Rakesh K. Sindhu – författare

This book gives a summary of the rapidly growing field of nanotechnology and includes materials and technologies that help in developing particles of various sizes, which can be utilized in different areas of research. It discusses the role of nanotechnology in different aspects, such as healthcare, especially in target-specific drug therapy for managing a number of medical disorders; agriculture, for developing smart field systems; and food industry, for improving and stabilizing the quality, healthiness, and shelf life of food. Being multidisciplinary, this book brings together the principles, theory, practices, and applications of not only nanotechnology but also those of nanobiotechnology, pharmaceuticals, food packaging, biosensors, and electronic devices. The book will be an exhilarating read for advanced undergraduate- and graduate-level students, general readers interested in nanotechnology, and researchers in chemistry, biology, and engineering.

The scope of the book extends from basic research in physics, chemistry, and biology, including computational work and simulations, through to the development of new devices and technologies for applications in a wide range of industrial sectors (including information technology, medicine, manufacturing, high-performance materials, and energy and environmental technologies). It covers organic, inorganic, and hybrid materials and is an interdisciplinary book.

This book gives a summary of the rapidly growing field of nanotechnology and includes materials and technologies that help in developing particles of various sizes, which can be utilized in different areas of research. It discusses the role of nanotechnology in different aspects, such as healthcare, especially in target-specific drug therapy for managing a number of medical disorders; agriculture, for developing smart field systems; and food industry, for improving and stabilizing the quality, healthiness, and shelf life of food. Being multidisciplinary, this book brings together the principles, theory, practices, and applications of not only nanotechnology but also those of nanobiotechnology, pharmaceuticals, food packaging, biosensors, and electronic devices. The book will be an exhilarating read for advanced undergraduate- and graduate-level students, general readers interested in nanotechnology, and researchers in chemistry, biology, and engineering.

The scope of the book extends from basic research in physics, chemistry, and biology, including computational work and simulations, through to the development of new devices and technologies for applications in a wide range of industrial sectors (including information technology, medicine, manufacturing, high-performance materials, and energy and environmental technologies). It covers organic, inorganic, and hybrid materials and is an interdisciplinary book.

This book presents an overview of the rapidly developing field of nanotechnology applications in drug delivery systems and covers a variety of technologies and materials that help in achieving vast variation in the particle size needed in technology and drug delivery-based research. It discusses nanotechnology’s use in healthcare for the development of target-specific drug therapy and smart field systems and in the pharmaceutical industry to improve the quality, efficacy, and shelf life of medicines. Bringing together principles, theory, practice, and applications of nanotechnology, the book is a useful resource for chemists, physicists, biomedical researchers, engineers, advanced undergraduate and graduate-level students in nanotechnology, researchers in pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, biology, biotechnology engineering, and general readers in nanotechnology.

This book presents an overview of the rapidly developing field of nanotechnology applications in drug delivery systems and covers a variety of technologies and materials that help in achieving vast variation in the particle size needed in technology and drug delivery-based research. It discusses nanotechnology’s use in healthcare for the development of target-specific drug therapy and smart field systems and in the pharmaceutical industry to improve the quality, efficacy, and shelf life of medicines. Bringing together principles, theory, practice, and applications of nanotechnology, the book is a useful resource for chemists, physicists, biomedical researchers, engineers, advanced undergraduate and graduate-level students in nanotechnology, researchers in pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, biology, biotechnology engineering, and general readers in nanotechnology.

Herbal Drug for the Management of Infectious Diseases

The book is a comprehensive compilation of herbal drug applications for the treatment and management of infectious diseases and addresses issues related to development, challenges, and future prospects associated with the use of herbal medicine.

The use of herbal medicines has evolved in various cultures around the world over many millennia. In many developing Asian and African countries, the use of herbal medicines, as supplied by traditional medicinal practitioners, has always been popular. In the last two to three decades, many people in developed countries have begun to turn to alternative or complementary therapies, including the use of herbal medicines, nutraceuticals, functional foods, and other supplements. This resurgence in interest in plant-derived medicines is partly due to the growing dissatisfaction with allopathic medicines, as well as the perception that plant-derived medicines are natural and therefore pure and without side effects, and the progress in the production of higher quality herbal medicines including some with proven clinical efficacy and safety.

Infectious diseases are generally caused by pathogenic microorganisms, like bacteria, viruses, parasites, or fungi, and are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Therefore, the 16 chapters of this book have been intentionally sequenced to cover the therapeutic potential and applications of herbal extracts and phytochemicals for the management of various infectious diseases. Disease pathophysiology, an overview of current medication or treatment, in-vitro and in-vivo evaluations of relevant biological activities of herbal extracts and phytochemicals, mechanisms of action, clinical trials, and novel technologies for the delivery of herbal bioactive compounds as well as patents have also been included.

AudienceChemists, pharmaceutical scientists, biologists, herbal/Ayurvedic/medicinal practitioners, as well all those in the medical sciences working on medicinal plants and infectious diseases.

Herbal Drug for the Management of Infectious Diseases

The book is a comprehensive compilation of herbal drug applications for the treatment and management of infectious diseases and addresses issues related to development, challenges, and future prospects associated with the use of herbal medicine.

The use of herbal medicines has evolved in various cultures around the world over many millennia. In many developing Asian and African countries, the use of herbal medicines, as supplied by traditional medicinal practitioners, has always been popular. In the last two to three decades, many people in developed countries have begun to turn to alternative or complementary therapies, including the use of herbal medicines, nutraceuticals, functional foods, and other supplements. This resurgence in interest in plant-derived medicines is partly due to the growing dissatisfaction with allopathic medicines, as well as the perception that plant-derived medicines are natural and therefore pure and without side effects, and the progress in the production of higher quality herbal medicines including some with proven clinical efficacy and safety.

Infectious diseases are generally caused by pathogenic microorganisms, like bacteria, viruses, parasites, or fungi, and are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Therefore, the 16 chapters of this book have been intentionally sequenced to cover the therapeutic potential and applications of herbal extracts and phytochemicals for the management of various infectious diseases. Disease pathophysiology, an overview of current medication or treatment, in-vitro and in-vivo evaluations of relevant biological activities of herbal extracts and phytochemicals, mechanisms of action, clinical trials, and novel technologies for the delivery of herbal bioactive compounds as well as patents have also been included.

AudienceChemists, pharmaceutical scientists, biologists, herbal/Ayurvedic/medicinal practitioners, as well all those in the medical sciences working on medicinal plants and infectious diseases.

This book provides a comprehensive exploration of the role antioxidants play in preventing and managing a variety of diseases and critically examines current research on the effects of nutritional antioxidants on specific disease states.

Antioxidants: Nature’s Defense Against Disease investigates the complex relationship between oxidative stress and many health disorders, providing essential insights into the role of antioxidants in disease prevention. It investigates how oxidative stress, induced by an imbalance of free radicals and antioxidants in the body, leads to the development and progression of maladies ranging from cardiovascular disorders to neurological diseases. The book includes evidence-based ways for harnessing antioxidants from natural sources such as fruits, vegetables, and herbs to reduce the impact of oxidative damage and improve general health.

The book presents the most recent scientific advances and clinical findings in antioxidant therapy. It is a comprehensive resource for healthcare professionals and researchers and covers everything from the molecular mechanisms that underpin oxidative stress to the protective benefits of antioxidants against chronic diseases. Through its interdisciplinary approach and practical insights, Antioxidants: Nature’s Defense Against Disease provides readers with the knowledge and tools they need to optimize antioxidant consumption, empowering them to control their health and lower their risk of severe diseases.

Audience The core audiences for this book are nutritionists, dieticians, researchers, and graduate students in health sciences, and those interested in preventive healthcare, such as health, nutrition, fitness, and wellness enthusiasts, looking to deepen their understanding of implementing antioxidant strategies and improving lifestyle choices.

This book provides a comprehensive exploration of the role antioxidants play in preventing and managing a variety of diseases and critically examines current research on the effects of nutritional antioxidants on specific disease states.

Antioxidants: Nature’s Defense Against Disease investigates the complex relationship between oxidative stress and many health disorders, providing essential insights into the role of antioxidants in disease prevention. It investigates how oxidative stress, induced by an imbalance of free radicals and antioxidants in the body, leads to the development and progression of maladies ranging from cardiovascular disorders to neurological diseases. The book includes evidence-based ways for harnessing antioxidants from natural sources such as fruits, vegetables, and herbs to reduce the impact of oxidative damage and improve general health.

The book presents the most recent scientific advances and clinical findings in antioxidant therapy. It is a comprehensive resource for healthcare professionals and researchers and covers everything from the molecular mechanisms that underpin oxidative stress to the protective benefits of antioxidants against chronic diseases. Through its interdisciplinary approach and practical insights, Antioxidants: Nature’s Defense Against Disease provides readers with the knowledge and tools they need to optimize antioxidant consumption, empowering them to control their health and lower their risk of severe diseases.

Audience The core audiences for this book are nutritionists, dieticians, researchers, and graduate students in health sciences, and those interested in preventive healthcare, such as health, nutrition, fitness, and wellness enthusiasts, looking to deepen their understanding of implementing antioxidant strategies and improving lifestyle choices.

The book provides essential insights into the revolutionary potential of nanotechnology in medicine, exploring innovative approaches that harness natural materials for targeted and effective disease management.

Nanotechnology has emerged as an innovative field with the potential to transform various sectors, including medicine and allied health sciences. Bioactive nanotherapeutics, a specific area within nanotherapeutics, utilizes natural materials or biomimetic designs to offer distinct advantages such as targeted drug delivery, biocompatibility, and improved therapeutic efficacy. These bioactive-based nanotherapeutics are used in the treatment and management of various diseases.

Bioactive-Based Nanotherapeutics explores this rapidly growing field of therapeutics. It presents a broad overview of the fundamentals of bioactive nanomaterials, their design strategies, and their therapeutic applications. Leading experts from different disciplines have contributed chapters that explore a diverse range of topics, including the basics of bioactive nanotherapeutics, isolation methods of different bioactive compounds, and formulation developments. This volume addresses the importance of nanotechnology for the treatment and management of different diseases, including nasal, gastrointestinal, rectal, and transdermal diseases.

Readers will find the book:

Audience

Pharmacists, biologists, chemists, doctors, academics, and industry professionals interested in holistic and bioactive-based methods for disease treatment.

The book provides essential insights into the revolutionary potential of nanotechnology in medicine, exploring innovative approaches that harness natural materials for targeted and effective disease management.

Nanotechnology has emerged as an innovative field with the potential to transform various sectors, including medicine and allied health sciences. Bioactive nanotherapeutics, a specific area within nanotherapeutics, utilizes natural materials or biomimetic designs to offer distinct advantages such as targeted drug delivery, biocompatibility, and improved therapeutic efficacy. These bioactive-based nanotherapeutics are used in the treatment and management of various diseases.

Bioactive-Based Nanotherapeutics explores this rapidly growing field of therapeutics. It presents a broad overview of the fundamentals of bioactive nanomaterials, their design strategies, and their therapeutic applications. Leading experts from different disciplines have contributed chapters that explore a diverse range of topics, including the basics of bioactive nanotherapeutics, isolation methods of different bioactive compounds, and formulation developments. This volume addresses the importance of nanotechnology for the treatment and management of different diseases, including nasal, gastrointestinal, rectal, and transdermal diseases.

Readers will find the book:

Audience

Pharmacists, biologists, chemists, doctors, academics, and industry professionals interested in holistic and bioactive-based methods for disease treatment.