Nonviral Vectors for Gene Therapy: Lipid- and Polymer-based Gene Transfer (Volume 88) (Advances in Genetics, Volume 88) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0128001488 ISBN 13: 9780128001486

Publisher: Academic Press, 2014

Synopsis

The field of genetics is rapidly evolving, and new medical breakthroughs are occurring as a result of advances in our knowledge of genetics. Advances in Genetics continually publishes important reviews of the broadest interest to geneticists and their colleagues in affiliated disciplines.

• Includes methods for testing with ethical, legal, and social implications
• Critically analyzes future directions
• Written and edited by recognized leaders in the field

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Nonviral vectors are commonly used in human gene therapy trials around the world. Compared to viral vectors, they are safer, more convenient, and less expensive to produce. This book is the first to focus entirely on the nonviral vector.
Nonviral Vectors for Gene Therapy covers historical aspects, structure and function, and preclinical and clinical applications of several established nonviral vectors, including cationic liposomes, polymers and peptides, gene gun, and naked DNA. New vectors such as LPD and nanoparticles are also described. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in gene therapy or its potential impact in medicine and biology.
Key Features:
* Presents state-of-the-art developments of nonviral vectors as tools for modern molecular medicine
* Covers all types of nonviral vectors, from molecular structure to therapeutic application
* Includes a comprehensive review of synthetic vectors
* Provides contributions from the major investigators and leading experts in the field

Review:

Praise for previous volumes in the series: "Outstanding both in variety and in the quality of its contributions." –Nature

"Can be highly recommended to geneticists, and biologists in general...will prove to be of high importance for the development of the science of genetics." --Science

About this edition

• Publisher: Academic Press
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 0128001488
• ISBN 13: 9780128001486
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 428
• Editor: Huang Leaf, Liu Dexi, Wagner Ernst