Insights into the Pharmaceutical and Clinical Applications of Nanoparticles in Cancer Therapy
Author | : Sheba R. David |
Publisher | : Cambridge Scholars Publishing |
Total Pages | : 350 |
Release | : 2022-11-04 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781527588554 |
ISBN-13 | : 1527588556 |
Rating | : 4/5 (54 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Healthcare has long been on a quest for a ‘magic bullet’ to cure the dreaded disease cancer. As this book shows, nanoparticles perfectly fit the bill with their promising characteristics. Meticulously engineered nanostructures, with a useful drug or molecule, target a specific cancer in unique ways. However, as with many targeted systems, the effectiveness of the system needs to be weighed against the adverse effects. The toxicity of nanoparticles has been a worldwide concern, and evidence-based medicine analyses nanostructures for proof of safety and their efficacy in killing cancer cells. This book gives a fresh perspective on a wealth of diverse nanotechnological advances for various cancers.