Contents
Chapter 1 Nanofabrication
1.1 ntroduction
1.2 Size Matters
1.3 Nanofabrication
1.4 Impact of Nanotechnology
1.5 Nanotechnology Applications
1.6 Summary and Challenges
References
Chapter 2 Self-Assembled Nanomaterials
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Classification of Self-Assembled Systems
2.3 In vitro Biological Approaches of Self-Assembled Systems
2.4 Regenerative Medicine Therapy
2.5 Future Prospects
References
Chapter 3 Nanoparticles in Gene Therapy
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Approaches to Gene Therapy
3.3 Physical Methods for Gene Delivery
3.4 Combination of Physical and Non-viral Methods to Enhance DNA Nanoparticle Uptake by the Cells
3.5 Summary
References
Chapter 4 Dry Particles Coating Processes
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Dry Coating Process
4.3 Determination of Particles
4.4 Application of Dry Coating Process
4.5 Current and Future Developments
References
Chapter 5 Polymeric Nanoparticles for Therapy and Imaging
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Polymeric Nanoparticles in MRI
Technology and Disease Therapy
5.3 Surface Coating Polymer in Nanoparticles
5.4 Drug Delivery with Polymeric Nanoparticles
5.5 Stimuli-Sensitive Drug Delivery
5.6 Multifunction of Targeted Drug Delivery
5.7 Gene Transfer via Polymeric Nanoparticles in Drug Delivery
5.8 Magnetic Hyperthermia
5.9 Summary
References
Chapter 6 Modified Release Natural Polymerci Nanoparticles
in Drug Delivery Technology
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Polymers
6.3 Fabrication of Particles by Using Natural
Polymers
6.4 Modified Prticles
6.5 Oral Delivery Systems
6.6 Formulation Approaches for Local Delivery
6.7 Role of Buccal Permeation Enhancer
6.8 Overview of Novel Buccal Drug Delivery Devices
6.9 Conclusion and Future Prospects
References
Chapter 7 Nanopattering Technology
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Three Dimensional (3D) Scaffolding Materials for Biological Application
7.3 Current Approaches of Nanofabrication
by Using Lithography
7.4 Future Approaches
7.6 Milestones, Deliverables, and Economic Potential
References
