Overview
This third volume of the Second Edition of “Introduction to Pharmaceutical Biotechnology”, focuses on animal tissue culture, with strong presentations of stem cell culture and engineering, with a special emphasis on their clinical use and applications. Interesting areas like animal cells and facilities are also described. All major sub disciplines within this field are included with added information. Issues related to pharmacology and toxicology are presented, along with important regulatory issues covered. A new chapter and material covering drug delivery systems (including nano delivery systems) will be introduced. There is also an updated chapter on the role of pharmacists in delivering biotechnological products, particularly in the era of Covid. Key Features: Comprehensive overview of important topics within pharmaceutical biotechnology. Continuing step-by-step presentation of concepts and techniques. Includes recent advancements in genetic engineering related to CRISPR technology. Incorporation of enhanced multimedia components such as videos and laboratory simulations. New coverage of mRNA vaccines. Each topic will be thoroughly updated to represent the most recent research advancements. Extensive references will be added at the end of each chapter to enhance further study.
Full Product Details
Author: Saurabh Bhatia (Associate Professor, Amity institute of Pharmacy, Amity University) ,
Ahmed Al-Harrasi (University of Nizwas (Oman)) ,
Ahmed Al-Harrasi (University of Nizwas (Oman))
Publisher: Institute of Physics Publishing
Imprint: Institute of Physics Publishing
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions:
Width: 17.80cm
, Height: 2.10cm
, Length: 25.40cm
Weight: 0.841kg
ISBN: 9780750353908
ISBN 10: 0750353902
Pages: 360
Publication Date: 14 August 2024
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Author Information
Ahmed Al-Harrasi is a professor of organic chemistry and the vice chancellor for graduate studies, research and external relations at the University of Nizwa. He obtained his BSc in Chemistry from SQU and his MSc and PhD in Organic Chemistry from Free University of Berlin as a DAAD-fellow. Then he received the Fulbright award in 2008 for postdoctoral research in Chemical Biology from Cornell University. He is a founder and chair of the Natural and Medical Sciences Research Center. He is a member of the Scientific Council of UNESCO. He was named on the list of top 2% Scientists for the last three years. He has authored over 800 scientific papers and more than 20 books and book chapters. He received the Order of Royal Commendation from His Majesty, The Sultan of Oman as an outstanding Omani individual for his remarkable contribution and active role in research. Saurabh Bhatia is an Associate Professor within the Natural and Medical Sciences Research Centre at the University of Nizwa, Oman. He has published 79 referred journal articles and written 94 book chapters. Dr. Bhatia has also authored 10 books and is the Associate Editor on four international journals. Ajmal Khan is currently working as a Associate Professor in Natural and Medical Sciences Research Centre at the University of Nizwa, Oman. Dr. Khan published more than 450 articles in international peer review journals with impact factor of more than 2000 and citation more than 9000. Besides this, he published two US patents, and 3 books and 13 books chapters. Dr. Khan is Associate Editor for four journals and in editorial board of three international journals.
