Improvement in Physicochemical Parameters of DPPC Liposomes and Increase in Skin Permeation of Aciclovir and Minoxidil by the Addition of Cationic Polymers

    June 2010 in “ European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics ”
    Amra Hasanovic, Caroline Hollick, Kerstin Fischinger, Claudia Valenta
    Studysummary This study found that liposomes coated with cationic polymers, chitosan and Eudragit EPO, showed improved physicochemical stability and enhanced skin diffusion of aciclovir and minoxidil compared to uncoated liposomes.
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