Group Members: David Jeffrey, Samuel Thompson, Callihan Hamlin, Alexia DeLara
Introduction to Liposomes
Liposomes are essentially a phospholipid bilayer that has been modified into a spherical formation. This sphere of molecules surrounds an empty space that, when manipulated properly, can be filled with any of a number of therapeutic substances. This relatively new innovation is currently at the forefront of medical research and is being extensively studied as a vector for the administration of many new disease therapies. From delivering doses of daily vitamins to fighting the most aggressive forms of cancer, liposomes provide the perfect medium by which today's potent drugs can reach their targets safely and effectively. We believe that liposomes not only represent the cutting edge of targeted drug therapy, but the future of medicine as we know it.
In this website, we will review the general history and mechanism by which liposomes are created and utilized. We will also outline several therapies that are already experiencing groundbreaking success, as well as a few that are quickly developing into viable treatments for some of today's most serious conditions. The short video below from LivOn Labs provides an excellent animation of the basics of liposome form and function. From there, click on the name of each of the drugs at the top for a brief introduction, and then follow the drop down menus to learn about the specifics of each of the therapies.
In this website, we will review the general history and mechanism by which liposomes are created and utilized. We will also outline several therapies that are already experiencing groundbreaking success, as well as a few that are quickly developing into viable treatments for some of today's most serious conditions. The short video below from LivOn Labs provides an excellent animation of the basics of liposome form and function. From there, click on the name of each of the drugs at the top for a brief introduction, and then follow the drop down menus to learn about the specifics of each of the therapies.