Nanotechnology in Medicine: Unlocking the Potential of Nanomaterials for Better Healthcare

Edited by Mahendra Rai, Mrunali Patel, and Rashmin Patel, Nanotechnology in Medicine: Toxicity and Safety is a comprehensive guide that delves into the world of nanomaterials and their applications in medicine. This book provides a thorough review of current and future applications of nanotechnology in medicine, with a special focus on neurodegenerative diseases, cancer, diagnostics, nano-nutraceuticals, dermatology, and gene therapy.

Addressing the Greatest Hurdle: Nanomaterial Safety

The editors of this book recognize that nanomaterial safety is the greatest challenge to harnessing the benefits of nanomedicine in healthcare. Therefore, they provide readers with a rich resource that addresses this critical aspect, ensuring that researchers and medical professionals can make informed decisions about the use of nanomaterials in medical applications.

A One-Stop Resource for Comprehensive Information

This book is a treasure trove of information on the toxicological and safety aspects of nanotechnology used in human health and medicine. It covers cutting-edge techniques for delivering therapeutic agents into targeted cellular compartments, cells, tissues, and organs using nanoparticulate carriers. Additionally, it provides methodological considerations for toxicity, safety, and risk assessment, making it an indispensable resource for researchers and medical professionals.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• A thorough introduction to the nanotoxicological aspects of nanomedicine, including translational nanomedicine and nanomedicine personalization.
• Comprehensive introductions to nanoparticle toxicity and safety, including selenium nanoparticles and metallic nanoparticles.
• Practical discussions of nanotoxicology and drug delivery, including gene delivery using nanocarriers and the use of nanomaterials for ocular delivery applications.
• In-depth examinations of nanotechnology ethics and the regulatory framework of nanotechnology and medicine.

Perfect for Researchers, Professionals, and Students

Nanotechnology in Medicine: Toxicity and Safety is an essential resource for researchers, post-doctoral candidates, and specialists in the fields of nanotechnology, nanomaterials, and nanocarriers. It is also a valuable addition to the libraries of nanoengineering, nanomedicine, and biopharmaceutical professionals and nanobiotechnologists.

Published by Wiley-Blackwell, this 1st edition was released on October 19, 2021, and is available in English. With screen reader support and sticky notes enabled on Kindle Scribe, this book is designed to provide an optimal reading experience.