Nanotechnology for the Delivery of Therapeutic Nucleic Acids

"Nucleic acid–based therapy would have revolutionized medicine many times, if the problem of delivery had been solved, at least in small part. However, that is proving to be as challenging a problem as any in the sciences — and of the few with truly transformational implications for the health of all. Thus, I welcome with enthusiasm this book, edited by my good friend and extraordinarily distinguished colleague, Dan Peer. The topics featured in the various chapters offer a very sound review of the major problem areas, and some of the most promising strategies for addressing them."

~Dr. Mauro Ferrari, The Methodist Hospital Research Institute, USA

"This timely and nicely arranged book represents an excellent collection of cutting-edge studies and approaches for the delivery of nucleic acid-based therapeutics, including siRNA. The editor has built a volume in which leading scientists cover the broad variety of nucleic acid delivery platforms, such as lipid- and polymer-based systems, aptamers, and chemical conjugates, as well as biological properties of these systems. This interesting and useful book introduces readers to an exciting and growing field of current problems and solutions in nucleic acid therapies."

~Prof. Vladimir Torchilin, Northeastern University, USA