Therapeutic liposomes synergize with active molecules to enhance targeted therapy

Liposomes composed of phospholipids (PLs) either alone or with an active molecule, can reveal a significant potential in the improvement of severe disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, osteoporosis, and inflammatory conditions. For instance, PLs exhibit anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, neuroprotective, and osteogenic properties in pathological conditions which accelerate the therapeutic effect of the drugs. These pharmacological properties can be modulated by the type and dose of PLs or liposome administration. They affect disorders through the signalling pathways, down or upregulation of gene expression, balance of oxidative stress, and other biological mechanisms. Interestingly, liposomes containing essential PLs like phosphatidylserine with active molecules such as curcumin or alendronate could synergistically improve certain diseases like osteoporosis in experimental models. Accordingly, we aimed to highlight the unique advantages of various PLs or liposomes with an emphasis on their diverse therapeutic modalities and potentiation of liposomes in synergy with the cargos in experimental studies. These properties suggest a promising approach to enhance drug efficacy and mitigate the side effects through reduced drug usage in chronic diseases, however, their clinical translation requires further validation of safety and effectiveness in human.