
Novel Platforms for Drug Delivery Applications
- 1st Edition - November 8, 2022
- Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
- Editors: Sangita Das, Sabu Thomas, Partha Pratim Das
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 1 3 7 6 - 8
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 1 3 7 8 - 2
Novel Platforms for Drug Delivery Applications covers diverse aspects in the design, synthesis and characterization of novel drug delivery platforms and devices. This book compre… Read more

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Request a sales quote- Provides an up-to-date single resource on novel drug delivery platforms, a rapidly evolving field of research
- Covers a broad range of materials, systems and release mechanisms, including in vivo and in vitro studies
- Describes the synthesis, properties, formulation and application of various novel drug delivery systems
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- List of contributors
- Chapter 1. Introduction: state of the art, new challenges, and opportunities for drug delivery and its application
- Abstract
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 2. Drug delivery application: an outlook on past and present technologies
- Abstract
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Tissue engineering generators
- 2.3 Importance of engineered nanocomposite materials as drug delivery vehicles
- 2.4 Carbohydrate-based amphiphilic delivery system
- 2.5 Self-assembled materials: drug delivery perspectives
- 2.6 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 3. General mechanisms of drug loading and sustained release
- Abstract
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Biological factors affecting oral sustained-release design of dose form
- 3.3 Physicochemical features affecting oral sustained-release design of dose form
- 3.4 Systems
- 3.5 Types of matrices
- 3.6 Hydrophobic drugs in hydrogels
- 3.7 Conclusions and future perspective
- References
- Chapter 4. Supramolecular hydrogels as drug delivery systems for nerve regeneration and wound healing
- Abstract
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Structure of hydrogel
- 4.3 Classification/types of hydrogels
- 4.4 Characterization of hydrogels
- 4.5 Application of hydrogels in drug delivery system
- 4.6 Supramolecular hydrogels in nerve regeneration
- 4.7 Inclusion of hydrogels in wound healing
- 4.8 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 5. Molecularly imprinted polymeric carriers for controlled drug release
- Abstract
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Molecular imprinting technique
- 5.3 Drug release system
- 5.4 Applications of controlled drug release
- 5.5 Conclusions and perspectives
- References
- Chapter 6. Engineered extracellular vesicles as drug delivery systems for the next generation of nanomedicine
- Abstract
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Origin, composition, and function of extracellular vesicles
- 6.3 Preparation and characterization of extracellular vesicles
- 6.4 Engineering strategies for extracellular vesicles
- 6.5 Recent advances in extracellular vesicles in drug delivery applications
- 6.6 Opportunities and challenges
- 6.7 Summary and prospect
- References
- Chapter 7. Polyelectrolyte multilayer films for cancer therapy
- Abstract
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Polyelectrolyte multilayers as anticancer drug delivery vehicles
- 7.3 Polyelectrolyte multilayers as DNA delivery vehicles
- 7.4 Polyelectrolyte multilayers as protein delivery vehicles
- 7.5 Polyelectrolyte multilayers as inorganic nanoparticles delivery vehicles
- 7.6 Characterization methods for layer by layer assemblies
- 7.7 Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 8. Porous metal–organic framework nanoscale carriers as a potential platform for drug delivery
- Abstract
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Role of metal–organic frameworks in drug delivery
- 8.3 Classification of metal–organic frameworks
- 8.4 Advanced Systems for metal–organic frameworks modification
- 8.5 Synthesis of nano-metal–organic frameworks
- 8.6 Functionalization of nano-metal–organic frameworks for drug delivery
- 8.7 Pharmacokinetics of nano-metal–organic frameworks
- 8.8 Pharmacokinetics of drug-loaded nano-metal–organic frameworks
- 8.9 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 9. Stimulus-responsive liposomes as smart nanocarriers for drug delivery applications
- Abstract
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Lipophilic drugs
- 9.3 Stimulus responsive liposomes
- 9.4 Dual- or- multiresponsive liposomes
- 9.5 Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 10. Hybrid platforms for drug delivery applications
- Abstract
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 Ideal conditions for drug delivery system
- 10.3 Drug delivery triggers for controlled release
- 10.4 Synthesis of hybrid nanoparticles
- 10.5 Classification of hybrid materials
- 10.6 Conclusion and outlook
- References
- Chapter 11. Self-nanoemulsifying drug delivery systems with bioavailability potential
- Abstract
- 11.1 Introduction
- 11.2 Self-emulsifying drug delivery system
- 11.3 Intestinal perfusion
- 11.4 Oral bioavailability of biopharmaceutical classification system compounds
- 11.5 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 12. Graphene-based nanomaterials for targeted drug delivery and tissue engineering
- Abstract
- 12.1 Introduction
- 12.2 Conclusion and future recommendation
- References
- Chapter 13. Bionanocomposites as a new platform for drug delivery systems
- Abstract
- 13.1 Nanotechnology: a new avenue in drug delivery
- 13.2 Bionanocomposites
- 13.3 Synthesis of bionanocomposites
- 13.4 Bionanocomposites-based drug delivery
- 13.5 Fundamentals of drug delivery
- 13.6 Monitoring of in vitro drug release
- 13.7 Applications for drug delivery
- 13.8 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 14. Nanotube platforms for effective drug delivery applications
- Abstract
- 14.1 Introduction
- 14.2 Nanoencapsulation
- 14.3 Nanoemulsion
- 14.4 Liposomes
- 14.5 Micelles
- 14.6 Dendrimers
- 14.7 Nanocrystals
- 14.8 Nanogels
- 14.9 TiO2 nanotubes
- 14.10 Titania nanotubes
- 14.11 Carbon nanotubes
- 14.12 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 15. Biodegradable polymeric nanoparticle drug for oral delivery applications
- Abstract
- 15.1 Introduction
- 15.2 Polymeric nanoparticles in oral drug delivery
- 15.3 Nanoparticle targeting
- 15.4 Oral drug delivery and role of gastrointestinal tract
- 15.5 Nanoparticle delivery systems in gene therapy
- 15.6 Applications
- 15.7 Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 16. Delivery of radiopharmaceuticals and theranostic agents: targeted alpha therapy
- Abstract
- 16.1 Introduction: targeted alpha therapy—history and prospective
- 16.2 Radiation therapy: methods of action
- 16.3 Production and purification considerations for α emitters
- 16.4 Key considerations for the delivery and transport of α emitters
- 16.5 Pathophysiological effects and their mitigation
- 16.6 Outlook
- References
- Further reading
- Chapter 17. Controlled drug release and drug delivery applications from mesoporous nanoparticles
- Abstract
- 17.1 Introduction
- 17.2 3D porous crystalline polyimide for drug delivery
- 17.3 Mesoporous silica nanoparticles
- 17.4 Bone tissue regeneration based on mesoporous silica nanoparticles
- 17.5 Microfluidic-templated encapsulation
- 17.6 Multifunctional nano-in-micro drug delivery
- 17.7 Conclusion
- 17.8 Future aspects
- References
- Chapter 18. Porous nanostructured metal oxides as potential scaffolds for drug delivery
- Abstract
- 18.1 Introduction
- 18.2 Controlled drug release system
- 18.3 Metal oxide nanoparticles chemistry
- 18.4 Applications of metal oxide nanoparticles as drug delivery matrices
- 18.5 Conclusions and future perspectives
- References
- Chapter 19. Thin films as an emerging platform for drug delivery
- Abstract
- 19.1 Introduction
- 19.2 Types of thin films
- 19.3 Advantages of thin films as an emerging dosage form
- 19.4 Major drawbacks of thin films
- 19.5 Polymers used in the fabrication of thin films
- 19.6 Technologies for manufacturing thin films
- 19.7 Critical quality attributes of thin films
- 19.8 Packaging of thin films
- 19.9 Routes for the administration of thin films
- 19.10 Future scope of development and conclusion
- Acknowledgement
- References
- Chapter 20. Modeling and simulation in drug delivery
- Abstract
- 20.1 Introduction
- 20.2 Modeling drug administration routes
- 20.3 Modeling of drug delivery systems
- References
- Chapter 21. In-vivo drug release studies
- Abstract
- 21.1 In-vitro versus in-vivo
- 21.2 Principles of pharmacokinetics
- 21.3 Pharmacodynamics
- 21.4 Effectors
- 21.5 Therapeutic window
- References
- Chapter 22. Toxicity measurement and toxicity studies of drug delivery
- Abstract
- 22.1 Introduction
- 22.2 Toxicity assessment assays and measurement methods
- 22.3 Toxicity assessment in different organ systems
- 22.4 Biocompatible drug delivery and excretion methods
- 22.5 Conclusion
- Acknowledgement
- References
- Chapter 23. Nasal and pulmonary routes of drug delivery
- Abstract
- 23.1 Introduction
- 23.2 Nasal and pulmonary drug delivery
- 23.3 Research for novel drug delivery systems
- 23.4 Concluding remarks
- References
- Chapter 24. “Gene therapy”: ethical and regulatory issues
- Abstract
- 24.1 Introduction
- 24.2 Gene-editing tools
- 24.3 Types of gene therapies
- 24.4 Gene delivery mechanism
- 24.5 Development of gene therapy
- 24.6 Risks and benefits of gene therapy
- 24.7 Gene therapy regulatory issues and biosafety
- 24.8 Gene therapy regulatory framework and professional guidelines
- 24.9 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 25. New challenges in drug discovery
- Abstract
- 25.1 Historical and contemporary drug discovery status
- 25.2 Common challenges in drug design
- 25.3 Pharmaceutical Industry challenges for drug discovery
- 25.4 Challenges in drug discovery from natural products
- 25.5 Challenges in SBDD discovery
- 25.6 Challenges at preclinical stages of drug discovery
- 25.7 Challenges at clinical stages of drug discovery
- 25.8 Challenges for small molecule drug design
- 25.9 Challenges for anticancer drug discovery
- 25.10 Challenges in drug discovery via engineered nanoparticles
- 25.11 Conclusion and future prospective
- References
- Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: November 8, 2022
- Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
- No. of pages: 694
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323913768
- eBook ISBN: 9780323913782
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Sangita Das
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Sabu Thomas
Prof. Sabu Thomas is a Professor of Polymer Science and Engineering and the Director of the School of Energy Materials at Mahatma Gandhi University, India. Additionally, he is the Chairman of the Trivandrum Engineering Science & Technology Research Park (TrEST Research Park) in Thiruvananthapuram, India. He is the founder director of the International and Inter-university Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology at Mahatma Gandhi University and the former Vice-Chancellor of the same institution.
Prof. Thomas is internationally recognized for his contributions to polymer science and engineering, with his research interests encompassing polymer nanocomposites, elastomers, polymer blends, interpenetrating polymer networks, polymer membranes, green composites, nanocomposites, nanomedicine, and green nanotechnology. His groundbreaking inventions in polymer nanocomposites, polymer blends, green bionanotechnology, and nano-biomedical sciences have significantly advanced the development of new materials for the automotive, space, housing, and biomedical fields. Dr. Thomas has been conferred with Honoris Causa (DSc) by the University of South Brittany, France.
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