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Drug Repurposing in Cancer Research

  • 1st Edition - February 1, 2027
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: Ranjita Shegokar, Yashwant Pathak
  • Language: English

Drug Repurposing in Cancer Research investigates the innovative use of drug repurposing in oncology, focusing on emerging and re-emerging cancer types. The book provides a compre… Read more

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Drug Repurposing in Cancer Research investigates the innovative use of drug repurposing in oncology, focusing on emerging and re-emerging cancer types. The book provides a comprehensive yet concise overview of current trends, making it an essential resource for academics and professionals in the field. Structured into 21 chapters, the book presents foundational facts alongside practical and clinically relevant data. It covers topics ranging from market dynamics to AI-driven transformations in cancer treatment, highlighting the rapid advancements in oncology. This compilation ensures that readers are equipped with the latest information necessary for effective research and development. For pharmaceutical researchers, biomedical scientists, and clinicians, "Drug Repurposing in Cancer Research" offers valuable insights into the growing demand for innovative cancer treatments. It serves as a timely resource for understanding the potential of repurposed drugs, supporting efforts in cancer prevention and treatment strategies.

Key features

  • Provides a thorough yet concise examination of current trends in drug repurposing and theranostics within oncology
  • Offers foundational facts alongside actionable insights, supporting effective research and clinical applications
  • Highlights the rapid advancements and market dynamics in cancer treatment, ensuring readers stay informed about the latest developments

Readership

Pharmaceutical researchers, biomedical scientists, and clinicians focused on oncology and cancer treatment

Table of contents

1. Drug Repurposing in Liver Cancer

2. Drug Repurposing in Pancreatic Cancer

3. Drug Repurposing in Heart/Cardiac Cancer

4. Drug Repurposing in Bone Cancer

5. Drug Repurposing in Spleen Cancer

6. Drug Repurposing in ENT Cancer

7. Drug Repurposing in Brain/CNS Cancer

8. Drug Repurposing in Skin Cancer

9. Drug Repurposing in Lung Cancer

10. Drug Repurposing in Thorax Cancer

11. Drug Repurposing in Thyroid Cancer

12. Drug Repurposing in Kidney-Adrenal Cancer

13. Drug Repurposing in Urinary Tract Cancer

14. Drug Repurposing in Breast Cancer

15. Drug Repurposing in Colorectal Cancer

16. Drug Repurposing in Blood Cancer

17. Drug Repurposing in Prostate Cancer

18. Drug Repurposing in Ovarian Cancer

19. Drug Repurposing in Stomach and Intestinal Cancer

20. Drug Repurposing in Pleura and Peritoneum Cancer

21. Drug Repurposing in Oral Cancer

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: February 1, 2027
  • Language: English

About the editors

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Ranjita Shegokar

Ranjita Shegokar holds a Ph.D. degree in Pharmaceutical Technology from the SNDT University, India, and has been a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Pharmaceutics, Biopharmaceutics and NutriCosmetics at the Free University of Berlin, Germany. Currently, she serves as Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) at Capnopharm GmbH, Germany. She has authored several research articles, book chapters, and presented her research in many national/international conferences. She has filed multiple patent applications in the area of drug delivery and targeting. Besides that, she has edited many trending books in the area of pharmaceutical nanotechnology and drug delivery aspects. For her research, she has received many prestigious national and international awards among them include recently received prestigious German Innovation Award 2022. Her areas of interest include polymeric nanoparticles, nanocrystals, lipid nanoparticles (SLNs/NLCs), nanoemulsions, cancer drug targeting and the role of excipients in delivery systems. (www.ranjitas.com)

Affiliations and expertise
Department of Pharmaceutics, Biopharmaceutics and NutriCosmetics, Free University of Berlin, Germany

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Yashwant Pathak

Yashwant Pathak is a Professor at Taneja College of Pharmacy at the University of South Florida, FL, United States. His area of research is nanotechnology, drug delivery systems, and nutraceuticals. He is also an Ad junct Professor at the Faculty of Pharmacy, Airlangga University, Surabaya, Indonesia.
Affiliations and expertise
Taneja College of Pharmacy, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA