Advances in Microscopy Characterization Techniques for Lipid Nanocarriers in Drug Delivery: a Comprehensive Review

Overview

Journal Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol

Specialty Pharmacology

Date 2024 Mar 9

PMID 38459989

Authors

Mohamed J Saadh

Mohammed Ali Shallan

Uday Abdul-Reda Hussein

Amjed Qasim Mohammed

Saeb Jasim Al-Shuwaili

Mukaram Shikara

Ahmed Ali Ami

Noor Alhuda Mohammad Ali Khalil

Irfan Ahmad

Huda Hayder Abbas

Ahmed Elawady

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Abstract

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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