Title:Lipid Nanoparticles and Active Natural Compounds: A Perfect Combination for Pharmaceutical Applications
Volume: 26
Issue: 24
Author(s): Carmelo Puglia*, Rosario Pignatello, Virginia Fuochi, Pio Maria Furneri, Maria Rosaria Lauro, Debora Santonocito, Rita Cortesi and Elisabetta Esposito
Affiliation:
- Department of Drug Sciences, University of Catania, Catania,Italy
Keywords:
Solid lipid nanoparticles, nanostructured lipid carriers, active natural compounds, drug delivery,
stability, carrier systems.
Abstract: Phytochemicals represent an important class of bioactive compounds characterized
by significant health benefits. Notwithstanding these important features, their potential therapeutic
properties suffer from poor water solubility and membrane permeability limiting their
approach to nutraceutical and pharmaceutical applications. Lipid nanoparticles are well
known carrier systems endowed with high biodegradation and an extraordinary biocompatible
chemical nature, successfully used as platform for advanced delivery of many active compounds,
including the oral, topical and systemic routes. This article is aimed at reviewing the
last ten years of studies about the application of lipid nanoparticles in active natural compounds
reporting examples and advantages of these colloidal carrier systems.