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