
Targeting Chronic Inflammatory Lung Diseases Using Advanced Drug Delivery Systems
- 1st Edition - August 7, 2020
- Editors: Kamal Dua, Philip M. Hansbro, Ridhima Wadhwa, Mehra Haghi, Lisa G. Pont, Kylie A. Williams
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 2 0 6 5 8 - 4
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 2 0 8 8 8 - 5
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Targeting Chronic Inflammatory Lung Diseases Using Advanced Drug Delivery Systems explores the development of novel therapeutics and diagnostics to improve pulmonary disease management, looking down to the nanoscale level for an efficient system of targeting and managing respiratory disease. The book examines numerous nanoparticle-based drug systems such as nanocrystals, dendrimers, polymeric micelles, protein-based, carbon nanotube, and liposomes that can offer advantages over traditional drug delivery systems. Starting with a brief introduction on different types of nanoparticles in respiratory disease conditions, the book then focuses on current trends in disease pathology that use different in vitro and in vivo models.
The comprehensive resource is designed for those new to the field and to specialized scientists and researchers involved in pulmonary research and drug development.
- Explores recent perspectives and challenges regarding the management and diagnosis of chronic respiratory diseases
- Provides insights into how advanced drug delivery systems can be effectively formulated and delivered for the management of various pulmonary diseases
- Includes the most recent information on diagnostic methods and treatment strategies using controlled drug delivery systems (including nanotechnology)
Researchers and graduate and postgraduate students in pharmaceutical sciences, biomedical sciences, biotechnology, microbiology, biochemistry, immunology, bioinformatics, translational research, and medical sciences
1. Chronic respiratory diseases: An introduction and need for novel drug delivery approaches2. Drug delivery of respiratory medicines in practice3. Advanced drug delivery systems for respiratory diseases4. Novel drug delivery systems and significance in respiratory diseases5. Use of biologics in the treatment of asthma, COPD, ACOS, and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis6. Targeting biofilms in chronic respiratory infections using drug delivery systems7. Absorption enhancement of macromolecule administered intrapulmonary8. In silico analysis of drug delivery in respiratory disease9. Concepts of nanotechnology in nanomedicine: From discovery to applications10. Advancement in translational respiratory research using nanotechnology 11. Nanoparticle-based macromolecule drug delivery to lungs12. Formulation and role of polymeric and inorganic nanoparticles in respiratory diseases13. Inhalable hybrid nanocarriers for respiratory disorders14. Functionalized nanoparticles in pulmonary disease diagnosis15. Drug delivery system in pulmonary disease: Role of microparticles16. Microparticulate drug delivery systems for targeting respiratory diseases17. Porous particulate platforms for enhanced pulmonary delivery of bioactives18. Liposomes in the treatment of chronic respiratory conditions19. Theranostic drug delivery systems for targeted therapy of lung diseases20. Targeted polymeric miceller systems for respiratory diseases21. Hydrogels for pulmonary drug delivery22. Mucoadhesive drug delivery systems in respiratory diseases23. Targeting lung cancer using advanced drug delivery systems24. Plant-based drug delivery systems in respiratory diseases25. Role of essential oils in respiratory diseases through advanced and nanodrug delivery systems26. Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of the advanced drug delivery systems
- Edition: 1
- Published: August 7, 2020
- Language: English
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Kamal Dua
Kamal Dua is an Associate Professor in the Discipline of Pharmacy at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). Dr Dua has been recognised and named as one of Australia’s Top 250 researchers in 2025 and 2024 in Research Magazine by “The Australian” in the research discipline of Health and Medical sciences, and #1/research leader in the area of Pharmacology and Pharmacy (2025) and Toxicology (2024) respectively. With over 17 years of research experience, he has specialised in drug delivery targeting inflammatory diseases. Additionally, Dr Dua also leads drug delivery research at the Woolcock Institute of Medical Research. In this role, he focuses on advancing targets identified in research projects to develop innovative formulations, taking the first steps toward clinical translation. Dr Dua’s research encompasses two complementary areas: drug delivery and immunology. His work explores how these disciplines can mutually benefit, contributing to the goal of promoting longer and healthier lives for the community. His commitment to synergy is reflected in his extensive publication record in reputable journals. Dr Dua’s research interests are centered on harnessing the pharmaceutical potential of modulating critical regulators, such as interleukins and microRNAs. He also specialises in developing new and effective drug delivery formulations for managing inflammation in chronic airway diseases and cancer.
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Philip M. Hansbro
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Ridhima Wadhwa
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Mehra Haghi
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Lisa G. Pont
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