Simple, mass production of giant vesicles using a porous silicone material

Date 30th, Oct 2018
Source EurekAlert - Scientific News Websites

DESCRIPTION

A technique to generate large amounts of giant vesicle (liposome) dispersion has been developed. The technique involves adsorbing a lipid into a silicone porous material resembling a 'marshmallow-like gel' and then squeezing it out like a sponge by impregnating a buffer solution.