Stable and efficient reducing of liposomal size

University of Michigan
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Research Fellow

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Company:

Avanti Polar Lipids Inc

Product Name:

Avanti® Mini-Extruder

Catalog Number:

610000

Development of liposomal formulations for gene therapy and drug delivery is a common technique used in most transfection protocols. In order to develop optimized therapeutics, reduction and optimization of size is critical toward in vivo applications. We used the Avanti Extruder to obtain uniformly sized unimodal liposomal vesicles to encapsulate siRNA, plasmid DNA and retroviral particles for delivery to human cells.

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Tips

Make sure the extrusion takes place above the highest transition temperature of the lipids being used. Be gentle with the membranes as they can tear easily

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Summary

The Good

Fast, Reliable

The Bad

Syringes can start leaking over a prolonged use of time. Use teflon tape to tighten gaps.

The Bottom Line

Small and capable extruder for formulation of liposomal therapeutics.

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