Main description:

Design and Applications of Theranostic Nanomedicines reviews the composition and design of various nanomedicines for theranostic applications, helping readers to make informed decisions when exploring novel treatments for disease.

This book introduces readers to theranostic nanostructures as nanomedicines, beginning with a balanced look at the associated challenges, costs and benefits. The next section goes on to detail a range of different theranostic nanomedicines and their design, from nanodispersions and nanogels to exosomes and polymeric micelles. A variety of applications is covered, including in the treatment of pulmonary diseases, neurological disorders, cancers and more. The book also takes a look at the toxicological implications of nanotheranostics, an important aspect of any therapy or treatment.

Design and Applications of Theranostic Nanomedicines provides a snapshot of the state-of-the-art, and will be of use to materials scientists, biomedical engineers and pharmaceutical scientists with an interest in nanotechnology and theranostics.

Contents:

Section I: Introduction to Theranostic Nanomedicines 1. Theranostic nanostructures as nanomedicines: Challenges, costs and benefits

Section II: Design 2. Nanodispersions: Design and theranostic applications 3. Theranostic nanogels: Design and applications 4. Exosomes: A novel tool for diagnosis and therapy 5. Engineered liposomes as drug delivery and imaging agents 6. Polymeric micelles for theranostic uses 7. Dendrimers: An effective drug delivery and therapeutic approach 8. Nanocochelate: An advanced theranostic tool

Section III: Applications 9. Theranostic applications of nanoemulsions in pulmonary diseases 10. Polymeric nanoparticles as tumor-targeting theranostic platform 11. Site-specific theranostic uses of simuli responsive nanohydrogels 12. Ligand appended theranostic nanocarriers for targeted blood brain barrier 13. Nanotheranostics in CNS malignancy 14. Nanotheranostic approaches in the treatment of neurological disorders 15. Applications of nanotheranostic medicines to treat cancers

Section IV: Toxicology and Future 16. Nanotheranostics: The toxicological implication 17. The Future of Nanotheranostics