Multifunctional Nanoparticles for Drug Delivery Applications Imaging, Targeting, and Delivery /

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Svenson, Sonke (Editor), Prud'homme, Robert K. (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Boston, MA : Springer US, 2012.
• Series: Nanostructure Science and Technology,
• Subjects: Engineering.; Immunology.; Pharmacology.; Spectroscopy.; Organic chemistry.; Nanotechnology.; Nanotechnology and Microengineering.; Pharmacology/Toxicology.; Organic Chemistry.; Spectroscopy/Spectrometry.
• Physical Description: X, 374 p. online resource.
• ISBN: 9781461423058
• ISSN: 1571-5744

This book clearly demonstrates the progression of nanoparticle therapeutics from basic research to applications. Unlike other books covering nanoparticles used in medical applications, Multifunctional Nanoparticles for Drug Delivery Applications presents the medical challenges that can be reduced or even overcome by recent advances in nanoscale drug delivery. Each chapter highlights recent progress in the design and engineering of select multifunctional nanoparticles with topics covering targeting, imaging, delivery, diagnostics, and therapy.