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Solid lipid nanoparticles as drug delivery systems.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  15834465     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
For a decade, trials have been made to utilize solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs) as alternative drug delivery systems to colloidal drug delivery systems such as lipid emulsions, liposomes, and polymeric nanoparticles. Various lipid matrices, surfactants, and other excipients used in formulation, preparation methods, sterilization and lyophilization of SLNs are discussed in this article. Entrapment efficiency of drug carrier and its effect on physical parameters, drug release, and release mechanisms of various compositions are reviewed and discussed. Important points in characterization and stability of SLNs are outlined. Various in vitro studies carried out by different research groups are mentioned in addition to in vivo evaluation. Exploitation potential of SLNs to administer by various routes of administration are covered. Passive and active drug targeting using SLNs are presented.
Authors:
K Manjunath; J S Reddy; V Venkateswarlu
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Publication Detail:
Type:  In Vitro; Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Methods and findings in experimental and clinical pharmacology     Volume:  27     ISSN:  0379-0355     ISO Abbreviation:  Methods Find Exp Clin Pharmacol     Publication Date:  2005 Mar 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2005-04-18     Completed Date:  2005-10-11     Revised Date:  2006-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7909595     Medline TA:  Methods Find Exp Clin Pharmacol     Country:  Spain    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  127-44     Citation Subset:  IM    
Copyright Information:
Copyright 2005 Prous Science. All rights reserved.
Affiliation:
Novel Drug Delivery System Laboratory, University College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kakatiya University, Warangal, Andhra Pradesh, India.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Drug Compounding
Drug Delivery Systems*
Drug Stability
Emulsifying Agents
Lipids / chemistry*
Nanostructures*
Nanotechnology
Particle Size
Solubility
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Emulsifying Agents; 0/Lipids

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