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  • Biotechnology
  • Materials Science
  • Pharmaceutical Sciences

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  • Niosomes are increasingly explored for drug and gene delivery.
  • A comprehensive comparison of niosome and liposome properties is lacking.
  • Understanding these differences is crucial for optimizing niosome formulations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To characterize and compare the physical properties of niosomes and liposomes.
  • To evaluate niosome stability, permeability, and response to environmental changes.
  • To assess the suitability of niosomes for specific applications like protein reconstitution and peptide interactions.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative analysis of niosomes and liposomes (phosphatidylcholine, phosphatidylethanolamine, cholesterol).
  • Assays for membrane permeability (calcein leakage, KCl permeability).
  • Cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) and dynamic light scattering for size analysis.
  • Laurdan fluorescence for membrane packing determination.
  • Functional reconstitution assays and antimicrobial peptide interactions.

Main Results:

  • Niosomes exhibit high stability and slightly increased leakiness compared to liposomes.
  • Niosome size significantly decreases after freeze-thaw cycles, unlike liposomes.
  • Niosomal membranes show slightly lower packing density than liposomal membranes.
  • Functional reconstitution of ArcD2 antiporter in niosomes was unsuccessful.
  • Antimicrobial peptides interact similarly with niosomes and liposomes containing unsaturated lipids.

Conclusions:

  • Niosomes demonstrate comparable stability and permeability to liposomes for drug-sized molecules.
  • Niosomes present a potentially cost-effective and viable alternative for drug delivery systems.
  • Further research is needed to fully elucidate niosome behavior and optimize their application.