Bioengineered nanomaterials
Title:
Bioengineered nanomaterials
Author:
Tiwari, Atul, editor.
ISBN:
9781466585966
Physical Description:
1 online resource
Contents:
1. Emerging potential of nanoparticles for the treatment of solid tumors and metastasis / Daniela Schmid and Christopher J. Scott -- 2. Aptamer-nanomaterial conjugates for medical applications / Christine Reinemann and Beate Strehlitz -- 3. Recent advances in immobilization strategies in biomaterial nanotechnology for biosensors / Mambo Moyo, Jonathan O. Okonkwo, and Nana M. Agyei -- 4. Nanofibers and nanoparticles in biomedical applications / Ana Baptista, Paula Soares, Isabel Ferreira, and Joao Paulo Borges -- 5. Nanoemulsions as a vaccine adjuvant / Grace Ledet, Levon A. Bostanian, and Tarun K. Mandal -- 6. Inorganic nanomaterials of carbonate apatite as intracellular nucleic acid/drug transporters / Sharif Hossain, Ezharul Hoque Chowdhury, and Toshihiro Akaike -- 7. Bioceramic nanomaterials in medical applications / Jagat R. Kanwar, Ganesh Mahidhara, Kislay Roy, and Rupinder K. Kanwar -- 8. Imaging and triggered release through design of ultrastable core-shell iron oxide nanoparticles / Erik Reimhult -- 9. Natural and synthetic nanoporous membranes for cell encapsulation therapy / Sachin Kadam and David H. Gracias -- 10. Lipid and cyclodextrin nanocarriers loading bioactive agents : stabilization on polymeric supports / Jesus Hierrezuelo, Laura Pelaez, Juana Benavente, Juan Manuel Lopez-Romero, Rodrigo Rico, and Ricard Armengol -- 11. Silver nanoparticles : nanotoxicity testing and bioapplications / R. Sharma, S. Kwon, and C.J. Chen -- 12. Nanoparticle production for biomedical applications via laser ablation synthesis in solution / Reza Zamiri, Hossein Abbastabar Ahangar, and Gregor P.C. Drummen -- 13. Nanomedicine in brain tumors / Gerardo Caruso, Maria Caffo, Lucia Merlo, Giuseppe La Fata, Marcello Passalacqua, and Francesco Tomasello -- 14. Inorganic nanoparticle materials for controlled drug delivery systems / R.M. Freire, E. Longhinotti, E.H.S. Sousa, and P.B.A. Fechine -- 15. Gold nanoshells and carbon nanotubes as a therapeutic tool for cancer diagnosis and treatment / Jose M. Lanao, Laura Martinez-Marcos, and Cristina Maderuelo -- 16. Bioinspired nanomaterials for bone tissue engineering / Eilis Ahern, Timothy Doody, and Katie B. Ryan.
Abstract:
This book focuses on the novel methodologies and strategies adopted during recent research and development of bioengineered nanomaterials for biomedical applications. It provides comprehensive and updated information on developments in this emerging area. The chapters discuss topics such as nanoemulsions as a vaccine adjuvant, bio-ceramic nanomaterials in medical applications, the potential of nanoparticles for the treatment of solid tumors and metastasis, natural and synthetic nanoporous membranes for cell encapsulation therapy, silver nanoparticles, nanotoxcity testing and bioapplications, inorganic nanoparticle materials for controlled release of drugs, and more--Provided by publisher.
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