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ReviewTherapeutic delivery2025

Drug delivery systems incorporating bile salts: advancements since the conception of bilosomes.

Mohammad A Obeid, Marta Ruano-Aldea, Reinaldo Acevedo, Virgil Schjins, Manal M Alsaadi, Valerie A Ferro

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Review in Therapeutic delivery, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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2 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Mohammad A ObeidDepartment of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan.
Marta Ruano-AldeaStrathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK.
Reinaldo AcevedoMicropore Technologies, The Wilton Centre, Redcar, Cleveland, UK.
Virgil SchjinsStrathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK.
Manal M AlsaadiDepartment of Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Tripoli, Tripoli, Libya.
Valerie A FerroStrathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This review explores the advancements in drug delivery systems that incorporate bile salts since bilosomes that were developed over 20 years ago. Bile salts, recognized for their unique amphiphilic properties, have emerged as versatile agents in enhancing solubility, stability, and bioavailability of various therapeutics. We discuss the innovative formulations developed, including micelles, liposomes, and nanoparticles, that leverage bile salts to facilitate targeted and sustained release. The review also highlights the mechanisms by which bile salts improve drug absorption, particularly for hydrophobic compounds, and examines the evolving regulatory landscape surrounding these systems. Furthermore, we address challenges faced in clinical translation and future directions for research, emphasizing the potential of bile salt-based systems in personalized medicine. Our evaluation highlights the significant role of bile salts in advancing drug delivery technologies and their promise for improving therapeutic outcomes.

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Bile Acids and SaltsDrug Delivery SystemsAnimalsBiological AvailabilityDelayed-Action PreparationsDrug CarriersHumansHydrophobic and Hydrophilic InteractionsLiposomesMicellesNanoparticlesSolubilityBile Acids and SaltsDelayed-Action PreparationsDrug CarriersLiposomesMicellesbile saltsBilosomesdrug delivery systemsimmune responsenanocarrierssurfactants

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PMID40126140
PMCPMC12051551

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