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Nanobiotechnology is one of the key technologies of the 21st century. It is a combination of nanoscience and biotechnology and covers areas ranging from gene transfer and nanoencapsulation to food technology. Nanocarriers are a leading nanobiotechnology tool with the ability to provide protection, site-specific delivery, enhanced bioavailability and controlled release of pharmaceuticals, genetic material, imaging agents, nutraceuticals and cosmetics to name a few. For this reason, the study of nanocarriers, their properties and applications has attracted a great deal of interest over recent years. Designed as an advanced survey of the field, this book describes the key research parameters of nanocarrier technologies including their preparation methods, evaluation of their safety and efficiency, their interaction with biologicals and their application in biotechnology, drug delivery, gene therapy and food technology areas.

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Author:   M. Reza Mozafari
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Edition:   2006 ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 21.00cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 29.70cm
Weight:   1.510kg
ISBN:  

9781402050404

ISBN 10:   1402050402
Pages:   226
Publication Date:   24 July 2006
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Bioactive Entrapment and Targeting Using Nanocarrier Technologies: An Introduction.- Archaeosomes as Drug and Vaccine Nanodelivery Systems.- Solid Lipid Nanoparticles.- Hydrotropic Nanocarriers for Poorly Soluble Drugs.- Biomimetic Approach to Drug Delivery and Optimization of Nanocarrier Systems.- A Role for Prebiotics in Controlled Drug Delivery.- Recent Advances in the Delivery of Food-Derived Bioactives and Drugs Using Microemulsions.- Pharmacokinetic Modulation with Particulate Drug Formulations.- Synthetic Vectors for Genetic Drug Delivery.- Dicationic DEGA-Based Lipid Systems for Gene Transfer and Delivery: Supramolecular Structure and Activity.- The Role of Liposomal Antioxidants in Oxidative Stress.- Interaction of Dendrimers with Model Lipid Membranes Assessed by DSC and Raman Spectroscopy.

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