Nanomedicine: Principles and Perspectives

ISBN-13: 9781493943142 / Angielski / Miękka / 2017 / 413 str.

Yi Ge; Songjun Li; Shenqi Wang

Opis

This book offers a comprehensive and diverse perspective on the new discipline of nanomedicine, bridging the gap between nanotechnology and medicine through contributions by world-renowned experts from academia, industry, government and healthcare.

Recenzje

"This considerable monograph devoted to nanomedicine ... represents collection of scientific articles providing summary of the latest knowledge how the structure materials and devices at the molecular scale can ultimately gain clinical benefit. ... This book provides a well-done and up-to-date review of hot topics in the field of medical application of nanotechnology." (Alena Gabelova, Neoplasma, Vol. 62 (6), 2015)

Spis treści

Nanomedicine: a revolutionary interdiscipline.- From biotechnology to nanotechnology.- Nanostructure design and computational modelling.- Nanobiology in medicine.- Medical nanomaterials.- Nanotechnology in regenerative medicine.- Medical nanobiosensors.- Nano-theranostics and imaging.- Nanotechnology and medical devices.- Nanopharmaceuticals.- Nanotoxicology and safety concerns.- Nanoethics and regulations.

Blurb

Increasing demand for and awareness of the applications of nanotechnology in medicine has resulted in the emergence of a new fast-growing multidisciplinary area - nanomedicine. This book offers comprehensive knowledge of and diverse perspectives on nanomedicine through two independent volumes. It aims to bridge the gap between nanotechnology and medicine through contributions by world-renowned experts from wide range of backgrounds including academia, industry, professional consultancy, and government agencies.

Each contribution integrates knowledge from a wide range of areas to present the fundamentals of new applications and products of nanomedicine, as well as an outlook for the future. This book can well serve as a reference and guide for students, academics, researchers, scientists, engineers, clinicians, government researchers, and healthcare professionals.