Physical encapsulation of hydrophobic drug molecules

This query incorrectly identifies a drug delivery methodology as a therapeutic target. Physical encapsulation refers to pharmaceutical techniques used to trap hydrophobic (water-insoluble) drug molecules within carrier systems such as liposomes, polymersomes, hydrogels, or yeast cells[1][2][3][4]. These strategies aim to improve drug stability, control release kinetics, enhance bioavailability, and reduce side effects. The encapsulation process typically involves incorporating hydrophobic compounds into the lipid bilayers or hydrophobic regions of delivery vehicles during formulation[2][3]. This is a pharmaceutical technology rather than a biological molecule or receptor that serves as a drug target.

Other names

Hydrophobic drug encapsulationPhysical drug encapsulationLiposomal encapsulationMicroencapsulationNanoencapsulation