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Author Kumar Thakur, Vijay

Title Handbook of polymers for pharmaceutical technologies : volume 3, biodegradable polymers / Vijay Kumar Thakur and Manju Kumari Thakur
Published Hoboken, NJ : Wiley, 2015

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Contents Half Title page; Title page; Copyright page; Dedication; Preface; Chapter 1: Bioactive Polysaccharides of Vegetable and Microbial Origins: An Overview; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Anticarcinogenic Polysaccharides; 1.3 Anti-inflammatory/Immunostimulating Polysaccharides; 1.4 Antiviral Polysaccharides; 1.5 Antioxidant Polysaccharides; 1.6 Other Biotechnological Applications; 1.7 Conclusions and Future Perspectives; Acknowledgments; References; Chapter 2: Chitosan: An Emanating Polymeric Carrier for Drug Delivery; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Preparation of Chitosan
2.3 Physicochemical Properties of Chitosan2.4 Biological Activities of Chitosan; 2.5 Pharmaceutical Applications of Chitosan; 2.6 Functionalization of Chitosan; 2.7 Conclusion and Future Perspectives; References; Chapter 3: Fungi as Sources of Polysaccharides for Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Applications; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 The Fungal Cell; 3.3 Polysaccharides Produced by Fungi; 3.4 Production and Extraction of Polysaccharides from Fungi; 3.5 Fungal Polysaccharides in Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Applications
3.6 Commercial Exploitation of Fungal Polysaccharides in Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Applications3.7 Conclusion and Future Perspective; References; Chapter 4: Environmentally Responsive Chitosan-based Nanocarriers (CBNs); 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Graft Copolymerized CBNs; 4.3 pH-Sensitive CBNs; 4.4 Thermosensitive CBNs; 4.5 pH-Sensitive and Thermosensitive CBNs; 4.6 pH- and Ionic-Sensitive CBNs; 4.7 Photosensitive CBNs; 4.8 Electrical-Sensitive CBNs; 4.9 Magneto-Responsive CBNs; 4.10 Chemo-Sensitive CBNs; 4.11 Biodegradation of Chitosan and Its Derivatives; 4.12 Toxicity of CBNs
4.13 Conclusions and Future PerspectivesReferences; Chapter 5: Biomass Derived and Biomass Inspired Polymers in Pharmaceutical Applications; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Biodegradable Polymers in Biomedical Applications -- Relevant Aspects; 5.3 Biodegradable Natural Polymers in Pharmaceutical Applications; 5.4 Micro- and Nanocrystalline Natural Polymers and Fibrils -- General Regulative Considerations; 5.5 Concluding Remarks and Outlook; References; Chapter 6: Modification of Cyclodextrin for Improvement of Complexation and Formulation Properties; Abbrevations:; 6.1 Introduction
6.2 Cyclodextrin and Its Degradation6.3 Complexation by CDs and Release; 6.4 Modifications and Scope with Respect to Pharmaceutical Application; 6.5 Concluding Remarks; Acknowledgements; References; Chapter 7: Cellulose-, Ethylene Oxide- and Acrylic-Based Polymers in Assembled Module Technology (Dome Matrix®); 7.1 Dome Matrix® Technology; 7.2 Polymers for Controlled Drug Release; 7.3 Cellulose Derivatives; 7.4 Acrylic Acid Polymers; 7.5 Polymethacrylates; 7.6 Polyethylene Oxide; 7.7 Conclusions; Acknowledgments; References; Chapter 8: Structured Biodegradable Polymers for Drug Delivery
Notes IN PROCESS RECORD
Title from resource description page (Recorded Books, viewed November 02, 2015)
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index
Subject Technology.
Pharmaceutical technology.
Technology, Pharmaceutical
Polymers -- pharmacology
Technology
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Chemical & Biochemical.
Pharmaceutical technology
Technology
Form Electronic book
Author Kumari Thakur, Manju
ISBN 9781119041436
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9781119041429
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