ArticleFoods (Basel, Switzerland)2025
Comparative Study of Natamycin Encapsulation in Liposomes: Thin-Film vs. Proliposome Methods for Enhanced Stability, Controlled Release, and Efficacy Against Milk Spoilage and Pathogenic Microorganisms.
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- Development and Characterization of Natamycin-Loaded Liposomes for Potential Topical Application: Influence of Preparation Method and Phospholipid Composition.Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
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The aim of this study was to evaluate liposomal particles as a potential delivery system for natamycin, a widely known antimicrobial agent used in the food industry. The goal was to prolong its diffusion into the surrounding medium. Natamycin-loaded liposomes were prepared using two methods (proliposome and thin-film) and two different phospholipid mixtures. The characterization of natamycin-loaded liposomes was performed in terms of their chemical composition (FT-IR analysis), encapsulation efficiency (EE), and antimicrobial potential against spoilage and pathogenic microorganisms that can be found in milk and milk products. During the 60-day storage period, their size, polydispersity index (PDI), and zeta potential were measured. The in vitro release kinetics of natamycin from liposomes were also assessed, and the results showed a significantly lower release rate of the drug when it was encapsulated. EE showed a high level of natamycin encapsulation (>80%), which was confirmed with FT-IR analysis. The stability study indicated that these systems were stable over a 60-day storage period, as the zeta potential of all formulations was ~-25 mV. Satisfactory antimicrobial performance of the developed liposomes against
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