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    Harnessing the Power of Nanomedicine: Utilizing Nanotechnology to Detect, Administer, and Overcome Cancer (Nanomedicine Unlocks Potential: Applying Nanotechnology to Detect, Deliver, and Defeat Cancer 2)
    Harnessing the Power of Nanomedicine: Utilizing Nanotechnology to Detect, Administer, and Overcome Cancer (Nanomedicine Unlocks Potential: Applying Nanotechnology to Detect, Deliver, and Defeat Cancer 2)
    Harnessing the Power of Nanomedicine: Utilizing Nanotechnology to Detect, Administer, and Overcome Cancer (Nanomedicine Unlocks Potential: Applying Nanotechnology to Detect, Deliver, and Defeat Cancer 2)
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    Harnessing the Power of Nanomedicine: Utilizing Nanotechnology to Detect, Administer, and Overcome Cancer (Nanomedicine Unlocks Potential: Applying Nanotechnology to Detect, Deliver, and Defeat Cancer 2)

    By Aliasghar Tabatabaei Mohammadi, Erfan Ghanbarzadeh, Hoda Haghshenas and Seyedeh Mina Malaekehpour

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    Nanoparticles have emerged as promising tools in revolutionizing drug delivery systems, offering unique advantages such as enhanced solubility, targeted delivery, and improved therapeutic outcomes. This article delves into the world of nanoparticles for drug delivery, exploring the various types of nanoparticles utilized, their benefits, challenges, and applications in targeted therapies. By understanding the role of nanoparticles in drug delivery and the evolving landscape of research and regulations in this field, we can unravel the potential implications for the pharmaceutical industry and the future of personalized medicine.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherNobel Sciences
    Release dateMay 30, 2024
    ISBN9791223045084
    Harnessing the Power of Nanomedicine: Utilizing Nanotechnology to Detect, Administer, and Overcome Cancer (Nanomedicine Unlocks Potential: Applying Nanotechnology to Detect, Deliver, and Defeat Cancer 2)

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      Table of contents

      Harnessing the Power of Nanomedicine: Utilizing Nanotechnology to Detect, Administer, and Overcome Cancer

      Chapter 1: Nanoparticles for Drug Delivery

      Chapter 2: Nanobiotechnology and Bionanomaterials

      Chapter 3: Nanomedicine for Cancer Treatment

      Chapter 4: Personalized Medicine and Precision Diagnostics

      Chapter 5: Nanotechnology for Infectious Disease

      Chapter 6: Eco-Nanomedicine and the Environment

      Chapter 7: Future Prospects: Molecular Nanomachines, New Drug Modalities, Individual Nanobots in the Body

      Harnessing the Power of Nanomedicine: Utilizing Nanotechnology to Detect, Administer, and Overcome Cancer

      (Nanomedicine Unlocks Potential: Applying Nanotechnology to Detect, Deliver, and Defeat Cancer 2)

      Author in Chief: Aliasghar Tabatabaei Mohammadi

      Gmail: Dr.Alitabatabaei98@gmail.com

      Melorin Biotech, London, UK

      https://orcid.org/ 0000-0002-3285-8701

      Erfan Ghanbarzadeh

      Affiliation: Melorin Biotech, London, UK

      Gmail: imerfan2017@gmail.com

      Authors

      Hoda Haghshenas

      Affiliation: Jahrom University of Medical Sciences,Jahrom,Iran

      Gmail: hoda76h@gmail.com

      Orcid: 0000-0002-3684-3988

      Chapter: Nanoparticles for Drug Delivery, Future Prospects: Molecular Nanomachines, New Drug Modalities, Individual Nanobots in the Body

      Seyedeh Mina Malaekehpour

      Affiliation: Hamadan university of medical sciences

      Gmail: m.malaeke@adu.umsha.ac.ir

      ORCID: 0009-0005-7767-5705

      Chapter: Nanoparticles for Drug Delivery, Future Prospects: Molecular Nanomachines, New Drug Modalities, Individual Nanobots in the Body, Nanobiotechnology and Bionanomaterials, Nanomedicine for Cancer Treatment, Personalized Medicine and Precision Diagnostics, Nanotechnology for Infectious Disease, Eco-Nanomedicine and the Environment

      Chapters

      Chapter 1: Nanoparticles for Drug Delivery

      Chapter 2: Nanobiotechnology and Bionanomaterials

      Chapter 3: Nanomedicine for Cancer Treatment

      Chapter 4: Personalized Medicine and Precision Diagnostics

      Chapter 5: Nanotechnology for Infectious Disease

      Chapter 6: Eco-Nanomedicine and the Environment

      Chapter 7: Future Prospects: Molecular Nanomachines, New Drug Modalities, Individual Nanobots in the Body

      Chapter 1: Nanoparticles for Drug Delivery

      Nanoparticles have emerged as promising tools in revolutionizing drug delivery systems, offering unique advantages such as enhanced solubility, targeted delivery, and improved therapeutic outcomes. This article delves into the world of nanoparticles for drug delivery, exploring the various types of nanoparticles utilized, their benefits, challenges, and applications in targeted therapies. By understanding the role of nanoparticles in drug delivery and the evolving landscape of research and regulations in this field, we can unravel the potential implications for the pharmaceutical industry and the future of personalized medicine.

      Introduction to Nanoparticles in Drug Delivery

      Nanoparticles are tiny particles with at least one dimension less than 100 nanometers, making them perfect for super stealthy missions inside your body. In drug delivery, these microscopic heroes can carry medication right to the problem spot, like a ninja delivering a precise strike.

      Definition of Nanoparticles

      Nanoparticles are like miniature drug couriers, so small that they can sneak past your body's defenses and deliver their payload right where it's needed most. Think of them as molecular-scale delivery trucks, cruising through your bloodstream to transport medicine to the right address.

      Importance of Nanoparticles in Drug Delivery

      Nanoparticles are the unsung heroes of drug delivery, offering a way to make medications more effective by improving their solubility and targeting specific areas. They're like microscopic homing missiles, ensuring that your medicine hits the bullseye and gets the job done without causing too much collateral damage.

      Traditional drug delivery methods often face limitations, hindering the effectiveness of medications. Nanoparticles, particles in the range of 1-100 nanometers, have emerged as a promising solution, offering a multitude of advantages for drug delivery. By encapsulating drugs within these tiny carriers, scientists can improve a drug's solubility, target specific cells or tissues, and enhance its therapeutic effect, paving the way for more effective and targeted treatment strategies.

      Overcoming Solubility Hurdles: Enhanced Bioavailability

      Many therapeutic drugs are poorly soluble in water, hindering their absorption into the bloodstream and limiting their effectiveness. Nanoparticles can encapsulate these hydrophobic drugs, increasing their solubility and bioavailability. This allows for a greater proportion of the drug to reach its target site, ultimately leading to a

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