Membrane Transporters and Drug Delivery

"Membrane Transporters and Drug Delivery: A Comprehensive and Multidisciplinary Guide" is a comprehensive reference on the rapidly evolving field of membrane transporters and their role in drug delivery. This book is designed to serve pharmaceutical researchers both academia and industry, providing in-depth coverage of all aspects of transporter-related drug delivery research. The book begins with a comprehensive introduction to membrane transporters, their function, structure, and regulation mechanisms. It then moves into the impact of diseases on transporters and how this may affect pharmacokinetics. The book also presents the latest advancements in transporter-mediated drug delivery. A unique feature of this book is its detailed exploration of the methodologies used in transporter research, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the strengths and limitations of each approach. It examines the roles of both efflux and influx transporters in drug pharmacokinetics and covers different strategies for utilizing membrane transporters for drug delivery and targeting to specific tissues and cell types. The book concludes with a discussion on regulatory and industrial aspects of transporter-related projects and explores the potential of artificial intelligence in transporter and drug delivery research. It also offers a glimpse into future challenges and perspectives in this field. "Membrane Transporters and Drug Delivery: A Comprehensive and Multidisciplinary Guide" is an essential resource for anyone involved in drug development projects utilizing transporter-mediated drug delivery or targeting. It is a must-have for those seeking to design successful drug development projects and stay at the forefront of this rapidly developing field.