aspects of proniosome such as preparation, characterization, drug release, applications, merits, demerits, present scenario in market and future trends.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pharmaceutics, Jss College of Pharmacy, JSS University , Udhagamandalam, Tamil Nadu , India.
authors.forename: Venkata Ramesh
authors.initials: VR
authors.lastname: Yasam
authors.forename: Satya Lavanya
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Jakki
authors.forename: Jawahar
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Natarajan
authors.forename: Gowthamarajan
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Kuppusamy
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D004337:Drug Carriers / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000737:chemistry; D016503:Drug Delivery Systems / Q000379:methods / Q000639:trends*; D006801:Humans; D008081:Liposomes / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000737:chemistry*; D010316:Particle Size; D011355:Prodrugs / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000737:chemistry*
chemical_list: D004337:Drug Carriers; D008081:Liposomes; D011355:Prodrugs
keywords: Applications; characterization; drug release; niosomes; proniosomes