Interfacial Phenomena in Drug Delivery and Targeting

Interfacial Phenomena in Drug Delivery and Targeting
Author: G. Buckton
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2000-02-11
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9783718656332

This book series aims to provide a comprehensive survey for senior undergraduates, graduates and established workers carrying out research in drug delivery and targeting in its many facets.

Interfacial Phenomena and Colloid Stability

Interfacial Phenomena and Colloid Stability
Author: Tharwat F. Tadros
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Total Pages: 418
Release: 2015-07-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3110366479

The main objective of this volume is to demonstrate the importance of the fundamental aspects of interfacial phenomena in various industrial applications. The text provides the reader with the knowledge that is essential for the composition of the complex multi-phase systems used in the above mentioned areas of application. It should enable the physical and formulation chemist as well as the chemical engineer in designing the formulation on the basis of a rational approach. It will also enable the formulation scientist to better understanding the factors responsible for producing a stable product with optimum application conditions. The book should also be very useful for teaching the subject of formulation at academic institutions.

Submicron Emulsions in Drug Targeting and Delivery

Submicron Emulsions in Drug Targeting and Delivery
Author: S Benita
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 353
Release: 2019-08-16
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1000717550

It is anticipated that submicron emulsion and lipid suspension will find numerous and novel medical applications in the near future. The purpose of this multi-authore book is to provide the reader with an up-to-date general overview of submicron emulsions and lipid suspensions (solid lipid nanoparticles) as well as to emphasize the various methods of preparation, characerization, evaluation and potential applications in various therapeutic areas. Leading authors have contributed to this unique book which contains all state of the art and detailed knowledge related to the physico-chemical, pharmaceutical and medical aspects of these most interesting but complex dosage forms, thus making this information easily available to the reader. This book will be of interest to scientists working in the field of drug delivery and targeting in universities as well as in the pharmaceutical, food, cosmetic, veterinary and chemical industries.

Engineering Drug Delivery Systems

Engineering Drug Delivery Systems
Author: Ali Seyfoddin
Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
Total Pages: 252
Release: 2019-11-15
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0081025491

Engineering Drug Delivery Systems is an essential resource on a variety of biomaterials engineering approaches for creating drug delivery systems that have market and therapeutic potential. The book comprehensively discusses recent advances in the fields of biomaterials and biomedical sciences in relation to drug delivery. Chapters provide a detailed introduction to various engineering approaches in designing drug delivery systems, delve into the engineering of body functions, cover the selection, design and evaluation of biomaterials, and discuss the engineering of colloids as drug carriers. The book's final chapters address the engineering of implantable drug delivery systems and advances in drug delivery technology. This book is an invaluable resource for drug delivery, materials scientists and bioengineers within the pharmaceutical industry. - Examines the properties and synthesis of biomaterials for successful drug delivery - Discusses the important connection between drug delivery and tissue engineering - Includes techniques and approaches applicable to a wide range of users - Reviews innovative technologies in drug delivery systems such as 3-D printed devices for drug delivery

Liposomes in Biomedical Applications

Liposomes in Biomedical Applications
Author: P. N. Shek
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 308
Release: 1995-08-03
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9783718657018

An illustrated reference guide presenting the most current research progress on the exploitation of liposomes for biomedical applications. Over 40 contributors study various aspects of the topic, including: the immunologic applications of liposomes; liposome-mediated drug delivery; and liposomes as red blood cell substitutes. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Colloid and Interface Science in Pharmaceutical Research and Development

Colloid and Interface Science in Pharmaceutical Research and Development
Author: Hiroyuki Ohshima
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 533
Release: 2014-07-23
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0444626085

Colloid and Interface Science in Pharmaceutical Research and Development describes the role of colloid and surface chemistry in the pharmaceutical sciences. It gives a detailed account of colloid theory, and explains physicochemical properties of the colloidal-pharmaceutical systems, and the methods for their measurement. The book starts with fundamentals in Part I, covering fundamental aspects of colloid and interface sciences as applied to pharmaceutical sciences and thus should be suitable for teaching. Parts II and III treat applications and measurements, and they explains the application of these properties and their influence and use for the development of new drugs. - Provides a clear description of the fundamentals of colloid and interface science relevant to drug research and development - Explains the physicochemical/colloidal basis of pharmaceutical science - Lists modern experimental characterization techniques, provides analytical equations and explanations on analyzing the experimental data - Describes the most advanced techniques, AFM (Atomic Force Microscopy), SFA (Surface Force Apparatus) in detail

Handbook of Biodegradable Polymers

Handbook of Biodegradable Polymers
Author: Abraham J. Domb
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 548
Release: 1998-02-04
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9781420049367

Handbook of Biodegradable Polymers, the seventh volume in the Drug Delivery and Targeting book series, provides a source manual for synthetic procedures, properties and applications of bioerodible polymers. The authors describe widely available materials such as polyactides, collagen and gelatin, as well as polymers of emerging importance, such as the genetically-engineered and elastin-based polymers which are either proprietary or in early stages of development. Section I addresses synthetic absorbable polymers, and Section 2 profiles natural, semi-synthetic and biosynthetic polymers. Section 3 discusses the surface characterization of degradable polymers, the modeling of biodegradation and non-medical polymers. This book is ideal for researchers from academia and industry as well as chemists, pharmacists and physicians who deal with biopolymers, drug delivery and targeting, bioengineering and implantable devices.

Molecular Interfacial Phenomena of Polymers and Biopolymers

Molecular Interfacial Phenomena of Polymers and Biopolymers
Author: P Chen
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 709
Release: 2005-07-22
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1845690834

One of the most exciting areas of polymer research is the study of interfacial phenomena and their practical applications. This major work reviews the key research in this important area and is used in such areas as biomaterials.Part one looks at the thermodynamics, kinetics and other fundamental properties of polymer surfaces and interfaces. The second part of the book reviews ways of characterising and manipulating interfacial phenomena. It includes examples of practical applications such as vaccine delivery, tissue engineering and the development of therapeutic lung surfactants.With its distinguished editor and international team of contributors, Molecular interfacial phenomena of polymers and biopolymers is a standard work on understanding polymeric interfacial properties and their medical and other practical applications. - Reviews key research in this hot area including biomaterials - Examines polymeric interfacial properties and reviews medical and other practical applications - Edited by a leading authority with contributions from distinguished experts worldwide

Advanced Gene Delivery

Advanced Gene Delivery
Author: Alain Rolland
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 300
Release: 2003-09-02
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0203303814

A practical resource for everyone involved in the gene therapy field and in the design of effective gene delivery systems, this volume presents an overview and update of recent advances in the field of non-viral methods for the in vivo transfer of therapeutic genes to biological targets using conventional routes of administration. Methods to control the spatial and temporal modulation of gene function in vivo as well as the level, duration, specificity, and fidelity of gene expression are described. The rational design and the applications of a variety of non-viral gene delivery systems, such as cationic lipid-, polymer-, and (poly) peptide-based systems, are exemplified for the control of location of therapeutic genes administered by various routes. Current and potential clinical applications of gene-based medicines are presented for the prevention, correction or modulation of diseases. Examples of current applications of plasmid-based systems for genetic vaccination, treatment of genetic disorders such as cystic fibrosis, and treatment of acquired diseases such as cancer are also provided.