Microbicides for Prevention of HIV Infection

One of the most promising new approaches for the prevention of HIV transmission, particularly for developing countries, involves topical, self-administered products known as microbicides. The development of microbicides is a long and complicated process, and this volume provides an overview of all t...

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Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Nuttall, Jeremy (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg : Imprint: Springer, 2014.
Series:Current Topics in Microbiology and Immunology, 383
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Online Access:Full Text via HEAL-Link
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Summary:One of the most promising new approaches for the prevention of HIV transmission, particularly for developing countries, involves topical, self-administered products known as microbicides. The development of microbicides is a long and complicated process, and this volume provides an overview of all the critical areas, from the selection of appropriate candidate molecules and their formulation, preclinical and clinical testing for safety and efficacy, strategies for product registration and finally, issues associated with product launch, distribution and access. The book will prove valuable to both those working in the field and all others who are interested in learning more about this product class, which has the potential to significantly impact the future of this devastating epidemic.
Physical Description:IX, 179 p. 12 illus., 6 illus. in color. online resource.
ISBN:9783662445969
ISSN:0070-217X ;