Poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) Nanoparticles for Drug Delivery

Poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) Nanoparticles for Drug Delivery is a comprehensive guide to PLGA nanoparticles for targeting various diseases, covering principles, formation, characterization, applications, regulations and the latest advances. Sections introduce the fundamental aspects of PLGA nanoparticles for drug delivery, including properties, preparation methods, characterization, drug loading methods, and drug release mechanisms, along with a focus on applications. Application of PLGA nanoparticles for the treatment of cancer, inflammatory, cerebral, cardiovascular, and infectious diseases, as well as in regenerative medicine, photodynamic and photothermal therapy, and gene therapy, are all explained in detail. The final chapters explore recent advances and regulatory aspects. This book is a valuable resource for researchers and advanced students across nanomedicine, polymer science, bio-based materials, chemistry, biomedicine, biotechnology, and materials engineering, as well as for industrial scientists and R&D professionals with an interest in nanoparticles for drug delivery, pharmaceutical formulations and regulations, and development of innovative biodegradable materials. - Presents the fundamentals of PLGA nanoparticles, including properties, preparation, characterization, and biofate and cellular interactions - Provides in-depth coverage of a broad range of specific applications of PLGA nanoparticles across disease treatment, regenerative medicine and therapeutic areas - Offers a methodical approach to PLGA nanoparticles in drug delivery that is supported by data tables, illustrative figures and flowcharts