Scientific and Clinical Applications of Magnetic Carriers

Scientific and Clinical Applications of Magnetic Carriers

The discovery of uniform latex particles by polymer chemists of the Dow Chemical Company nearly 50 years ago opened up new exciting fields for scientists and physicians and established many new biomedical applications. Many in vitro diagnostic tests such as the latex agglutination tests, analytical cell and phagocytosis tests have since become rouÂ tine. They were all developed on the basis of small particles bound to biological active molecules and fluorescent and radioactive markers. Further developments are ongoing, with the focus now shifted to applications of polymer particles in the controlled and diÂ rected transport of drugs in living systems. Four important factors make microspheres interesting for in vivo applications: First, biocompatible polymer particles can be used to transport known amounts of drug and reÂ lease them in a controlled fashion. Second, particles can be made of materials which bioÂ degrade in living organisms without doing any harm. Third, particles with modified surfaces are able to avoid rapid capture by the reticuloendothelial system and therefore enÂ hance their blood circulation time. Fourth, combining particles with specific molecules may allow organ-directed targeting.
Country USA
Brand Springer
Manufacturer Springer
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber Refer to Sapnet.
ReleaseDate 1997-07-31
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9780306456879

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