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Nanotechnology in Therapeutics: Current Technology and Applications

ByNicholas PeppasJ. Zach Hilt

The authors of this volume describe and discuss current technology and the applications of nanoparticles and nanostructures in various aspects of therapeutics and drug delivery. The chapters are completely up-to-date and are written by some of the leading scientists in the field. Topics covered include chronobiology, chronopharmacology and chronotherapeutics, polymeric gene delivery vectors, biohybrid materials, biomimetic systems, hydrogel nanocomposites, star polymers and dendrimers, ionic nanoparticulate systems, nanospheres and nanoparticles. Entire chapters are devoted to specific applications of nanotechnology such as cancer therapy, bone disorders, and diabetes. An essential book for anyone interested in the application of nanotechnology in medicine.

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Publication Date
Jun 28, 2011
Language
English
ISBN
9781904933403
Category
Science & Medicine
Copyright
All Rights Reserved - Standard Copyright License
Contributors
By (author): Nicholas Peppas, By (author): J. Zach Hilt, By (author): J. Brock Thomas

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