Liposomes : from physics to applications
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Liposomes : from physics to applications
Elsevier, 1993
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 543-546) and index
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Description
After their discovery, liposomes rapidly spread into various sciences and applications. This volume critically reviews the applications of liposomes, including theoretical physics, chemistry, energy conversion, ecology, genetic engineering, food industry, cosmetics and medicine, as well as their characteristics and properties. It presents recent developments, such as Stealth liposomes (which are invisible to the immune system and have shown encouraging results in cancer therapy). Rather than being presented in a "catalogue" style, the data is logically explained, and fundamental models and mechanisms are reviewed and proposed. All of the seemingly unrelated phenomena in various methods and applications are defined using simple laws of physics, chemistry and biology. The volume should be of use to pharmacists and pharmacologists, as well as to all those involved in liposome research.
Table of Contents
Part 1 General Introduction to Liposomes: 1. Chemistry of lipids and liposomes. 2. Structure of amphiphilic aagregates. 3. Preparation of liposomes. 4. Mechanism of liposome formation. 5. Liposome characterization methods. Part 2 Applications of Liposomes in Basic Sciences: 6. Applications of liposomes in theoretical sciences. 7. Applications in biophysics. 8. Liposomes in the studies of the evolution of life. 9. Applications in chemistry. 10. Reconstitution of proteins. Part 3 Applications of Liposomes in Pharmacology and Medicine: 11. Liposomes as a drug delivery system. 12. Liposomes in the treatment of infectious diseases. 13. Liposomes as immunoadjuvants. 14. Liposomes in anticancer therapy. 15. Liposomes and inflammations. 16. Other medical applications of liposomes. 17. Other administration routes of liposomes. 18. Site specific drug delivery. Part 4 Other Applications of Liposomes: 19. Cosmetic applications of liposomes. 20. Liposomes as a carrier system in genetic engineering. 21. Liposomes in diagnostics. 22. Liposomes in food industry. 23. Liposomes in ecology and other applications. 24. Industrial manufacturing of liposomes.
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