This authoritative volume explores the fundamental concepts and numerous applications of
targeted delivery of drugs to the body. This compilation has been divided into eight sections
comprised of the basic principles of drug targeting disease and organ organelle-based
targeting passive and active targeting strategies and various advanced drug delivery tools
such as functionalized lipidic polymeric and inorganic nanocarriers. Together the
twenty-three chapters cover a wide range of topics in the field including tumor and hepatic
targeting polymer-drug conjugates nanoemulsion physical and biophysical characteristics of
nanoparticles and in vivo imaging techniques among others. The book also examines advanced
characterization techniques regulatory hurdles and toxicity-related issues that are key
features for successful commercialization of targeted drug delivery system products. Targeted
Drug Delivery is a comprehensive reference guide for drug delivery researchers bothbeginners
and those already working in the field.
