New Biomolecules and Drug Delivery Systems as Alternatives to Conventional Antibiotics
- ISBN 978-3-0365-4736-7 (Hardback)
- ISBN 978-3-0365-4735-0 (PDF)
This is a Reprint of the Special Issue New Biomolecules and Drug Delivery Systems as Alternatives to Conventional Antibiotics that was published in
New approaches to deal with the growing concern associated with antibiotic-resistant bacteria are in great demand. For many years, antibiotics have widely been employed to treat infections. However, their excessive consumption and misuse have accelerated the rise of antibiotic-resistant microorganisms, which constitute a major challenge to global health. The antibiotic crisis is now a general concern; therefore, alternative biomolecules or drug delivery systems to treat infections are urgently needed. From natural extracts to traditional medicine remedies, to newly engineered nanocapsules and nanoparticles, to bio-based, biodegradable delivery platforms, many systems to fight infections are explored in this book.