Nanotherapeutics in Cancer Vaccination and Challenges: A Comprehensive Overview

Author: Mahfoozur Rahman

Publication Date: March 3, 2022

ISBN: 9780128236864, 9780128236871

Language: English

Publisher: Elsevier Science

Summary: This book consolidates the current research on cancer nanomedicine and therapeutic cancer vaccination to explore the most effective and promising avenues. It covers cancer vaccines before exploring nanotherapeutics, DNA and mRNA vaccines in cancer treatment. Finally, it considers regulatory and industrial perspectives on cancer vaccination and nanotherapeutics.

Introduction: Cancer is arguably the most complex and challenging disease known to mankind. Over the last two-decades, significant advancements have been made in new and novel concepts of cancer nanomedicines. Therapeutic cancer vaccines may be utilized to inhibit further growth of advanced cancers and/or relapsed tumors that are refractory to conventional therapies, such as surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy.

Key Points:

• Progress in Cancer Medicines: The book presents the progress made in cancer medicines from conventional to targeted therapy.
• State-of-the-Art Cancer Nanomedicines: It covers the present state-of-the-art of cancer nanomedicines and upcoming therapeutic cancer vaccination.
• Advanced Nanomaterials: It contains a focus on advanced nanomaterials that are utilized for encapsulation of nucleic acid, mRNA, DNA, siRNA.

Target Audience: This resource will be useful for pharmaceutical scientists and researchers focused on biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, vaccine development, and cancer immunotherapy, along with advanced students in these subjects.

Conclusion: “Nanotherapeutics in Cancer Vaccination and Challenges” is a comprehensive overview of the advancements in cancer nanomedicine and therapeutic cancer vaccination. It provides insights into the current state-of-the-art and future prospects in this field, making it an essential read for researchers and professionals in the field of cancer treatment and prevention.