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Niosomal formulation for antibacterial applications

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Pages 476-493 | Received 08 Nov 2021, Accepted 11 Jan 2022, Published online: 31 Jan 2022
 

Abstract

Infection is a disease that is mainly caused by different Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria. Treatment of infections requires a considerable amount of antibiotics, which can cause serious damage to the patient's body. Delivering the antibiotic only to the site of infection can prevent these destructive effects, such as the destruction of the normal intestinal flora. The drug delivery system through carriers will take antibiotics into a part of the body involved in the disease. Niosome nanoparticles, which have been made from non-ionic surfactants, have been emerging as ideal drug/antibiotics delivery vehicles. Recently, niosome formulations have been targeted to reduce toxicity and increase accumulation at the target site. Niosomes have performed well in the treatment of local infections, delivery of ocular drugs, and coating of orthopaedic bone/dental implants. This research aimed to highlight the molecular structure and physicochemical properties of niosomes and covered its manufacturing methodologies. Then we critically review the literature on niosomes for the mechanism of drug release, the carrier to deliver antibiotics, and its clinical effectiveness against bacterial infections.

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