Targeted Lipid Based Carriers for Improved Drug Delivery

DescriptionLipid Nanocarriers for Drug Targeting presents recent advances in the area of lipid nanocarriers. The book focuses on cationic lipid nanocarriers, solid lipid nanocarriers, liposomes, thermosensitive vesicles, and cubosomes, with applications in phototherapy, cosmetic and others. As the first book related to lipid nanocarriers and their direct implication in pharmaceutical nanotechnology, this important reference resource is ideal for biomaterials scientists and those working in the medical and pharmaceutical industries that want to learn more on how lipids can be used to create more effective drug delivery systems.Key FeaturesHighlights the most commonly used types of lipid nanocarriers and explains how they are applied in pharmacyShows how lipid nanocarriers are used in different types of treatment, including oral medicine, skin repair and cancer treatmentAssesses the pros and cons of using different lipid nanocarriers for different therapies