Mateescu, M. A. creator author. Ispas-Szabo, P. author. Assaad, E. author. text Electronic books. enk 2014 monographic eng

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1 online resource. In complex macromolecules, minor modifications can generate major changes, due to self-assembling capacities of macromolecular or supramolecular networks. Controlled Drug Delivery highlights how the multifunctionality of several materials can be achieved and valorized for pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical applications. Topics covered in this comprehensive book include: the concept of self-assembling; starch and derivatives as pharmaceutical excipients; and chitosan and derivatives as biomaterials and as pharmaceutical excipients. Later chapters discuss polyelectrolyte complexes as excipients for oral administration; and natural semi-synthetic and synthetic materials. Closing chapters cover protein-protein associative interactions and their involvement in bioformulations; self-assembling materials, implants and xenografts; and provide conclusions and perspectives. by M.A. Mateescu, P. Ispas-Szabo, E. Assaad. Previously issued in print: Oxford: Chandos, 2013. Drug delivery systems Excipients Self-organizing systems MEDICAL Pharmacology Drug delivery systems Excipients Self-organizing systems RS199.5 615.6 9781908818676 1908818670 http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9781907568459 http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9781907568459 UKMGB 140721 20190328114808.0 ocn890396585 eng