ABSTRACT

First published in 1992: This book provides a comprehensive look at the design and production of microcapsules, microspheres, and nanoparticles. It discusses the diverse aspects and skills that must be mastered to prepare and test products that will work correctly and be clinically acceptable for human or animal use.

chapter Chapter 1|14 pages

Introduction and Overview

part I|142 pages

Advances in Production Technology and Characterization of Microcapsules, Microspheres, and Nanoparticles

part II|97 pages

Biological Transit and Interactions, Release Kinetics, Pharmacokinetics, and Bioavailability

chapter Chapter 8|7 pages

Gastrointestinal Transit of Microcapsules

part III|85 pages

Clinical Applications, Targeting, and Living and Artificial Encapsulated Cells

chapter Chapter 17|15 pages

Erythrocytes As Micro Vesicles