Biopharmaceuticals (Library Binding) (ISBN-13: 9781622755820)

Biopharmaceuticals represent an exciting frontier in the application of biotechnology and a rapidly developing sector of the pharmaceutical industry. Biopharmaceuticals are distinct from synthetic drugs in that they are derived from biological sources and manufactured using biotechnology. Biopharmaceutical research has already led to the development of therapies for various life-threatening illnesses, including skin cancer and leukemia, among others, and has the potential to yield new breakthroughs for many more. This introductory volume examines the history of biopharmaceuticals, the ins and outs of the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries, and the future of the field.

Author: Monica K. Gill
ISBN-10: 1622755820
ISBN-13: 9781622755820
Publisher: Rosen Education Service
Language: English
Published: 07/30/2015
Pages: 184
Format: Library Binding
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 9.20h x 6.50w x 0.50d

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Voice of Youth Advocates 02/01/2016 - Recommended - Hard To Beat