Molecular Medicines for Cancer: Concepts and Applications of Nanotechnology

Molecular medicine is a field that focuses on medical interventions targeting molecular structures and mechanisms involved in disease progression, particularly in cancer. Nanotechnology is increasingly being used to deliver molecular therapies to cancer, with oligonucleotide and gene-based therapies being prominent. This text provides an overview of the multidisciplinary field of molecular medicines and its targeted delivery to cancer using nanotechnology, including site-specific delivery of anticancer agents and small targeted molecules.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 610 pages
Publication date: 31 March 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The realm of molecular medicine encompasses a wide range of medical interventions aimed at understanding and targeting the molecular mechanisms underlying disease progression. In the context of cancer, numerous molecular pathways have been identified as playing crucial roles in the development, aggressiveness, and resistance to chemotherapy. Furthermore, emerging evidence highlights the significant impact of nanotechnology in the realm of molecular therapy.

Numerous books have been published on molecular biology and the mechanisms involved in cancer, but this text specifically focuses on molecular therapeutics in cancer, particularly in relation to advancements in nanotechnology. It provides a comprehensive overview of the multidisciplinary field of molecular medicines and their targeted delivery to cancer cells through the use of nanotechnology.

Key Features:

Provides up-to-date information on the multidisciplinary field of molecular medicines and their targeted delivery to cancer using nanotechnology.

Highlights the important aspects of nanotechnology in the site-specific delivery of anticancer agents.

Includes comprehensive coverage of oligonucleotide and gene-based therapies in cancer.

Describes the use of small targeted molecules, antibodies, and oligonucleotides that selectively target molecular structures, influencing signal transduction pathways.

Facilitates discussions between researchers involved in cancer therapy and nanoscientists, promoting collaboration and knowledge exchange in this rapidly evolving field.

Weight: 1175g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367780838