Lyoprotective Effect of Alkyl Sulfobetaines for Freeze-drying 1,2-Dipalmitoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine Liposomes.

A liposome is a molecular assembly in the form of a vesicle comprised of a phospholipid bilayer. Liposomes can be used as molecular containers in various fields such as pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food industries. It is difficult to maintain the original structure of liposomes in an aqueous medium.