Description
Advanced Biomaterials and Biotechnology in Drug Delivery Systems provides a detailed review of the latest developments in drug delivery biomaterials and technologies. Sections cover historical perspectives and current trends in the field before exploring advances in a range of novel materials, methods, and technologies utilized in targeted drug delivery. The benefits and challenges of key biomaterials – such as polymers, peptides, and nanomaterials – are assessed, as well as rapidly-growing technologies and approaches such as gene therapy, CRISPR-Cas systems, immunotherapy, and biological response modifiers. Regulatory and translational considerations are also covered, enabling readers to make informed decisions in their research.This is a useful reference of use to academics and researchers in the fields of biomaterials, pharmaceutical sciences, and biotechnology. This book may also be of interest to R&D groups developing novel biomaterials and technologies for targeted drug delivery.- Covers advanced biomaterials and technologies, including polymers, nanomaterials, peptides, viral vectors, biosensing, and more- Utilizes key case studies to aid in understanding, including topics such as cancer therapy, mRNA vaccines, CRISPR, and biodegradable implants- Details regulatory and translational aspects that aid in the implementation of novel drug delivery strategies in practice
Table of Contents
1. Introduction to Drug Delivery Systems2. Molecular Biology Fundamentals in Drug Delivery3. Gene Therapy and Its Role in Modern Drug Delivery4. CRISPR-Cas Systems for Targeted Drug Delivery5. RNA Interference6. Nanotechnology in Drug Delivery7. Biological Barriers and Their Overcoming in Drug Delivery8. Targeted Drug Delivery Using Ligand-Receptor Interactions9. Biosensing Technologies in Drug Delivery Systems10. Bioengineered Peptides and Proteins in Drug Delivery11. Viral Vectors in Drug Delivery12. Immunotherapy and Drug Delivery: New Frontiers13. Biodegradable Polymers in Drug Delivery14. Biological Response Modifiers in Drug Delivery15. Future Directions in Biotechnology-Driven Drug Delivery16. Cancer and Targeted Drug Delivery17. Biotechnology in Vaccine Development18. Regulatory and Translational Challenges in Biotechnology-Driven Drug Delivery
