Nanotoxicology in nanobiomedicine [electronic resource] / P.K. Gupta.

Introduction
Terminology
nano
polymer nanoparticles
Nonpolymer nanoparticles
Nanodevices
Hybrid materials
Nanocomposite
Biomedical
Further Reading
Historical Development and Future Trends
introduction
Early Period
Premodern period
Middle Ages
Modern Nanotechnology
Regulations.-Scientific Trends
Future Trends.-Small Systems Big Applications
Smart Pills
Beating the Big C
Further Reading
Sources and Classifications
Introduction
Properties
Nanomaterials and Bulk Materials
Sources
Naturally produced
Incidental
Engineered Nanomaterials.-Classifications
Natural NPs/NMs
Incidental NPs
Synthetic (Engineered) Nanomaterials (NMS)
Dimensions Based Nanomaterials
Nanoparticles
Nanoclays
nanoemulsions
Further Reading
Synthesis, Detection and Characterization
Introduction
Production Approaches
Synthesis
Physical Methods
Chemical Methods
Biological Approach
magnetic nps
Hybrid nanomaterials
nanocomposites.-Detection
Characterization and isolation
Direct Techniques
indirect Techniques
Key Issues in Fabrication
Further Reading
Mechanisms of Nanotoxicty
introduction
Entry Sites and Uptake
Elimination
Phagocytosis
Macropinocytosis
Other Entry Mechanisms
Intracellular Trafficking
Trojan Horse Mechanism
Cellular Exocytosis
Cellular Dysfunction
Inorganic Nanomaterial Toxicity
Cell Deaths
Further Readings
Applications-. Introduction
Nanoparticle-Based Technologies-. Agriculture
Energy and Environment
Materials Science and Engineering
Materials Science and Engineering
Health and Medicine
Hybrid Nanomaterials
Nanocomposites
Further Reading
Nano Based Drug Delivery Systems
Introduction
Overview in Biomedical Science
properties of NP Drug Delivery
Factors influencing Drug Laden Nanocarriers
pH Specificity
Temperature Specificity
Temperature Specificity
Advantages of Delivery Vehicles
Nanocarriers
Passive Targeting
Active Targeting
Uses and Applications
Delivery Vehicles
Organic Nanomaterials.-Poly-alkyl-cyano-acrylates (PAC)
Artificial DNA Nanostructures
Nanocomposites
Hybrid nanoparticles
Further Reading.-Tissue Engineering in Dentistry
Introduction
Materials for Dental Applications
Structure and Periodontal Tissue
Factors Affecting Bone Tissue Regeneration
Periodontal Diseases
Tissue Engineering
Procedure
Assembly Methods
Bone Tissue Engineering
Stem Cell Sources
Signaling Molecules
Scaffold/Matrices
Bioactive Glasses
Metal-Based materials
Polymers
Composites
Scaffoldfree Techniques
Biocompatibility
Drug or Signaling Molecules Delivery
Future Prospectives
Further Reading
Nanobiosensors
Introduction
Variations and Types
Nanoparticle Based Sensors
Nanotube Based Sensors
Nanowire Based Sensors
Components of a typical Biosensors
Selection and Optimization

Applications
Cancer
Detection of diabetes
Immunoassay (detection of Ab-Ag reaction)
Detection of pathogenic bacteria
Future Prospects
Further Reading
Health and Medicine
Introduction
Keywords
Nanostructures
Polymers or Organic NPs
Nonpoymers or Inorganic Nanoparticles
Health and Medicine
Neurodegenerative Disorders
Tuberculosis
Ophthalmology
Respiratory diseases
Surgery
Toxicity
Conclusion
Further Reading Multiple Choice Questions. .