Sunday, August 24, 2014

How Liposomal Formulation Helps The Medical Field

By Linda Ruiz


Liposomes have a cell like characteristics. Due to this attribute it is commonly used to target ailments and also provides a new approach to genetic studies. This cell like substance contains lipids as its wall. In fact, this wall is very similar to our cell that it enables it to mesh with ease.

This was first developed by a researcher named Alec Bangham way back in 1961. He said that he was trying to experiment a new laboratory apparatus, and at the same time make a noted observation about our cell wall while developing the liposomes. After that, more and more researchers have worked on the field, trying to develop new liposomal formulation. This gives birth to various commercial products available today.

The name liposome comes from the Greek word, Lipos which means fat and Soma meaning body. It can be created in various forms and sizes depending on the purpose. Also, the name only relates to its building block which is phospholipids and not necessarily its size.

Commonly, this kind of modernized cell is used as a carrier of medicines which will target a specific cell in our body to heal it. Keep in mind that this not always the case, it can also be used to carry DNA, vaccines and whatsoever. Usually, this can be done by injecting it into the body.

In the scientific field, more specifically the genetic field, use this to carry DNA. Once the DNA is carried into an individual it can then begin to alter the DNA in a safer way. Before, to make this possible you need to inject some kind of virus to the patient to the job. Aside from that, DNAs that are damaged can also be replaced through this.

Too much about science and modern medicine, and lets us talk about the effects of it in cosmetics. These materials are commonly used in our everyday moisturizers. If you look into the bottle of your moisturizer, there is a possibility that there is a big label there that it shows it contains liposom. Due to its undeniable efficacy, lots of companies put this in front of their products to attract more customers.

This highly advanced technology was created due to the fact that we do not eat correctly. We tend to eat as much as we want without knowing if it is good for our body or not. This means that we are more prone to diseases compared to others who are a little bit conscious.

The good thing about liposomes is that they are very versatile when it comes to quick absorption. This means that if you take in vitamin C, it will be absorbed completely in your body. This is a wonderful advantage compared to the traditional medicine wherein it needs to take several minutes to feel its effect.

There are varieties of medicines that we can take in, and each of this medicine is specific to a certain illness. Do not just take in everything where you can see a liposom label on it, seek professional help first. This will ensure that you are not taking drugs that are not the right fit for your sickness.




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