Targeted Drug Delivery Concepts and Design [Hardcover]

This authoritative volume explores the fundamental concepts and numerous applications of targeted delivery of drugs to the body. This compilation has been divided into eight sections comprised of the basic principles of drug targeting, disease and organ/organelle-based targeting, passive and active targeting strategies, and various advanced drug delivery tools such as functionalized lipidic, polymeric and inorganic nanocarriers. Together, the twenty-three chapters cover a wide range of topics in the field, including tumor and hepatic targeting, polymer-drug conjugates, nanoemulsion, physical and biophysical characteristics of nanoparticles, and in vivo imaging techniques, among others. The book also examines advanced characterization techniques, regulatory hurdles and toxicity-related issues that are key features for successful commercialization of targeted drug delivery system products. Targeted Drug Delivery is a comprehensive reference guide for drug delivery researchers, both beginners and those already working in the field.

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.- 1 Targeted Drug Delivery Systems  Strategies and Challenges?????????????????????????

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.- 2 Recent Advances in Tumor Targeting Approaches????????????????? ???????????????????????????????????

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.- 3 Infectious Diseases: Need for Targeted Drug Delivery??????????????????????? ???????????????????????????????????

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.- 4 Image-Guided Delivery of Therapeutics to the Brain????????????? ???????????????????????????????????

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.- 5 Inhalation Therapy for Pulmonary Tuberculosis???????????????????????????????? ???????????????????????

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.- 6 Hepatic Targeting: Physiological Basis and Design Strategy??? ???????????????????????????????????

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