Dendrimer-Based Nanomedicine

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In recent decades, dendrimers — free-shaped synthetic macromolecules — have garnered a great deal of scientific interest due to their unique molecular nanostructure. Used in a variety of scientific applications, the use of dendrimers is now widely regarded as a safer, more precise, and more effective way to practice medicine.

This book compiles and details cutting-edge research in science and medicine from the interdisciplinary team of the Michigan Nanotechnology Institute for Medicine and Biological Sciences, who are currently revolutionizing drug delivery techniques through the development of engineered nanodevices. Edited by Istvan J Majoros and James Baker, Jr., two prominent nanotechnology researchers, this book will appeal to anyone involved in nanotechnology, macromolecular science, cancer therapy, or drug delivery research.

Contents: Targeted Drug Delivery in General, New Technology in Medicine (B B Ward & J R Baker, Jr.); General Carriers for Drug Delivery (T H Dunham et al.); Poly(amidoamine) Dendrimer Synthesis and Characterization (I J Majoros & D E Carter); Optical and Biophotonic Applications of Dendrimer Conjugate (J Y Ye & T B Norris); Dendrimer Conjugates for Cancer Treatment (I J Majoros et al.); Biological Application of PAMAM Dendrimer Nanodevices in vitro and in vivo (T P Thomas & J F Kukowska-Latallo); Dendrimer-based Targeted Apoptosis Sensors for Medical Application (A Myc et al.); MRI Using Targeted Dendrimer Contrast Agents (S D Swanson & C R Williams); Nanoparticle Membrane Interactions: Mechanism for Enhanced Permeability (S Hong et al.); Computer Simulations of Dendrimers (S K Kandasamy et al.); Dendrimer-Entrapped and Dendrimer-Stabilized Metal Nanoparticles for Biomedical Applications (X-Y Shi & S H Wang).

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Nanoparticles Promise Increased Efficacy in Cancer Treatments

The disease that is commonly known as cancer is just uncontrolled cell growth caused by a host of factors. This growth may be triggered by several diseases, the common ground for all these diseases is the fact that they share the attribute of unrestrained growth of cells. There are more than 100 different types of cancer. The malignant cells of cancer can spread to other parts of the body through the blood and lymphatic system.

It is in a single cell than cancer begins. The body is made up of millions of cells, they divide and grow in a controlled manner to keep the body healthy. Old and damaged cells are replaced with new ones. This is a perfectly controlled process that goes on in our bodies to keep us healthy. But sometimes, things go horribly wrong. The DNA of a single cell can change or get damaged. They may mutate, producing abnormal cells that affect normal cell division and growth. When this happens, cells grow rapidly and uncontrollably. The extra cells form a mass called tumor. Cancer is really too many cells than what the body needs.

Modern technological advances witness breakthrough findings in Nanotechnology and its application in medicine. This field is particularly beneficial for the treatment of Cancer. ‘Cancer Research’ reports therapies based on nanotechnology with targeted small molecules, in treating cancer. The molecules, otherwise known as nanoparticles, improve the efficacy of chemotherapy. Abraxane is the  most commonly used nanoparticle medication. Abraxane, by virtue of being a nanoparticle bound compound, readily dissolves in water.

The many headlines that you read today on cutting edge research and breakthroughs in Oncology may be slightly misleading and could create unrealistic expectations. We are still quite a long way from effective applications of the several promising findings revealed by research. Clinical application of research findings is a typically long drawn out process, it takes years for FDA to approve and millions of dollars in trials and follow up research. Not to mention that for commercially viable production, the market has to accept it.

Besides, most promising research may suddenly find itself at a dead end with no progress in sight. This is the nature of scientific research, it takes dedication, money and time to pursue an idea till it becomes a success in real life.

The positive outcome of all this research is that considerable progress has been made in cancer research. Cancer is now more manageable than ever. We know that the brilliant minds of the research community is progressing in the right direction and hopefully the dreaded disease will soon succumb to a cure.

Carbon Nanotechnology: Recent Developments in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science and Device Applications

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Nanotechnology is no longer a merely social talking point and is beginning to affect the lives of everyone. Carbon nanotechnology as a major shaper of new nanotechnologies has evolved into a truly interdisciplinary field, which encompasses chemistry, physics, biology, medicine, materials science and engineering. This is a field in which a huge amount of literature has been generated within recent years, and the number of publications is still increasing every year. Carbon Nanotechnology aims to provide a timely coverage of the recent development in the field with updated reviews and remarks by world-renowned experts. Intended to be an exposition of cutting-edge research and development rather than a kind of conference proceeding, Carbon Nanotechnology will be very useful not only to experienced scientists and engineers, who wish to broaden their knowledge of the wide-ranging nanotechnology and/or to develop practical devices, but also to graduate and senior undergraduate students who look to make their mark in this field of the future.

· A comprehensive treatment from materials chemistry and structure-property to practical applications
· Offers an in-depth analysis of various carbon nanotechnologies from both fundamental and practical perspectives
· An easily accessible assessment of the materials properties and device performances based on all of the major classes of carbon nanomaterials, including: carbon fiber; diamond; C60; and carbon nanotubes
· A concise compilation of the practical applications of carbon nanotechnologies from polymer-carbon nanocomposites to sensors, electron emitters, and molecular electronics

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Nanotechnology: Molecularly Designed Materials

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Provides a chemistry-oriented overview of nanoscience and nanotechnology. Presents cutting edge research in vapor phase synthesis, metal colloids in polymers and membranes, nanostructured semiconductors, nanostructured metals and nanocomposites, nanostructured ceramics, and sol-gel derived materials. Describes recent interdisciplinary progress in the control of unique properties of nanostructured materials by rational design in synthesis and processing.

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Technical Proceedings of the 2007 Nanotechnology Conference and Trade Show, Nanotech 2007 Volume 3

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NSTI’s annual nanotechnology conference provides the most prestigious forum in the world for leading nano scientists, and Nanotech 2007 is no exception. The papers from this years conference have been compiled into four volumes to create the most authoritative and comprehensive compendium now available across all of nanotechnology. Including the latest information on industrial development, investments, and ventures, each volume explores cutting-edge research and applications. Volume III explores MEMS and NEMS, as well as fluidics, modeling, and integrated circuits.

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