Biocompatibility of liposomes derived from microbial cells: An assesment towards Nanomedicine applications

Carlos M. Valdemar-Aguilar, Rufino Nava-Mendoza, Angel O. Tinoco-Martinez, Vicente D. Compean-García, Blanca Millan-Chiu, Luz M. Lopez-Marin*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

The emergence of Nanotechnology in Medicine has resulted in the development of a wide set of nanocarriers. One of the most popular approaches in drug delivery is the use of liposomes, which are self-assembled lipid bilayers. Mammalian-derived liposomes are known to be highly biocompatible. However, the toxicity of liposomes prepared with microbial lipids is still to be clarified. Strains from the genus Mycobacterium are able to induce a high immune response in humans, which is known to involve the responses towards the amphipathic lipids they synthesize, and various reports have proposed the use of mycobacterial liposomes as adjuvants and vaccine boosts. In this work, M. fortuitum and M. tuberculosis lipids were used to produce mycobacterial-derived liposomes, and their physical and chemical characterization, as well as biocompatibility vis-à-vis human cells are addressed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2016 12th Congreso Internacional de Ingenieria, CONIIN 2016
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781509029112
ISBN (Print)9781509029112
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 22 Jun 2016
Externally publishedYes
Event12th Congreso Internacional de Ingenieria, CONIIN 2016 - 12th International Congress on Engineering, CONIIN 2016 - Santiago de Queretaro, Mexico
Duration: 1 May 20166 May 2016

Publication series

Name2016 12th Congreso Internacional de Ingenieria, CONIIN 2016

Conference

Conference12th Congreso Internacional de Ingenieria, CONIIN 2016 - 12th International Congress on Engineering, CONIIN 2016
Country/TerritoryMexico
CitySantiago de Queretaro
Period1/5/166/5/16

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© 2016 IEEE.

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Engineering (miscellaneous)
  • Food Science
  • Polymers and Plastics
  • Ceramics and Composites
  • Materials Chemistry

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