To overcome the shortcomings of conventional dosage forms, targeted and modified drug
delivery system came into existence. This was the time when a novel drug delivery system …

Infectious diseases remain one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide.
The WHO and CDC have expressed serious concern regarding the continued increase in …

Biodegradable natural polymers have been investigated extensively as the best choice for
encapsulation and delivery of drugs. The research has attracted remarkable attention in the …

The majority of heterocycle compounds and typically common heterocycle fragments
present in most pharmaceuticals currently marketed, alongside with their intrinsic versatility …

Angiogenesis plays a critical role within the human body, from the early stages of life (ie,
embryonic development) to life-threatening diseases (eg, cancer, heart attack, stroke, wound …

In the last 30 years we have assisted to a massive advance of nanomaterials in material
science. Nanomaterials and structures, in addition to their small size, have properties that …

Gene therapy, which involves replacement of a defective gene with a functional, healthy
copy of that gene, is a potentially beneficial cancer treatment approach particularly over …

Photothermal Therapy (PTT) impact in cancer therapy has been increasing due to the
enhanced photothermal capabilities of a new generation of nanoscale photothermal agents …

This book collects reviews and original articles from eminent experts working in the
interdisciplinary arena of nanotechnology use in drug delivery. From their direct and recent …

In recent research work aqueous extract of flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum) is used for
synthesis of gold nanoparticles (Au-NPs). Synthesized NPs was characterized by various …