Abstract:Liposomes are artificially prepared vesicular lipid nanoparticles with a bilayer structure, resembling cell membrane. Their ability to encapsulate various molecules along with excellent biocompatibility makes them ideal delivery vehicles for pharmaceuticals. They can also serve as platforms for membrane proteins to elucidate the structure and function in lipid membranes. Nascent high-density lipoproteins are discoidal lipid nanoparticles with a bilayer structure, which can be reconstituted with their constitue… Show more
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