Current advances in niosomes applications for drug delivery and cancer treatment
Materials Today Bio, 2023 The advent of nanotechnology has led to an increased interest in nanocarriers as a drug delivery system that is efficient and safe. There have been many studies addressing nano-scale vesicular systems such as liposomes and niosome is a newer generation ...
Iman Akbarzadeh, Qun Ren
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Effect of niosome formation with chitosan coating on the stability and absorption of orally administered vesicular ursolic acid [PDF]
Journal of Materials Science: Materials in MedicineNiosomes are known to improve the bioavailability of drugs. However, niosomes have drawbacks related to stability and absorption in the gastrointestinal tract.
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A Comprehensive Review of Niosomes: Composition, Structure, Formation, Characterization, and Applications in Bioactive Molecule Delivery Systems [PDF]
MoleculesNiosomes are nanocarriers with a bilayer structure, consisting of a polar region and a non-polar region. This unique structure allows them to encapsulate compounds with varying polarities, addressing solubility challenges in the transport and delivery of
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Niosomes, an alternative for liposomal delivery. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2018 Niosomes are used in studies for drug delivery or gene transfer. However, their physical properties and features relative to liposomes are not well documented.
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The effects of crocin nanoparticle on trace elements levels in paraquat-induced oxidative stress in rat [PDF]
Scientific ReportsParaquat, a non-spesific herbicide, induces toxicity primarily through oxidative stress, with no specific antidote available. Evidence suggests paraquat disrupts ion homeostasis, affecting essential trace elements involved in antioxidant defense. Crocin,
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Formulation and Optimization of Zidovudine Niosomes [PDF]
AAPS PharmSciTech, 2010 Zidovudine (AZT) is commonly used to treat patients with AIDS, but it is limited by toxicity and high dosing needs. Alternative formulations have been proposed to overcome these drawbacks. The objective of this study was to evaluate process-related variables like hydration and sonication time, rotation speed of evaporation flask, and the effects of ...
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pH Gradient-Driven Loading of Doxorubicin into Niosomes: A Comparative Study Using Bromocresol Green as a Visual Indicator [PDF]
PharmaceuticsBackground: The active (remote) loading of drugs into nanoparticulate systems via the pH gradient technique has been proven highly successful in liposomes, as numerous formulations have reached the market.
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Development of Vancomycin, a Glycopeptide Antibiotic, in a Suitable Nanoform for Oral Delivery [PDF]
MoleculesBacterial infections caused by resistant strains have emerged as one of the most significant life-threatening challenges. Developing alternatives to conventional antibiotic formulations is crucial to overcoming these challenges. Vancomycin HCl (VCM) is a
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Current Trends in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, 2021 Niosome are non-ionic surfactant vesicles. These are obtained by hydrating combination of cholesterol and non-ionic surfactants. It is used as carrier for amphiphilic and lipophilic medicine. Niosomes are identity assemble vesicles collected largely of artificial surfactants and cholesterol. Drug delivery potential of niosomes can be enhanced in use of
A. G. Nerkar, G. S. Chakraborthy
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Niosomes in cancer treatment: A focus on curcumin encapsulation
Heliyon, 2023 Curcumin is widely used as a therapeutic drug for cancer treatment. However, its limited absorption and rapid excretion are the major therapeutic limitations to its clinical use.
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