Reserch & Manufacturing
We conduct feasibility studies, formulation, development, manufacturing, characterization and quality control of liposomal products containing the most complex compounds.
Liposome
A liposome is a tiny bubble (vesicle), made of the same material as a cell membrane. Membranes are usually made of phospholipids, which are molecules that have a head group and a tail group. The head is attracted to water, and the tail, which is made of a long hydrocarbon chain, is repelled by water. Liposomes can be composed of naturally-derived phospholipids with mixed lipid chains (phosphatidylcholine and egg phosphatidyletha-nolamine), or of pure surfactant components like DOPE (dioleoylphosphatidylethanolamine). Liposomes, usually but not by definition, contain a core of aqueous solution. The name liposome is derived from two Greek words: lipos’ meaning fat and ‘Soma’ meaning body. A liposome can be formed at a variety of sizes as uni-lamellar or multi-lamellar construction, and its name relates to its structural building blocks, phospholipids, and not to its size.
Niosome
A Niosome is a Non-IOnic Surfactant-based vesicle, they are formed mostly by non-ionic surfactant and cholesterol incorporation as an excipient. Other excipients can also be used. Niosomes are structurally similar to liposomes.
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Preformulation, formulation, solid state services, molecule analytical chemistry, regulatory consulting.