Liposomes in Analytical Methodologies - Hardcover

"In the past 40 years since their discovery, liposomes have found widespread applications in biomimetic membrane research, drug delivery, and cosmetic encapsulation and in the topic of this book, as analytical reagents. This well-illustrated book has been written by recognized experts in the field of liposomal analysis and includes chapters on the most important applications and their relevant technologies. Liposomes in Analytical Methodologies is an outstanding review of the state of the art of using liposomes for analytical purposes."
―Prof. Richard A. Durst, Cornell University, USA

Liposomes have been widely explored in the drug delivery realm over the past decades. Many of the properties that made them well suited for drug delivery applications, such as the internal space to encapsulate a large payload of molecules and the inherent protection from exterior stresses, have also been exploited in various analytical techniques. Liposomes in Analytical Methodologies provides an extensive coverage of their utility, ranging from historic developments to actively researched techniques written by expert investigators. The introductory chapter serves as a primer on the fundamentals of liposomes for analytical purposes and provides an overview of various applications, while subsequent chapters provide in-depth coverage of selected areas. With techniques ranging from liposome PCR to electrophoretic separations, readers will gain an appreciation for the versatility that liposomes can add to the analytical toolbox.