Nanomaterials have revolutionized the way we understand cancer treatment in the modern world. “Nanomaterials Cancer” explores the intersection of nanotechnology and cancer therapy, bridging cuttingedge science with realworld applications. Whether you're a professional in the field, a student, or an enthusiast, this book provides a comprehensive look at the ways nanomedicine is transforming oncology. The insights offered here are essential for anyone seeking to understand how the smallest materials are making the largest impacts in the fight against cancer.
Chapters Brief Overview:
1: Nanomaterials and cancer: This chapter introduces the basics of nanomaterials and their promising role in cancer treatment.
2: Magnetic nanoparticles in drug delivery: Learn how magnetic nanoparticles can be utilized for targeted drug delivery in cancer therapy.
3: Cancer immunotherapy: A look into how nanotechnology enhances immune system responses against cancer cells.
4: Nanoshell: This chapter explores nanoshells, which serve as a platform for drug delivery and cancer imaging.
5: Hyperthermia therapy: Discusses the use of nanomaterials to create heat to destroy cancer cells in hyperthermia therapy.
6: Applications of nanotechnology: A broad overview of how nanotechnology is being employed in various aspects of cancer treatment.
7: Targeted drug delivery: Understand the mechanism behind the use of nanomaterials to deliver drugs directly to cancer cells.
8: Experimental cancer treatment: Investigates cuttingedge experimental treatments using nanomaterials in the battle against cancer.
9: Photoimmunotherapy: Focuses on a unique treatment that combines light and immunotherapy to target cancer cells.
10: Cytokine delivery systems: Examines the role of nanotechnology in delivering cytokines to enhance immune responses.
11: Nanomedicine: Provides a deeper dive into nanomedicine, showing how it fits into the broader landscape of cancer treatment.
12: Sonodynamic therapy: Describes how sound waves, combined with nanoparticles, are used to treat cancer through sonodynamic therapy.
13: Immunoliposome therapy: Investigates how immunoliposomes are used to selectively target and treat cancer cells.
14: Immunotherapy: Details the role of nanomaterials in enhancing traditional immunotherapy treatments.
15: Suicide gene: A look at using gene therapy to trigger cancer cell death with the aid of nanomaterials.
16: Microbubble: Explores the use of microbubbles in drug delivery and imaging for more effective cancer treatments.
17: Gold nanoparticles in chemotherapy: Investigates the integration of gold nanoparticles into chemotherapy to enhance its effectiveness.
18: Combinatorial ablation and immunotherapy: This chapter discusses the combination of ablation techniques with immunotherapy for comprehensive cancer treatment.
19: Enhanced permeability and retention effect: Highlights how the enhanced permeability and retention effect helps nanoparticles accumulate in tumors.
20: Photothermal therapy: A detailed examination of how nanomaterials can be used to generate heat to destroy cancer cells through photothermal therapy.
21: Theranostics: Explores theranostics, which combines therapy and diagnostics in cancer treatment, facilitated by nanomaterials.