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Trigger Responsive Polymeric Nanosystems for Drug Delivery Applications
Trigger Responsive Polymeric Nanosystems for Drug Delivery Applications documents the employment of polymeric nanosystems to respond in a predetermined manner to the presence of a trigger. The trigger could be an external signal or the changes in the surrounding environment that induces response such as dissolution, degradation, swelling or collapsing of these nanosystems. The use of polymers at a nano-scale is particularly more promising and advantageous in the domain of drug delivery.
This book describes the various avenues that have been employed as triggers to achieve targeted drug delivery, notably cancer therapeutics, through the use of polymeric nanoarchitecture. Trigger Responsive Polymeric Nanosystems for Drug Delivery Applications covers the localized changes in pH, enzymatic and glutathione concentrations, glucose availability and oxygen supply that these polymeric drug delivery systems are able to recognize. Using polymers as a carrier of drugs offers several advantages such as its biodegradability, biocompatibility and high drug loading capacity. When such polymers are fabricated into the nanoscale architecture, the advantages to treat pathological conditions increases many folds.
This book is primarily written to act as a reference textbook discussing the avenues available to design effective responsive drug delivery systems. The document also highlights some of the research works undertaken using polymeric nanosystems. The book is ideal for students attending college or universities and people who aspire to go into the fields of nanotechnology, materials engineering or biomedical applications. It is also helpful for students who are taking courses like biomaterials and advanced drug delivery systems.
This book describes the various avenues that have been employed as triggers to achieve targeted drug delivery, notably cancer therapeutics, through the use of polymeric nanoarchitecture. Trigger Responsive Polymeric Nanosystems for Drug Delivery Applications covers the localized changes in pH, enzymatic and glutathione concentrations, glucose availability and oxygen supply that these polymeric drug delivery systems are able to recognize. Using polymers as a carrier of drugs offers several advantages such as its biodegradability, biocompatibility and high drug loading capacity. When such polymers are fabricated into the nanoscale architecture, the advantages to treat pathological conditions increases many folds.
This book is primarily written to act as a reference textbook discussing the avenues available to design effective responsive drug delivery systems. The document also highlights some of the research works undertaken using polymeric nanosystems. The book is ideal for students attending college or universities and people who aspire to go into the fields of nanotechnology, materials engineering or biomedical applications. It is also helpful for students who are taking courses like biomaterials and advanced drug delivery systems.
45 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 17, 2017
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