| Author | : Alexandru Grumezescu |
| Publisher | : William Andrew |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2016-05-30 |
| Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
| ISBN | : 0323428630 |
Nanobiomaterials in Cancer Therapy
Nanoparticle Drug Delivery Systems for Cancer Treatment
| Author | : Hala Gali-Muhtasib |
| Publisher | : CRC Press |
| Total Pages | : 192 |
| Release | : 2020-02-19 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 1000681416 |
In recent years, nanoparticles—bionanomaterials with specific physicochemical properties—have gained a great deal of scientific interest owing to their unique structure. Nanoparticle-based drugs are now widely regarded as a safer, more precise, and more effective mode of cancer therapy, considering their ability to enhance drug bioavailability, improve site-specific drug delivery, and protect nontarget tissues from toxic therapeutic drugs. This book compiles and details cutting-edge research in nanomedicine from an interdisciplinary team of international cancer researchers who are currently revolutionizing drug delivery techniques through the development of nanomedicines and nanotheranostics. Edited by Hala Gali-Muhtasib and Racha Chouaib, two prominent cancer researchers, this book will appeal to anyone involved in nanotechnology, cancer therapy, or drug delivery research.
Nano Drug Delivery Strategies for the Treatment of Cancers
| Author | : Awesh K. Yadav |
| Publisher | : Academic Press |
| Total Pages | : 374 |
| Release | : 2020-09-03 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 0128197943 |
Nano Drug Delivery Strategies for the Treatment of Cancers discusses several current and promising approaches for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer by using the most recent developments in nanomedical technologies. The book presents introductory information about the biology of different types of cancer in order to provide the reader with knowledge on their specificities. In addition, it discusses various novel drug delivery systems, detailing their functionalities, expected outcomes and future developments in the field, focusing on brain, mouth and throat, breast, lung, liver, pancreas, stomach, colon, bool, skin and prostate cancers. The book is a valuable source for cancer researchers, oncologists, pharmacologists and nanotechnologists who are interested in novel drug delivery systems and devices for treatment of various types of cancer that take advantage of recent advances in this exciting field. - Discusses a wide range of promising approaches for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer using the latest advancement in cutting-edge nanomedical technologies - Provides foundational information on different types of cancer and their biology to help the reader choose the best nano drug delivery system for patients - Presents novel drug delivery systems based on nanoparticles, microparticles, liposomes, self-assembling Micelles and block copolymer micelles
Nanopharmaceuticals: Principles and Applications Vol. 3
| Author | : Vinod Kumar Yata |
| Publisher | : Springer Nature |
| Total Pages | : 340 |
| Release | : 2020-08-19 |
| Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
| ISBN | : 3030471209 |
This book is the third volume on this subject and focuses on the recent advances of nanopharmaceuticals in cancer, dental, dermal and drug delivery applications and presents their safety, toxicity and therapeutic efficacy. The book also includes the transport phenomenon of nanomaterials and important pathways for drug delivery applications. It goes on to explain the toxicity of nanoparticles to different physiological systems and methods used to assess this for different organ systems using examples of in vivo systems.
Nanotechnology for Cancer Therapy
| Author | : Mansoor M. Amiji |
| Publisher | : CRC Press |
| Total Pages | : 808 |
| Release | : 2006-12-19 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 1000654680 |
While simultaneous breakthroughs occurring in molecular biology and nanoscience/technology will ultimately revolutionize all of medicine, it is with our efforts to prevent, diagnose, and treat cancer that many of the most dramatic advances will occur. In support of this potential, the U.S. National Cancer Institute (NCI) established the Alliance fo
Polymeric Nanoparticles as a Promising Tool for Anti-cancer Therapeutics
| Author | : Prashant Kesharwani |
| Publisher | : Academic Press |
| Total Pages | : 434 |
| Release | : 2019-06-25 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 0128173319 |
Polymeric Nanoparticles as Promising Tool for Anti-cancer Therapeutics provides an understanding of polymeric compounds and their use in cancer therapies. The book begins by giving an overview of the current status, future challenges and potential utilization of polymeric nanoparticles. It then covers specific polymeric nanoparticles through contributions from world-renowned experts and researchers. Chapters examine specific polymeric nanoparticles, their development as potential targeted delivery systems, and cancer characteristics that can be targeted for therapy development. The book synthesizes current research trends in the field, thus enhancing existing knowledge of nanomedicine, drug delivery and therapeutic intervention strategies in human cancers. Users will find this to be an ideal reference for research scientists and those in the pharmaceutical and medical fields who are working to develop novel cancer therapies using nanoparticle-based delivery systems. - Explores the development of polymeric nanoparticle systems for the purpose of cancer therapy - Presents thoroughly analyzed data and results regarding the usage of polymeric nanoparticles-based platforms for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer - Highlights various cancer characteristics that can be targeted for therapeutic development using polymeric nanoparticles
Nanostructures for Cancer Therapy
| Author | : Alexandru Mihai Grumezescu |
| Publisher | : Elsevier |
| Total Pages | : 922 |
| Release | : 2017-04-11 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 0323461506 |
Nanostructures for Cancer Therapy discusses the available preclinical and clinical nanoparticle technology platforms and their impact on cancer therapy, including current trends and developments in the use of nanostructured materials in chemotherapy and chemotherapeutics. In particular, coverage is given to the applications of gold nanoparticles and quantum dots in cancer therapies. In addition to the multifunctional nanomaterials involved in the treatment of cancer, other topics covered include nanocomposites that can target tumoral cells and the release of antitumoral therapeutic agents. The book is an up-to-date overview that covers the inorganic and organic nanostructures involved in the diagnostics and treatment of cancer. - Provides an examination of nanoparticle delivery systems for cancer treatment, illustrating how the use of nanotechnology can help provide more effective chemotherapeutic treatments - Examines, in detail, the different types of nanomaterials used in cancer therapy, also explaining the effect of each - Provides a cogent overview of recent developments in the use of nanostructured materials in chemotherapeutics, allowing readers to quickly familiarize themselves with this area
Handbook of Research on Green Synthesis and Applications of Nanomaterials
| Author | : Garg, Rajni |
| Publisher | : IGI Global |
| Total Pages | : 569 |
| Release | : 2022-01-14 |
| Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
| ISBN | : 1799889386 |
Nanomaterials can be synthesized by physical, chemical, and biological methods; however, the latter technique is preferred as it is eco-friendly, non-toxic, and cost-effective. The green synthesized nanomaterials have been found to be more efficient with potential applications in diverse fields. It is crucial to explore green synthesized nanomaterials and the applications that can be made in order to support water remediation, pharmaceuticals, food processing, construction, and more. The Handbook of Research on Green Synthesis and Applications of Nanomaterials provides a multidisciplinary approach to the awareness of using non-toxic, eco-friendly, and economical green techniques for the synthesis of various nanomaterials, as well as their applications across a variety of fields. Covering topics such as antimicrobial applications, environmental remediation, and green synthesis, this book acts as a thorough reference for engineers, nanotechnology professionals, academicians, students, scientists, and researchers pursuing research in the nanotechnology field.
Nanotechnology-Based Targeted Drug Delivery Systems for Lung Cancer
| Author | : Prashant Kesharwani |
| Publisher | : Academic Press |
| Total Pages | : 352 |
| Release | : 2019-01-26 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 0128163674 |
Nanotechnology-based Targeted Drug Delivery Systems for Lung Cancer is an indispensable resource that will help pharmaceutical scientists and clinical researchers design and develop novel drug delivery systems and devices for the treatment of lung cancer. As recent breakthroughs in nanomedicine are now making it possible to deliver drugs, genes and therapeutic agents to localized areas of disease to maximize clinical benefit, while also limiting unwanted side effects, this book explores promising approaches for the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer using cutting-edge nanomedical technologies. Topics discussed include polymeric nanoparticles, solid lipid nanoparticles, liposomes, dendrimers, micelles and nanoemulsions. - Provides an overview of an array of nanotechnology-based drug delivery systems - Examines the design, synthesis and application of different nanocarriers in drug and gene delivery - Provides an in-depth understanding of the design of targeted nanotherapeutics and technologies and its implication in various site-specific cancers
