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What is the size range of liposomes?
What is the size range of liposomes?
- 1-100 nm
- 0.1-1 um
- 1-10 um
- 0.025-2.5 um (correct)
Why are liposomes considered versatile preparations?
Why are liposomes considered versatile preparations?
- They have a diameter of 2.5-5 um
- They can only encapsulate hydrophilic drugs
- They are composed of natural body constituents (correct)
- They have an aqueous core surrounded by a single phospholipid bilayer membrane
What type of drugs can liposomes encapsulate?
What type of drugs can liposomes encapsulate?
- Hydrophilic drugs only
- Both hydrophilic and lipophilic drugs (correct)
- Lipophilic drugs only
- Hydrophobic drugs only
What advantage do liposomes offer for chemically labile drugs?
What advantage do liposomes offer for chemically labile drugs?
How can liposomes be targeted to specific tissues?
How can liposomes be targeted to specific tissues?