Liposomes for dihydroartemisinin delivery to cancer cells: development, characterization and in vitro studies

Dihydroartemisinin (DHA) is the most potent anticancer artemisinin-like compound and induce cancer cell death by apoptotic pathways; it is a poorly water soluble compound with low bioavailability and low half-life (34 – 90 min). Therefore, the development of the new formulation of DHA that enables quick availability to the body is of great...