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liposome
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lip·o·some  (lp-sm, lp-)
n.
An artificial microscopic vesicle consisting of an aqueous core enclosed in one or more phospholipid layers, used to convey vaccines, drugs, enzymes, or other substances to target cells or organs.
lipo·somal adj.
liposome [ˈlɪpəʊˌsəʊm]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) a particle formed by lipids, consisting of a double layer similar to a natural biological membrane, enclosing an aqueous compartment
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Noun1.liposome - an artificially made microscopic vesicle into which nucleic acids can be packaged; used in molecular biology as a transducing vector
vesicle, cyst - a small anatomically normal sac or bladderlike structure (especially one containing fluid)


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Tokyo, Japan, Apr 21, 2006 - (JCN) - Dainippon Sumitomo Pharma announced on April 20 that it has received approval for AmBisome for Injection 50mg, a liposomal formulation of the antifungal agent amphotericin B, from the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare.
Dainippon Sumitomo Pharma Receives Approval for Antifungal Agent ... by JCNN News Summaries
Daily Relief's patented liposomal delivery system is designed to relieve both chronic and occasional muscle and joint-related pain, including that associated with arthritis, backache, strains, sprains, and bruises.
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