Nanotechnology-Based Targeted Drug Delivery Systems for Brain Tumors
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Nanotechnology-Based Targeted Drug Delivery Systems for Brain Tumors

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  2. English
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eBook - ePub

Nanotechnology-Based Targeted Drug Delivery Systems for Brain Tumors

About this book

Nanotechnology-Based Targeted Drug Delivery Systems for Brain Tumors addresses brain anatomy and tumors and the progress and challenges in delivering drugs across the blood brain barrier. Several chapters are devoted to the latest technologies and advances in nanotechnology, along with practical solutions on how to design more effective nanocarriers for drug and gene delivery. This valuable resource prepares readers to develop novel drug delivery systems for the treatment of brain tumors that further promote the latest nanomedical technologies. - Addresses the progress and challenges inherent in delivering drugs across the blood brain barrier and offers strategies to maximize effectiveness - Draws upon the experience and expertise of international scientists working in the fields of drug delivery and nanomedicine - Considers the future possibilities of nanotechnology for delivering nanocarriers that better diagnose and treat brain tumors

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Information

Publisher
Academic Press
Year
2018
Print ISBN
9780128122181
eBook ISBN
9780128122495
Topic
Medicine
Subtopic
Oncology

Table of contents

  1. Cover image
  2. Title page
  3. Table of Contents
  4. Copyright
  5. Dedication
  6. List of Contributors
  7. Biography
  8. Preface
  9. Chapter 1. Tumors of the Central Nervous System: Anatomy and Interventional Considerations
  10. Chapter 2. Angiogenesis in Brain Tumors
  11. Chapter 3. Physiology of the Blood–Brain Barrier and Mechanisms of Transport Across the BBB
  12. Chapter 4. Active Targeted Nanoscale Delivery Systems for Brain Tumor Therapeutics
  13. Chapter 5. Nanotechnology in Brain Tumor Targeting: Efficacy and Safety of Nanoenabled Carriers Undergoing Clinical Testing
  14. Chapter 6. Targeting of Lipid/Polymeric (Hybrid) Nanoparticles to the Brain for the Treatment of Degenerative Diseases
  15. Chapter 7. Biopolymeric Nanoparticles for Targeted Drug Delivery to Brain Tumors
  16. Chapter 8. Solid Lipid Nanoparticles for Targeted Brain Drug Delivery
  17. Chapter 9. Liposome-Based Drug Delivery for Brain Tumor Theranostics
  18. Chapter 10. Dendrimers as Effective Carriers for the Treatment of Brain Tumor
  19. Chapter 11. Micelle-Based Drug Delivery for Brain Tumors
  20. Chapter 12. Nanoemulsions-Based Drug Delivery for Brain Tumors
  21. Chapter 13. Immune Infiltration in Malignant Gliomas
  22. Chapter 14. Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs): A Novel Drug Delivery Tool in Brain Tumor Treatment
  23. Chapter 15. Beyond the Blood–Brain Barrier: Facing New Challenges and Prospects of Nanotechnology-Mediated Targeted Delivery to the Brain
  24. Index

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