Application of nanotechnology in biomedical sciences. ([2020])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Faheem A. Sheikh, editor.
• Editors: Sheikh, Faheem A
• Contents: Intro -- Preface -- Acknowledgement -- Contents -- Editor and Contributors -- Contributors -- 1: Advancements of Nanotechnology in Diagnostic Applications -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Augmenting Different Methods of Diagnosis with the Aid of Nanotechnology -- 1.2.1 Nanotechnology in the Method of Clinical Diagnosis -- 1.2.2 Nanotechnology and Medical Imaging -- 1.2.3 Modulation of Electrodiagnosis by Nanotechnology -- 1.3 Nanomaterial Based Techniques Used in the Diagnosis -- 1.3.1 Gold Nanoparticles and Their Role in the Diagnosis -- 1.3.1.1 Cancer Diagnosis with Surface-Modified Gold Nanorods 1.3.1.2 Immunoassay and Electrochemical Method-Based Cancer Diagnosis -- 1.3.1.3 Diagnostic Imaging in Cancer -- 1.3.1.4 Role of Gold Nanoparticle-Based Biosensors -- 1.3.1.5 Analysis of Biomolecules by Gold Nanoparticles -- 1.3.1.6 Role of Gold Nanoparticle-Based Immunoassay in Diagnosis -- 1.3.2 Magnetic Nanoparticles -- 1.3.2.1 Applications of Magnetic Nanoparticles in Imaging -- 1.3.3 Quantum Dots in Diagnosis -- 1.3.3.1 Quantum Dot-Based Fluorophore DNA Nanosensor -- 1.3.3.2 Multiplexed Optical Coding -- 1.3.4 Carbon-Based Nanomaterials in Diagnostics 1.3.4.1 Role of Carbon Nanotubes in Photoacoustic Imaging -- 1.3.5 Role of Graphene Oxide in Diagnosis -- 1.4 Nanodevice Based Platforms in Nanodiagnostics -- 1.4.1 Nanoparticle-Based Biochips -- 1.4.1.1 Role of DNA Biochips as Nanofluidic Microarrays -- 1.4.2 Role of Protein Nanobiochips -- 1.4.3 Role of Microelectromechanical Systems in the Diagnosis -- 1.4.4 Potential of Nano Biosensors in Medical Diagnosis -- 1.5 Conclusion -- References -- 2: Polycaprolactone-Based Nanofibers and their In-Vitro and In-Vivo Applications in Bone Tissue Engineering -- 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Methods of Fabricating PCL Scaffolds -- 2.2.1 Electrospinning -- 2.2.2 Solvent Casting -- 2.2.3 Spin Coating -- 2.2.4 Phase Separation Technique -- 2.3 In-Vitro and In-Vivo Applications of PCL Scaffolds -- 2.4 Conclusion -- References -- 3: Nanocamptothecins as New Generation Pharmaceuticals for the Treatment of Diverse Cancers: Overview on a Natural Product to ... -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Molecular Perception of Cancer -- 3.3 Celebrated Examples of Model Anticancer pro-Drugs -- 3.4 Camptothecin -- 3.4.1 Attempted Nano-Vehicles for Delivery of Camptothecin 3.4.2 Endophytes as an Alternative Source of Camptothecins -- 3.5 Conclusion -- 3.6 Future Scope -- References -- 4: Smart Biomaterials from Electrospun Chitosan Nanofibers by Functionalization and Blending in Biomedical Applications -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Functionalized Nanofiber Scaffolds Blended with Other Polymers -- 4.2.1 Chitosan Scaffolds: From Arterial Grafts to Artificial Cartilage -- 4.2.2 Chitosan Scaffolds: As Sustained Delivery Systems for Drugs and Other Therapeutics -- 4.2.3 Chitosan Nanofiber Scaffolds: In Wound Regeneration -- 4.2.4 Chitosan Scaffolds: As Antibacterial Materials
• Publisher Details: Singapore : Springer
• Publication Date: 2020
• Extent: 1 online resource (172 pages)
• Subjects: 610.28; Nanomedicine; Biomedical engineering; Nanochemistry; Water -- Pollution; Biomedical Engineering/Biotechnology; Nanotechnology; Cancer Research; Nanochemistry; Waste Water Technology / Water Pollution Control / Water Management / Aquatic Pollution; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9789811556227; 9811556229
• Related ISBNs: 9811556210; 9789811556210
• Notes: Note: Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on October 19, 2020).
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