Pharmaceutical Biotechnology: Fundamentals and Applications, Third Edition: Textbook Edition by Daan J. A. Crommelin (Editor), Robert D. Sindelar (Editor), Bernd Meibohm (Editor)

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Completely revised text that reflects to emergent trends and cutting-edge advances in pharmaceutical biotechnology, this Third Edition provides a well-balanced framework for understanding every major aspect of pharmaceutical biotechnology, including drug development, production, dosage forms, administration, and therapeutic developments. New chapters cover evolving areas regarding biopharmaceuticals, including oligonucleotides, siRNA and various monoclonal antibodies, immunogenicity, gene therapy, and the regulatory issues factoring into the biopharmaceutical approval process

Setting the standard for biopharmaceutical education in the 21st century, this title discusses general concepts in the production and clinical pharmacology of monoclonal antibodies, as well as their therapeutic application in cancer treatment, immunosuppressive therapy related to organ transplantation, and anti-inflammatory therapy—describes regulatory requirements of biotechnology drug products to receive approval to market—presents challenges and approaches for overcoming an undesired immune response to protein therapeutics—addresses the discovery and clinical development of the new biotechnology-produced drugs

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Reviewer:Patrick J. McDonnell, PharmD (Temple University School of Pharmacy)
Description:This book provides a solid foundation in the emerging area of the discovery and use of biotechnological pharmaceuticals in the treatment and diagnosis of disease.
Purpose:The purpose is to introduce key concepts in technology relevant to the development of biopharmaceutics. These are certainly worthy objectives, with the industry devoting much research and development to this expanding area of therapeutics. The book ably covers many facets of the world of biotechnology.
Audience:The primary audience appears to be students of pharmacy and pharmaceutical science/drug development, both graduate and undergraduate. The editors are respected leaders in the field.
Features:The book starts with basic scientific principles, then moves into individual drug classes and onto topics that include details about the industry and pharmacoeconomics. One of the highlights is the way the information is presented, with clear explanations that avoid overly technical language, without losing the science. Impressive graphics also help.
Assessment:This third edition is worthwhile as a user-friendly introduction to the expanding area of biotech drugs in medicine. As this area expands, updated editions will be needed. I would certainly recommend pharmacy programs to consider this book as a text for this topic.

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