The success of many biopharmaceuticals relies on the development of stable formulations and/or delivery systems. Biotechnology and Applied Biochemistry serves to facilitate the continued development of these systems to fulfil their commercial potential. With an international editorial board the focus of the journal is directed towards the publication of original articles and reviews concerning the expression, purification, characterization and application of biological macromolecules in therapeutics and diagnostics. The journal publishes Commentary from members of the commercial biotechnology community on registration and clinical matters. Mini-reviews provide the reader with timely updates in fast-moving areas. While it is anticipated that the majority of the articles will focus on human disease, including medicine and dentistry, articles relating to veterinary medicine will also be included. The scope of biological macromolecules includes proteins, polysaccharides and other carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids of biological origin, either naturally occurring, such as in blood plasma or other biological fluids, or expressed in eukaryotic or prokaryotic systems.