Nanotechnology in Medicine: Toxicity and Safety

Nanotechnology in Medicine: Toxicity and Safety provides a comprehensive review of current and future applications of nanotechnology in medicine, with a special focus on neurodegenerative diseases, cancer, diagnostics, nano-nutraceuticals, dermatology, and gene therapy. It offers resources for addressing nanomaterial safety, cutting-edge techniques for therapeutic agent delivery, and methodological considerations for toxicity, safety, and risk assessment.

Format: Hardback
Length: 448 pages
Publication date: 18 November 2021
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Nanotechnology in medicine is a rapidly evolving field that holds immense potential for improving healthcare outcomes. However, the use of nanomaterials in medicine also raises concerns about their toxicity and safety. In Nanotechnology in Medicine: Toxicity and Safety, an expert team of nanotechnologists provides a comprehensive and up-to-date review of current and future applications of nanotechnology in medicine, with a special focus on neurodegenerative diseases, cancer, diagnostics, nano-nutraceuticals, dermatology, and gene therapy.

The editors of this book recognize that nanomaterial safety is often the greatest hurdle to obtaining the benefits of nanomedicine in healthcare. To address this issue, they offer valuable resources that help readers understand the toxicological and safety aspects of nanotechnology.

The book is a one-stop resource for researchers, post-doctoral candidates, and specialists in the fields of nanotechnology, nanomaterials, and nanocarriers. It provides a thorough introduction to the nanotoxicological aspects of nanomedicine, including translational nanomedicine and nanomedicine personalization. Comprehensive introductions to nanoparticle toxicity and safety, including selenium nanoparticles and metallic nanoparticles, are also provided. Practical discussions of nanotoxicology and drug delivery, including gene delivery using nanocarriers and the use of nanomaterials for ocular delivery applications, are included.

In-depth examinations of nanotechnology ethics and the regulatory framework of nanotechnology and medicine are also conducted. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in exploring the potential benefits and risks of nanotechnology in medicine.

By providing a comprehensive and up-to-date review of nanotechnology in medicine, this book helps to advance our understanding of this rapidly evolving field and pave the way for safer and more effective applications of nanomedicine in the future.

Weight: 1026g
Dimension: 261 x 185 x 33 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781119769866