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Review
Ethosomes: Versatile vesicular carriers for effective medicinal drug transdermal administration
Author(s): Mahetab Patel*, Dr. Jitendra Patel and Dr. Umesh Upadhyay
Drugs can be delivered using Ethosomes, which are non-invasive delivery systems, to deep skin layers and/or the systemic circulation. Though conceptually complex, ethosomal systems are distinguished by their ease of preparation, safety, and effectiveness a combination that can greatly increase their utility. Ethosomes are flexible, squishy vesicles designed for better active drug distribution. This page discusses research done using several ethosomal systems and a wide variety of medications using in vitro, in vivo, animal models, and human subjects. Ethosomes' special structure allows them to enclose and transmit through the skin highly lipophilic s.. View More»