Dendrimer-Based Drug Delivery Systems / Wiley series in drug discovery and development (ePub)

The opportunities and challenges of using dendrimers to improve
drug delivery

Among pharmaceutical and biomedical researchers, the use of
dendrimers in drug delivery systems has attracted increasing
interest. In particular, researchers have noted that the volume of
a dendrimer increases when it has a positive charge. If this
property can be applied effectively, dendrimers have enormous
potential in drug delivery systems, directly supplying medication
to targeted human organs.

With contributions from an international team of pioneers and
experts in dendrimer research, this book provides a comprehensive
overview of the latest research efforts in designing and optimizing
dendrimer-based drug delivery systems. The book analyzes key
issues, demonstrating the critical connections that link
fundamental concepts, design, synthesis, analytical methodology,
and biological assessment to the practical use of dendrimers in
drug delivery applications. Topics covered include:

* Dendrimer history

* Synthesis

* Physicochemical properties

* Principles of drug delivery

* Applications in diverse biomedical fields

Dendrimer-Based Drug Delivery Systems reflects the
authors' thorough review and analysis of the current literature as
well as their own firsthand experience in the lab. Readers will not
only discover the current state of the science, but also gain
valuable insights into fruitful directions for future research.
References at the end of each chapter serve as a gateway to the
growing body of literature in the field, enabling readers to
explore each individual topic in greater depth.

Pharmaceutical and biomedical researchers will find this book a
unique and essential guide to the opportunities, issues, and
challenges involved in fully exploiting the potential of dendrimers
to improve drug delivery.