Progress and Prospect of Nanocarriers
Progress and Prospect of Nanocarriers

Author: Sushil K. Kashaw

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2024-05-06

Total Pages: 366

ISBN-13: 0323903118

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Progress and Prospect of Nanocarriers: Design, Concept, and Recent Advances examines the different nanocarriers that are currently being developed for specific applications in biomedical drug delivery, disease management, diagnosis and therapy. Nanosized drug delivery systems have gained tremendous amounts of clinical interest due to their effective bio-distribution and enhanced pharmacokinetic and selective targeting capability which results in high therapeutic potential, low side effects, and the generation of cost-effective drug delivery systems. Numerous effective nanocarriers have been evolving, including polymeric nanoparticles, liposomes, microspheres, dendrimers, and carbon nanotubes.This book is a helpful reference for scientists and students in the fields of drug delivery, biomaterials and nanomedicine, as well as scientists and engineers in industrial disciplines of drug delivery and drug formulation. - Focuses on multiple nanocarrier platforms - Examines the different technologies that have improved drug delivery and suggests where the technology is headed - Written for researchers and students by diverse experts in biomaterials, drug delivery and nanomedicine

Direct Nose-to-Brain Drug Delivery
Direct Nose-to-Brain Drug Delivery

Author: Chandrakantsing Pardeshi

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2021-06-16

Total Pages: 556

ISBN-13: 0128225238

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Direct Nose-to-Brain Drug Delivery provides the reader with precise knowledge about the strategies and approaches for enhanced nose-to-brain drug delivery. It highlights the development of novel nanocarrier-based drug delivery systems for targeted drug delivery to the brain microenvironments with a focus on the technological advances in the development of the novel drug delivery devices for intranasal administration, including special emphasis on brain targeting through nose. This book explores the various quantification parameters to assess the brain targeting efficiency following intranasal administration and includes an overview on the toxicity aspects of the various materials used to develop the direct nose-to-brain drug delivery vehicles and of the regulatory aspects including patents and current clinical status of the potential neurotherapeutics for the effective management of neuro-ailments. Technological advances in new drug delivery systems with diverse applications in pharmaceutical, biomedical, biomaterials, and biotechnological fields are also explained. This book is a crucial source that will assist the veteran scientists, industrial technologists, and clinical research professionals to develop new drug delivery systems and novel drug administration devices for the treatment of neuro-ailments. - Explains the targeting approaches for enhanced brain targeting following intranasal drug administration - Explores the various nanocarriers developed to date for neurotherapeutic delivery via nose-to-brain - Discusses pharmaceutical and biomedical applications after nose-to-brain delivery of therapeutic pharmaceuticals and biologicals

Multifunctional Nanocarriers for Contemporary Healthcare Applications
Multifunctional Nanocarriers for Contemporary Healthcare Applications

Author: Barkat, Md. Abul

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2018-01-12

Total Pages: 624

ISBN-13: 1522547827

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Advances in technology permeates every aspect of life, including the healthcare system. Nanotechnology based systems have gained popularity based upon their promise, size, and other characteristics. Multifunctional Nanocarriers for Contemporary Healthcare Applications is a critical academic publication that explores advancements in nanostructured systems, applications of these systems in healthcare, and biomedical applications of these systems. Featuring coverage on a wide range of topics, such as hydrogels, controlled drug delivery systems, and nanomedicine, this book is geared toward researchers, students, and academicians seeking current research on advancements and applications of nanostructured systems in the healthcare industry.

Nanobiotechnology
Nanobiotechnology

Author: Sougata Ghosh

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2021-05-20

Total Pages: 362

ISBN-13: 0128231157

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Nanobiotechnology: Microbes and Plant Assisted Synthesis of Nanoparticles, Mechanisms and Applications covers in detail the green synthesis of nanostructures of tailor-made size, shape and physico-chemical and opto-electronic properties. The rationale behind the selection of bacteria, cyanobacteria, algae, fungi, virus and medicinal plants for the synthesis of biologically active exotic nanoparticles for biomedical applications is also part of this book. It also explores metal recovery, bioconversion, detoxification and removal of heavy metals using nanobiotechnology and discusses the potential of nanobiotechnology to address environmental pollution and toxicity. The book further covers the economic and commercial aspects of such green nanobiotechnology initiatives, its current status in intellectual property rights like patents filed so far globally, technology transfers, and market potential. This information enables one to decipher the scope of biogenic nanoparticles and its prospects. - Provides an overview on the general and applied aspects on nanotechnology - Gives the scope of exploring bacteria, fungi, algae, virus and medicinal plants for the synthesis of exotic nanoparticles - Furnishes a comprehensive report on the underlying molecular mechanisms behind the biosynthesis of nanoparticles - Outlines sustainable alternative strategies of bioremediation of heavy metals, metal recovery, detoxification and bioconversion using nanobiotechnology - Explores the promises of patenting, technology transfer and commercialization potential of biogenic nanoparticles

Recent Advances in Nanocarriers for Pancreatic Cancer Therapy
Recent Advances in Nanocarriers for Pancreatic Cancer Therapy

Author: Prashant Kesharwani

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2023-10-22

Total Pages: 493

ISBN-13: 0443152888

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Recent Advances in Nanocarriers for Pancreatic Cancer Therapy reviews thriving strategies concerning pancreatic cancer therapy, thoroughly describing the most recent developments in emerging modern drug delivery systems focused on, and derived from, nanotechnology. By providing a holistic understanding of the molecular pathways, conventional therapy and novel nanocarriers mediated drug delivery against pancreatic cancer, this work can be considered a complete package. The book offers a solution to the dissemination of data from a broad range of resources by providing an overview of the molecular pathways and conventional therapy of pancreatic cancer, the application of various nanocarriers, and more. This book equips scientists, clinicians and students to make rational treatment approaches based on nanomedicine for improving and extending the human life against pancreatic cancer. • Explains the complete journey of nanomedicine-based approaches in pancreatic cancer drug delivery from fundamental to most recent applications • Provides information about various approaches for the diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic cancer using the latest advancement in cutting-edge nanomedical technologies • Discusses the perspectives of the technologies explored to date based upon the fi ndings outlined in highly organized tables, illustrative fi gures, and fl ow charts for easy consult and comprehension

Progress in Optics
Progress in Optics

Author: Taco Visser

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2021-04-16

Total Pages: 306

ISBN-13: 0323850928

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Progress in Optics, Volume 66, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters. Each chapter is written by an international board of authors. It contains five reviews of the latest developments in optics. - This volume covers medical imaging, physical optics, integrated optics, and quantum optics - Includes contributions from leading authorities in the field of optics - Presents timely, state-of-the-art reviews on advances in optics

Emerging Roles of Nanocarrier in Cancer Therapy
Emerging Roles of Nanocarrier in Cancer Therapy

Author: Rishabha Malviya

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2024-09-05

Total Pages: 273

ISBN-13: 1040105998

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This book addresses the limitations of existing therapeutic approaches using nanoparticles. Emerging Roles of Nanocarriers in Cancer Therapy will further provide information for the development of successful cancer nanomedicine therapies. Features Explains different types of nanoparticles, targeting mechanisms, and approved nanotherapeutics for oncological implications in cancer treatment. Covers in detail the characteristics of various nanotechnology-based drug delivery systems. Discusses passive and active cellular targeting, ligand-based targeting of nanoparticles, and strategies to improve nanoparticle-cellular membrane interaction. Presents the application of nanotherapeutics, current challenges, and prospects, and describes the path of future research. Highlights smart strategies for improving the clinical impact of cancer nanomedicine. The text is primarily written for graduate students, and academic researchers in the fields of biotechnology, nanotechnology, drug delivery, pharmaceutical science, and pharmacology.

Nanostructures for Oral Medicine
Nanostructures for Oral Medicine

Author: Ecaterina Andronescu

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2017-04-11

Total Pages: 1036

ISBN-13: 0323477216

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Nanostructures for Oral Medicine presents an up-to-date examination of the applications and effects of nanostructured materials in oral medicine, with each chapter addressing recent developments, specific applications, and uses of nanostructures in the oral administration of therapeutic agents in dentistry. The book also includes coverage of the biocompatibility of nanobiomaterials and their remarkable potential in improving human health and in reducing environmental pollution. Emerging advances, such as Dr. Franklin Tay's concept of a new nanotechnology process of growing extremely small, mineral-rich crystals and guiding them into the demineralized gaps between collagen fibers to prevent the aging and degradation of resin-dentin bonding is also discussed. This work will be of great value to those who work in oral medicine, providing them with a resource to gain a greater understanding of how nanotechnology can help them create more efficient, cost-effective products. In addition, it will be of great interest to those who work in materials science who wish to gain a greater appreciation of how nanostructured materials are applied in this field. - Outlines the major uses of nanostructured materials for oral medicine, including the properties of each material discussed and how it should best be applied - Explores how nanostructured materials enable the creation of more effective drug delivery systems in oral medicine - Discusses how novel uses of nanostructured materials may be applied in oral medicine to create more effective devices