Biomaterials for Delivery and Targeting of Proteins and Nucleic Acids
By: Ram I. Mahato(Editor)
ISBN: 0849323347
Publisher: CRC - 2004-12-28
Hardcover | 712 Pages | List Price: $199.95 (USD)
Product Dimensions: 9.36 x 6.48 x 1.72 inches
Book Description
This book introduces the principles of polymer science and chemistry and the basic biology required for understanding how biomaterials can be used as drug-delivery vehicles. No book to date combines a discussion of high-tech biomaterials-based delivery of protein and nucleic acid drugs with the pharmaceutical or biocompatibility aspects. With contributions from leading experts from around the world, this text discusses physiochemical parameters used for design, development, and evaluation of biotechnological dosage forms for delivery of proteins, peptides, oligonucleotides, and genes. The authors present biological barriers to extravasation and cellular uptake of proteins and nucleic acids.