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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.

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Author:   Ambikanandan Misra (The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, India) ,  Aliasgar Shahiwala (Dubai Pharmacy College for Girls, Dubai, UAE)
Publisher:   Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Imprint:   Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Edition:   2nd edition
ISBN:  

9780128196595

ISBN 10:   0128196599
Pages:   650
Publication Date:   01 October 2020
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
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Table of Contents

1. Polymers in Drug Delivery: An Update 2. Applications of Polymers in Buccal Drug Delivery 3. Applications of Polymers in Gastric Drug Delivery 4. Applications of Polymers in Small Intestinal Drug Delivery 5. Polymers in Transdermal Drug Delivery 6. Polymers Used in Peyer's Patch Targetin 7. Applications of Polymers in Colonic Drug Delivery 8. Applications of Polymers in Parenteral Drug Delivery 9. Polymers in Rectal Drug Delivery 10. Polymers in Vaginal Drug Delivery: Recent Advancements 11. Applications of Polymers in Nasal Drug Delivery 12. Polymer Applications in Pulmonary Drug Delivery 13. Applications of Polymers in Ocular Drug Delivery 14. Targeting Approaches using Polymeric Nanocarriers 15. Self-Assembled Block Copolymer Nanoaggregates for Drug Delivery Applications 16. Applications of Polymers in Delivery of Biologics

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Prof. Ambikanandan Misra is a Professor of Pharmacy in the Faculty of Pharmacy at The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, India. He has worked in the field of pharmaceutical sciences for more than 39 years, particularly in the development of novel drug delivery systems, and advises the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food and cosmetics industries. He has published 7 books, 41 book chapters, and 166 peer-reviewed publications in reputed journals. Prof. Aliasgar Shahiwala is a Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutics, and Graduate Program Director, at Dubai Pharmacy College, Dubai, UAE. His postdoctoral research at Northeastern University, USA, centred on applications of nanotechnology in the field of drug delivery and drug targeting. With more than 15 years of teaching and research experience, he has published several articles in international peer-reviewed journals, and four book chapters.

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