Encyclopaedia of Biopharmaceutical, Vols. I to V

Contents: Vol. I. Pharmaceutical Research and Development: 1. Introduction. 2. Stem and artificial cells. 3. Automation. 4. Electroanalytical measurement. 5. Calorimetry in pharmaceutical research. 6. Chemiluminescence. 7. Enzymatic analysis. 8. Fluorescence-based analysis. 9. Immunomodulating agents. 10. Management of pharmacogenomic information. 11. Pharmacologic management. 12. Developing good specifications. 13. Technologies and challenges of pharmaceuticals. 14. Development of medicines. 15. Preclinical and clinical development. 16. Drug development management. 17. Microbiologic monitoring. 18. Product development. 19. Technology transfer keys. 20. Animals in drug development. 21. Microbial control of pharmaceuticals. 22. Research and development in pharmaceutical industry. 23. Exploratory development. Index.

Vol. II. Pharmaceutical Products: 1. Introduction. 2. Micromolecules. 3. Pharmaceutical industry. 4. Moisture in pharmaceutical products. 5. Antibodies, vaccines and adjuvants. 6. Bioconversion of penicillins. 7. Plant-made pharmaceutical products. 8. Preservation of pharmaceutical products. 9. Product analysis. 10. Antifungal and antiparasitic drugs. 11. Antibacterial drugs. 12. Antiviral drugs. 13. Drug delivery systems. 14. Tableting. 15. Dry powder. 16. Liquids. 17. Lozenges. 18. Lens care products. Index.

Vol. III. Clinical Pharmacology: 1. Introduction. 2. Clinical data management system. 3. Clinical evolution of drug. 4. Clinical perspectives. 5. Molecular diagnostics. 6. Clinical pharmacology overview. 7. Promise of personalized medicine. 8. Clinical pharmacokinetics. 9. Clinical practices. 10. Laboratory practices. 11. Manufacturing practices. 12. Drug interactions. 13. Incretin modulators. 14. Pharmacogenetics. 15. New anticancer agents. 16. Antihypertensive drugs. 17. Pharmacology of central nervous system. 18. Skeletal muscle relaxants. 19. Metabolic engineering for cephalosporin C. 20. Cosmetics and their relation to drug. 21. Clinical supplies manufacture. 22. Dental products. 23. Virtual screening. 24. Imaging of lung deposition. 25. Radiochemical methods of analysis. Index.

Vol. IV. Plant Product Pharmaceuticals: 1. Introduction. 2. Plant drugs. 3. Postmarketing AERS. 4. Standardization in plant products. 5. Pharmacokinetics of plant products. 6. In vitro inhibition with plant products. 7. Drug interactions with plant products. 8. Drugs and poisons from plants. 9. Implications of interaction. 10. Utilization of plant medicine. 11. Ephedra alkaloids. 12. Grapefruit and other citrus. 13. Pharmaceutical products. 14. Phytotoxicology. 15. Valerian. 16. Vitex agnus-castus. 17. Medicinal plants. Index.

Vol. V. Pharmaceutical Applications: 1. Introduction. 2. Microsphere technology and applications. 3. Hazardous chemicals and pharmaceuticals. 4. Use of pharmacophores in predictive ADME. 5. Clinical practice. 6. Health care systems. 7. Immunological products. 8. Therapeutic proteins. 9. Flavors and flavor modifiers. 10. Metabolism in humans. 11. Bioterrorism. 12. Proteomics. 13. Gastroretentive systems. 14. Dosage forms. 15. Good manufacturing practices. 16. Protein engineering. 17. Unexpected benefits. Index.

"The present title "Encyclopaedia of Biopharmaceutical" has been written for those in the pharmaceutical research and those responsible for the education and training in pharmaceutical science and technology of graduate and undergraduate students. Medicine is an ever changing science. As new research and clinical experience broaden our knowledge, changes in treatment and drug therapy are required. This branch of life science has progressed enormously in recent years and the significant advances in therapeutics and an understanding of the need to optimize during delivery in the body have brought about an increased awareness of the valuable role played by the dosage forms. This statement is as true as it was back in nineteenth century and perhaps more so, given the increasing emphasis being placed on discovery, development, and use of large molecular entities as therapeutic and diagnostic agents. Development of these abilities requires an integration of knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values that can be acquired only through structured learning process including independent study, hands on practice and the availability of advanced literature. This title has designed to meet such needs of learners in the health professions." (jacket)