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This book provides an overview of polysaccharides in cancer therapy, covering their molecular structures, immunomodulatory properties, and role in enhancing traditional treatments, discussing emerging areas like nanotechnology-based drug delivery. This book is intended for researchers of cancer, biomedical sciences, and pharmacology.
List of contents
Chapter 1: Types and Structures of Polysaccharides. Chapter 2: Anticancer Potential of Polysaccharides. Chapter 3: Enhancing Chemotherapy with Polysaccharides. Chapter 4: Polysaccharides in Cancer Immunotherapy. Chapter 5: Polysaccharides in Targeted Therapy. Chapter 6: Polysaccharides in Cancer Prevention. Chapter 7: Polysaccharides as Natural Biomolecules to Develop Theranostics. Chapter 8: Clinical Applications of Polysaccharides. Chapter 9: Regulatory Approval Process for Polysaccharide-Based Cancer Therapies. Chapter 10: Natural Polysaccharide-Based Conjugates for Cancer Treatment. Chapter 11: Polysaccharides in Cosmetics. Chapter 12: Therapeutic Role of Polysaccharides in Gut Microbiota-Related Colorectal Cancer. Chapter 13: Amphiphilic Polysaccharides: From Inception to Implications. Chapter 14: Exploring Multifaceted Role of Marine Polysaccharides for the Management of Cancer. Chapter 15: Recent Advancement and Future Perspectives of Polysaccharides in Breast Cancer Management.
About the author
About the EditorDr. Shakeel Ahmed, is currently working as an Assistant Professor of Chemistry in the Higher Education Department, Government of Jammu and Kashmir, India. He is also an Assistant Professor, in the Department of Chemistry, Government Degree College Mendhar, Jammu and Kashmir, India. He obtained his first degree in general science from the Government P.G. College Rajouri (University of Jammu) followed by his master's and doctoral degrees in chemistry from Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi. He gained his post-doctoral experience in biocomposite materials from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. He has published several research papers in the field of green nanomaterials and biopolymers for various applications including biomedical, packaging, and water treatment. He has also published more than 30 books on either nanomaterials or green composites with international publishers.
Dr. Meghraj Vivekanand Suryawanshi is currently working as Assistant Professor in Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Krishna School of Pharmacy and Research, Dr. Kiran and Pallavi Patel Global University (KPGU), Varnama, Vadodara, Gujarat-391240. He completed his Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the School of Pharmaceutical Science at Jaipur National University Jaipur. He completed his M. Pharmacy in Pharmaceutics as a specialization from KBCNMU Jalgaon in 2018. He completed his B. Pharmacy in 2016 from SPPU, Pune University. He is selected for Residential Incubation Programme at Atal Incubation Centre, Gujarat Technological University, Ahmedabad in 2020-2021. He has expertise in Natural Polymer based novel drug delivery system, semisolid, Transdermal Formulation, NDDS (Derma), Cosmetic, and personal care (Nutraceuticals and Pharmaceutical). He has published more than 30 research articles in reputed international and national journals. He has published 3 patents and has 4 books and 2 book chapters to his credit. He has also been granted 1 copyright and 1 patent. He is recipients of many awards like Young Achiever Award, Young Talent Award and Best Researcher Award and is editorial board member and reviewer of several indexed journals. He has attended several professional programmes and delivered lecture as Resource person. He is consultant and mentor of several start up including DigiRivera, AllWell Nutritech, Cerelia Nutritech, EIEN India.
