Pharmaceutical biotechnology

Author: Robert D. Sinderfer (USA)
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Publish Date: 2005-10-01
Features: This textbook was developed in response to the rapid advancement of pharmaceutical biotechnology and is designed to meet the learning needs of undergraduate and graduate students, as well as other professionals in the pharmaceutical and related fields. It systematically and comprehensively summarizes the latest achievements in the development of pharmaceutical biotechnology, serving as an influential professional textbook used in several universities in developed countries as a teaching material or reference. The newly published second edition of the original work, compared to the first edition, includes updated content on genomics, proteomics, and related biotechnologies. The book's distinctive features are as follows: 1. The content of this book was determined through extensive discussions among experts from academia and industry, emphasizing both theory and practice, with a balance of comprehensiveness and professionalism. 2. The book demonstrates technical advancement. The content of the first edition covered the main achievements of pharmaceutical biotechnology at that time, showcasing technical excellence. To adapt to the rapid development of pharmaceutical biotechnology, the newly published second edition continues to maintain the book's technical superiority. 3. The book is structured as a textbook, with an introduction at the beginning of each chapter and a summary at the end, highlighting key points and making it easy to learn. Almost every chapter includes further reading materials and self-assessment questions with reference answers. The content is systematic, comprehensive, well-organized, and presented in an accessible manner, making it suitable for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students. 4. The book introduces the pharmacology and pharmacokinetics of nine major categories of biotechnological drugs in nine chapters, with a focus on clinical applications and practical considerations, providing significant reference value for hospital pharmacists to familiarize themselves with the characteristics of biotechnological drugs. This book is suitable for students, graduate students, and teachers in related fields such as biology, medicine, and pharmacy; researchers and developers in pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical research and production units; as well as hospital pharmacists and pharmacists.