Juergen Siepmann - Böcker

Nanotechnology in Therapeutics Comprehensive reference delivering a framework to develop and assess nanosystems that provide unique advantages in biomedical applications Nanotechnology in Therapeutics explores the idea that by studying in depth the behavior of living organisms, especially the functionality of their cell membranes, we can develop and evaluate innovative bio-inspired nanosystems that are able to deliver small molecules, biomolecules like proteins, peptides, and other genetic material in terms of the production of new therapies and vaccines. The main concept promoted in this book is an integrated approach for producing new medicines following the nanotoxicity, biotoxicity, regulatory, and ethical guidelines, which are also covered in the book. The book is divided into three parts. Part A provides an introduction and a historical overview of nanotechnology. Part B delves deeper into issues relating to lipid and polymeric nanostructures in medicine. Part C presents the regulatory landscape around nanotechnology and nanomedicine, while highlighting the need to keep an eye on emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning. Overall, this book opens up biomedical applications for previously challenging drugs and drug targets. Written by a highly qualified professor with significant pertinent research experience, Nanotechnology in Therapeutics includes discussion on: Eukaryotic cell membranes, their structural properties, and the thermodynamic payload of their lipid bilayersThe DLVO (Derjaguin, Landau, Verwey and Overbeek) theory as a scientific tool for studying the stability and the behavior of nanoparticlesLiposomes, lipid nanoparticles, and solid lipid nanoparticles, as well as polymeric nanoparticles, like micelles, polymersomes, and dendrimersIssues in the approval process of nanomedicines by the regulatory agencies, such as complexity, chaos, and nonlinear dynamicsWith comprehensive coverage of novel concepts that have the potential to transform how new medicines are designed and developed, Nanotechnology in Therapeutics is an essential resource on the subject for chemists in industry, as well as biomedical and pharmaceutical engineers.

With over 100 illustrations, Volume 1 addresses the core disciplines of pharmaceutics (absorption, PK, excipients, tablet dosage forms, and packaging), and explores the challenges and paradigms of pharmaceutics.Key topics in Volume 1 include:• principles of drug absorption, chemical kinetics, and drug stability• pharmacokinetics• the effect of route of administration and distribution on drug action• in vivo imaging of dose forms: gamma scintigraphy, PET imaging NMR, MRI, etc. • powder technology• excipient design and characterization• preformulation• optimization techniques in pharmaceutical formulation and processing• disperse and surfactant systems• the solid state, tablet dosage forms, coating processes, and hard and soft shell capsules• parenteral products

Volume 2 addresses the applications and approaches in advanced drug delivery systems, including transdermal, pulmonary, and ocular routes. In addition, this text discusses the impact of the shift to personalized medicines in the fields of pharmaceutical biotechnology, pharmacogenomics, and nanotechnology.Volume 2 investigates:• sustained- and controlled-release drug delivery systems• bioequivalence• cutaneous and transdermal delivery processes and systems• design and evaluation of ophthalmic pharmaceutical products• delivery of drugs by the pulmonary route• pediatric pharmaceutics and formulation• biotechnology-based pharmaceuticals• veterinary pharmaceutical dosage forms• target-oriented drug-delivery systems and modern evaluation• techniques for medicinal products• aspects of pharmaceutical physics and nanotechnology

This new edition brings you up-to-date on the role of pharmaceutics and its future paradigms in the design of medicines. Contributions from over 30 international thought leaders cover the core disciplines of pharmaceutics and the impact of biotechnology, gene therapy, and cell therapy on current findings. Modern Pharmaceutics helps you stay current with the basic sciences, systems, applications, and advances in drug development—from materials used in formulations and dosage form design and manufacture, to testing in clinical trials.Improve research and development strategies with brand new content on:• methods of in vivo imaging of dosage forms• excipients, tablets, and aerosols—from physical chemistry to dosage form• solid state drug delivery• biotechnology-based pharmaceuticals • modern evaluation techniques for medicinal products • pharmaceutical nanotechnology • pharmaceutical physics • pediatric and geriatric medication • routes of administration • paradigms in pharmaceutical research

This book approaches the subject from a mechanistic perspective that pitches the language at a level that is understandable to those entering the field and who are not familiar with its common phrases or complex terms. It provides a simple encapsulation of concepts and expands on them. In each chapter the basic concept is explained as simply and clearly as possible without a great deal of detail, then in subsequent sections additional material, exceptions to the general rule, examples, etc., is introduced and built up. Such material was generously supplemented with diagrams; conceptually elegant line diagrams in two or three colors. The artwork was well thought out and able to condense the scientific principles into a novel and visually exciting form. The diagrams encourage browsing or draw the reader to salient points. In addition, the technique of highlighting key concepts in a separate box is used throughout each chapter.