Calcium Phosphates Enhanced with Liposomes - The Future of Bone Regeneration and Drug Delivery
Journal of Liposome Research 2023
Mārīte Skrinda-Melne, Jānis Ločs, Andra Grava, Arita Dubņika

Effective healing and regeneration of various bone defects is still a major challenge and concern in modern medicine. Calcium phosphates have emerged as extensively studied bone substitute materials due to their structural and chemical resemblance to the mineral phase of bone, along with their versatile properties. Calcium phosphates present promising biological characteristics that make them suitable for bone substitution, but a critical limitation lies in their low osteoinductivity. To supplement these materials with properties that promote bone regeneration, prevent infections, and cure bone diseases locally, calcium phosphates can be biologically and therapeutically modified. A promising approach involves combining calcium phosphates with drug-containing liposomes, renowned for their high biocompatibility and ability to provide controlled and sustained drug delivery. Surprisingly, there is a lack of research focused on liposome-calcium phosphate composites, where liposomes are dispersed within a calcium phosphate matrix. This raises the question of why such studies are limited. In order to provide a comprehensive overview of existing liposome and calcium phosphate composites as bioactive substance delivery systems, the authors review the literature exploring the interactions between calcium phosphates and liposomes. Additionally, it seeks to identify potential interactions between calcium ions and liposomes, which may impact the feasibility of developing liposome-containing calcium phosphate composite materials. Liposome capacity to protect bioactive compounds and facilitate localized treatment can be particularly valuable in scenarios involving bone regeneration, infection prevention, and the management of bone diseases. This review explores the implications of liposomes and calcium phosphate material containing liposomes on drug delivery, bioavailability, and stability, offering insights into their advantages.


Keywords
Calcium phosphates; drug delivery; liposomes; calcium ions; composites
DOI
10.1080/08982104.2023.2285973
Hyperlink
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/08982104.2023.2285973

Skrinda-Melne, M., Ločs, J., Grava, A., Dubņika, A. Calcium Phosphates Enhanced with Liposomes - The Future of Bone Regeneration and Drug Delivery. Journal of Liposome Research, 2023, Vol. 33, pp.1-41. ISSN 0898-2104. e-ISSN 1532-2394. Available from: doi:10.1080/08982104.2023.2285973

Publication language
English (en)
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