Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (2nd ed.)

The field of pharmaceutical biotechnology is evolving rapidly. A new arsenal of protein pharmaceuticals is being produced by recombinant techniques for cancer, viral infections, cardiovascular and hereditary disorders, and other diseases. In addition, scientists are confronted with new technologies such as polymerase chain reactions, combinatorial chemistry, and gene therapy. This introductory text explains both the basic science and the applications of biotechnology-produced pharmaceuticals, wi