Applications of Polymers in Drug Delivery
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Applications of Polymers in Drug Delivery

2nd Edition - October 2, 2020

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  • Editors: Ambikanandan Misra, Aliasgar Shahiwala
  • Paperback ISBN: 9780128196595
  • eBook ISBN: 9780128226681

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Description

Applications of Polymers in Drug Delivery, Second Edition, provides a comprehensive resource for anyone looking to understand how polymeric materials can be applied to current, new, and emerging drug delivery applications. Polymers play a crucial role in modulating drug delivery and have been fundamental in the successful development of many novel drug delivery systems. This book describes the development of polymeric systems, ranging from conventional dosage forms to the most recent smart systems. Regulatory and intellectual property aspects as well as the clinical applicability of polymeric drug delivery systems are also discussed. The chapters are organized by specific delivery route, offering methodical and detailed coverage throughout. This second edition has been thoroughly revised to include the latest developments in the field. This is an essential book for researchers, scientists, and advanced students, in polymer science, drug delivery, pharmacology/pharmaceuticals, materials science, tissue engineering, nanomedicine, chemistry, and biology. In industry, this book supports scientists, R&D, and other professionals, working on polymers for drug delivery applications.

Key Features

  • Explains how polymers can be prepared and utilized for all major drug delivery routes
  • Presents the latest advances, including drug targeting, polymeric micelles and polymersomes, and the delivery of biologicals and nucleic acid therapeutics
  • Includes appendices with in-depth information on pharmaceutical properties of polymers and regulatory aspects

Readership

Academic: Researchers, scientists, and advanced students in polymer science, drug delivery, pharmacology/pharmaceuticals, materials science, tissue engineering, nanomedicine, chemistry, and biology. Industry: Scientists, R&D, and other professionals working on polymers for drug delivery applications

Table of Contents

  • 1. Polymers in Drug Delivery: An Update

    2. Applications of Polymers in Buccal Drug Delivery

    3. Applications of Polymers in Gastric Drug Delivery

    4. Applications of Polymers in Small Intestinal Drug Delivery

    5. Polymers in Transdermal Drug Delivery

    6. Polymers Used in Peyer's Patch Targetin

    7. Applications of Polymers in Colonic Drug Delivery

    8. Applications of Polymers in Parenteral Drug Delivery

    9. Polymers in Rectal Drug Delivery

    10. Polymers in Vaginal Drug Delivery: Recent Advancements

    11. Applications of Polymers in Nasal Drug Delivery

    12. Polymer Applications in Pulmonary Drug Delivery

    13. Applications of Polymers in Ocular Drug Delivery

    14. Targeting Approaches using Polymeric Nanocarriers

    15. Self-Assembled Block Copolymer Nanoaggregates for Drug Delivery Applications

    16. Applications of Polymers in Delivery of Biologics

Product details

  • No. of pages: 594
  • Language: English
  • Copyright: © Elsevier 2020
  • Published: October 2, 2020
  • Imprint: Elsevier
  • Paperback ISBN: 9780128196595
  • eBook ISBN: 9780128226681

About the Editors

Ambikanandan Misra

Prof. Ambikanandan Misra is a Director, Pharmaceutical Research at Shobhaben Pratapbhai Patel School Of Pharmacy & Technology Management, SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, NMIMS Deemed to be University, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. He has worked in pharmaceutical sciences for over 40 years developing novel drug delivery systems, and advises the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food, and cosmetics industries. He has published 8 books, 46 book chapters, and 181 peer-reviewed publications in reputed journals.

Affiliations and Expertise

Director, Pharmaceutical Research at Shobhaben Pratapbhai Patel School Of Pharmacy & Technology Management, SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, NMIMS Deemed to be University, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

Aliasgar Shahiwala

Dr. Aliasgar Shahiwala is currently serving as a Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutics, and Graduate Program Director, at Dubai Pharmacy College, Dubai, UAE. He received his MA and PhD in pharmaceutics and pharmaceutical technology from the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, India, with a particular research focus on the area of novel drug delivery. His postdoctoral research at Northeastern University, USA, centered on applications of nanotechnology in the field of drug delivery and drug targeting. With more than 20 years of teaching and research experience, Prof. Shahiwala has published several articles in international peer-reviewed journals, edited 4 books, and authored many book chapters, as well as being an active reviewer and editorial board member.

Affiliations and Expertise

Professor and Graduate Program Director, Department of Pharmaceutics, Dubai Pharmacy College, Dubai, UAE

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  • Ambikanandan M. Mon Jun 29 2020

    Applications of Polymers in Drug Delivery, Second Edition

    Useful Book for Faculty, Students, Scientists working in the area of drug delivery in research centers and industrial settings, and polymer and material scientist etc