Lipid in Chips: A Brief Review of Liposomes Formation by Microfluidics

Int J Nanomedicine. 2021 Nov 3:16:7391-7416. doi: 10.2147/IJN.S331639. eCollection 2021.

Abstract

Liposomes are ubiquitous tools in biomedical applications, such as drug delivery, membrane science and artificial cell. Micro- and nanofabrication techniques have revolutionized the preparation of liposomes on the microscale. State-of-the-art liposomal formation on microfluidic chips and its associated applications are introduced in this review. We attempt to provide a reference for liposomal researchers by comparing various microfluidic techniques for liposomes formation.

Keywords: chips; lipid vesicles; liposomes; microfluidics.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Drug Delivery Systems
  • Lipids
  • Liposomes*
  • Microfluidics*

Substances

  • Lipids
  • Liposomes