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Photophysics and Nanophysics in Therapeutics

  • 1st Edition - April 29, 2022
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: Nilesh M. Mahajan, Avneet Saini, Nishikant A. Raut, Sanjay J. Dhoble
  • Language: English

Photophysics and Nanophysics in Therapeutics explores the latest advances and applications of phototherapy and nanotherapy, covering the application of light, radiation, and nanot… Read more

Description

Photophysics and Nanophysics in Therapeutics explores the latest advances and applications of phototherapy and nanotherapy, covering the application of light, radiation, and nanotechnology in therapeutics, along with the fundamental principles of physics in these areas. Consisting of two parts, the book first features a range of chapters covering phototherapeutics, from the fundamentals of photodynamic therapy (PDT) to applications such as cancer treatment and advances in radiotherapy, applied physics in cancer radiotherapy treatment, and the role of carbon ion beam therapy. Other sections cover nanotherapeutics, potential applications and challenges, and nanotherapy for drug delivery to the brain.

Final chapters delve into nanotechnology in the diagnosis and treatment of cancers, the role of nanocarriers for HIV treatment, nanoparticles for rheumatoid arthritis treatment, peptide functionalized nanomaterials as microbial sensors, and theranostic nanoagents.

Key features

  • Evaluates the latest developments in the fields of phototherapy and nanotherapy
  • Investigates the fundamental physics behind these technologies
  • Explores therapeutic applications across a range of diseases, such as skin disorders, cancer, and neurological conditions
  • Includes case studies that illustrate research in practice
  • Considers challenges and future perspectives

Readership

Biophysicists, biochemists, pharmacologists, researchers and clinicians in medical and pharmaceutical fields, and those working directly with phototherapy and nanotherapy. Graduate, postgraduate and doctoral students working in related fields

Table of contents

Part I: Phototherapeutics

1. Phototherapy: A critical review

2. Phototherapy for skin diseases

3. Phototherapy: The novel emerging treatment for cancer

4. Fundamentals of photodynamic therapy

5. Photodynamic therapy for cancer treatment

6. Photodiagnostic techniques

7. The role of physics in modern radiotherapy: Current advances and developments

8. Physics in treatment of cancer radiotherapy

9. Role of carbon ion beam radiotherapy for cancer treatment

Part II: Nanotherapeutics

10. Nanomaterials physics: A critical review

11. Nanotherapeutic systems for drug delivery to brain tumors

12. Progress in nanotechnology-based targeted cancer treatment

13. Nanotherapeutics for colon cancer

14. Nanoparticles for the targeted drug delivery in lung cancer

15. Role of nanocarriers for the effective delivery of anti-HIV drugs

16. Nanoparticles for rheumatoid arthritis treatment

17. Peptide functionalized nanomaterials as microbial sensors

18. Theranostic nanoagents

19. Improving the functionality of a nanomaterial by biological probes

20. Nanostructures for the efficient oral delivery of chemotherapeutic agents

21. Photo triggered theranostics nanomaterials: Development and challenges in cancer treatment

22. Nanocrystals in the drug delivery system

Review quotes

"This well-referenced book provides the fundamentals and applications of phototherapy and nanotherapy, emphasizing the research and studies performed by experts in those fields. Most of the chapters end with the author's perspectives on the future of the respective therapies…. [It is] practical for interested individuals to understand the fundamentals and latest developments in phototherapy and nanotherapy…. Students, academicians, and scientists interested in working in those two fields"will find this book particularly beneficial as it delivers a comprehensive exploration of cutting-edge therapies and their potential impact."—©Doody’s Review Service, 2022, Rahmat M. Talukder, PhD, RPh (The University of Texas at Tyler)

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: May 6, 2022
  • Language: English

About the editors

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Nilesh M. Mahajan

Dr. Nilesh M. Mahajan is a Professor and Head, Department of Pharmaceutics at Dadasaheb Balpande College of Pharmacy, Nagpur, India having 20 years of experience. He has four patents published, one copyright for designing biomedical device, and several publications. He has several research grants from different federal agencies. He is a consultant to Pharma industries and received several awards. His areas of research expertise are nanotherapeutics, crystal engineering, and polyherbal formulations.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor and Head of Department of Pharmaceutics, Dadasaheb Balpande College of Pharmacy, Besa, Nagpur, India

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Avneet Saini

Dr. Avneet Saini is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biophysics, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India holding M.Sc. Honours degree and PhD in Biophysics from Panjab University, Chandigarh, India. During her research career, she worked on the computational study and characterization of peptides and peptoids as antimicrobial and collagen mimetics using different in silico techniques. She holds expertise in computational biology and biophysical chemistry techniques. Dr. Saini has received numerous research grants from national and international federal agencies.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Department of Biophysics, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India

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Nishikant A. Raut

Dr. Nishikant A. Raut is a Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur, India having 19 years of experience. He completed his master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry in 2002, and received Ph.D. degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences from RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur in 2010. He pursued Post-Doctoral Research from College of Pharmacy, University of Illinois at Chicago, USA under Raman Post-Doctoral Fellowship awarded by UGC, Govt. of India. He has received research grants from several federal funding agencies. During COVID-19 Pandemic, Dr. Raut, in the capacity of Co-PI, established and served as Nodal Officer of COVID-19 Diagnosis Centre at RTM Nagpur University.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nagpur University, Nagpur, India

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Sanjay J. Dhoble

Sanjay J. Dhoble is a Professor in the Department of Physics at Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, India. During his research career he has worked on the synthesis and characterization of solid-state lighting materials and phosphors for solar cell efficiency enhancement, as well as the development of radiation dosimetry phosphors, and the biosynthesis of nanoparticles and their applications.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Department of Physics, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, India

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