How Liposomal Formulation Helps The Medical Field

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.

This was first developed by a researcher named Alec Bangham way back in 1961. He said that he was trying to experiment a new laboratory apparatus, and at the same time make a noted observation about our cell wall while developing the liposomes. After that, more and more researchers have worked on the field, trying to develop new liposomal formulation. This gives birth to various commercial products available today.

Liposome is actually two combined Greek Words. Lipos which they said means fat and then the word Soma which is basically a body. If you combine the two words, it will form fat body. You might be confused about that, but one thing is for sure, there are explanations why they name it like that.

Commonly, this kind of modernized cell is used as a carrier of medicines which will target a specific cell in our body to heal it. Keep in mind that this not always the case, it can also be used to carry DNA, vaccines and whatsoever. Usually, this can be done by injecting it into the body.

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.

This is not only used for medicine and science alone, it also shows up in cosmetics. These are very effective for moisturizers, increasing the efficiency of the product and strength. Because of its well known advantage, it is used as an advertising point for a product. Letting the user know that their product composed of a highly effective substance.

Most individual but not all, tend to eat foods that are not too nutritious. But we cannot deny that, most of these foods even though not that healthy, taste very good. Since this is inevitable, a lot of individuals take food supplements to supply the needs of their body. Most conventional supplements are tablet made but if you prefer for a more effective one, a liposome based vitamins are good for you.

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.

There are varieties of medicines that we can take in, and each of this medicine is specific to a certain illness. Do not just take in everything where you can see a liposom label on it, seek professional help first. This will ensure that you are not taking drugs that are not the right fit for your sickness.




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