Jessica ScottMay 17, 1999.pptVIP

Jessica Scott May 17, 1999 Phospholipids What is a liposome? Cell Membrane Uses of Liposomes Why Use Liposomes in Drug Delivery? Modes of Liposome/Cell Interaction Liposomes Help Improve Current liposomal drug preparations CFTR Amphotericin B Problems with Liposomal Preparations of Drugs * * Polar Head Groups Three carbon glycerol Spherical vesicles with a phospholipid bilayer Hydrophilic Hydrophobic Chelation therapy for treatment of heavy metal poisoning Enzyme replacement Diagnostic imaging of tumors Study of membranes Cosmetics Drug Delivery Inactive: Unmodified liposomes gather in s