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What are the similarities between a micelle and a liposome?

Posted August 22, 2024


Answer

Liposomes and micelle are both vesicle structures made up of amphipathic molecules. They both have notable pharmaceutical applications and play key roles in targeted drug delivery in various therapies. Both, liposome and micelle, show dramatic growth beyond a particular temperature. 

Additional resources

Liposomes: structure, composition, types, and clinical applications☆

Cell Meter™ Intracellular Colorimetric Lipid Peroxidation (MDA) Assay Kit