Bøger af Miranda Cowan

Nanotechnology is a science and engineering discipline that deals with designing, producing, and using structures, devices and systems by manipulating atoms and molecules at the nanoscale. There are several applications of nanotechnology in various sectors, including information technology, security, medicine, transportation, energy, food safety and environmental science. The major objective of the application of nanotechnology in drug delivery is to improve treatments with targeted delivery and fewer side effects. It is generally performed through the usage of designed nanomaterials, as well as forming delivery systems from nanoscale molecules like liposomes. There are various advantages of applying nanotechnology in drug delivery systems, such as providing site-specific targeting in order to reduce the accumulation of drug within healthy tissue. Furthermore, it facilitates effective treatment by retaining the drug for a sufficient time in the body. This book explores the design and applications of nanotechnology in drug delivery systems. The various studies that are constantly contributing towards advancing technologies and evolution of this field are examined in detail. This book will help new researchers by foregrounding their knowledge in this branch of science.

Nanomedicine is the medical application of nanotechnology for achieving innovation in healthcare. The introduction of nanomedicine in drug delivery has the potential to enable early detection and prevention of various diseases. In recent years, nanomedicine has been extensively used to improve diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of diseases, including cancer, as well as cardiovascular, neurodegenerative, musculoskeletal and inflammatory diseases. Nanomedicine has several benefits, since it combines therapeutic and diagnostic modalities into one agent. It provides the possibility of site-specific targeting that reduces the side-effects produced by crude drug by minimizing undesired exposure to the healthy cells. The application of nanotechnology in drug delivery allows for the transportation of drugs across epithelial and endothelial barriers. It can act as a key instrument in regenerative, targeted and personalized medicine by delivering novel drugs and treatments. This book aims to shed light on the role of nanomedicine in drug delivery. A number of latest researches have been included to keep the readers up-to-date in this area of study. This book aims to serve as a resource guide for students and experts alike and contribute to the growth of the discipline.

Drug delivery is an area of research concerned with the development of novel materials or carrier systems for the effective therapeutic delivery of drugs. One of the emerging technologies for drug delivery is nanotechnology. It enables enhanced treatments with lesser side effects and targeted delivery of drugs. Nanotechnology involves the characterization, production, design and application of nanoscale materials in different key areas, which helps in providing site specific treatment, which in turn decreases the accumulation of drugs in the healthy tissues. Furthermore, it helps in retention of drugs in the body for efficient treatment and helps in transfer of drugs across the endothelial and epithelial barriers. This leads to fewer plasma fluctuations, thereby reducing the side effects. This book provides significant information on the application of nanotechnology for drug delivery. Scientists and students actively engaged in the study of drug delivery systems will find this book full of crucial and unexplored concepts.