Therapeutic Nanomaterials

Nanomaterials, distinguished by their miniscule particles, have gained enormous interest for a wide range of applications since their small size and scale allow them to behave and interact with fundamental chemical and biological processes differently than regular materials. By allowing active agents to be specifically delivered and efficiently absorbed, nanomaterials reduce side effects and have become an important aspect of bench to bedside medicine. As a result of advances in the analysis and manipulation of these materials, the field has seen a huge increase in attention from all directions of research academia, industry, and government.

Therapeutic Nanomaterials meets the demands of this broad range of researchers, giving an introduction to fundamentals and advances with a focus on biomedical applications. The authors write from their perspective as leading researchers working with this class of nanomaterial to discuss provide information how to develop materials for medicine as well as the requirements for clinical use, covering novel strategies and methods for more efficient therapies using nanotechnology.

Addressesing the increasing demand for nanomedicine in a cutting–edge and multidisciplinary field, Therapeutic Nanomaterials discusses a host of key topics that can help readers understand the medical application and biocompatability of nanomaterials. Chapters include:

Drug delivery                        Dental regeneration
Neural regeneration               Orthopedic and dental implants
Cartilage regeneration           Biomedical imaging
Wound healing                     Tissue adhesives
Bone tissue regeneration       Biosensors

Mustafa O. Guler, PhD, is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Materials Science and Nanotechnology, National Nanotechnology Research Center at Bilkent University (Ankara, Turkey). His research interests involve synthesis and characterization of novel materials for applications in chemistry, biology, and materials science.

Ayse B. Tekinay, PhD, is an Associate Professor and Principal Investigator at the Institute of Materials Science and Nanotechnology, National Nanotechnology Research Center at Bilkent University (Ankara, Turkey) as well as a member and adjunct faculty at the Rockefeller University (New York, U.S.A.). Her research focuses on molecular interactions of the cells and environment and the utilization of these interactions for regenerative medicine and drug delivery.