Nanotherapeutics: Drug Delivery Concepts in Nanoscience

ISBN-13: 9789814241021 / Angielski / Twarda / 2008 / 292 str.

Alf Lamprecht

Opis

This timely book provides an overview of possible therapeutic applications. The first part of the book highlights general properties of and phenomena observed with nanoparticles, and the subsequent consequences for applications in drug delivery. The second part focuses on the therapeutic approaches that are possible through the use of nanoparticles, with each chapter discussing a specific disease (e.g., diabetes, cancer, inflammation) and the relevant therapeutic approaches based on the design of nanoparticulate drug delivery systems. From this concise book, readers will gain an insight into the basics of nanoparticle preparation and find a more detailed account of what is therapeutically feasible by using nanoparticle approaches.

Recenzje

"This book provides state-of-the-art research material in the area of nanotherapeutics. Its content is clear and didactic and reflects modern knowledge and thinking in pharmaceutics. It is a precious book for all types of readers, including students, research scientists, pharmacists from the industry and practitioners from hospitals who want to expand their knowledge about nanomedicine."
—Prof. Jean-Pierre Benoit, University of Angers, France

Spis treści

General Aspects in Nanoparticulate Drug Delivery: Nanoparticles
Transport Phenomena on Biological Barriers
Drug Targeting Approaches
Gene Therapy
Therapeutic Approaches for Various Diseases: Cancer
Immunologic Approaches
Inflammatory Diseases
Diabetes
Brain Diseases
Skin Diseases
Antibiotics
Parasitology
Vaccination