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Liposome Preparation Method Screening

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The liposome preparation development center of CD Formulation has a long-standing establishment. Drawing on extensive experience and expertise of our professional scientists, we offer a range of specialized and adaptable solutions to assist you in selecting appropriate lipid preparation methods. By integrating traditional techniques with cutting-edge technologies, we possess the capability to support diverse industries in their lipid development projects.

The Importance of Liposome Preparation Method Screening

Liposome preparation method screening service is an essential service for researchers and scientists working in the field of liposome research. Liposomes, tiny vesicles made of phospholipids, are widely used in various fields such as drug delivery, cosmetics, and food industry. The choice of the right liposome preparation method is crucial for obtaining high-quality liposomes with desired properties. The selection of preparation methods for liposomes is a complex and comprehensive process that necessitates careful consideration of drug properties, drug delivery routes, mechanisms of action, and other factors. Only by leveraging the advantages of liposomes can the most suitable preparation method be chosen. In the development of liposomes, it is crucial to fully comprehend and analyze the properties and characteristics of active substances, including drug solubility, stability, and bioactivity. These factors are pivotal in selecting appropriate preparation methods. Furthermore, the significance of drug delivery routes should also be taken into account as different routes have varying requirements for liposomes. For instance, oral liposomes need to exhibit excellent gastrointestinal stability while injectable liposomes must facilitate rapid drug release. Therefore, when choosing preparation methods for liposomes, one must consider the properties of drugs, drug delivery routes, and therapeutic needs.

What Can We Do About Screening Liposome Preparation Methods?

The Study of Drug Properties

The characteristics of the active substance and the route of administration mainly dictate the choice of preparation method. Therefore, prior to screening for the optimal preparation method, it is necessary to conduct a characterization study of the active substance (drug, nutritional component, etc.). For instance, certain biomacromolecules may undergo structural (or functional) perturbations/alterations during traditional preparation methods or when exposed to detergents, organic solvent residues (with sensitive toxicity), and high shear homogenization (or ultrasound processing), which can significantly impact clinical application. Photosensitive, pH-sensitive, and temperature-sensitive active substances may influence the selection of appropriate preparation methods.

Screening Preparation Processes

The diverse array of liposomes includes small single-layer vesicles (SUV), large single-layer vesicles (LUV), giant single-layer vesicles (GUV), multilayer vesicles (MLV), and multi-layer vesicles (MVV). Consequently, it is crucial to screen appropriate preparation techniques tailored to specific research requirements. Conventional methods for liposome formation pose challenges in achieving easily scalable production processes and optimizing packaging efficiency. By conducting a comprehensive comparison of various preparation methods, we assist customers in selecting the most suitable approach.

Process Route Design

Traditional liposome preparation methods suffer from drawbacks such as inadequate stability, high polydispersity, and residual organic solvents. Specifically, the use of conventional organic solvents in liposome preparation can lead to degradation of encapsulated active ingredients and pose risks to human health and the environment. In this regard, we employ state-of-the-art or innovative techniques alongside traditional approaches to assist customers in developing eco-friendly and sustainable liposomes, thereby achieving novel processing methods. For instance, examples include the supercritical fluid-assisted technique, supercritical reverse-phase evaporation (SC-RPE) technique, supercritical anti-solvent (SAS) technique.

Our Platform for Screening Liposome Preparation Methods

Platform Specifics
Thin-film hydration
  • Simple operation
  • Under proper temperature and ultrasonic parameters, small uniform monolayer vesicles can be obtained.
Reverse evaporating method
  • This method can obtain a higher internal water phase loading capacity, so that the prepared liposomes have higher stability and are not easy to aggregate and precipitate, so the remaining solvent can be removed by dialysis, centrifugation and other methods.
Solvent injection method
  • This method can obtain a higher internal water phase loading capacity, so that the prepared liposomes have higher stability and are not easy to aggregate and precipitate, so the remaining solvent can be removed by dialysis, centrifugation and other methods.
Surfactant removal method
  • A gentle method of producing multiple types of vesicles and highly homogeneous liposomes.
Microfluidic technology
  • Multifunctional liposome preparation technology.
  • The lipid phase and the water phase pass through a channel with a diameter of tens to hundreds of microns at different entrances, and the lipid phase flow is focused into a narrow sheet under hydrodynamic action.
  • By adjusting the volume flow ratio of the water phase and the lipid phase, the length of the fluid channel, temperature, mixing conditions, and lipid concentration, variable liposome particle size (tens of nanometers to hundreds of microns) and narrow particle size distribution are achieved.

Our Advantages in Liposome Preparation Method Screening

  • State-of-the-art Equipment and Technology. Our cutting-edge equipment and technology enable us to provide you with in-depth insights into the properties of liposomes, facilitating well-informed decisions during the optimization process.
  • Proficient Expertise. Our team of highly skilled scientists possesses extensive knowledge in formulating and optimizing liposomes, comprehending the relationship between their constituents and their impact on stability, bioavailability, and targeting. This empowers us to develop tailored strategies for enhancing liposome performance.
  • Tailored Approach. We adopt a customized approach to optimize liposome formulas and process that specifically address your requirements, resulting in liposomal products that not only meet but exceed your expectations while delivering exceptional results.
  • Swift Turnaround Time. With our efficient process, we ensure rapid turnaround times for your liposome-based product development, allowing for quick progress towards achieving your goals.

Published Data

Technology: Recent developments and new methods for liposome preparation

Journal: Pharmaceutics

IF: 5.4

Published: 2022

Results: In this study, the author conducts an analysis of the primary characteristics pertaining to the formation and manufacturing technology of liposome nanocarriers, with a particular focus on their structural aspects, parameters, and the key factors that influence the development of appropriate and stable formulations. Additionally, this paper discusses the latest advancements and novel methodologies in liposome preparation, aiming to provide readers with updated information and guidance for future research endeavors.

Fig.1 Schematic of microfluidic setup for liposome preparation.Fig.1 Schematic representation of a three-inlet microfluidic setup. (Lombardo D, et al., 2020)

At CD Formulations, our team of formulation scientists possesses extensive project experience in screening liposome preparation methods. With the utilization of cutting-edge technology and advanced equipment, we are capable of delivering comprehensive professional solutions to our esteemed customers. If have any inquiries, feel free to contact us, and our dedicated team stands ready to provide answers.

References

  1. Šturm L, Poklar Ulrih N. Basic Methods for Preparation of Liposomes and Studying Their Interactions with Different Compounds, with the Emphasis on Polyphenols. Int J Mol Sci. 2021 Jun 18;22(12):6547.
  2. Lombardo D, Kiselev MA. Methods of Liposomes Preparation: Formation and Control Factors of Versatile Nanocarriers for Biomedical and Nanomedicine Application. Pharmaceutics. 2022;14(3):543.
  3. Aishwarya L. Saraswat, Timothy J. Maher, etal. Development and optimization of stealth liposomal system for enhanced in vitro cytotoxic effect of quercetin. Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology. 2020, 55, 101477.
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