Nanotechnology Principles in Drug Targeting and Diagnosis

Nanotechnology Principles in Drug Targeting and Diagnosis explores the use of nanotechnology in drug targeting and diagnosis, including phytotherapeutics, macrophages, and nanoscale sensors. It is a valuable resource for materials scientists and pharmaceutical scientists.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 600 pages
Publication date: 01 August 2023
Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc

Nanotechnology Principles in Drug Targeting and Diagnosis delves into the intricate principles and mechanisms of nanotechnology that underpin drug targeting, nano carriers, and the interactions between these elements and specific diseases. It explores the remarkable effectiveness of phytotherapeutics in combating solid tumors and discusses how they can be harnessed to design targeted delivery systems. Additionally, the book sheds light on the utilization of macrophages as biomimetic carriers for delivering drugs to various organs. The chapters cover various aspects of drug targeting, including nanotechnology-based concepts, strategies, methods for identifying drug-carrier interactions, the application of artificial neural networks in identifying these interactions, and more. The final section of the book focuses on the crucial role of nanotechnology in medical diagnosis. It highlights the use of nanoscale sensors for the rapid and accurate detection of viruses in the bloodstream and the identification of biomarkers that indicate the presence of various cancers. This comprehensive reference serves as a valuable resource for materials scientists and pharmaceutical scientists seeking to comprehend the profound impact of nanotechnology in developing more efficient drug targeting and delivery systems.

Dimension: 235 x 191 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780323917636