Polymers for Controlled Drug Delivery addresses the challenges of designing macromolecules that deliver therapeutic agents that function safely and in concert with living organisms. The book primarily discusses classes of polymers and polymeric vehicles including particulates such as latexes coacervates ion-exchange resins and liposomes as well as non-particulate vehicles such as enteric coatings mediators and bioadhesives. Other topics discussed include diffusion; biodegradation-controlled delivery; animal model studies for toxicity metabolism and elimination testing; and FDA requirements for clinical studies. Drug delivery researchers will find this book to be an invaluable reference tool. Language: English