Advances in microscopy characterization techniques for lipid nanocarriers in drug delivery: a comprehensive review

This review paper provides an in-depth analysis of the significance of lipid nanocarriers in drug delivery and the crucial role of characterization techniques. It explores various types of lipid nanocarriers and their applications, emphasizing the importance of microscopy-based characterization meth...

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Published inNaunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology Vol. 397; no. 8; pp. 5463 - 5481
Main Authors Saadh, Mohamed J., Shallan, Mohammed Ali, Hussein, Uday Abdul-Reda, Mohammed, Amjed Qasim, Al-shuwaili, Saeb Jasim, Shikara, Mukaram, Ami, Ahmed Ali, Khalil, Noor Alhuda Mohammad Ali, Ahmad, Irfan, Abbas, Huda Hayder, Elawady, Ahmed
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Berlin/Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 01.08.2024
Springer Nature B.V
Subjects
Animals
Archives & records
Atomic force microscopy
Biomedical and Life Sciences
Biomedicine
Confocal microscopy
Cosmetics
Dentistry
Drug Carriers - chemistry
Drug delivery
Drug Delivery Systems
Drugs
Humans
Light microscopy
Lipids
Lipids - chemistry
Medical laboratories
Microscopy - methods
Microscopy, Atomic Force
Nanoparticles
Neurosciences
Pharmaceutical industry
Pharmacology
Pharmacology/Toxicology
Pharmacy
Quantitative analysis
Review
Reviews
Scanning electron microscopy
Skin
Transdermal medication
Transmission electron microscopy
Imaging techniques
Drug delivery
Microscopy characterization
Lipid nanocarriers
Quantitative analysis
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Summary:This review paper provides an in-depth analysis of the significance of lipid nanocarriers in drug delivery and the crucial role of characterization techniques. It explores various types of lipid nanocarriers and their applications, emphasizing the importance of microscopy-based characterization methods such as light microscopy, confocal microscopy, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and atomic force microscopy (AFM). The paper also delves into sample preparation, quantitative analysis, challenges, and future directions in the field. The review concludes by underlining the pivotal role of microscopy-based characterization in advancing lipid nanocarrier research and drug delivery technologies.
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ISSN:0028-1298
1432-1912
1432-1912
DOI:10.1007/s00210-024-03033-7