Download or read book Gliomas microenvironment New drug entities mechanisms of action molecular biomarkers and drug delivery strategies written by Célia Cabral and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2024-07-26 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gliomas are neoplasms originating in glial cells, the most malignant and frequent primary tumors of the Central Nervous System (CNS), representing approximately 40-50% of all intracranial tumors. Following the World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines, gliomas are classified into grades I-IV, regarding their malignancy degree. The latest report from WHO on CNS tumors considers that glioblastoma (GB), a grade IV adult-type diffuse glioma comprising isocitrate dehydrogenase (IDH)-wildtype tumors. Despite all efforts to improve patient survival and quality of life, the median survival remains lower due to the lack of effective diagnostic tools, poor prognosis, and limited therapeutic options. Regarding this, the design of novel treatment strategies is of the utmost importance. This can be by either the discovery of new medicines (for example synthetic compounds), repurposing known drugs or exploring novel strategies of drug delivery by nanotechnological platforms to improve treatment response and long-term survival of patients. Inter and intra-tumor heterogeneity mainly contribute to the poor prognosis and treatment efficacy. Therefore, exploiting tumor microenvironment (TME) and understanding GB’s cellular and molecular aspects are fundamental to developing more effective and better-tolerated personalized therapies. Thus, addressing physiological mechanisms involved in cancer development, progression and recurrence is crucial. Concerning this, our goal with this research topic is to share the latest advances in tumor-specific therapies for gliomas, especially GB, as well as to provide experimental validation of new bioactive molecules and their antitumor mechanism of action. Authors are invited to submit original research, review articles and systematic reviews covering, but not restricted to, the following topics: 1) Novel targeted therapies; 2) Mechanism of action and affected signaling pathways; 3) Repurposing drugs; 5) New chemical entities; 6) Pharmaceutical nanotechnology; 7) Drug delivery systems; 8) Preclinical and clinical studies of therapeutic molecules; 9) Potential molecular biomarkers to targeted therapies using proteomics or transcriptomics.
Download or read book Nanotechnology Based Targeted Drug Delivery Systems for Brain Tumors written by Prashant Kesharwani and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2018-04-20 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nanotechnology-Based Targeted Drug Delivery Systems for Brain Tumors addresses brain anatomy and tumors and the progress and challenges in delivering drugs across the blood brain barrier. Several chapters are devoted to the latest technologies and advances in nanotechnology, along with practical solutions on how to design more effective nanocarriers for drug and gene delivery. This valuable resource prepares readers to develop novel drug delivery systems for the treatment of brain tumors that further promote the latest nanomedical technologies. - Addresses the progress and challenges inherent in delivering drugs across the blood brain barrier and offers strategies to maximize effectiveness - Draws upon the experience and expertise of international scientists working in the fields of drug delivery and nanomedicine - Considers the future possibilities of nanotechnology for delivering nanocarriers that better diagnose and treat brain tumors
Download or read book Cancer Clinical Pharmacology written by Jan H. M. Schellens and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2005-05-05 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book considers both the theory and practice of clinical pharmacology where it is relevant to cancer treatment. It covers the basics of clinical pharmacology in oncology and cancer therapeutics, discussing the specific classes of anti-cancer agents in detail. Edited and written by a mix of generalist cancer clinical pharmacologists and sub-specialists within this area, the book allows the reader to develop both general clinical pharmacology skills and specialist knowledge for particular cancer chemotherapy agents.
Download or read book The Benefits of Natural Products for Neurodegenerative Diseases written by M. Mohamed Essa and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-09-20 with total page 497 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focuses on the effects of natural products and their active components on brain function and neurodegenerative disease prevention. Phytochemicals such as alkaloids, terpenes, flavanoids, isoflavones, saponins etc are known to possess protective activity against many neurological diseases. The molecular mechanisms behind the curative effects rely mainly on the action of phytonutrients on distinct signaling pathways associated with protein folding and neuro-inflammation. The diverse array of bioactive nutrients present in these natural products plays a pivotal role in prevention and cure of various neurodegenerative diseases, disorders, or insults, such as Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson's Disease, Huntington's Disease, traumatic brain injury, and other neuronal dysfunctions. However, the use of these antioxidants in the management of neurodegenerative conditions has so far been not well understood. This is a comprehensive collection addressing the effects on the brain of natural products and edible items such as reservatrol, curcumin, gingerol, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and marine products.
Download or read book Cancer Nanotechnology written by and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2018-06-23 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Advances in Cancer Research, Volume 139, provides invaluable information on the exciting and fast-moving field of cancer research. Original reviews are presented on a variety of topics relating to the rapidly developing intersection between nanotechnology and cancer research, with unique sections in the new release focusing on Exosomes as a theranostic for lung cancer, Nanotechnology and cancer immunotherapy, Ultrasound imaging agents and delivery systems, Dendronized systems for the delivery of chemotherapeutics, Thermosensitive liposomes for image-guided drug delivery, Supramolecular Chemistry in Tumor Analysis and Drug Delivery, Gold nanoparticles for delivery of cancer therapeutics, and Single cell barcode microchip for cancer research and therapy. - Provides the latest information on cancer research - Offers outstanding and original reviews on a range of cancer research topics - Serves as an indispensable reference for researchers and students alike
Download or read book Nanomaterials for Cancer Therapy written by Challa S. S. R. Kumar and published by Wiley-VCH. This book was released on 2006-07-24 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This first comprehensive overview on nanotechnological approaches to cancer therapy brings together therapeutic oncology and nanotechnology, showing the various strategic approaches to selectively eliminating cancerous cells without damaging the surrounding healthy tissue. The strategies covered include magnetic, optical, microwave and neutron absorption techniques, nanocapsules for active agents, nanoparticles as active agents, and active and passive targeting, while also dealing with fundamental aspects of how nanoparticles cross biological barriers. A valuable single source gathering the many articles published in specialized journals often difficult to locate for members of the other disciplines involved.
Download or read book Basic Fundamentals of Drug Delivery written by and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2018-11-30 with total page 812 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Basic Fundamentals of Drug Delivery covers the fundamental principles, advanced methodologies and technologies employed by pharmaceutical scientists, researchers and pharmaceutical industries to transform a drug candidate or new chemical entity into a final administrable drug delivery system. The book also covers various approaches involved in optimizing the therapeutic performance of a biomolecule while designing its appropriate advanced formulation. - Provides up-to-date information on translating the physicochemical properties of drugs into drug delivery systems - Explores how drugs are administered via various routes, such as orally, parenterally, transdermally or through inhalation - Contains extensive references and further reading for course and self-study
Download or read book Application of Bioinformatics in Cancers written by Chad Brenner and published by MDPI. This book was released on 2019-11-20 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of 25 research papers comprised of 22 original articles and 3 reviews is brought together from international leaders in bioinformatics and biostatistics. The collection highlights recent computational advances that improve the ability to analyze highly complex data sets to identify factors critical to cancer biology. Novel deep learning algorithms represent an emerging and highly valuable approach for collecting, characterizing and predicting clinical outcomes data. The collection highlights several of these approaches that are likely to become the foundation of research and clinical practice in the future. In fact, many of these technologies reveal new insights about basic cancer mechanisms by integrating data sets and structures that were previously immiscible. Accordingly, the series presented here bring forward a wide range of artificial intelligence approaches and statistical methods that can be applied to imaging and genomics data sets to identify previously unrecognized features that are critical for cancer. Our hope is that these articles will serve as a foundation for future research as the field of cancer biology transitions to integrating electronic health record, imaging, genomics and other complex datasets in order to develop new strategies that improve the overall health of individual patients.
Download or read book Cell Surface Proteases written by and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2003-05-03 with total page 475 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cell Surface Proteases provides a comprehensive overview of these important enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of a protein as it degrades to a simpler substance. In the 1990s, an explosion of new discoveries shed light on the role of cell surface proteases and extended it beyond degradation of extracellular matrix components to include its influence on growth factors, cell signaling, and other cellular events. This volume unites the scientific literature from across disciplines and teases out unified themes of interactions between cell surface proteases and interconnecting cell surface-related systems -- including integrins and other adhesion molecules. Scientists and students involved in developmental biology, cell biology and disease processes will find this an indispensable resource.* Provides an overview of the entire field of cell surface proteases in a single volume* Presents major issues and astonishing discoveries at the forefront of modern developmental biology and developmental medicine * A thematic volume in the longest-running forum for contemporary issues in developmental biology with over 30 years of coverage
Download or read book Stem Cell Drugs A New Generation of Biopharmaceuticals written by Phuc Van Pham and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-10-25 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This invaluable resource discusses the current revolution in stem cell-based drugs and their potential use in clinical applications. Each chapter is contributed by a pre-eminent scientist in the field. An introductory section presents current stem cell drugs and stem cell-based products and a discussion of production, quality control, mechanisms, and efficacy. Following sections include discussions on stem cell-derived microvesicles based products, and derived exosomes based products. Stem Cell Drugs - A New Generation of Biopharmaceuticals and the other books in the Stem Cells in Clinical Applications series are invaluable to scientists, researchers, advanced students and clinicians working in stem cells, regenerative medicine or tissue engineering. This groundbreaking volume is also essential reading for those researching or studying drug development or pharmaceutical science.
Download or read book Brain Targeted Drug Delivery Systems written by Huile Gao and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2018-09-20 with total page 502 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brain Targeted Drug Delivery Systems: A Focus on Nanotechnology and Nanoparticulates provides a guide on nanoparticulates to both academic and industry researchers. The book discusses key points in the development of brain targeted drug delivery, summarizes available strategies, and considers the main problems and pitfalls evidenced in current studies on brain targeted drug delivery systems. As the brain is the most important organ in the human body, and disorders of the central nervous system (CNS) are the most serious threat to human life, this book highlights advances and new research in drug delivery methods to the brain. - Provides an overview of brain targeting drug delivery that is useful to both academic and industry-based researchers - Discusses key points in developing brain targeting drug delivery systems - Summarizes and presents currently available strategies for brain targeting drug delivery - Covers not only current studies and their strengths, but also gives insight into the pitfalls of current research
Download or read book Cancer Therapeutics And Imaging Molecular And Cellular Engineering And Nanobiomedicine written by Kaushal Rege and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2017-12-05 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book describes the latest advancements in molecular and cellular engineering approaches in addition to nanotechnology for cancer therapeutics and imaging. It also provides an excellent background and state-of-the-art developments in the fields of drug and gene delivery, engineering nanoparticles for therapy and diagnostics, and cancer imaging techniques.The contents of this book include chapters on cutting-edge science in molecular and cellular engineering and nanotechnology as applied to therapeutics and imaging in cancer diseases. The chapters also provide a comprehensive overview on gene therapy and delivery methods for cancer treatment, oral drug delivery and barriers, cancer imaging for diagnostics and therapy, and the latest developments in these fields.
Download or read book Translocator Protein TSPO written by Giovanni Natile and published by MDPI. This book was released on 2018-03-05 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a printed edition of the Special Issue "Translocator Protein (TSPO)" that was published in IJMS
Download or read book Advances in Biology and Treatment of Glioblastoma written by Kumaravel Somasundaram and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-06-29 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume covers the most important areas of glioblastoma – surgical resection, molecular pathology, targeted therapies, cancer stem cells, the role of DNA methylation, targeted sequencing for personalized therapy, animal models and advances in pediatric glioblastoma. Chapter authors are junior and senior investigators, who are well established in their particular areas and include neurosurgeons, neuropathologists, neurooncologists and basic scientists.
Download or read book Nanotheranostics For Personalized Medicine written by Patrick Couvreur and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2016-02-22 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The application of nanotechnology in the biomedical field, known as nanomedicine, has gained much interest in the recent past as a versatile strategy for selective drug delivery and diagnostic purposes. The nanotheranostic approach, which aims to combine both therapeutic and imaging/diagnostic functionalities, is characterized by a strong pluridisciplinarity where the chemistry of materials, bioconjugate chemistry, pharmaceutical technology, drug delivery, imaging, and pharmacology, work together. Nanotheranostics combine simultaneous non-invasive diagnosis and treatment of diseases with the exciting possibility to monitor drug release and distribution in real time; thus offering the opportunity to optimize treatment outcomes in cancer and other severe diseases. Clinical applications of nanotheranostics would enable earlier detection and treatment of diseases, and earlier assessment of the response, thus allowing to identify patients which would potentially respond to therapy and have higher possibilities of a favorable outcome.Nanotheranostics for Personalized Medicine presents an integrated and transdisciplinary description of nanotheranostics. It provides principles of imaging techniques and concrete examples of advances and challenges in the development of nanotheranostics for personalized medicine.This book is written for students (Bachelors to Doctoral level) as well as experienced researchers, in academia or the industry, interested in this emerging concept in the nanomedicine field.
Download or read book The Duke Glioma Handbook written by Allan H. Friedman and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2016-03-31 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides a summary of glioma biology, genetics and management, based on the world-leading Duke University Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center program.
Download or read book Nanooncology written by Gil Gonçalves and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-06-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents a systematic overview of the most relevant nanomaterials and their respective intrinsic properties that have been highly explored by the scientific community and pharmaceutical companies in several different modalities for cancer therapy and bioimaging. The chapters explore the synergistic effects provided by the different nanostructured materials and highlight the main in vitro and in vivo therapeutic achievements on cancer. This work also provides relevant discussion about the recent progresses and future challenges that nanotechnology faces on the conception of more efficient nanoformulations against primary tumors, circulating cancer cells and metastases.
