Table of contents:
Classes of Cell-Penetrating Peptides. Mechanisms of Cell Penetration, Interactions of Cell-Penetrating Peptides with Plasma Membranes and Lipid Models. Applications of Cell-Penetrating Peptides.
One of the major problems with drug delivery is the inability of large hydrophilic compounds to pass through the lipid membrane of the cell. The first comprehensive book in this field, Cell-Penetrating Peptides: Processes and Applications focuses on the research of specialized peptides to which the drug molecule can attach and pass through the cell membrane. Covering topics from basic biochemistry and to clinical applications, it forms a definitive reference that helps readers apply CPPs in research and therapy and opens opportunities for using problematic drug classes, such as polypeptides and oligonucleotides, in the pharmaceutical industry.
Classes of Cell-Penetrating Peptides. Mechanisms of Cell Penetration, Interactions of Cell-Penetrating Peptides with Plasma Membranes and Lipid Models. Applications of Cell-Penetrating Peptides.
One of the major problems with drug delivery is the inability of large hydrophilic compounds to pass through the lipid membrane of the cell. The first comprehensive book in this field, Cell-Penetrating Peptides: Processes and Applications focuses on the research of specialized peptides to which the drug molecule can attach and pass through the cell membrane. Covering topics from basic biochemistry and to clinical applications, it forms a definitive reference that helps readers apply CPPs in research and therapy and opens opportunities for using problematic drug classes, such as polypeptides and oligonucleotides, in the pharmaceutical industry.