The first book of its kind to show the potential of quantum computing in drug delivery. Drug delivery systems (DDS) are defined as methods by which drugs are delivered to desired tissues, organs, cells, and subcellular organs for drug release and absorption through a variety of drug carriers. By controlling the precise level and/or location of a given drug in the body, side effects are reduced, doses are lowered, and new therapies are possible. Nevertheless, there are still significant obstacles to delivering certain medications to particular cells. Drug delivery methods change pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic, and drug release patterns to enhance product efficacy and safety, as well as patient convenience and compliance. Computational approaches in drug development enable quick screening of a vast chemical library and identification of possible binders by using modeling, simulation, and visualization tools. Quantum computing (QC) is a fundamentally new computing paradigm based on quantum mechanics rules that enables certain computations to be conducted significantly more rapidly and effectively than regular computing, and hence this has huge promise for the pharmaceutical sector. Significant advances in computational simulation are making it easier to comprehend the process of drug delivery. This book explores an important biophysical component of DDSs, and how computer modeling may help with the logical design of DDSs with enhanced and optimized characteristics. The book concentrates on computational research for various important types of nanocarriers, including dendrimers and dendrons, polymers, peptides, nucleic acids, lipids, carbon-based DDSs, and gold nanoparticles. Audience Researchers and industry scientists working in clinical research and disease management; pharmacists, formulation and pharmaceutical scientists working in R&D; computer science engineers applying deep learning and quantum computing in healthcare.

The first book of its kind to show the potential of quantum computing in drug delivery. Drug delivery systems (DDS) are defined as methods by which drugs are delivered to desired tissues, organs, cells, and subcellular organs for drug release and absorption through a variety of drug carriers. By controlling the precise level and/or location of a given drug in the body, side effects are reduced, doses are lowered, and new therapies are possible. Nevertheless, there are still significant obstacles to delivering certain medications to particular cells. Drug delivery methods change pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic, and drug release patterns to enhance product efficacy and safety, as well as patient convenience and compliance. Computational approaches in drug development enable quick screening of a vast chemical library and identification of possible binders by using modeling, simulation, and visualization tools. Quantum computing (QC) is a fundamentally new computing paradigm based on quantum mechanics rules that enables certain computations to be conducted significantly more rapidly and effectively than regular computing, and hence this has huge promise for the pharmaceutical sector. Significant advances in computational simulation are making it easier to comprehend the process of drug delivery. This book explores an important biophysical component of DDSs, and how computer modeling may help with the logical design of DDSs with enhanced and optimized characteristics. The book concentrates on computational research for various important types of nanocarriers, including dendrimers and dendrons, polymers, peptides, nucleic acids, lipids, carbon-based DDSs, and gold nanoparticles. Audience Researchers and industry scientists working in clinical research and disease management; pharmacists, formulation and pharmaceutical scientists working in R&D; computer science engineers applying deep learning and quantum computing in healthcare.

"A Handbook of Quantum Mechanics in Drug Discovery" is a comprehensive guide tailored for absolute beginners without a mathematical background, offering a clear and accessible introduction to the intricate realm of quantum mechanics as applied to the field of drug discovery. Through simplified explanations and practical examples, this handbook demystifies complex concepts, providing readers with a foundational understanding of quantum mechanics principles and their crucial role in modern pharmaceutical research. From elucidating the electronic structure of molecules to exploring quantum algorithms for drug design and prediction, this book equips readers with the essential knowledge and insights necessary to navigate the intersection of quantum mechanics and drug discovery with confidence and clarity.

This contribution book collects reviews and original articles from eminent experts working in the interdisciplinary arena of novel drug delivery systems and their uses. From their direct and recent experience, the readers can achieve a wide vision on the new and ongoing potentialities of different smart drug delivery systems. Since the advent of analytical techniques and capabilities to measure particle sizes in nanometer ranges, there has been tremendous interest in the use of nanoparticles for more efficient methods of drug delivery. On the other hand, this reference discusses advances in the design, optimization, and adaptation of gene delivery systems for the treatment of cancer, cardiovascular, diabetic, genetic, and infectious diseases, and considers assessment and review procedures involved in the development of gene-based pharmaceuticals.

"This cutting-edge volume reviews the latest breakthroughs in CADD (Computer-Aided Drug Design), drug delivery systems, and enabling technologies"--Provided by publisher.

With the alarming increase in cancer diagnoses and genetic illnesses, traditional drug agents and their delivery media need to be re-evaluated to address a quickly evolving field. With newer smart materials for the controlled release of macromolecules, peptides, genetic material, etc. further complications arise, such as material performance, synthesis, functionalization and targeting, biological identity, and biocompatibility. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the recent developments on "smart" targeting and drug delivery systems with a variety of carriers like nanoparticles, membranes, and hydrogels. It contains detailed descriptions on the recent trends in this field in the ongoing battle with catastrophic diseases like cancer. This field of research has been in its infancy and continues to face growth, and with it, further challenges and difficulties along the way toward maturity, which are accurately introduced in this book. Contents: Drug Delivery Systems: Possibilities and Challenges (Ryan Spitler, Saeid Zanganeh, Tahereh Jafari, Nasser Khakpash, Mohsen Erfanzadeh, Jim Q Ho, and Nastaran Sakhaie)Nanoparticles in Circulation: Blood Stability (Saeid Zanganeh, Tahereh Jafari, Nasser Khakpash, Mohsen Erfanzadeh, and Jim Q Ho)How do Nanoparticles (NPs) Pass Barriers? (Saeid Zanganeh, Ryan Spitler, Najme Javdani, and Jim Q Ho)Gated Porous Materials for Biomedical Application (Félix Sancenón, Erick Yu, Elena Aznar, M Dolores Marcos, and Ramón Martínez-Máñez)Controlled Release from Iron Oxide Nanoparticles (Masoud Rahman)The Reverse of Controlled Release: Controlled Sequestration of Species and Biotoxins into Nanoparticles (NPs) (Jenifer Gómez-Pastora, Eugenio Bringas, María Lázaro-Díez, José Ramos-Vivas, and Inmaculada Ortiz)Membranes for Controlled Release (Vida Araban, Neda Aslankoohi, and Mohammad Raoufi)Controlled Released from Hydrogel (Hossein Riahinezhad, Vida Araban, and Mohammad Raoufi)Nano Delivery Systems (Sophie Laurent, Afsaneh Lahooti, Saeed Shanehsazzadeh, and Robert N Muller)Legal Framework for Protection of Pharmaceutical Trade Marks in Europe and USA (Mohammad Hossein Erfanmanesh, and Shirin Sharifzadeh)Future Perspective on the Smart Delivery of Biomolecules (Erick Yu, Félix Sancenón, Elena Aznar, Ramón Martínez-Máñez, María Dolores Marcos, Mohammad J Hajipour, Morteza Mahmoudi, and Pieter Stroeve) Readership: Nanotechnologists; biomedical engineers; chemical engineers; materials scientists; biotechnology researchers; chemists; biological scientists; cell physiologists; medical scientists; gene therapists. Keywords: Drug Delivery Systems;Nanoparticles;Biomaterials;TargetingReview: Key Features: Comprehensive overview on "smart" targeting and drug delivery systemsUnderstanding of the biological identity of nanoparticles for drug delivery applicationsDetailed information on the legal framework for protection of pharmaceutical trade mark in Europe and the United States