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Book Synopsis
Polymers have played a critical role in the rational design and application of drug delivery systems that increase the efficacy and reduce the toxicity of new and conventional therapeutics.

Table of Contents

FOREWORD xi

PREFACE xiii

CONTRIBUTORS xv

PART I INTRODUCTION 1

1 FUNDAMENTALS OF DRUG DELIVERY 3
Rebecca A. Bader

1.1 Introduction: History and Future of Drug Delivery 3

1.2 Terminology 5

1.3 Basic Pharmacokinetics 8

1.4 Basic Pharmacodynamics 12

1.5 Mass Transfer 13

1.6 Key Points 23

1.7 Homework Problems 23

2 CHALLENGES OF DRUG DELIVERY 29
Patricia R. Wardwell and Rebecca A. Bader

2.1 Introduction 29

2.2 History and Challenges of Drug Delivery 30

2.3 Physical Barriers 31

2.4 Metabolic and Chemical Concerns 39

2.5 Physical Properties of Therapeutics 42

2.6 Polymer Carriers as a Solution to Challenges 45

2.7 Key Points 50

2.8 Homework Problems 50

PART II INJECTABLE POLYMERIC DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEMS 55

3 POLYMER–DRUG CONJUGATES 57
Cristina Fante and Francesca Greco

3.1 Introduction 57

3.2 Historical Perspective 58

3.3 Polymer–Drug Conjugates: Biological Rationale 59

3.4 Structural Features of Polymer–Drug Conjugates 62

3.5 Making a Polymer–Drug Conjugate 68

3.6 Current Challenges and Future Perspectives 71

3.7 Key Points 75

3.8 Worked Example 76

3.9 Homework Problems 76

4 POLYMERIC MICROPARTICLES 85
Noelle K. Comolli and Colleen E. Clark

4.1 Introduction 85

4.2 The Rationale for Microparticles 86

4.3 Defining the Design Criteria 87

4.4 Polymer Selection 89

4.5 Microparticle Synthesis 91

4.6 Microparticle Characterization Methods 96

4.7 Drug Release from Microparticles 100

4.8 Microparticle Design Examples 108

4.9 Key Points 110

4.10 Worked Example 110

4.11 Homework Problems 111

5 POLYMERIC NANOPARTICLES 117
Andrew L. Vasilakes, Thomas D. Dziubla, and Paritosh P. Wattamwar

5.1 Introduction 117

5.2 PNP Design 124

5.3 PNP Formulation Methods and Targeting 128

5.4 Nanoparticle Targeting Overview 133

5.5 PNP Characterization 139

5.6 Major Clinical Achievements 147

5.7 Key Points 148

5.8 Worked Example 149

5.9 Homework Problems 150

6 BLOCK COPOLYMER MICELLES AND VESICLES FOR DRUG DELIVERY 163
James D. Robertson, Nisa Patikarnmonthon, Adrian S. Joseph, and Giuseppe Battaglia

6.1 Introduction 163

6.2 Drug Encapsulation and Release 165

6.3 Bioavailability and Biodistribution 166

6.4 Stimuli Responsiveness 170

6.5 The Immune System 174

6.6 Gene Therapy 177

6.7 Cancer Therapy 180

6.8 Conclusions 182

6.9 Key Points 182

6.10 Homework Problems 183

PART III IMPLANTABLE POLYMERIC DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEMS 189

7 IMPLANTABLE DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEMS 191
Luis Solorio, Angela Carlson, Haoyan Zhou, and Agata A. Exner

7.1 Introduction 191

7.2 Nondegradable Polymeric Implants 193

7.3 Biodegradable Polymeric Implants 198

7.4 Conclusions and Future Perspectives 215

7.5 Key Points 216

7.6 Homework Problems 216

8 POLYMERIC DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEMS IN TISSUE ENGINEERING 227
Matthew Skiles and James Blanchette

8.1 Introduction 227

8.2 Wound Healing as a Prototype for Adult Tissue Generation 228

8.3 Bioactive Factors in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine 232

8.4 Delivery of Growth Factors in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine 248

8.5 Key Points 268

8.6 Worked Example 269

8.7 Homework Problems 270

PART IV ORAL POLYMERIC DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEMS 283

9 ORAL CONTROLLED-RELEASE POLYMERIC DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEMS 285
James W. McGinity, James C. DiNunzio, and Justin M. Keen

9.1 Introduction 285

9.2 Release Mechanisms of Oral Polymeric Dosage Forms 288

9.3 Oral Polymeric Release Modifiers 295

9.4 Manufacturing Technologies and Industrial Applications of Controlled Release 297

9.5 Worked Example 311

9.6 Key Points 314

9.7 Homework Problems 314

10 MUCOADHESIVE DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEMS 319
Srinath Muppalaneni, David Mastropietro, and Hossein Omidian

10.1 Introduction 319

10.2 Factors Affecting Mucoadhesion 320

10.3 Polymer–Mucus Interactions 320

10.4 Mucoadhesion Mechanisms 322

10.5 Mucoadhesive Polymers 324

10.6 Novel Mucoadhesive Materials 327

10.7 Mucoadhesion Testing 330

10.8 Drug Release Studies 332

10.9 Mucoadhesive Dosage Forms 332

10.10 Conclusion 334

10.11 Key Points 334

10.12 Homework Questions 337

11 ENHANCED ORAL DRUG DELIVERY THROUGH METABOLIC PATHWAYS 343
Gregory Russell-Jones

11.1 Introduction 343

11.2 Uptake of Nutrients from the Intestine 344

11.3 Nutrient Transport in the Intestine 349

11.4 Use of Nutrient Transporters for Drug Delivery 352

11.5 Case Study: The Use of the Vitamin B2 Uptake System for Drug Delivery 352

11.6 Key Points 365

11.7 Worked Example 365

11.8 Homework Problems 366

PART V ADVANCED POLYMERIC DRUG DELIVERY 375

12 STIMULI-RESPONSIVE POLYMER DELIVERY SYSTEMS 377
Amy Van Hove, Zhanwu Cui, and Danielle S.W. Benoit

12.1 Introduction 377

12.2 Temperature-Responsive Polymers for Drug Delivery 378

12.3 pH-Responsive Polymers for Drug Delivery 387

12.4 Reduction/Oxidation (Redox)-Responsive Polymers 397

12.5 Enzymatically Responsive Drug Delivery 403

12.6 Key Points 415

12.7 Homework Questions 416

13 AFFINITY-BASED DRUG DELIVERY 429
Andrew S. Fu and Horst A. von Recum

13.1 Introduction 429

13.2 Association Constant 430

13.3 Worked Example 432

13.4 Affinity-Based Drug Delivery Systems 437

13.5 Mathematical Modeling of Affinity-Based Systems 444

13.6 Challenges and Future Directions 448

13.7 Key Points 448

13.8 Homework Problems 449

INDEX 453

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      Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
      Publication Date: 11/02/2014
      ISBN13: 9781118098479, 978-1118098479
      ISBN10: 1118098471
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Polymers have played a critical role in the rational design and application of drug delivery systems that increase the efficacy and reduce the toxicity of new and conventional therapeutics.

      Table of Contents

      FOREWORD xi

      PREFACE xiii

      CONTRIBUTORS xv

      PART I INTRODUCTION 1

      1 FUNDAMENTALS OF DRUG DELIVERY 3
      Rebecca A. Bader

      1.1 Introduction: History and Future of Drug Delivery 3

      1.2 Terminology 5

      1.3 Basic Pharmacokinetics 8

      1.4 Basic Pharmacodynamics 12

      1.5 Mass Transfer 13

      1.6 Key Points 23

      1.7 Homework Problems 23

      2 CHALLENGES OF DRUG DELIVERY 29
      Patricia R. Wardwell and Rebecca A. Bader

      2.1 Introduction 29

      2.2 History and Challenges of Drug Delivery 30

      2.3 Physical Barriers 31

      2.4 Metabolic and Chemical Concerns 39

      2.5 Physical Properties of Therapeutics 42

      2.6 Polymer Carriers as a Solution to Challenges 45

      2.7 Key Points 50

      2.8 Homework Problems 50

      PART II INJECTABLE POLYMERIC DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEMS 55

      3 POLYMER–DRUG CONJUGATES 57
      Cristina Fante and Francesca Greco

      3.1 Introduction 57

      3.2 Historical Perspective 58

      3.3 Polymer–Drug Conjugates: Biological Rationale 59

      3.4 Structural Features of Polymer–Drug Conjugates 62

      3.5 Making a Polymer–Drug Conjugate 68

      3.6 Current Challenges and Future Perspectives 71

      3.7 Key Points 75

      3.8 Worked Example 76

      3.9 Homework Problems 76

      4 POLYMERIC MICROPARTICLES 85
      Noelle K. Comolli and Colleen E. Clark

      4.1 Introduction 85

      4.2 The Rationale for Microparticles 86

      4.3 Defining the Design Criteria 87

      4.4 Polymer Selection 89

      4.5 Microparticle Synthesis 91

      4.6 Microparticle Characterization Methods 96

      4.7 Drug Release from Microparticles 100

      4.8 Microparticle Design Examples 108

      4.9 Key Points 110

      4.10 Worked Example 110

      4.11 Homework Problems 111

      5 POLYMERIC NANOPARTICLES 117
      Andrew L. Vasilakes, Thomas D. Dziubla, and Paritosh P. Wattamwar

      5.1 Introduction 117

      5.2 PNP Design 124

      5.3 PNP Formulation Methods and Targeting 128

      5.4 Nanoparticle Targeting Overview 133

      5.5 PNP Characterization 139

      5.6 Major Clinical Achievements 147

      5.7 Key Points 148

      5.8 Worked Example 149

      5.9 Homework Problems 150

      6 BLOCK COPOLYMER MICELLES AND VESICLES FOR DRUG DELIVERY 163
      James D. Robertson, Nisa Patikarnmonthon, Adrian S. Joseph, and Giuseppe Battaglia

      6.1 Introduction 163

      6.2 Drug Encapsulation and Release 165

      6.3 Bioavailability and Biodistribution 166

      6.4 Stimuli Responsiveness 170

      6.5 The Immune System 174

      6.6 Gene Therapy 177

      6.7 Cancer Therapy 180

      6.8 Conclusions 182

      6.9 Key Points 182

      6.10 Homework Problems 183

      PART III IMPLANTABLE POLYMERIC DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEMS 189

      7 IMPLANTABLE DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEMS 191
      Luis Solorio, Angela Carlson, Haoyan Zhou, and Agata A. Exner

      7.1 Introduction 191

      7.2 Nondegradable Polymeric Implants 193

      7.3 Biodegradable Polymeric Implants 198

      7.4 Conclusions and Future Perspectives 215

      7.5 Key Points 216

      7.6 Homework Problems 216

      8 POLYMERIC DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEMS IN TISSUE ENGINEERING 227
      Matthew Skiles and James Blanchette

      8.1 Introduction 227

      8.2 Wound Healing as a Prototype for Adult Tissue Generation 228

      8.3 Bioactive Factors in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine 232

      8.4 Delivery of Growth Factors in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine 248

      8.5 Key Points 268

      8.6 Worked Example 269

      8.7 Homework Problems 270

      PART IV ORAL POLYMERIC DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEMS 283

      9 ORAL CONTROLLED-RELEASE POLYMERIC DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEMS 285
      James W. McGinity, James C. DiNunzio, and Justin M. Keen

      9.1 Introduction 285

      9.2 Release Mechanisms of Oral Polymeric Dosage Forms 288

      9.3 Oral Polymeric Release Modifiers 295

      9.4 Manufacturing Technologies and Industrial Applications of Controlled Release 297

      9.5 Worked Example 311

      9.6 Key Points 314

      9.7 Homework Problems 314

      10 MUCOADHESIVE DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEMS 319
      Srinath Muppalaneni, David Mastropietro, and Hossein Omidian

      10.1 Introduction 319

      10.2 Factors Affecting Mucoadhesion 320

      10.3 Polymer–Mucus Interactions 320

      10.4 Mucoadhesion Mechanisms 322

      10.5 Mucoadhesive Polymers 324

      10.6 Novel Mucoadhesive Materials 327

      10.7 Mucoadhesion Testing 330

      10.8 Drug Release Studies 332

      10.9 Mucoadhesive Dosage Forms 332

      10.10 Conclusion 334

      10.11 Key Points 334

      10.12 Homework Questions 337

      11 ENHANCED ORAL DRUG DELIVERY THROUGH METABOLIC PATHWAYS 343
      Gregory Russell-Jones

      11.1 Introduction 343

      11.2 Uptake of Nutrients from the Intestine 344

      11.3 Nutrient Transport in the Intestine 349

      11.4 Use of Nutrient Transporters for Drug Delivery 352

      11.5 Case Study: The Use of the Vitamin B2 Uptake System for Drug Delivery 352

      11.6 Key Points 365

      11.7 Worked Example 365

      11.8 Homework Problems 366

      PART V ADVANCED POLYMERIC DRUG DELIVERY 375

      12 STIMULI-RESPONSIVE POLYMER DELIVERY SYSTEMS 377
      Amy Van Hove, Zhanwu Cui, and Danielle S.W. Benoit

      12.1 Introduction 377

      12.2 Temperature-Responsive Polymers for Drug Delivery 378

      12.3 pH-Responsive Polymers for Drug Delivery 387

      12.4 Reduction/Oxidation (Redox)-Responsive Polymers 397

      12.5 Enzymatically Responsive Drug Delivery 403

      12.6 Key Points 415

      12.7 Homework Questions 416

      13 AFFINITY-BASED DRUG DELIVERY 429
      Andrew S. Fu and Horst A. von Recum

      13.1 Introduction 429

      13.2 Association Constant 430

      13.3 Worked Example 432

      13.4 Affinity-Based Drug Delivery Systems 437

      13.5 Mathematical Modeling of Affinity-Based Systems 444

      13.6 Challenges and Future Directions 448

      13.7 Key Points 448

      13.8 Homework Problems 449

      INDEX 453

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