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Nanoparticles in Medicine

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Editors:
  1. Ashutosh Kumar Shukla

    1. Physics Department, Ewing Christian College, University of Allahabad, Allahabad, India

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  • Discusses the use of nanoparticles in the field of medicine and in sub-disciplines such as cancer therapy, dentistry, and dermatology.

  • Describes the pros and cons of nanoparticle applications in medicine

  • Includes ample illustrations

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Table of contents (8 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xi
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  2. Theranostic Applications of Lysozyme-Based Nanoparticles

    • Sourav Das, Manideep Pabba, M. E. Dhushyandhun, Chitta Ranjan Patra
    Pages 1-23

  3. Emerging Nanomaterials for Cancer Therapy

    • Sanjay Kumar, Pratibha Kumari, Rajeev Singh
    Pages 25-54

  4. Application of Nanoparticles in Dentistry: Current Trends

    • Subhashree Priyadarsini, Sumit Mukherjee, Janmejaya Bag, Nibedita Nayak, Monalisa Mishra
    Pages 55-98

  5. Microbial Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles and Their Biological Potential

    • Annuja Anandaradje, Vadivel Meyappan, Indramani Kumar, Natarajan Sakthivel
    Pages 99-133

  6. Fluoride Nanoparticles for Biomedical Applications

    • M. S. Pudovkin, R. M. Rakhmatullin
    Pages 135-174

  7. Gold Nanostructures in Medicine and Biology

    • Siavash Iravani, Ghazaleh Jamalipour Soufi
    Pages 175-183

  8. Fungus-Mediated Nanoparticles: Characterization and Biomedical Advances

    • S. Rajeshkumar, D. Sivapriya
    Pages 185-199

  9. Precautions to Avoid Consequences Leading to Nanotoxification

    • Sharda Sundaram Sanjay
    Pages 201-220
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About this book

This book describes the medical applications of inorganic nanoparticles. Nanomedicine is a relatively advanced field, which enhances the treatment of various diseases, offering new options for overcoming the problems associated with the use of conventional medicines. Discussing the toxicological and safety aspects associated with medical applications of nanoparticles, the book presents the latest research on topics such as emerging nanomaterials for cancer therapy, applications of nanoparticles in dentistry, and fluoride nanoparticles for biomedical applications, and also includes chapters on the use of nanoparticles such as silver and gold. 




 


 


Editors and Affiliations

  • Physics Department, Ewing Christian College, University of Allahabad, Allahabad, India

    Ashutosh Kumar Shukla

About the editor

​Ashutosh Kumar Shukla holds B.Sc., M.Sc. and D. Phil. degrees from the University of Allahabad. His doctoral research involved using electron spin resonance spectroscopy and optical absorption spectroscopy to investigate transition ion doped single crystals. He has been a university teacher and researcher for 17 years and is currently an Associate Professor of Physics at Ewing Christian College, Allahabad, a University of Allahabad institution. He also served as an Associate Professor (Pure and Applied Physics) at Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur, C.G. (A Central University). 
Dr. Shukla has successfully completed research projects in the area of electron spin resonance, funded by the University Grants Commission, India’s main higher education body. He has presented his research at various international events in countries including the USA, UK, Germany, Spain, and Russia. He has published a number of research papers in peer-reviewed journals and has edited numerous volumes. He has delivered several invited lectures on characterization techniques at national and international conferences and workshops. He also reviews manuscripts for a number of international journals.
 
He has received many scholarships and fellowships, including a National Scholarship; Government of U. P. Ministry of Higher Education Scholarship; and research fellowships from the Council of Science & Tech., Lucknow; Council of Scientific & Industrial Research, New Delhi; and the Indian National Science Academy-Bilateral Exchange Fellowship. 


 



Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Nanoparticles in Medicine

  • Editors: Ashutosh Kumar Shukla

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-8954-2

  • Publisher: Springer Singapore

  • eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2020

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-981-13-8953-5Published: 25 September 2019

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-981-13-8956-6Published: 25 September 2020

  • eBook ISBN: 978-981-13-8954-2Published: 31 August 2019

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XI, 220

  • Number of Illustrations: 2 b/w illustrations, 41 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Internal Medicine

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