Multifunctional Systems for Combined Delivery, Biosensing and Diagnostics

Multifunctional Systems for Combined Delivery, Biosensing, and Diagnostics explores how multifunctional nanocarriers are being used in combined delivery and diagnostics in contemporary medicine. Particular attention is given to efforts to i) reduce the side effects of therapeutic agents, ii) increase the pharmacological effect, and iii) improve aqueous solubility and chemical stability of different therapeutic agents. The chapters focus on applications of nanostructured materials and nanocarriers, highlighting how these can be used effectively in both diagnosis and delivery. This applied focus makes the book an important reference source for those wanting to learn more about how specific nanomaterials and nanotechnology systems can help to solve drug delivery and diagnostics problems. This book is a valuable resource for materials scientists, bioengineers, and medical researchers who are looking for an applications-oriented guide on how nanotechnology and nanomaterials can be used effectively throughout the medical treatment process, from diagnosis to treatment.

1. Selective Effects of Azelaic Acid in Nanovesicles on Cell Lines2. Photodynamic Antimicrobial Action Based on Nanostructured Photosensitizers3. Conspectus on Nanotechnology in the Diagnosis and Management of Oral Cancer4. Lipid-Based Nanocarriers in Cancer Therapy5. Effect of Polymer-Based Nanoparticles on the Assay of Antimicrobial Drug Delivery Systems6. Nanometric Biopolymer Devices for Oral Delivery of Macromolecules of Clinical Significance7. The Use of Nanotechnology in Modern Pharmacotherapy8. Nanoparticles for Anti-Cancer Drug Delivery "Targeting to Overcome Multiple Drug Resistance"9. Application Potential of Engineered Liposomes in Tumor Targeting10. Plant Based Peroral Vaccines11. Platelet Rich Plasma Incorporated Nanostructures for Tissue Engineering Applications12. Targeted Nanotherapeutics Based on Cancer Biomarkers13. Therapeutic Nanoparticles for Targeted Delivery of Anticancer Drugs: State-Of-The-Art and Future Trends14. Pulmonary Administration of Biodegradable Drug Nanocarriers for More Efficacious Treatment of Fungal Infections in Lungs: Insights Based On Recent Findings15. Alternative Technologies to Improve Solubility of Ineffectively Water-Soluble Drugs16. Nanostructures For Tuberculosis Disease Treatment17. Recombinant Lactic Acid Bacteria Secreting OxdC as a Novel Therapeutic Tool for the Prevention of Kidney Stone Disease