Nanoparticles in Cancer Therapy: Novel Concepts, Mechanisms and Applications
Author | : Qingxin Mu |
Publisher | : Frontiers Media SA |
Total Pages | : 162 |
Release | : 2019-04-03 |
ISBN-10 | : 9782889458103 |
ISBN-13 | : 2889458105 |
Rating | : 4/5 (105 Downloads) |
Download or read book Nanoparticles in Cancer Therapy: Novel Concepts, Mechanisms and Applications written by Qingxin Mu and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2019-04-03 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the invention of nanomedicine decades ago, considerable progresses have been made, especially with cancer as a target. Nanoparticles have been proven to be powerful imaging tools or potent agents for cancer diagnosis, treatment and prevention. Active research spread from fundamental research to clinical investigations. This topic intends to cover several important aspects in this field including nanocarrier development, gene delivery, intrinsically active nanoparticles, tumor microenvironment, immunology, and toxicity.