Application of Liposomes as a Cancer Drug Delivery Vehicle for Various Therapies

Cancer is fast approaching as one of the leading causes of mortality in humans.Various treatment plans are available, with conventional ones being surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation, depending on the type of cancer.While effective, such treatment plans not only treat cancer cells but also adversely affect healthy tissues of the body, leading to a long-lasting, sometimes permanent, impact on the quality of life.Liposomes offer an effective drug delivery vehicle that delivers medicines to only specific tumor cells, significantly reducing the effect of these potent drugs on healthy cells.Liposomes consist of hydrophobic phospholipid vesicles with an aqueous core.With the versatility of their design and customization, liposomes are considered useful delivery systems for various types and sizes of drugs.With these nano-structures being adaptable, they can be tailored to address specific cancers.Numerous studies have been published that explore the biosynthesis of liposomes, making them compatible with the bodies of living beings, and several reports are available on the application of liposomes in drug delivery.In this paper, the author will provide a review of the manufacturability of liposomes, followed by an overview of their broad applications, focusing on cancer drug delivery.