Polymeric Nanogels for Therapeutic and Diagnostic Applications

Polymeric Nanogels for Therapeutic and Diagnostic Applications explores the design and use of polymer-based nanogels as multifunctional nanosystems for various biomedical applications. The book introduces the reader to the unique properties, characterization, synthesis, and functionalization of polymeric nanogels, providing a step-by-step overview of the core development aspects. A broad range of therapeutic and diagnostic applications is covered, from tissue regeneration, antimicrobial therapy, and cancer detection to treatment of neurological and metabolic disorders. This resource presents readers with a research-led and accessible reference to aid in the development of novel nanosystems. Combines materials science, nanotechnology, and chemistry approaches to provide a multidisciplinary and comprehensive overview of polymeric nanogels in therapeutics and diagnosticsDetails both the formulation and the application of polymeric nanogels, offering a holistic viewCovers a wide selection of therapeutic and diagnostic applications, such as targeted gene modification, targeted substrate delivery, biosensing, treatment of degenerative diseases, and more INDICE: 1. Chemistry and Properties of Polymeric Nanogels 2. Molecular overview of diagnostic application of polymer nanogels 3. Ionotropic functionalization of polymer nanogels for delivery systems 4. Xenobiotic metabolism of synthetic biopolymers 5. Polymer nanogels for tissue repair and regeneration 6. Functionalized nanogels in diabetic treatment 7. Physiological and biochemical role of polymeric nanogels in oxidative stress 8. Polymeric nanogels for treatment of neurological disorders 9. Targeted gene modification using smart biopolymeric nanogels 10. Biohybrid nanogels for active target delivery 11. Polymeric nanogels for antimicrobial therapy 12. Self-assembled nanogels for treatment of respiratory infections 13. Polypeptide nanogels for metabolic disorder therapy 14. Enzymatic hybrid nanogel systems for degenerative diseases 15. Functionalized nanogels for cancer therapy 16. Conducting polymer-based nanogels for medical diagnostics

• ISBN: 978-0-443-21508-7
• Editorial: Woodhead Publishing
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 470
• Fecha Publicación: 01/12/2024
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés