Multifunctional Nanoparticles for Drug Delivery Applications

Imaging, Targeting, and Delivery
2012
ISBN: 978-1-4899-9936-8
Verlag: Springer

Buch, Englisch, 374 Seiten, Previously published in hardcover, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 581 g

Reihe: Nanostructure Science and Technology

This book clearly demonstrates the progression of nanoparticle therapeutics from basic research to applications. This book, unlike others covering nanoparticles used in medical applications, presents the medical challenges that can be reduced or even overcome by recent advances in nanoscale drug delivery. Each chapter highlights recent progress in the design and engineering of select multifunctional nanoparticles with topics covering targeting, imaging, delivery, diagnostics, and therapy.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Prud'homme, Robert K.

Svenson, Sonke

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Chemie Chemie Allgemein Pharmazeutische Chemie, Medizinische Chemie
• Naturwissenschaften Chemie Analytische Chemie
• Technische Wissenschaften Technik Allgemein Nanotechnologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Benefits and Challenges for Multifunctional Nanoparticles in Medicine.- Targeting and Imaging.- Mulple Imaging Mods.- Targeting and Drug Delivery.- Dual and Multiple Drug Delivery.- Diagnostic and Therapy (“Theranostics”).- Conclusions and Outlook.