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liposome
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liposome /lipo·some/ (lip´o-sōm) a microscopic spherical particle formed by a lipid bilayer enclosing an aqueous compartment.
lip·o·some (lp-sm, lp-)
n.
An artificial microscopic vesicle consisting of an aqueous core enclosed in one or more phospholipid layers, used to convey vaccines, drugs, enzymes, or other substances to target cells or organs.

Liposome
Fat molecule made up of layers of lipids.
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liposome
[lip′əsōm]
Etymology: Gk, lipos, fat, soma, body
a small, spheric particle consisting of a bilayer of phospholipid molecules surrounding an aqueous solution.

liposome
a spherical structure, usually multilamelate, prepared from eukaryotic cell membranes which may be used as a carrier for glycoprotein antigens and drugs.

liposome
Lipid vesicle Drug delivery A synthetic, uniform bilayer lipid membrane-bound vesicle formed by emulsification of cell membranes in dilute salt solutions, which is used to deliver toxic drugs–eg, amphotericin B, doxorubicin, pentavalent antimony–tagging them with an organ-specific antibody. See Liposome-encapsulated amphotericin B, Stealth liposome.


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Tokyo, Japan, Apr 21, 2006 - (JCN) - Dainippon Sumitomo Pharma announced on April 20 that it has received approval for AmBisome for Injection 50mg, a liposomal formulation of the antifungal agent amphotericin B, from the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare.
Daily Relief's patented liposomal delivery system is designed to relieve both chronic and occasional muscle and joint-related pain, including that associated with arthritis, backache, strains, sprains, and bruises.
donovani complex Liposomal Improved amphotericin B 3 L.
 
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