Introduction to Drug Delivery System: Past, Present, and Future Perspectives.- Fundamentals of Pharmacokinetics and Drug Delivery.- Targeted Drug Delivery: Principles and Strategies.- Nanotechnology in Drug Delivery: From Bench to Bedside.- Lipid-Based Drug Delivery Systems: Formulation and Applications.- Polymer-Based Drug Delivery Systems: Design and Characterization.- Stimuli Responsive Drug Delivery Systems: From Concept to Clinical Translation.- Biomaterials in Drug Delivery: Design and Applications.- Transdermal Drug Delivery: Technology and Applications.- Drug Delivery to Cancer: Targeting the Tumor Microenvironment.- Biosensor-Based Drug Delivery Systems: Innovations, Applications, and Future Perspectives.- Ocular Drug Delivery: Overcoming Barriers for Effective Treatment.- Drug Delivery to the Gastrointestinal Tract: Challenges and Opportunities.- Drug Delivery to the Respiratory System: Novel Approaches and Therapeutics.- Drug Delivery to the Cardiovascular System: Application and Future Prospects.- Drug Delivery to the Musculoskeletal System: Localized Therapies and Repair.- Drug Delivery to the Reproductive System: Innovations and Therapeutic Advances.- Drug Delivery in Rare Diseases: Orphan Drugs and Therapies.- Drug Delivery to the Immune System: Immunotherapies and Vaccines.- Unlocking the Potential of Gene Therapy: Principles and Therapeutic Applications.- Cell-Based Therapies and Drug Delivery: Advancements and Challenges.- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Drug Delivery Optimization.- In Vitro Models for Drug Delivery Systems.- Ethical and Safety Considerations in Drug Delivery Systems.- Challenges and Future Directions for Next-Generation Drug Delivery Systems.

This book provides a detailed yet accessible guide to emerging trends in drug delivery systems. Topics encompass a wide range of delivery mechanisms, including nanotechnology-based carriers, controlled-release formulations, targeted delivery systems, and biologics, with a focus on their role in improving therapeutic outcomes. Emphasis has also been placed on regulatory challenges, translational research, and the integration of artificial intelligence in designing advanced drug delivery systems. Written for the Methods in Pharmacology and Toxicology series, chapters include the kind of specificity and expert implementation advice to ensure success in the lab.

Comprehensive and practical, Next-Generation Drug Delivery Systems serves as an ideal guide to how innovative drug delivery approaches can address critical challenges, such as enhancing bioavailability, reducing side effects, and achieving precise drug targeting.