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Books in Pharmaceutical sciences

Elsevier's Pharmaceutical Sciences collection helps pharmaceutical scientists striving to optimize drug design and improve healthcare outcomes by offering comprehensive coverage of every aspect of drug development, integrating disciplines like organic chemistry, biology, and biotechnology. Focused on safety, efficacy, and formulation design, it includes specialized fields such as Clinical Pharmacology and Translational Research, providing valuable insights into the latest advancements in drug discovery.

  • Targeting Intercellular Communication with Nanomedicine and Advanced Therapeutics

    • 1st Edition
    • Lara Scheherazade Milane + 1 more
    • English
    Targeting Intercellular Communication with Nanomedicine and Advanced Therapeutics delves into the complex world of intercellular communication biology and its implications on therapeutics. This book covers all areas of intercellular communication and therapeutics in development for different forms of communication, including their role in diseases such as cancer, neurological disorders, metabolic diseases, and inflammatory/immune diseases. Sections provide an introduction, biological targets, challenges, and approaches to overcoming biological barriers and the significance of contact points and mechanisms of internalization. Specifics of tunneling nanotubes, extracellular vesicles, and the immune and non-immune interface in various diseases are covered. Furthermore, the book explores the crosstalk of different forms of intercellular communication and the implications of mitochondrial exchange in the four primary pathological areas. This is an essential resource for researchers, students, and professionals in the field of drug development and delivery. By connecting the dots between extracellular vesicles, tunneling nanotubes, and cell-cell junctions, this book serves as a foundation for further advancements in the science of intercellular communication and it's applications to new drug discovery and delivery.

  • The Future of Pharma Across All Sectors in the Artificial Intelligence Era

    • 1st Edition
    • Miltiadis Lytras + 5 more
    • English
    The Future of Pharma Across All Sectors in the Artificial Intelligence Era offers a thorough examination of the pharmaceutical industry's current landscape, highlighting the myriad challenges, opportunities, and trends that are poised to shape its future. Edited by experts, this book delves into transformative technological advancements, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data analytics, and blockchain. These technologies are redefining pharmaceutical research, development, and commercialization, making precision medicine and personalized therapies a reality, while integrating genomic medicine into the pharmaceutical value chain.Additionally, the book addresses educational implications for academic curricula, emphasizing the need for digital transformation in healthcare delivery models. It scrutinizes regulatory trends and compliance, offering insights into navigating complex landscapes to ensure product quality and safety. The book emphasizes the pharmaceutical industry's role in tackling infectious diseases and health disparities, promoting health equity through innovative drug development and access initiatives. Future trends and predictions are speculated upon, considering demographic shifts and evolving healthcare needs, while market dynamics and commercial strategies are analyzed to equip pharmaceutical companies with practical recommendations for navigating competitive landscapes.

  • Nanoengineered Therapeutics for Lung Cancer

    Advanced Drug Delivery Strategies
    • 1st Edition
    • Arun Kumar Singh + 4 more
    • English
    Nanoengineered Therapeutics for Lung Cancer: Advanced Drug Delivery Strategies explores contemporary methods for diagnosing and treating lung cancer using cutting-edge nanotechnology. The book provides a foundational understanding of lung cancer biology, detailing innovative nanodrug delivery strategies and their practical applications in treatment. The content is strategically structured, covering the design, synthesis, and application of nanodrug delivery systems. Chapters delve into specific technologies such as gold nanoparticles, exosome-mediated therapies, and siRNA-based gene silencing. The book also addresses challenges like drug resistance and toxicity, offering insights into future research directions and advancements in the field. This book benefits graduate students, researchers, and healthcare professionals by seamlessly integrating theoretical concepts with practical applications. It serves as an essential educational resource, equipping readers with the knowledge and skills needed to tackle complex challenges in lung cancer treatment using nanomedicine. This comprehensive guide ensures that readers stay at the forefront of the rapidly evolving landscape of cancer therapeutics.

  • Nonthermal Extraction Technologies of Polysaccharides

    Principles, Techniques, Characterization, and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Seyed Mohammad Taghi Gharibzahedi
    • English
    Nonthermal Extraction Technologies of Polysaccharides: Principles, Techniques, Characterization, and Applications explores cutting-edge nonthermal extraction technologies, including ultrasound, microwave, high-pressure, pulsed electric field, enzymatic extraction methods, and cold plasma technology and their effects on polysaccharide biofunctionalities, such as antioxidant and antimicrobial properties and potential applications. With an examination of the therapeutic benefits associated with these compounds, including anti-cancer, antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and anti-obesity properties, this book aspires to highlight advanced techniques to significantly enhance polysaccharide yield, bioactivity, and purity when compared to traditional approaches.The initial chapters introduce the fundamental structures, sources, and importance of polysaccharides, thus setting the stage for a deeper understanding of their functionality and chemical characterization. By offering both theoretical frameworks and practical guidance, this book equips professionals with the knowledge required to effectively incorporate polysaccharides into health-promoting products for advancing research and applications in the evolving landscape of functional foods and biomedical innovation.

  • Cell Free Synthesis of Biologics

    A Comprehensive Guide
    • 1st Edition
    • Sarfaraz Niazi
    • English
    Cell Free Synthesis of Biologics: A Comprehensive Guide addresses the need for efficient production methods in biopharmaceutical manufacturing. As the demand for biologics continues to rise, traditional cell-based production systems often fall short due to high costs and complexity. This book offers a detailed exploration of cell-free protein synthesis (CFPS), providing researchers and professionals with the latest methodologies, best practices, and troubleshooting strategies necessary for successful implementation. The content is structured into comprehensive chapters that cover the historical development, technical foundations, optimization strategies, advanced technologies, and the regulatory landscape surrounding CFPS.Each section is designed to guide users through the complexities of establishing and scaling up cell-free systems, ensuring a clear understanding of the processes involved and the potential applications in therapeutic development, diagnostics, and industrial biotechnology. This book provides pharmaceutical scientists and pharma manufacturing professionals with practical insights and innovative strategies to enhance efficiency and reduce costs in biopharmaceutical production.

  • Contemporary Research Methods in Pharmacy and Health Services - Volume 2

    • 1st Edition
    • Aleda M. H. Chen + 5 more
    • English
    Contemporary Research Methods in Pharmacy and Health Services, Volume Two is an essential resource for researchers and practitioners in the field of pharmaceutical science. Building on the groundbreaking work published in the esteemed journals Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy (RSAP) and Exploratory Research in Clinical and Social Pharmacy (ERCSP), this volume addresses the critical need for comprehensive and structured methodologies in evaluating and implementing pharmacy services. By transforming selected articles into fully developed chapters, the book enriches the discourse surrounding contemporary research methods, making it an invaluable tool for advancing knowledge and practice.The volume features a diverse array of chapters that cover a wide range of topics, including the use of the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR) to evaluate telepharmacy services for outpatient cancer patients, the translation and validation of adherence measurement tools, and the application of network analysis in health code systems. Other notable contributions explore innovative strategies for improving clinical pharmacy services, conducting scoping reviews in pharmacy education, and employing mixed-methods approaches to enhance medication counseling.

  • Advancing Integrative Medicine Through Medical Intelligence

    Introduction to Medical Intelligence with Integrative Medicine
    • 1st Edition
    • M. Sumbul + 1 more
    • English
    Advancing Integrative Medicine Through Medical Intelligence: Introduction to Medical Intelligence with Integrative Medicine explores the synergy between advanced technologies like AI, data analytics, and traditional medicine. This comprehensive book examines how these fields converge to enhance healthcare outcomes by covering key topics such as the role of AI in modern medicine, the integration of traditional practices like Ayurveda and Unani with AI, and holistic approaches for patient care. It also includes AI-assisted mental health interventions, disease prevention through traditional methods, and AI in diagnosing chronic diseases and managing pain.Academics, researchers, and healthcare professionals will find this book invaluable for understanding how to combine AI and integrative medicine to improve health outcomes. It offers practical case studies and explores emerging trends that will shape the future of healthcare, making it a crucial resource for those interested in the evolving landscape of medical practices.

  • Drug Targeting Complexity

    Tissue-Specific Regulation and Molecular Paradigms in Cancer Therapy
    • 1st Edition
    • Lalit Kumar + 2 more
    • English
    Drug Targeting Complexity: Tissue-Specific Regulation and Molecular Paradigms in Cancer Therapy presents a rigorous examination of advanced strategies for the selective targeting of neoplastic cells and their distinct microenvironments. This comprehensive volume elucidates both tissue-specific and tumor-specific molecular targets, clarifying how these methodologies can significantly enhance therapeutic precision while mitigating off-target effects. The initial section of the text provides an in-depth analysis of tissue-specific regulatory targets across various organs, including the liver, lungs, brain, skin, and bones. It delineates the critical mediators and mechanisms that govern tumor immunity, thereby identifying novel therapeutic avenues.Each chapter meticulously evaluates key regulatory molecules such as TGF-β, CTLA-4, and IL-10, exploring their roles in tumorigenesis and the potential for targeted interventions across a spectrum of malignancies. Subsequent sections focus on tumor tissue-specific molecular targets, encompassing immunological checkpoints, growth factors, and signaling pathways pertinent to cancers of the liver, stomach, ovary, prostate, and colon. The text provides insights into the application of monoclonal antibodies and molecular inhibitors as strategies to impede cancer progression and address therapeutic resistance. Concluding chapters address emerging therapeutic paradigms, including precision medicine and nanotechnology.

  • Gene and Cell Therapies

    Principles of Pharmaceutical Development
    • 1st Edition
    • Chris Van Der Walle
    • English
    Interest in gene and cell therapies has increased dramatically following powerful demonstrations of their capability to treat rare genetic disorders, advanced cancers, and regenerate or repair tissues. Although these new, advanced medicines are continually being improved upon, their complex manufacture remains a key obstacle to increasing patient access. Gene and Cell Therapies: Principles of Pharmaceutical Development provides insight to the key principles of emerging scientific and technical strategies to overcome these obstacles. How the design of viral vectors, oncolytic viruses, ribonucleic acid cancer vaccines, autologous and allogeneic cell therapies, impacts their pharmaceutical development is outlined. The advances in molecular and cell biology that have led to efficacious and safe gene and cell therapies are related to the process and analytical developments that ensure their quality. The scope and style, along with included case studies, learning points and lecture slides, will allow the non-specialist to develop a foundational understanding, while the contemporary concepts discussed will urge further advancement of these exciting medicines.

  • Multifunctional Nano pharmaceuticals for Biomedical Applications

    • 1st Edition
    • Sushil K. Kashaw + 3 more
    • English
    Multifunctional Nanopharmaceuticals for Biomedical Applications covers the latest advancements in multifunctional nanopharmaceuticals while also addressing the pressing need for innovative solutions for unmet medical challenges. Each chapter explores key topics such as the fundamentals of nanotechnology and drug delivery, PEGylated lipid carriers for cancer theranostics, and the latest in biomimetic nanomicells and nanorobots. With detailed discussions on design strategies, formulation techniques, and regulatory aspects, readers will gain a thorough understanding of the complexities and innovations in this dynamic field. The exploration of clinical applications and future trends also equips readers with the knowledge to navigate the evolving landscape of nanomedicine.This is an essential resource for researchers interested in the transformative potential of nanotechnology in drug delivery and disease treatment. It empowers readers to harness cutting-edge technologies for effective therapies, paving the way for a new era of personalized, precise, and potent medicine. With the rapid evolution of nanomedicine, this book serves as a crucial tool for researchers, students, healthcare professionals, and industry experts alike, bridging the gap between fundamental concepts and their real-world applications.

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