Lipid polymer hybrid as emerging tool in nanocarriers for oral drug delivery

Abstract

The oral route for drug delivery is a widely accepted route. For that reason, many researchers are currently working to develop efficient oral drug delivery systems. Use of polymeric nanoparticles (NPs) and lipid carrier systems, including liposomes, solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs) and nanostructured lipid carriers (NLC), has limitations such as drug leakage and high water content of dispersions. Thus, lipid polymer hybrid nanoparticles (LPNs) have been explored by the researchers to provide a better effect using properties of both polymers and lipids. The present review is focused on the challenges, possibilities, and future perspectives of LPNs for oral delivery.

Keywords::

• lipid polymer hybrid nanoparticles
• lipids
• liposomes
• nanotechnology
• nanofiber
• nanoblanket
• nanostructured lipid nanoparticles
• polymeric nanoparticles
• Solid lipid nanoparticles

Declaration of interest

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