[A review on the influences of size and surface charge of liposome on its targeted drug delivery in vivo].
Liposomes can be cleared by the reticuloendothelial system (RES) when it is in the blood circulation in the body. And they can accumulate in the organs rich in RES in the body by passive targeting. Targeting of the liposomes is an important factor for its use as a drug carrier, and particle size as well as surface charge are important for its in vivo targeting. In this paper, studies on the influences of particle size and surface charge of the liposomes on cell binding and phagocytosis mechanism were reviewed. A comprehensive review on passive targeting effect of the particle size and surface charge of liposomes on blood, liver, spleen as well as tumor tissue was made. At last, an outlook for future research directions was made.
Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Academy of Military Medical Science, Beijing 100850, China.
Yan-fang
YF
Yang
Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Academy of Military Medical Science, Beijing 100850, China.
Xiang-yang
XY
Xie
Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Academy of Military Medical Science, Beijing 100850, China.
Yang
Y
Yang
Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Academy of Military Medical Science, Beijing 100850, China.
Hui
H
Zhang
Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Academy of Military Medical Science, Beijing 100850, China.
Xing-guo
XG
Mei
D000818:Animals; D004337:Drug Carriers / Q000737:chemistry*; D016503:Drug Delivery Systems; D006801:Humans; D008081:Liposomes / Q000737:chemistry / Q000493:pharmacokinetics; D012157:Mononuclear Phagocyte System / Q000378:metabolism*; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000378:metabolism*; D010316:Particle Size; D010587:Phagocytosis; D010873:Pinocytosis; D013499:Surface Properties; D014018:Tissue Distribution
D004337:Drug Carriers; D008081:Liposomes