Encapsulation of magnetic nanoparticles in liposomes without the need of extrusion steps

What is it about?

Here we demonstrate that it is possible to generate magnetoliposomes (liposomes containing magnetic nanoparticles) without the need of costly and time consuming size-reduction steps. Also we prove that it is feasible to use peristaltic micropumps - which are smaller and cheaper - instead of syringe pumps to drive the fluids and achieve similar results compared to what is obtained with traditional magnetoliposome preparation methods.

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Why is it important?

We believe that microfluidic-guided generation of liposomes and magnetoliposomes in small, low-cost portable systems holds potential towards affordable point-of-care medicine.