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Nanotechnological Applications in Virology

  • 1st Edition - June 23, 2022
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: Mahendra Rai, Alka Yadav
  • Language: English

Nanotechnological Applications in Virology explores the use of nanoparticles-based technologies to fight against viruses, also discussing the use of nanoparticles in the preparati… Read more

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Nanotechnological Applications in Virology explores the use of nanoparticles-based technologies to fight against viruses, also discussing the use of nanoparticles in the preparation of nano masks and as sanitizing agents. The role of nanotechnology against HIV, Hepatitis, Influenza, Herpes, Ebola and Zika using rapid detection and diagnostic techniques is included, as is a brief description of SARS, MERS, the novel Coronavirus, and recent advancements in its treatment process. Other sections cover the formulation of novel nano-vaccines for the treatment and control of viral infections like HIV, Hepatitis and COVID-19. Included toxicological studies of nanoparticles provide readers with a brief overview on global scenarios regarding viral infections.

Nanotechnology is the present age technology, with wide usage in different areas of medical science, including drug delivery, gene therapy, antimicrobials, biosensors and bio-labelling. Nanoparticles play a competent role as an anti-infection agent and thus act as efficient antiviral agents.

Key features

  • Mitochondria as a Key Intracellular Target of Thallium Toxicity presents a new hypothesis that explains the decrease in antioxidant defense in thallium poisoning. In addition, the book proposes a new model for studying the transport of inorganic cations across the inner mitochondrial membrane. Readers will learn about the toxicity of thallium and its compounds, the toxicology of thallium, the toxic thallium effects on cells, and the effects of thallium on mitochondria. This book+J136 lists the pathways and mechanisms of thallium transport into cells and mitochondria. This toxicity has been analyzed at both the cellular and subcellular levels
  • The increase in human contact with the toxic trace element thallium is associated with developments in industry, the release of this metal into the environment from various rocks, and the use of special isotope techniques for studying the vascular bed

Readership

Post-graduate students, researchers, and scientists working in the field of nanotechnology, nanotechnology-based application technologies and viral infections. Medical researchers and pharmaceutical companies working to develop nano-based detection and diagnostic kits, sanitizing agents, etc. and scientists working on the development of vaccine strategies

Table of contents

1. Nanotechnology and its potential role against viruses

2. Nanotechnology based innovations to fight against viral infections

3. Functionalized metal and metal oxide nanoparticles/nanocomposites against viruses

4. Unique advantages of nanomaterials in drug delivery and therapy against viruses

5. Engineered nanoparticles for therapeutic applications

6. Intranasal delivery of nanoparticles in HIV: A revolution in therapeutics

7. Application of Nanomaterials as Nanomasks

8. Nanomaterials as Sanitizing Agents

Section II Nanotechnology for Detection and Inhibition of Viral Infections

9. Harnessing nanotechnology for visualizing viruses and host-pathogen interactions

10. Nanotechnological tools for the inhibition of Ebola, Zika and Herpes Simplex virus

11. Nanotechnology: New frontiers in anti HIV therapy

12. Nanoparticles based immunoassays for early and rapid detection of HIV and other viral infections

13. Nanobiotechnology: The union of Sciences in the fight against viruses

Section III Nanotechnology against Novel Coronavirus

14. SARS, MERS and COVID-19: Emerging threats to public health

15. Origin, evolution and pathogenesis of Corona virus

16. Recent advancements in diagnosis, treatment and vaccination for COVID-19

Section IV Nanotechnology-based Vaccines

17. Nanoformulated vaccines against viral infections: a review

18. Development of novel vaccines using nanomaterials against COVID-19

Section V Toxicological challenges

19. Toxicological considerations of use of nanoparticles in the treatment of viral infections

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: June 28, 2022
  • Language: English

About the editors

MR

Mahendra Rai

Mahendra Rai is an internationally recognized scholar with extensive contributions to microbial biotechnology and nanobiotechnology research, particularly in the green synthesis of metal nanoparticles using fungi and their application as nano‑antimicrobials. His work is highly interdisciplinary, bridging microbiology, biotechnology, and nanoscience, and he is an active member of several scientific societies. He has received multiple national and international distinctions, including the Father T.A. Mathias Award from the All-India Association for Christian Higher Education and the Medini Award from the Government of India. Professor Rai has also held numerous visiting scientist and visiting professor positions across Europe, South America, and Asia, contributing to long‑standing research collaborations in countries such as Brazil, Argentina, Hungary, Switzerland, Italy, Germany, and the United States. His sustained academic impact is reflected in his inclusion among the global top 2% of scientists in nanoscience and nanotechnology, and recognition as one of India’s leading researchers in biology and biochemistry, including a Biology and Biochemistry India Leader Award from Research.com.

Affiliations and expertise
UGC-Basic Science Research Faculty Fellow and former Head of the Department of Biotechnology, Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati, Maharashtra, India

AY

Alka Yadav

Dr Yadav PhD has 10 years of experience in publishing research and review articles in high impact factor journals. She has worked as guest reviewer in prestigious science publications such as Springer, Wiley, Taylor and Frances and has been recognized by Elsevier for her article Silver nanoparticles: as a new generation of antimicrobials which has been cited over 5000 times. She has several book chapters along with a process patent to her credit
Affiliations and expertise
Department of Biotechnology, SGB Amravati University, India

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