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.- 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
Table of Contents
1. Polymers in Drug Delivery: An Update2. Applications of Polymers in Buccal Drug Delivery3. Applications of Polymers in Gastric Drug Delivery4. Applications of Polymers in Small Intestinal Drug Delivery5. Polymers in Transdermal Drug Delivery6. Polymers Used in Peyer's Patch Targetin7. Applications of Polymers in Colonic Drug Delivery8. Applications of Polymers in Parenteral Drug Delivery9. Polymers in Rectal Drug Delivery10. Polymers in Vaginal Drug Delivery: Recent Advancements11. Applications of Polymers in Nasal Drug Delivery12. Polymer Applications in Pulmonary Drug Delivery13. Applications of Polymers in Ocular Drug Delivery14. Targeting Approaches using Polymeric Nanocarriers15. Self-Assembled Block Copolymer Nanoaggregates for Drug Delivery Applications16. Applications of Polymers in Delivery of Biologics
