Rational Design of Cholesterol Derivative for Improved Stability of Paclitaxel Cationic Liposomes

Jasmin Monpara1, Chryso Kanthou2, Gillian M Tozer2

  • 1Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, University under Section 3 of UGC Act - 1956, Elite Status and Center of Excellence - Govt. of Maharashtra, TEQIP Phase II Funded, Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, 400019, India.

Summary

A new cationic cholesterol derivative, Cholesteryl Arginine Ethylester (CAE), enhances paclitaxel (PTX) loading and stability in liposomes. This novel ligand improves drug delivery and shows no genotoxicity in vitro.

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