Formulation Strategy and An Overview of Nano-Structured Lipid Carrier-Based Topical Gel as a Novel Drug Delivery System

Pharm Nanotechnol. 2024 Aug 29. doi: 10.2174/0122117385325593240820044758. Online ahead of print.

Abstract

Nano-Structured Lipid Carriers (NLCs) are improved Solid Lipid Nanoparticles (SLNs) that recover the permanency and capacity of drug payload. There are 3 different types of NLCs which have been anticipated. The aforementioned Lipid Nano Particles (LNPs) possess possible tenders in drug delivery systems, cosmeceuticals, clinical research and many others. Here, we highlight the structure, ingredients, different manufacturing techniques and analysis of NLCs which are rudiments in formulating a unique drug delivery system. These types of formulations are therapeutically advantageous like skin hydration, occlusion and improved bioavailability as well as skin targeting. In this article, we have also discussed the features, and novelty of NLCs, different advantages as promising assistance in topical drug delivery systems, shortcomings and utilisations of LNPs by concentrating on NLCs.

Keywords: Colloidal carrier system; NLCs; liquid lipid; manufacturing techniques.; solid lipid; stability of formulation.