Full Description
Functionalized Drug Delivery Systems delves into the potential of various functionalized drug delivery systems, such as polymeric micelles, dendrimers, metallic nanoparticles, and SMEDDS. It offers a comprehensive guide from basic concepts to advanced surface engineering techniques. The book covers liposomes, dendrimers, metal nanoparticles, polymeric micelles, niosomes, and ethosomes, concluding with a chapter on the regulatory framework. This invaluable resource is perfect for pharmaceutical researchers and graduate students keen on advancing their understanding and application of these innovative drug delivery methods. The book also provides consolidated literature reviews, making it a foundational text for new researchers.
Its chapters are dedicated to specific techniques, offering detailed insights into each method. Readers will gain knowledge on improving drug absorption and targeted delivery, supported by practical examples and case studies. The final chapter on regulatory frameworks ensures compliance and best practices in developing functionalized drug delivery systems. This book is an essential read for anyone in the field of pharmaceutical research.
Contents
1. Functionalized Drug Delivery Systems: Need and Significance
2. Surface Engineering of Drug Carriers
3. Engineered Nanoparticles in Drug Delivery and Targeting
4. Functionalized Liposomes in Drug Delivery
5. Tailor-made Dendrimers in Drug Delivery and Targeting
6. Ligand Anchored Inorganic and Metal Nanoparticles Pharmacokinetics of Lipid-Drug Conjugates
7. Functionalized Polymeric Micelles
8. Niosomes and Ethosomes: Advances
9. Functionalized Carbon Nanotubes
10. Functionalized SMEDDS and SNEDDS
11. Functionalized Drug Delivery Systems: Regulatory Considerations
