Materials for Biomedical Engineering: Organic Micro and Nanostructures

Materials for Biomedical Engineering: Organic Micro- and Nano- Structures provides an updated perspective on recent research regarding the use of organic particles in biomedical applications. The different types of organic micro- and nano-structures are discussed, as are innovative applications and new synthesis methods. As biomedical applications of organic micro- and nano-structures are very diverse and their impact on modern and future therapy, diagnosis and prophylaxis of diseases is huge, this book presents a timely resource on the topic. Users will find the latest information on cancer and gene therapy, diagnosis, drug delivery, green synthesis of nano and micro particles, and much more. Provides knowledge of the range of organic micro and nano-structures available, enabling the reader to make optimal materials selection decisionsPresents detailed information on current and proposed applications of the latest biomedical materials Places a strong emphasis on the characterization, production and use of organic nanoparticles in biomedicine, such as gene therapy, DNA interaction and cancer management INDICE: 1. Biomimetic nanoparticles and self-propelled micromotors for biomedical applications2. Recent progress of Polymeric nano materials  in drug delivery system3. Organic polymer particles for biomedical applications4. Exploring potential of Polymers in cancer management5. Polymer Nanoparticles as Vehicles for Biomolecules Releasing6. Microbial exopolysaccharides for biomedical applications 7. Fluorescence encoded polystyrene microspheres for the application of suspension array technology8. Polymersomes for drug delivery and other biomedical applications9. Colloidal formulation of aptamers for advanced therapeutic delivery10. Dendrimers as a platform for drug delivery in the skin11. Lipid-based colloidal carriers for dermal administration o bioactives12. PLGA based nanogel: concept and functions13. Organic Nanoparticles and Gadolinium Chelates: seeking for hypersensitive probes for T1 MR imaging14. Chitosan-based Particulate Composites: Drug Delivery and Biomedical Potentials15. Chitosan for Gene, DNA Vaccine, and Drug Delivery

• ISBN: 978-0-12-818433-2
• Editorial: Elsevier
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 480
• Fecha Publicación: 01/07/2019
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés