For physicians, surgeons, and scientists working on cardiovascular disorders,Applications of Biotechnology in Cardiovascular Therapeutics serves as an invaluable reference by collecting the essential writings of Dr. Kewal K. Jain onthe topics of biotechnology as they relate to cardiovascular disease. This thorough volume includes such subjects as biotechnology and therapeutic delivery to the cardiovascular system, cell-selective targeted drug delivery, cell and gene therapies, including antisense and RNA interference, cutting-edge gene therapy approaches, as well as personalized cardiology as a way of integratingnew technologies into the selection of the best possible treatment for an individual patient. Selected references from recent literature are collected foreach chapter, and the text is supplemented by a variety of useful tables and figures. . Comprehensive and up-to-date, Applications of Biotechnology in Cardiovascular Therapeutics will be tremendously useful for those working in lifesciences and the pharmaceutical sciences, and the inclusion of some basics ofcardiovascular diseases will greatly benefit nonmedical readers as well. Single author book with uniformity of style and linking of chapters. Only source of comprehensive information on biotechnology relevant to cardiology. Clinically oriented with translatable information. INDICE: Cardiovascular Therapeutics. Drug Delivery to the Cardiovascular System. Role of Nitric Oxide in Cardiovascular Disorders. Biomarkers of Cardiovascular Disorders. Molecular Diagnosis of Cardiovascular Disorders. Nanobiotechnology in Cardiovascular Disorders. Cell Therapy for Cardiovascular Disorders. Gene Therapy for Cardiovascular Disorders. Coronary Angioplasty & Drug-Eluting Stents. Personalized Cardiology.
- ISBN: 978-1-61779-239-7
- Editorial: Humana Press
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 405
- Fecha Publicación: 29/08/2011
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés