Development of novel carriers for transdermal delivery of peptides

Recent developments in genetic engineering and biotechnology have resulted in anincrease in availability of therapeutic peptides and small anti-cytokines. Oraladministration is inappropriate as these molecules are unstable in the gastrointestinaltract and are subject to hepatic first-pass effect. Tr...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Namjoshi, Sarika M
Format: Thesis
Language:English
Published: Curtin University 2009
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/2261