This book presents the medical challenges that can be reduced or even overcome by recent advances in nanoscale drug delivery. Each chapter highlights recent progress in the design and engineering of select multifunctional nanoparticles.

This book clearly demonstrates the progression of nanoparticle therapeutics from basic research to applications. This book, unlike others covering nanoparticles used in medical applications, presents the medical challenges that can be reduced or even overcome by recent advances in nanoscale drug delivery. Each chapter highlights recent progress in the design and engineering of select multifunctional nanoparticles with topics covering targeting, imaging, delivery, diagnostics, and therapy.

First monograph to provide overview of multifunctional nanoparticles An invaluable resource for government regulatory agencies, teachers of advanced courses, and advanced students alike Globally respected contributors provide insight into cutting edge research, as well as commentary on the benefits and challenges of the field Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Inhalt
Benefits and Challenges for Multifunctional Nanoparticles in Medicine.- Targeting and Imaging.- Mulple Imaging Mods.- Targeting and Drug Delivery.- Dual and Multiple Drug Delivery.- Diagnostic and Therapy (Theranostics).- Conclusions and Outlook.