Nanomaterials for Photodynamic Therapy takes a unique approach to this area, with a key focus on the use of nanomaterials and nanocarriers for photodynamic therapy (PDT). The book introduces the history and mechanism of action behind PDT, covering the variety of sensitizers currently available. Subsequent chapters review existing and emerging nanomaterials for PDT, including hydrogel nanocomposites, fullerenes, quantum dots, polymeric micelles, and more. Challenges and translational aspects of PDT are also discussed, touching on the issues and hindrances of drug resistant cancers.
The book bridges the gap between the physics and clinical aspects of PDT, offering a unique nanomaterials-focused perspective. This book will prove useful for materials scientists, biomedical engineers, electrical and optical engineers, and pharmaceutical scientists interested in cancer treatment.
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Table of Contents
1. A Narrative History of Photodynamic Therapy 2. Mechanisms of photodynamic therapy 3. Mechanisms of photodynamic therapy in cancer treatment 4. Sensitizers in photodynamic therapy 5. Polymeric micelles mediated photodynamic therapy 6. Liposomes in photodynamic therapy 7. Organic nanoparticles in photodynamic therapy 8. Lipid nanoparticles in photodynamic therapy 9. Solid lipid nanoparticles in photodynamic therapy 10. Actively targeted nanoparticles in photodynamic therapy 11. Dendrimers in photodynamic therapy 12. Carbon materials for photodynamic therapy 13. Fullerenes in photodynamic therapy 14. Quantum Dots in photodynamic therapy 15. Photodynamic therapy in cosmetics 16. Translational aspects of photodynamic therapy in drug resistant cancers 17. Towards photodynamic chemotherapy with C60-drug-nanocomplexes 18. Challenges, conclusion and future perspective of photodynamic therapy
Authors
Prashant Kesharwani Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India.Dr. Prashant Kesharwani is working as an assistant professor of pharmaceutics at the School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard University, New Delhi, India. He has more than 12 years of teaching, research, and industrial experience at international levels from various countries, including the United States, Malaysia, and India. An overarching goal of his current research is the development of nanoengineered drug delivery systems for various diseases. He has more than 300 international publications in well-reputed journals and more than 20 international books (Elsevier). He is a recipient of many research grants from various funding bodies. He is also a receipt of several internationally acclaimed awards such as the most prestigious "Ramanujan Fellowship Award� from the Science and Engineering Research Board, Government of India. He actively participates in outreach and scientific dissemination for the service of the wider community.
