Melgardt M. de Villiers
Pornanong Aramwit
Glen S. Kwon

2009

Nanotechnology, a multidisciplinary scientific undertaking, involves creation and utilization of materials, devices, or systems on the nanometer scale and is currently undergoing explosive development on many fronts. It is expected to spark innovation and play a critical role in various biomedical applications, especially in drug delivery, as is shown by the wealth of information presented in this book particular, advances in nanotechnology that enable drugs to preserve their efficacy while being delivered to precise therapeutic targets are creating a host of opportunities for drug developers.