This book explores various fundamental aspects of nanotechnology-based drug delivery systems. It also covers the applications of these systems for the delivery of small molecules, proteins, peptides, oligonucleotides and genes.

Designed as a reference text on the application of nanotechnology in the development of drug delivery systems.

Fundamentals of Nanotechnology in Drug Delivery.- Physicochemical Principles of Nanosized Drug Delivery Systems.- Block Copolymer Synthesis for Nanoscale Drug and Gene Delivery.- Supercritical Fluid Technology for Nanotechnology in Drug Delivery.- Nanotubes, Nanorods, Nanofibers, and Fullerenes for Nanoscale Drug Delivery.- Drug Loading into and In Vitro Release from Nanosized Drug Delivery Systems.- Nanotechnology-Based Biosensors in Drug Delivery.- Biopharmaceutical, Physiological, and Clinical Considerations for Nanotechnology in Drug Delivery.- Nanomaterials and Biocompatibility: BioMEMS and Dendrimers.- Nanomaterials and Biocompatibility: Carbon Nanotubes and Fullerenes.- Factors Controlling Pharmacokinetics of Intravenously Injected Nanoparticulate Systems.- Controlled Release and Nanotechnology.- Nanotechnology for Intracellular Delivery and Targeting.- Nanotechnology for the Delivery of Small Molecules, Proteins and Nucleic Acids.- Nano-sized Advanced Delivery Systems as Parenteral Formulation Strategies for Hydrophobic Anti-cancer Drugs.- Engineering of Amphiphilic Block Copolymers for Drug and Gene Delivery.- PAMAM Dendrimers as Nanoscale Oral Drug Delivery Systems.- Nanoemulsions for Intravenous Drug Delivery.- Nanotechnology for Cancer Chemotherapy.- Nanotechnology for Cancer Vaccine Delivery.- Stimuli-Sensitive Nanotechnology for Drug Delivery.- A Look to the Future of Nanotechnology in Drug Delivery.- Nanotechnology in Drug Delivery: Past, Present, and Future.- Nanotechnology in Drug Development and Life Cycle Management.- Nanopharmaceuticals: Challenges and Regulatory Perspective.