Biopharmaceuticals: Biochemistry and Biotechnology [Paperback]

Gary Walsh (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0471977896 | ISBN-13: 978-0471977896 | Publication Date: June 4, 1998

Biopharmaceuticals: Biochemistry and Biotechnology provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the science and medical applications of biopharmaceutical products. Specific chapters detail therapeutic substances such as interferons, interleukins and growth factors, as well as hormones, therapeutic enzymes, blood products, antibodies, and vaccines. While the emphasis is placed upon polypeptide-based therapeutic agents, the potential applications of nucleic acids with regard to gene therapy and antisense technology are considered in the final chapter. In addition, other chapters detail regulatory issues as applied to biopharmaceuticals, and how such products are manufactured in practice. The author has produced an up-to-date, easy-to-read book and each chapter is supplemented with a substantial further reading section. It is of particular relevance to students undertaking advanced undergraduate or postgraduate courses in biotechnology, biochemistry, pharmaceutical science or medicine. Its scope also renders it an ideal reference for those already employed in the (bio)pharmaceutical sector who wish to gain a better overview of the industry in which they work.

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"This great compliment of scientific literature, is easy-to-read and understand, up-to-date, as well as comprehensive." (Bioseparation, 1999)

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Biopharmaceuticals: Biochemistry and Biotechnology provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the science and medical applications of biopharmaceutical products. Specific chapters detail therapeutic substances such as interferons, interleukins and growth factors, as well as hormones, therapeutic enzymes, blood products, antibodies, and vaccines. While the emphasis is placed upon polypeptide-based therapeutic agents, the potential applications of nucleic acids with regard to gene therapy and antisense technology are considered in the final chapter. In addition, other chapters detail regulatory issues as applied to biopharmaceuticals, and how such products are manufactured in practice. The author has produced an up-to-date, easy-to-read book and each chapter is supplemented with a substantial further reading section. It is of particular relevance to students undertaking advanced undergraduate or postgraduate courses in biotechnology, biochemistry, pharmaceutical science or medicine. Its scope also renders it an ideal reference for those already employed in the (bio)pharmaceutical sector who wish to gain a better overview of the industry in which they work.

Product Details

• Paperback: 448 pages
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (June 4, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471977896
• ISBN-13: 978-0471977896
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.5 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,432,673 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book, April 12, 2000

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This review is from: Biopharmaceuticals: Biochemistry and Biotechnology (Paperback)

Walsh sets out to introduce the reader to biopharmaceuticals, a term encompassing biochemistry and biotechnology. The book succeeds admirably. It is well organized and easy to read. He provides a nice brief overview of the past and a view of the future. A far better book than Oliver's The Coming Biotech Age. The reading is so easy, it's hard to put the book down. The author defines his terms and provides an understandable, though perhaps overly simple explanation of gene therapy, antisense technology, mimetics, &c. The only real drawbacks to the book are some minor typographical errors, and that it limited its illustrations to B&W. The author provides nice "Further Reading" suggestions, a list of internet relevant sites, and a useful index. The book is well organized.