Abstract
Polar lipids and various surfactants exhibit rich phase behavior depending on the composition of the lipids and the physicochemical conditions. Lamellar (Lα), hexagonal (Inverted [HII]) and normal or inverted cubic (bicontinuous or micellar) structures are some of the most common lyotropic liquid crystalline phases. Hexosomes are the reverse hexagonal phases comprised of hexagonally close-packed infinite water layers covered by surfactants monolayer. Hexosomes (dispersed HII phases) due to their special structural properties have potential to be used as alternative delivery vehicle for pharmaceuticals. Biologically active molecules can either be accommodated within the aqueous domains or can be directly coupled to the lipid hydrophobic moieties oriented radially outwards from the centre of the water rods. Due to these special properties of hexosomes, they are used to improve solubility of poorly water soluble drugs and to transport therapeutic peptides and proteins by oral, transdermal, and parenteral routes. This article includes various methods of preparation of hexosomes and their application in drug delivery through various routes.
Keywords: Hexosomes, reverse hexagonal phases, transdermal, parenteral route
Current Drug Delivery
Title: Hexosomes: A Novel Drug Delivery System
Volume: 7 Issue: 1
Author(s): Rajashree Hirlekar, Sunilkumar Jain, Mayank Patel, Harshal Garse and Vilasrao Kadam
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Keywords: Hexosomes, reverse hexagonal phases, transdermal, parenteral route
Abstract: Polar lipids and various surfactants exhibit rich phase behavior depending on the composition of the lipids and the physicochemical conditions. Lamellar (Lα), hexagonal (Inverted [HII]) and normal or inverted cubic (bicontinuous or micellar) structures are some of the most common lyotropic liquid crystalline phases. Hexosomes are the reverse hexagonal phases comprised of hexagonally close-packed infinite water layers covered by surfactants monolayer. Hexosomes (dispersed HII phases) due to their special structural properties have potential to be used as alternative delivery vehicle for pharmaceuticals. Biologically active molecules can either be accommodated within the aqueous domains or can be directly coupled to the lipid hydrophobic moieties oriented radially outwards from the centre of the water rods. Due to these special properties of hexosomes, they are used to improve solubility of poorly water soluble drugs and to transport therapeutic peptides and proteins by oral, transdermal, and parenteral routes. This article includes various methods of preparation of hexosomes and their application in drug delivery through various routes.
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Hirlekar Rajashree, Jain Sunilkumar, Patel Mayank, Garse Harshal and Kadam Vilasrao, Hexosomes: A Novel Drug Delivery System, Current Drug Delivery 2010; 7 (1) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/156720110790396526
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/156720110790396526 |
Print ISSN 1567-2018 |
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