In 18 comprehensive chapters, the book delves into the therapeutic properties of phytochemicals, such as their antioxidant, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory effects. It highlights the role of these compounds in combating diseases including cancer, neurological disorders, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. The use of nano drug delivery systems is emphasized, showcasing how these technologies can improve the delivery and effectiveness of phytochemicals.
Table of Contents
Part A: Phytochemicals: properties and applications1. Phytochemicals; the application of ancient roots in modern medicine
2. Phytochemicals: Nurturing Antioxidant, Antifungal, and Anti-inflammatory Supply
3. Harnessing Phytochemicals for Functional Food Formulation
Part B: Phytochemicals and treatment of hard-to-treat diseases
4. Phytochemicals in suppressing cancer proliferation
5. Phytochemicals in suppressing cancer metastasis
6. Phytochemicals in treatment of multidrug resistance cancer
7. Phytochemicals in treatment of neurological diseases
8. Phytochemicals and Diabetes
9. Phytochemicals in treatment of Liver and Kidney related disease
10. Phytochemicals in treatment of cardiovascular disease
11. Application of phytochemicals in clinical trials for treatment of diseases and malignant tumors
Part C: Nanophytomedicine application in cancer therapy
12. Nanophytomedicine, Advancing Bioavailability, targeted Delivery, therapeutic performance of Herbal Medicine
13. Ethical Considerations, Regulatory Challenges, and Issues in Nanophytomedicine
14. Lipid-based nanoparticles for delivery of phytochemicals in cancer therapy
15. Carbon based nanomaterials and their applications in cancer therapy
16. Polymeric nanomaterials and their applications in cancer therapy
17. Metal based nanomaterials and their applications in cancer therapy
18. Biomolecules based nanomaterials and their applications in cancer therapy
Authors
Ali Zarrabi Department of Biomedical Engineering, Istinye University, Istanbul, Turkey.Ali Zarrabi is an associate professor and principal investigator in the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Istinye University, Turkey. Trained as a chemical engineer (BSc and MSc) with a PhD in nanobiotechnology, he leads a research program at the interface of supramolecular chemistry, bioengineering, and nanomedicine to develop smart nano/biomaterials for simultaneous diagnosis and treatment of disease, with a particular focus on nanotheranostics, advanced wound dressings, skin patches, and translational nanomedicine.
Arezoo Khosravi Okan University, Department of Genetics and Bioengineering, Istanbul, Turkey.Arezoo Khosravi is an assistant professor in the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Department of Genetic and Bioengineering, Okan University, Turkey. She holds bachelor's and master's degrees in chemical engineering and a PhD in nanomaterials. She has more than 7 years of experience as a faculty member, working on different applications of nanomaterials. Her research focuses on biomedical engineering aspects and applications of nanomaterials and nanostructured platforms.
Atefeh Zarepour Istinye University, Istanbul, Turkey.Atefeh Zarepour received her PhD in nanobiotechnology from the University of Isfahan, Iran. She is an assistant professor in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Department of Biology, Kocaeli University, Turkey. She has worked on the design and application of different types of smart nanotheranostic agents for cancer diagnosis and therapy. Her main research interest is engineering of nanomaterials for different applications, such as anticancer, antimicrobial, nutraceutical, and environmental applications.
