Abstract
Advanced biochemical and pre-clinical studies have proved the potential of plant avonoids and other hydrophilic natural compounds for the treatment of skin disorders, different types of carcinoma, anti-aging and many other areas of therapeutics and preventive medicine. Thehydrophilic nature and unique chemical structure of these compounds pose major challenge because of their poor bioavailability throughthe skin or gut. The use of phytosomes is a novel formulation technology which helps to overcome these problems. The paper providesdetails of the formulation methodology for phytosomes and describes their chemical and biological properties. The characterizationand evaluation technologies used for phytosomes offers insight into different techniques helpful in screening various parameters of phytosomes. The advantages of phytosomes over conventional and liposomal drug delivery systems are also discussed. The scienticusefulness of the technology is reviewed together with a list of important patented technologies involving phytosomes. Thus, in this paper, a complete overview of phytosome technology has been provided for the benet of the researchers interested in this eld.
Keywords:
Phytosome; Phytoconstituent; Flavonoid; Liposomal drug delivery system
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