Abstract

Long-circulating liposomes can be prepared by coating liposome surface with a hydrophilic layer of oligosaccharides, glycoproteins, polysaccharides and synthetic polymers in order to make liposomes “invisible” for scavenger cells of the mononuclear phagocyte system. Incorporation of lipid-anchored poly(ethylene glycol) in liposome bilayer allows to prolong its circulation at least tenfold. Various designs of glycolipid- and polymer-based liposomes are presented, possible mechanisms of action are discussed; potential of these liposomes for drug targeting is presented.

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