Important Things You Must Know About Liposomal Formulation

By Linda Ruiz


If you compare a liposome and a normal cell, you cannot see any difference. This is the reason why it is widely used in the medical and science fields. It can also be used in various ways depending on the target. Like most cells, they tend to have a very identical cell wall which commonly known as lipids.

It may sound like a new discovery but no, it is first discovered on 1961 by Alec Bangham, a British researcher. Right after the discovery, scientists become more obsessed about it and keep on researching for some possible ways to maximize its use. Liposomal formulation sprouted from different parts of the globe having one purpose, to improve how genetic experiments work and develop a new way of medication.

If you are concerned why it was named like that, it actually is two Greek words combined. The first one is Lipos which basically means fat and then Soma which means body. If you think about it, it does not make sense at all. Anyway, a liposome can be created in different forms or even sizes.

Think about liposome as a carrier. This microscopic matter can be filled with different kinds of substances including DNA, medications and so on. Most of time, it is manually injected to an individual. The carrier will then move through the cells like a normal cell and target the specific part or organ of the body. In this manner, the drugs will be more effective.

In most laboratories, they use it to transfer a DNA to a specific cell. This will give researchers safe alternative rather than using specific kinds of viruses or bacteria to alter the genes. Some experiments suggest that it can also be used to deliver gene therapy. This method will replace the damaged DNA up to entire chromosomes.

Too much about science and modern medicine, and lets us talk about the effects of it in cosmetics. These materials are commonly used in our everyday moisturizers. If you look into the bottle of your moisturizer, there is a possibility that there is a big label there that it shows it contains liposom. Due to its undeniable efficacy, lots of companies put this in front of their products to attract more customers.

Typically, most people do not eat the right food for their body. We are more accustomed to the things we think is delicious but we do not consider its health benefits. To solve the issue, we can take a food supplement to replace the insufficient nutrients our body needs. And these supplements cannot be that effective without the use liposome.

In fact, liposomes tend to have higher absorption compared to the tablet ones. Which basically suggest that, if you take in vitamins and food supplements via the liposom then it is quickly absorbed by the body and take effect right after that. Although, a tablet may not cost that much compared to it.

No matter what form of medication we opt for, it is always a wise decision to eat properly with the proper foods. You can ask professionals about it so that they can give you advices and at the same time provide you a perfect diet plan. In cases wherein you need immediate medication, you can ask your doctor about liposome and see how it works for you.




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