Features
Discusses state-of-the-art technologies based on biomaterials used in nanomedicine
Presents contributions by world-leading authors in the field
Written with the student in mind
Comprises a good balance of overview and experimental chapters that include protocols
Includes an extensive bibliography for further reading


Summary
This book concentrates on the use of biomaterials in nanomedicine. The areas of focus include drug delivery by polymers , lipids and carbohydrates for the delivery of small molecules, RNA interference, and proteins; the use of nano-proteins such as antibodies and peptides as targeting agents for therapeutics and diagnosis; The use of nanocarrier-based biomaterials for manipulation of stem cells; different aspects of toxicity of nanocarriers (the immune response, liver toxicity, and many more); and success stories of biomaterials that have reached the clinics. The book comprises theoretical and experimental analysis of various biomaterials that are used in nanomedicine, research methods and preparation techniques, and several promising applications


Table of Contents
Biomaterial-Based Particulate Drug Carriers, R. Margalit
Single-Chain Polymer Nanoparticles for Application in Nanomedicine, I. Loinaz
Polyethylene Glycol Polyester Block Co-Polymers: Biocompatible Carriers for Nanoparticulate Drug Delivery, M. L. Forrest
Recent Progress in Polymer Therapeutics as Nanomedicines, R. Satchi-Fainaro
Polysaccharides as Nanomaterials for Therapeutics, D. Peer
RNAi as New Class of Nanomedicines, D. M. Dykxhoorn
Novel RNA Interference (RNAi)-Based Nanomedicines for Treating Viral Infections, P. Kumar
Detection and Description of Tissue Disease: Advances in the Use of Nanomedicine for Medical Imaging, J. L. Dearling and A. B. Packard
Image-Based High-Content Analysis, Stem Cells and Nanomedicines: A Novel Strategy for Drug Discovery, M. Weil
Wrong Resemblance? Role of the Immune System in the Biocompatibility of Nanostructured Materials, T. Vorup-Jensen
Complement Activation, Immunogenicity and Immune Suppression as Potential Side Effects of Liposomes, J. Szebeni and Y. Barenholz
The Story of DOXIL A Personal Account, Y. Barenholz