Multifunctional Nanoparticles for Drug Delivery Applications - Imaging, Targeting, and Delivery

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.

Table des matières

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.

Résumé

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.

Détails du produit

• Collaboration: K Prud'homme (Editeur), K Prud'homme (Editeur), Robert K. Prud'homme (Editeur), Sonk Svenson (Editeur), Sonke Svenson (Editeur)
• Edition: Springer, Berlin
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre de poche
• Sortie: 22.04.2014
• EAN: 9781489999368
• ISBN: 978-1-4899-9936-8
• Pages: 374
• Dimensions: 158 mm x 235 mm x 20 mm
• Poids: 580 g
• Illustrations: X, 374 p.
• Thèmes: Nanostructure Science and Technology; Nanostructure Science and Tech; Nanostructure Science and Technology
• Catégories: Sciences naturelles, médecine, informatique, technique > Technique > Général, dictionnaires; B, Immunology, ORGANIC CHEMISTRY, engineering, Pharmacology, spectroscopy, Nanotechnology, Spectrum analysis, spectrochemistry, mass spectrometry, Spectroscopy/Spectrometry, Microsystems and MEMS, Nanotechnology and Microengineering, Pharmacology/Toxicology, Spectrum analysis