Nanomedicine
- 1st Edition, Volume 5 - November 25, 2013
- Editor: Huw D Summers
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 0 8 - 0 9 8 3 3 8 - 7
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 0 8 - 0 9 8 3 4 1 - 7
The application of nanotechnology to medicine is revolutionizing healthcare. This book focuses on the science and engineering driving this revolution, the fabrication of… Read more
The application of nanotechnology to medicine is revolutionizing healthcare. This book focuses on the science and engineering driving this revolution, the fabrication of nanostructures for diagnosis and therapy, advanced imaging at the molecular scale and the application of nanoscale physics to bring novel solutions to the detection and treatment of disease. Particular emphasis is placed on hard nanotechnology (e.g. quantum dots, carbon nanotubes, silica) rather than the soft nanotechnology of molecular chemistry.
- Presents an overview the subject for physical scientists and engineers
- Specific focus on new technologies that have entered the medical arena
- Introduces applications and specific case studies by clinical researchers
Physical scientists, Engineers, Biologists, Biochemists, Chemists and Physicians
Preface, Huw SummersNanomedicine – biological warfare at the cellular level, Huw SummersPart I. NanotechnologyMagnetic nanoparticles for targeted cancer diagnosis and therapy, Marc J. Williams and Serena A. CorrGold nanoparticles for imaging and radiotherapy, S. J. McMahon and Fred CurrellElectron microscopy of nanoparticles in cells, Andy Brown and Nicole HondowPart II. ApplicationsUptake and toxicology of nanoparticles, Paul ReesBiological microniches characterizing pathological lesions: Impact on nanoparticle-based delivery of therapeutics, Ismail M. Meraz, Victor Segura-Ibarra, Fransisca Leonard, Javier Gonzalez, Sally Ally, Biana Godin and Rita E. Serda
- Edition: 1
- Volume: 5
- Published: November 25, 2013
- Language: English
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Huw D Summers
Affiliations and expertise
Centre for Nanohealth, Swansea, UKRead Nanomedicine on ScienceDirect