Liposomes have excellent properties such as amphiphilicity, targeting, controllability and protection. However, the cholesterol contained in common liposomes is prone to cause hyperlipidemia, atherosclerosis and other diseases, which leads to great limitations in its application. The addition of phytosterols to liposomes as a substitute for cholesterol can reduce the concentration of cholesterol in blood and regulate the permeability, stability and other properties of liposomes. The effects of phytosterols on liposomes and the research progress on encapsulating lipids, antioxidants, vitamins, peptides and proteins in liposomes containing phytosterols at home and abroad were reviewed so as to provide ideas and basis for phytosterol added to liposomes. |