The invention relates to a device for producing lipid vesicles, which is
equipped with a line (1) for transporting a polar liquid phase, with a
line (2) for transporting an organic liquid phase containing lipids, with
a collecting receptacle (7) for accommodating produced lipid vesicles, and
with means for conveying the liquid phases through lines (1) and (2). At
at least one location, the outer side of line (1) forms a common contact
surface with line (2) inside of which a common opening (3) is provided
that permits the flow of liquid and joins the inside of line (2) to the
inside of line (1). Lines (1) and (2) do not contain agitating or
dispersing aids in the area of the opening (3). The invention also relates
to a method for the careful production of lipid vesicles, wherein the
lipid phase is sprayed under pressure perpendicular to the direction of
flow of the polar phase and into the same, whereupon lipid vesicles having
a narrow size distribution form spontaneously and without the action of
mechanical agitating or dispersing aids.
