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Simple, mass production of giant vesicles using a porous silicone material

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A technique to generate large amounts of giant vesicle (liposome) dispersion has been developed. The technique involves adsorbing a lipid into a silicone porous material resembling a ‘marshmallow-like gel’ and then squeezing it out like a sponge by impregnating a buffer solution.