Abstract
The bilayered structure of liposomes enables the encapsulation of lipophilic drugs in their lipid bilayers and water-soluble molecules in the interior aqueous compartments. We develop a convection-driven drug release model that considers the structural characteristics of liposomes and reversible drug-lipid interaction. An analytical solution to the model is obtained. The solution agrees well with experimental data on the sustained release of lipophilic anticancer drugs from liposomes. The model provides a useful tool for the rational design of liposomal drug delivery systems.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Article number | 073701 |
| Journal | Applied Physics Letters |
| Volume | 97 |
| Issue number | 7 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Aug 16 2010 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Physics and Astronomy (miscellaneous)
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