Over the last decade, attention has been increased to develop the systems to deliver gene and drugs for long periods at specific site and controlled rates without any side effects. But up till now current therapy has not such type of property and we required the more sophisticated method to deliver gene/drug. Biocompatible biomaterials such as natural polymer, liposomes, hydrogels, microspheres, dendrimers, chitosan, nanowires, nanotubes etc. or its derivatives are the most promising and act as the carrier for the delivery of DNA and drug molecules. Emphasis of this book is on Biomaterials...

Cellulase is a multienzyme system responsible for hydrolysis of cellulose to glucose. It is commercially very important enzyme for the generation of glucose from lignocellulosic waste. Production of glucose is commercially viable process for the direct conversion of cellulosic material to glucose. Cellulase can be synthesized and purified by the growth of A. niger and other microbes under optimized condition which could be used for the production of glucose, ethanol etc from lignocellulosic waste for the benefit of mankind.

Hydrogel is a network of polymer chains, sometimes found as a colloidal gel form in which water is the dispersion medium. Present study evaluated the cell viability and cytotoxicity of the hydrogel, thereby providing preliminary information for further studies on systemic toxicities. In order to perform a convincing evaluation of the cytotoxicity of the hydrogel, various experiment concerning different aspects of cell damage were used which is described in detail in this book. It may open new regimes for the early detection and treatment of a number of diseases ranging from infectious disease...

​Leishmania-related illnesses remain among the world's deadliest neglected tropical diseases, affecting approximately 12 million people in 88 countries. The mortality rate is substantial, contributing to nearly two million disability-adjusted life years. As more is understood about this parasite and its effects, work toward prevention, control, and treatment continues apace. Leishmania and Leishmaniasis will address the parasite and its attendant disease, which manifests in three syndromes: Visceral (VL), Cutaneous (CL) and Mucocutaneous Leishmaniasis (ML). The morphology and...

Anticandidal Agents provides the latest information on candida drug resistance and its remedial implications. In this compilation, users will find a comprehensive view on overcoming resistance in anticandidal drugs, along with information on novel molecules.

Candida albicans is an opportunistic pathogenic fungus responsible for life threating invasive and nosocomial infections across the globe. Candidiasis is a major cause of morbidity among immunocompromised patients. Infections caused by non-albicans candida like C. glabrata, C. parapsilosis, and C. tropicalis have also...