Bücher von Amir Ghasemi

Examines smart nanocarriers that respond to internal stimuli that are intrinsic to the target site. These stimuli are specific to the cell type, tissue or organ type, or to the disease state. pH-responsive nanostructures can be used for cargo release in acidic endosomal compartments, in the lower pH of tumors, and for specific oral delivery either to the stomach or intestine.

The concept of smart drug delivery vehicles involves designing and preparing a nanostructure (or microstructure) that can be loaded with a cargo, this can be a therapeutic drug, a contrast agent for imaging, or a nucleic acid for gene therapy. This volume covers smart nanocarriers that respond to externally applied stimuli that usually involve application of physical energy.

Describes different features of carbon nanotubes (CNTs), surveys the properties of both the multi-walled and single-walled varieties, and covers their applications in drug and gene delivery. In addition, the book explains the structure and properties of CNTs prepared by different methods, and discusses their isolation and purification.