
Challenges in Delivery of Therapeutic Genomics and Proteomics
- 2nd Edition - March 6, 2025
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Editors: Aliasgar Shahiwala, Naazneen Surti
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 7 4 1 6 - 9
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 7 4 1 7 - 6
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Request a sales quoteAfter an overview of the barriers to genomics and proteomics delivery, the book dives into physical, chemical, and biological methods of gene delivery. Further chapters extensively discuss the delivery of proteins and therapeutic peptides through the respiratory, oral, parenteral, transdermal, topical, uterine, and rectal pathways. This book is the ideal reference for pharmaceutical scientists dealing with gene and protein/peptide delivery. Regulators and corporate researchers can also benefit from the wide coverage of delivery methods presented.
- Includes genomics and proteomics delivery in one single volume
- Highlights what’s currently known and where further research is necessary
- Covers topics from academic and corporate R&D perspectives
- Includes new chapters on regulation, CRISPR/Cas9, and computational tools
- Challenges in Delivery of Therapeutic Genomics and Proteomics
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contributors
- Preface
- Chapter 1 Barriers to gene and protein delivery
- Abstract
- Keywords
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 Transcription and translation: DNA to mRNA to protein
- 1.3 Therapeutic role of genes and proteins
- 1.4 Barriers to delivery of therapeutic genes and proteins
- 1.5 Extracellular barriers
- 1.5.1 Extracellular barriers to naked DNA delivery
- 1.5.2 Extracellular barriers for vector-mediated DNA delivery
- 1.6 Intracellular barriers for naked DNA and DNA delivery systems
- 1.6.1 Endosomal escape of DNA from the DNA-DNA-polycation complex
- 1.6.2 Cytosolic transport of DNA
- 1.6.3 Nuclear transport of plasmid DNA
- 1.6.4 Transgene expression and posttranslational changes in proteins
- 1.7 Biological and immune response as barriers
- 1.8 Scale-up barriers and FDA approval
- 1.9 Barriers to delivery of therapeutic proteins
- 1.10 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 2 Gene delivery using physical methods
- Abstract
- Keywords
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Electroporation (EP)
- 2.3 Hydrodynamic gene therapy
- 2.4 Particle bombardment using gene gun
- 2.5 Microinjection
- 2.6 Sonoporation ultrasound-mediated gene delivery
- 2.7 Iontophoresis
- 2.8 Magnetofection
- 2.9 Laser beam gene transduction
- 2.10 Impalefection
- 2.11 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 3 Gene delivery using chemical methods
- Abstract
- Keywords
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Polymeric vectors
- 3.2.1 Condensing polymers
- 3.2.2 Noncondensing polymers
- 3.3 Lipidic vectors
- 3.3.1 Ammonium salt lipids
- 3.3.2 Lipoamines
- 3.3.3 Cationic lipids containing both quaternary ammonium salt and lipoamines
- 3.3.4 Amidinium salt lipids and miscellaneous cationic entities
- 3.4 Lipid polymer hybrid systems or lipopolymers
- 3.5 Peptides
- 3.5.1 Poly-l-lysines
- 3.5.2 Arginine-rich peptides
- 3.5.3 Poly-l-ornithine
- 3.5.4 Cell-targeting peptides
- 3.5.5 Cell-penetrating peptides
- 3.5.6 Endosomal escape peptides
- 3.6 Dendrimers
- 3.6.1 Factors affecting dendrimer-based gene delivery
- 3.6.2 Strategies to overcome challenges in dendrimer-based gene delivery
- 3.7 Biopolymers
- 3.7.1 Chitosan
- 3.7.2 Cyclodextrin
- 3.7.3 Dextran
- 3.7.4 Gelatin
- 3.7.5 Albumin
- 3.8 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 4 Gene delivery using viral vectors
- Abstract
- Keywords
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Adenovirus
- 4.2.1 Structure and genome of adenovirus
- 4.2.2 Adenovirus replication cycle
- 4.2.3 Pathogenesis
- 4.2.4 Design and construction of adenoviral vectors
- 4.2.5 Application of adenoviral vectors
- 4.3 Adeno-associated virus (AAV)
- 4.3.1 Structure and genome of adeno-associated virus
- 4.3.2 Adeno-associated virus replication cycle
- 4.3.3 Pathogenesis
- 4.3.4 Application of adeno-associated viral vectors
- 4.4 Retrovirus
- 4.4.1 Structure and genome of retrovirus
- 4.4.2 Retrovirus replication cycle
- 4.4.3 Pathogenesis
- 4.4.4 Application of retroviral vectors
- 4.5 Herpes simplex virus
- 4.5.1 Structure and genome of herpes simplex virus
- 4.5.2 Herpes simplex virus replication cycle
- 4.5.3 Pathogenesis
- 4.5.4 Application of herpes viral vectors
- 4.6 Other viral vectors
- 4.6.1 Baculovirus
- 4.6.2 Lentivirus
- 4.6.3 Influenza virus
- 4.6.4 Human papillomavirus
- 4.6.5 Hepatitis B virus
- 4.6.6 Vaccinia virus vectors
- 4.6.7 Mammalian orthoreovirus vectors
- 4.6.8 Measles virus vectors
- 4.6.9 Vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV) vectors
- 4.6.10 Sendai virus vectors
- 4.7 Immune response to viral vectors
- 4.8 Biodistribution of viral gene delivery systems
- 4.9 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 5 RNA-based therapeutics—Mechanisms and challenges
- Abstract
- Keywords
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Types of RNA-based therapeutics and modes of action
- 5.2.1 Antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs)
- 5.2.2 Types of antisense agents
- 5.2.3 RNA interference (RNAi)
- 5.2.4 MicroRNAs (miRNAs)
- 5.2.5 RNA activation (RNAa)
- 5.2.6 RNA aptamers
- 5.2.7 Ribozymes
- 5.2.8 RNA decoys
- 5.2.9 Small interfering RNAs (siRNAs)
- 5.2.10 MicroRNAs
- 5.3 Pharmacokinetics
- 5.4 Formulation considerations for RNA therapeutics
- 5.5 Delivery method for RNA-based therapeutics
- 5.5.1 Viral vectors
- 5.5.2 Nonviral delivery techniques
- 5.6 Conclusions and future perspectives
- References
- Chapter 6 Protein and peptide delivery through respiratory pathway
- Abstract
- Keywords
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Respiratory system
- 6.2.1 Anatomy of the human respiratory tract
- 6.2.2 Physiology of the respiratory system
- 6.3 Biophysical issues in peptide drug delivery
- 6.3.1 Physiological and biomechanical factors relevant to inhaled drug delivery
- 6.3.2 Biophysics of inhaled drug particles
- 6.3.3 Critical factors for determining particle deposition in lungs
- 6.3.4 Chemical and physical properties of peptide and protein drugs
- 6.3.5 Characterization of peptide and protein drugs
- 6.3.6 Absorption and bioavailability of inhaled peptides and proteins
- 6.4 Pharmaceutical issues in peptide drug delivery
- 6.4.1 Drug delivery systems
- 6.5 Intranasal delivery of peptides and proteins
- 6.5.1 Use of the nasal cavity for drug administration
- 6.5.2 Structure and function of the human nasal cavity
- 6.5.3 Barriers to nasal drug delivery
- 6.5.4 Methods of overcoming the barriers to absorption
- 6.5.5 Therapeutic inhalation aerosols
- 6.5.6 Rational therapy with inhalation aerosols
- 6.5.7 Airway deposition of inhaled particles
- 6.5.8 Aerosolization of pharmaceutical particles
- 6.5.9 Other factors affecting performance of inhalation aerosols
- 6.5.10 Intranasal delivery of peptides and proteins
- 6.6 Delivery of proteins and peptides by inhalation
- 6.6.1 Localized delivery of peptides and proteins
- 6.6.2 Systemic delivery of peptides and proteins
- 6.6.3 Innovative strategies for delivery of peptides and proteins through the respiratory route
- 6.7 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 7 Oral delivery of proteins and peptides: Concepts and applications
- Abstract
- Keywords
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Anatomy and physiology of oral mucosa
- 7.2.1 Oral cavity
- 7.2.2 Gastrointestinal tract other than oral cavity
- 7.3 Transport mechanisms in the GI tract
- 7.3.1 Paracellular transport
- 7.3.2 Transcellular absorption
- 7.3.3 Carrier-mediated transport
- 7.3.4 Receptor-mediated transport
- 7.4 Barriers to protein absorption
- 7.4.1 Mucus barrier
- 7.4.2 Extracellular and enzymatic barriers
- 7.4.3 Cellular barriers
- 7.5 Factors affecting peptides and proteins absorption
- 7.5.1 Molecular weight and size of molecule
- 7.5.2 Three-dimensional structure and immunogenicity
- 7.5.3 Charge distribution
- 7.5.4 Solubility, lipophilicity, and the partition coefficient
- 7.5.5 Aggregation
- 7.6 Approaches to improve oral protein and peptide delivery
- 7.6.1 Targeted delivery of peptides and proteins
- 7.6.2 Chemical alteration in the structure
- 7.6.3 Vehicles to improve absorption
- 7.6.4 Bioadhesive formulations
- 7.6.5 Penetration enhancers
- 7.6.6 Protease inhibitors
- 7.6.7 Specialized drug delivery systems
- 7.6.8 Other formulation approaches
- 7.7 Technique for oral absorption studies
- 7.7.1 In vitro studies
- 7.7.2 In vivo studies
- 7.8 Strategic use of oral route for immunization
- 7.9 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 8 Parenteral delivery of peptides and proteins
- Abstract
- Keywords
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Pharmacological considerations of P/P drugs
- 8.2.1 Pharmacokinetic considerations of P/P drugs
- 8.2.2 Pharmacodynamic considerations of P/P drugs
- 8.2.3 Antibody induction
- 8.2.4 Interspecies scaling
- 8.2.5 Modulation of P/P disposition by chemical modifications of P/P drugs
- 8.2.6 P/P drug delivery across the blood-brain barrier
- 8.3 Techniques for stabilizing aqueous P/P formulation
- 8.3.1 Serum albumin
- 8.3.2 Amino acids
- 8.3.3 Carbohydrates
- 8.3.4 Cyclodextrin
- 8.3.5 Surfactants
- 8.3.6 Polyhydroxylated alcohols
- 8.3.7 Antioxidants and chelating agents
- 8.4 Polymers used in parenteral delivery of P/P
- 8.4.1 Nondegradable polymers
- 8.4.2 Biodegradable polymers
- 8.5 Parenteral delivery systems for P/P
- 8.5.1 Microspheres
- 8.5.2 Implants
- 8.5.3 Liposomes
- 8.5.4 Nanoparticles
- 8.5.5 Solid lipid nanoparticles
- 8.5.6 Hydrogels
- 8.5.7 Microemulsions
- 8.5.8 Vaccines adjuvants
- 8.5.9 Pulsatile delivery and self-regulated delivery of P/P
- 8.5.10 Pumps
- 8.6 New advances in the parenteral administration of P/P
- 8.6.1 Pegylated proteins
- 8.6.2 Protein crystals
- 8.6.3 Prefilled syringes
- 8.6.4 Needle-free injections
- 8.6.5 Intracellular delivery of P/P by cell-penetrating peptides
- 8.6.6 Miscellaneous delivery system
- 8.7 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 9 Other routes of protein and peptide delivery: Transdermal, topical, uterine, and rectal
- Abstract
- Keywords
- 9.1 Transdermal delivery of proteins and peptides
- 9.1.1 Introduction
- 9.1.2 Structure of the skin
- 9.1.3 Penetration pathways through the skin
- 9.1.4 Approaches to enhance transdermal peptide delivery
- 9.2 Topical delivery of proteins and peptides
- 9.2.1 Antimicrobial peptides
- 9.2.2 Growth factors
- 9.2.3 Proteins and peptides as cosmeceuticals
- 9.2.4 Delivery systems
- 9.2.5 Iontophoresis and phonophoresis
- 9.3 Intrauterine delivery of proteins and peptides
- 9.3.1 Introduction
- 9.3.2 Delivery of proteins and peptides to the uterus
- 9.3.3 Intrauterine drug delivery systems
- 9.4 Rectal delivery of proteins and peptides
- 9.4.1 Introduction
- 9.4.2 Rectal absorption
- 9.4.3 Advantages and disadvantages of peptide and protein drug delivery through the rectal route
- 9.4.4 Approaches to improve rectal absorption of proteins and peptides
- 9.5 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 10 Computational tools in genomics and proteomics
- Abstract
- Keywords
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.1.1 Genomics
- 10.1.2 Proteomics
- 10.1.3 Bioinformatics and machine learning
- 10.1.4 Importance of computational tools in genomics and proteomics
- 10.2 Fundamentals of genomics and proteomics
- 10.2.1 Basic terminology for genomics and proteomics
- 10.2.2 Proteomics
- 10.2.3 Bioinformatics and computational tools
- 10.2.4 Key techniques in genomics and proteomics
- 10.2.5 Bioinformatics and role of computational tools
- 10.2.6 Applications of bioinformatics
- 10.3 Databases in genomics and proteomics
- 10.3.1 Genomic databases
- 10.3.2 Proteomic databases
- 10.4 Computational tools commonly used in the genomic and proteomic studies
- 10.5 Structural bioinformatics
- 10.5.1 Predicting protein structures
- 10.5.2 Molecular docking and simulation
- 10.6 Machine learning applications in genomics
- 10.7 Functional genomics
- 10.8 Integration of genomics and proteomics data
- 10.9 Challenges and future perspectives
- 10.10 Conclusion
- 10.10.1 Implications for future research
- References
- Chapter 11 CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing for treating gene and protein disorders
- Abstract
- Keywords
- 11.1 Introduction to the CRISPR/Cas9 tool kit
- 11.2 Operation of CRISPR/Cas9 genetic engineering
- 11.3 Optimization of CRISPR/Cas9 genome engineering
- 11.4 Innovative physical and chemical delivery strategies for CRISPR/Cas9 system
- 11.4.1 Use of virus
- 11.4.2 Use of microinjection
- 11.4.3 Use of liposomes
- 11.4.4 Use of proteins
- 11.4.5 Electroporation method
- 11.4.6 Use of exosomes
- 11.4.7 Use of polymeric nanoparticles
- 11.4.8 Plasmid-based method
- 11.4.9 mRNA method
- 11.4.10 Hydrodynamic approach
- 11.5 Harnessing the advantages of CRISPR/Cas9 technology
- 11.5.1 Application in Down syndrome
- 11.5.2 Application in ankylosing spondylitis
- 11.5.3 Application in Alzheimer's disease
- 11.5.4 Application in cystic fibrosis
- 11.5.5 Application in Duchenne muscular dystrophy
- 11.5.6 Application in phenylketonuria
- 11.5.7 Application in hemophilia
- 11.5.8 Application in Huntington's disease
- 11.5.9 Application in Parkinson's disease (PD)
- 11.5.10 Application in thalassemia
- 11.5.11 Application in sickle cell disease
- 11.5.12 Application in amyloidosis
- 11.6 Challenges of using CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing in genetic and protein disorders
- 11.7 Ethics and regulation of CRISPR/Cas9 technology
- 11.8 Conclusion and future concerns
- References
- Chapter 12 Regulatory guidance on therapeutic proteomics and genomics
- Abstract
- Keywords
- 12.1 Introduction
- 12.2 Marketing authorization procedures
- 12.2.1 Regulatory landscape for protein therapeutics
- 12.2.2 Conventional marketing authorization paradigm at USFDA, EMA, and PMDA
- 12.2.3 Fast-track marketing authorization paradigm
- 12.2.4 Marketing authorization procedure for biosimilars and interchangeable
- 12.2.5 Marketing authorization procedure for synthetic peptide therapeutics
- 12.3 Quality considerations for regulatory compliance
- 12.3.1 Control of drug substance and drug product
- 12.3.2 Stability study requirements
- 12.3.3 Container-closure system
- 12.4 Guidance on preclinical and clinical development
- 12.4.1 Preclinical assessment of therapeutic protein products
- 12.4.2 Immunogenicity assessment of therapeutic protein products
- 12.4.3 Clinical development of therapeutic protein products
- 12.4.4 Considerations for drug-drug interactions (DDI)
- 12.4.5 Preclinical and clinical considerations of gene therapy
- 12.4.6 Postmarket surveillance and patient safety of gene therapy
- 12.5 Conclusion
- References
- Index
- Edition: 2
- Published: March 6, 2025
- No. of pages (Paperback): 610
- No. of pages (eBook): 700
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780443274169
- eBook ISBN: 9780443274176
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Aliasgar Shahiwala
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Naazneen Surti
Dr. Naazneen Surti is currently working as a Professor with Indukaka Ipcowala College of Pharmacy, CVM University. She holds the degree of Bachelor of Pharmacy, Master of Pharmacy in Pharmaceutics, and a Ph.D. in Pharmacy (Pharmaceutics) from The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, India. She is a seasoned professional with 24 years of experience which is a blend of industrial experience and academia. Her area of specialization is development of novel drug delivery systems. She has guided more than 45 students for their PG dissertations, 3 students for PhD and 6 industry defined projects. Dr. Naazneen surti holds two Indian patents, has several book chapters and has over 40 research publications in national and international journals of repute. She is a recipient of research project grant and seminar grant from GUJCOST and Women Scientist scholarship from DST under WOS-A scheme.