Principles and Applications of Nanotherapeutics (Emerging Materials and Technologies)

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Preface
About the Authors
Introduction
Chapter 1 Introduction to Nanotherapeutics
	1.1 Definition of Nanotherapeutics
	1.2 History of the Use of Nanotherapeutics
	1.3 Diversity of Nanotherapeutics
		1.3.1 Nanotherapeutics as Delivery Agents
		1.3.2 Nanotherapeutics as Agents in Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
		1.3.3 Nanotherapeutics as Implants
		1.3.4 Nanotherapeutics for Photodynamic Therapy
		1.3.5 Nanotherapeutics-based Nutraceuticals
		1.3.6 Nanotherapeutics as Diagnostic Agents
		1.3.7 Nanotherapeutics as Biosensors
		1.3.8 Nanotherapeutics as Blood Purification Agents
		1.3.9 Nanotherapeutics for Tissue Engineering
		1.3.10 Nanotherapeutics as Nanorobots
		1.3.11 Nanotherapeutics as Nanomotors
Chapter 2 Nanotherapeutics—An Emerging Topic in Health Sciences
	2.1 Evolution and Current Status of Nanotherapeutics
	2.2 Formulation of Nanotherapeutics
	2.3 Pharmacokinetics of Nanotherapeutics
		2.3.1 Pharmacokinetic Mechanisms of Nanotherapeutics
Chapter 3 Nanotheranostics
	3.1 What Are Nanotheranostics?
	3.2 Importance of Successful Diagnosis of Diseases
	3.3 Emerging Nanotheranostics as Diagnostic Tools
Chapter 4 Nanotherapeutics in Monitoring Therapies
	4.1 Introduction to Nanotherapeutics in Monitoring Therapies
	4.2 Types of Monitoring Therapies
		4.2.1 Monitoring the Release of Drugs
		4.2.2 Monitoring Drug Release by Magnetic Resonance Imaging
		4.2.3 Monitoring Drug Release by Optical Imaging
	4.3 Monitoring of Biodistribution of the Drugs
	4.4 Drug Efficacy Monitoring
	4.5 Monitoring Cell Therapies
	4.6 Emerging Nanotherapeutics for Monitoring Therapies
Chapter 5 Nanotherapeutics in Drug Discovery and Development
	5.1 Process of Drug Discovery and Development
	5.2 Role of Nanotherapeutics in Drug Discovery
Chapter 6 Nanotherapeutics in Drug Delivery
	6.1 Lipid-based Nanocarriers
	6.2 Polymer-based Nanocarriers
	6.3 Cross-linked Nanogels
	6.4 Drug Conjugates
	6.5 Organic Nanoparticles for Drug Delivery
	6.6 Inorganic Nanoparticles for Drug Delivery
	6.7 Viral Nanoparticles for Drug Delivery
	6.8 Nanorobotics
Chapter 7 Nanotherapeutics in Surgery
	7.1 Nanosurgical Tools
	7.2 Suture Needles and Sutures
	7.3 Nanofabricated Drains
	7.4 Minimal Invasive Surgeries
	7.5 Optical Nanosurgeries
	7.6 Nanotherapeutics in Wound Healing
Chapter 8 Nanotherapeutics in Gene Therapy
	8.1 Viral Magnetofection
	8.2 Nonviral Magnetofection
	8.3 Emerging Nanotherapeutics and Applications in Gene Therapy
Chapter 9 Nanotherapeutics in Cancer Therapy
	9.1 Emerging Types of Cancers that Are Treated with Nanotherapeutics
	9.2 Anticancer Mechanisms of Nanomaterials
		9.2.1 Passive Targeting Mechanisms
		9.2.2 Active Targeting Mechanisms
		9.2.3 Mechanisms Based on Stimuli Responsive Release
	9.3 Nanotherapeutics for Early Cancer Detection
	9.4 Nanocarriers for Targeted Cancer Therapy
	9.5 Nanotherapeutics for Cancer Radiotherapy
Chapter 10 Nanotherapeutics in Inflammatory Diseases
	10.1 Progress of Inflammatory Diseases
	10.2 Approaches of Nanotherapeutics in Inflammatory Diseases
Chapter 11 Nanotherapeutics in Skin Diseases and Cosmetology
	11.1 The Structure of the Human Skin
	11.2 The Impact of the Size of Active Molecules in Dermatological Agents
	11.3 Nanotherapeutics as Sunscreen Agents
	11.4 Nanotherapeutics as Antimicrobial Agents
	11.5 Nanotherapeutics for Antisepsis
	11.6 Nanotherapeutics as Moisturizing Agents
	11.7 Nanotherapeutics as Rheology Modifiers of Dermatological Products
	11.8 Nanotherapeutics as Antioxidants in Dermatology
	11.9 Nanotherapeutics as Antiaging Agents
	11.10 Nanotherapeutics in Sebaceous Gland–Related Diseases
	11.11 Nanotherapeutics for Hair Growth Problems
	11.12 Nanotherapeutics in Burn Wounds
	11.13 Nanotherapeutics for Psoriasis
	11.14 Nanotherapeutics in Designing and Characterizationof Nanoparticles in Dermatological Products
Chapter 12 Nanotherapeutics in Orthopedics
	12.1 Nanotherapeutics in Osteoporosis
	12.2 Nanotherapeutics in Osteoarthritis
	12.3 Nanotherapeutics in Osteosarcoma
	12.4 Nanotherapeutics for Bone Regeneration
	12.5 Nanotherapeutics in Orthopedic Surgery
Chapter 13 Nanotherapeutics for Global Health Challenges
	13.1 Immunological Approaches in Microbial Infections
	13.2 Resolution for Antibiotic Resistance
	13.3 Smart Approaches for Noncommunicable Diseases
	13.4 Approaches in Global Sanitary Issues
Chapter 14 Opportunities and Challenges of Nanotherapeutics
	14.1 Advantages of Nanotherapeutics over Conventional Therapies
	14.2 Limitations of Nanotherapeutics
	14.3 Implementation of Nanotherapeutics
Chapter 15 Future Prospects of Nanotherapeutics
	15.1 Sustainable Innovations of Nanotherapeutics
	15.2 Future of Nanotherapeutics
	15.3 Conclusions
Index