Multifunctional Systems for Combined Delivery, Biosensing and Diagnostics

Multifunctional Systems for Combined Delivery, Biosensing, and Diagnostics explores how multifunctional nanocarriers are being used in combined delivery and diagnostics in contemporary medicine. Particular attention is given to efforts to i) reduce the side effects of therapeutic agents, ii) increase the pharmacological effect, and iii) improve aqueous solubility and chemical stability of different therapeutic agents. The chapters focus on applications of nanostructured materials and nanocarriers, highlighting how these can be used effectively in both diagnosis and delivery.

This applied focus makes the book an important reference source for those wanting to learn more about how specific nanomaterials and nanotechnology systems can help to solve drug delivery and diagnostics problems. This book is a valuable resource for materials scientists, bioengineers, and medical researchers who are looking for an applications-oriented guide on how nanotechnology and nanomaterials can be used effectively throughout the medical treatment process, from diagnosis to treatment.

Explores the benefits of using a variety of nanomaterials as drug delivery agentsExplains how nanocarriers can reduce the side effects of therapeutic agentsProvides an analysis of the pros and cons of using specific nanocarriers to solve particular diagnosis and delivery problems

1. Selective Effects of Azelaic Acid in Nanovesicles on Cell Lines 2. Photodynamic Antimicrobial Action Based on Nanostructured Photosensitizers 3. Conspectus on Nanotechnology in the Diagnosis and Management of Oral Cancer 4. Lipid-Based Nanocarriers in Cancer Therapy 5. Effect of Polymer-Based Nanoparticles on the Assay of Antimicrobial Drug Delivery Systems 6. Nanometric Biopolymer Devices for Oral Delivery of Macromolecules of Clinical Significance 7. The Use of Nanotechnology in Modern Pharmacotherapy 8. Nanoparticles for Anti-Cancer Drug Delivery "Targeting to Overcome Multiple Drug Resistance" 9. Application Potential of Engineered Liposomes in Tumor Targeting 10. Plant Based Peroral Vaccines 11. Platelet Rich Plasma Incorporated Nanostructures for Tissue Engineering Applications 12. Targeted Nanotherapeutics Based on Cancer Biomarkers 13. Therapeutic Nanoparticles for Targeted Delivery of Anticancer Drugs: State-Of-The-Art and Future Trends 14. Pulmonary Administration of Biodegradable Drug Nanocarriers for More Efficacious Treatment of Fungal Infections in Lungs: Insights Based On Recent Findings 15. Alternative Technologies to Improve Solubility of Ineffectively Water-Soluble Drugs 16. Nanostructures For Tuberculosis Disease Treatment 17. Recombinant Lactic Acid Bacteria Secreting OxdC as a Novel Therapeutic Tool for the Prevention of Kidney Stone Disease