Photophysics and Nanophysics in Therapeutics
- 1st Edition - April 29, 2022
- Imprint: Elsevier Science
- Editors: Nilesh M. Mahajan, Avneet Saini, Nishikant A. Raut, Sanjay J. Dhoble
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 9 8 3 9 - 3
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 8 5 6 8 - 3
Photophysics and Nanophysics in Therapeutics explores the latest advances and applications of phototherapy and nanotherapy, covering the application of light, radiation, and nanot… Read more
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Request a sales quotePhotophysics and Nanophysics in Therapeutics explores the latest advances and applications of phototherapy and nanotherapy, covering the application of light, radiation, and nanotechnology in therapeutics, along with the fundamental principles of physics in these areas. Consisting of two parts, the book first features a range of chapters covering phototherapeutics, from the fundamentals of photodynamic therapy (PDT) to applications such as cancer treatment and advances in radiotherapy, applied physics in cancer radiotherapy treatment, and the role of carbon ion beam therapy. Other sections cover nanotherapeutics, potential applications and challenges, and nanotherapy for drug delivery to the brain.
Final chapters delve into nanotechnology in the diagnosis and treatment of cancers, the role of nanocarriers for HIV treatment, nanoparticles for rheumatoid arthritis treatment, peptide functionalized nanomaterials as microbial sensors, and theranostic nanoagents.
- Evaluates the latest developments in the fields of phototherapy and nanotherapy
- Investigates the fundamental physics behind these technologies
- Explores therapeutic applications across a range of diseases, such as skin disorders, cancer, and neurological conditions
- Includes case studies that illustrate research in practice
- Considers challenges and future perspectives
Biophysicists, biochemists, pharmacologists, researchers and clinicians in medical and pharmaceutical fields, and those working directly with phototherapy and nanotherapy. Graduate, postgraduate and doctoral students working in related fields
Part I: Phototherapeutics
1. Phototherapy: A critical review
2. Phototherapy for skin diseases
3. Phototherapy: The novel emerging treatment for cancer
4. Fundamentals of photodynamic therapy
5. Photodynamic therapy for cancer treatment
6. Photodiagnostic techniques
7. The role of physics in modern radiotherapy: Current advances and developments
8. Physics in treatment of cancer radiotherapy
9. Role of carbon ion beam radiotherapy for cancer treatment
Part II: Nanotherapeutics
10. Nanomaterials physics: A critical review
11. Nanotherapeutic systems for drug delivery to brain tumors
12. Progress in nanotechnology-based targeted cancer treatment
13. Nanotherapeutics for colon cancer
14. Nanoparticles for the targeted drug delivery in lung cancer
15. Role of nanocarriers for the effective delivery of anti-HIV drugs
16. Nanoparticles for rheumatoid arthritis treatment
17. Peptide functionalized nanomaterials as microbial sensors
18. Theranostic nanoagents
19. Improving the functionality of a nanomaterial by biological probes
20. Nanostructures for the efficient oral delivery of chemotherapeutic agents
21. Photo triggered theranostics nanomaterials: Development and challenges in cancer treatment
22. Nanocrystals in the drug delivery system
- Edition: 1
- Published: April 29, 2022
- No. of pages (Paperback): 476
- Imprint: Elsevier Science
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323898393
- eBook ISBN: 9780323885683
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Nilesh M. Mahajan
Dr. Nilesh M. Mahajan is a Professor and Head, Department of Pharmaceutics at Dadasaheb Balpande College of Pharmacy, Nagpur, India having 20 years of experience. He has four patents published, one copyright for designing biomedical device, and several publications. He has several research grants from different federal agencies. He is a consultant to Pharma industries and received several awards. His areas of research expertise are nanotherapeutics, crystal engineering, and polyherbal formulations.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor and Head of Department of Pharmaceutics, Dadasaheb Balpande College of Pharmacy, Besa, Nagpur, IndiaAS
Avneet Saini
Dr. Avneet Saini is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biophysics, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India holding M.Sc. Honours degree and PhD in Biophysics from Panjab University, Chandigarh, India. During her research career, she worked on the computational study and characterization of peptides and peptoids as antimicrobial and collagen mimetics using different in silico techniques. She holds expertise in computational biology and biophysical chemistry techniques. Dr. Saini has received numerous research grants from national and international federal agencies.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Department of Biophysics, Panjab University, Chandigarh, IndiaNR
Nishikant A. Raut
Dr. Nishikant A. Raut is a Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur, India having 19 years of experience. He completed his master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry in 2002, and received Ph.D. degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences from RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur in 2010. He pursued Post-Doctoral Research from College of Pharmacy, University of Illinois at Chicago, USA under Raman Post-Doctoral Fellowship awarded by UGC, Govt. of India. He has received research grants from several federal funding agencies. During COVID-19 Pandemic, Dr. Raut, in the capacity of Co-PI, established and served as Nodal Officer of COVID-19 Diagnosis Centre at RTM Nagpur University.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nagpur University, Nagpur, IndiaSD
Sanjay J. Dhoble
Sanjay J. Dhoble is a Professor in the Department of Physics at R.T.M. Nagpur University, India. During his research career, he has worked on the synthesis and characterization of solid-state lighting materials, as well as the development of radiation dosimetry phosphors using thermoluminescence techniques and utilization of fly ash.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Department of Physics, R.T.M. Nagpur University, Nagpur, IndiaRead Photophysics and Nanophysics in Therapeutics on ScienceDirect