Title:A Comprehensive Review on Niosomes as a Strategy in Targeted Drug Delivery: Pharmaceutical, and Herbal Cosmetic Applications
Volume: 21
Issue: 11
Author(s): Sakshi Saharawat and Sushma Verma*
Affiliation:
- Noida Institute of Engineering and Technology (Pharmacy Institute) Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201306, India
Keywords:
Niosomes, applications, drug targeting, method of preparation, drug delivery, phytoconstituents, cosmetics.
Abstract:
Niosomes are newly developed, self-assembling sac-like transporters that deliver medication
at a specific site in a focused manner, increasing availability in the body and prolonging healing
effects. Niosome discovery has increased drugs’ therapeutic effectiveness while also reducing adverse
effects.
This article aims to concentrate on the increase in the worldwide utilization of niosomal formulation.
This overview presents a thorough perspective of niosomal investigation up until now, encompassing
categories and production techniques, their significance in pharmaceutical transportation, and cosmetic
use.
The thorough literature review revealed that extensive attention has been given to developing
nanocarriers for drug delivery as they hold immense endeavor to attain targeted delivery to the affected
area simultaneously shielding the adjacent healthy tissue. Many reviews and research papers have
been published that demonstrate the interest of scientists in niosomes. Phytoconstituents, which possess
antioxidant, antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, wound healing, anti-acne, and skin whitening properties,
are also encapsulated into niosome. Their flexibility allows for the incorporation of various therapeutic
agents, including small molecules, proteins, and peptides making them adaptable for different
types of drugs. Niosomes can be modified with ligands, enhancing their targeting capabilities.
A flexible drug delivery mechanism provided by non-ionic vesicles, which are self-assembling vesicular
nano-carriers created from hydrating non-ionic surfactant, cholesterol, or amphiphilic compounds
along comprehensive applications such as transdermal and brain-targeted delivery.