Synthetic Polymers for Biotechnology and Medicine / Edition 1

by Ruth Freitag

Overview

This book covers topics including the delivery of biologicals using synthetic polymers, cell encapsulation, and gene delivery. It deals with the use of synthetic polymers for the purpose of isolating biologicals by describing the use of stimulus-responsive polymers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781587060274
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	12/01/2002
Series:	Biotechnology Intelligence Unit Ser.
Pages:	172
Product dimensions:	6.20(w) x 9.30(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Ruth Freitag

Table of Contents

1. Cell Encapsulation: Generalities, Methods, Applications and Bioartificial Pancreas Case Study 2. Synthetic and Semisynthetic Polymers as Vehicles for In Vitro Gene Delivery into Cultured Mammalian Cells 3. Affinity Precipitation: Stimulus-Responsive Polymers for Bioseparation 4. Synthetic Displacers for Preparative Biochromatography 5. Membrane Adsorbers for Decontamination and Leukocyte Removal 6. Stimulus Responsive Surfaces: Possible Implications for Biochromatography, Cell Detachment and Drug Delivery 7. Molecularly Imprinted Polymers: A New Dimension in Analytical Bioseparation