Eye Melanoma Unveiled: Cutting-Edge Diagnosis, Revolutionary Treatments and Advanced Drug Delivery delves into the latest advancements in drug delivery systems for diagnosing and treating eye melanoma. Compiled by leading scientists globally, the book thoroughly examines innovative drug delivery techniques utilized in uveal melanoma treatments, beginning with an overview of the disease's epidemiology, risk factors, pathogenesis, and molecular mechanisms. The book further discusses imaging techniques and diagnostic methods essential for precise disease identification.
Despite stable incidence rates over the past thirty years and enhanced local treatments, survival rates for uveal melanoma have not notably improved. Recent genetic and cytogenetic developments have improved prognostication and cancer identification with high metastatic potential. This book is invaluable for specialists in drug formulation and delivery, eye oncologists, translational researchers, and life scientists.
1. Chapter 1 Introduction to eye melanoma: Pathogenesis, diagnosis, and current treatment modalities - p. 1 2. Chapter 2 Eye melanoma: Epidemiology and risk factors - p. 21 3. Chapter 3 Fundamentals of nano drug delivery systems: Principles and applications in ocular oncology - p. 33 4. Chapter 4 Diagnostic nanoprobes for early detection and monitoring of eye melanoma progression - p. 57 5. Chapter 5 Liposomal formulation for the diagnosis and treatment of eye melanoma - p. 73 6. Chapter 6 Polymeric nanoparticles for the diagnosis and treatment of eye melanoma - p. 101 7. Chapter 7 Role of hydrogel for the diagnosis and treatment of eye melanoma - p. 125 8. Chapter 8 Application of quantum dots for the diagnosis and treatment of eye melanoma - p. 147 9. Chapter 9 Nanoscale drug-eluting implants for the diagnosis and treatment of eye melanoma - p. 173 10. Chapter 10 Nanoparticles conjugated with targeting ligands for the diagnosis and treatment of eye melanoma - p. 199 11. Chapter 11 Treatment modalities: Surgery and radiotherapy for eye melanoma - p. 221 12. Chapter 12 Emerging therapies: Targeted and immunotherapy for eye melanoma - p. 255 13. Chapter 13 Biomarkers for detection of eye melanoma - p. 277 14. Chapter 14 Eye melanoma: Management of metastatic disease - p. 299 15. Chapter 15 Precision medication in therapy of eye melanoma - p. 321 16. Index - p. 347
Eye Melanoma Unveiled: Cutting-Edge Diagnosis, Revolutionary Treatments and Advanced Drug Delivery delves into the latest advancements in drug delivery systems for diagnosing and treating eye melanoma. Compiled by leading scientists globally, the book thoroughly examines innovative drug delivery techniques utilized in uveal melanoma treatments, beginning with an overview of the disease's epidemiology, risk factors, pathogenesis, and molecular mechanisms. The book further discusses imaging techniques and diagnostic methods essential for precise disease identification.
Despite stable incidence rates over the past thirty years and enhanced local treatments, survival rates for uveal melanoma have not notably improved. Recent genetic and cytogenetic developments have improved prognostication and cancer identification with high metastatic potential. This book is invaluable for specialists in drug formulation and delivery, eye oncologists, translational researchers, and life scientists.
1. Chapter 1 Introduction to eye melanoma: Pathogenesis, diagnosis, and current treatment modalities - p. 1 2. Chapter 2 Eye melanoma: Epidemiology and risk factors - p. 21 3. Chapter 3 Fundamentals of nano drug delivery systems: Principles and applications in ocular oncology - p. 33 4. Chapter 4 Diagnostic nanoprobes for early detection and monitoring of eye melanoma progression - p. 57 5. Chapter 5 Liposomal formulation for the diagnosis and treatment of eye melanoma - p. 73 6. Chapter 6 Polymeric nanoparticles for the diagnosis and treatment of eye melanoma - p. 101 7. Chapter 7 Role of hydrogel for the diagnosis and treatment of eye melanoma - p. 125 8. Chapter 8 Application of quantum dots for the diagnosis and treatment of eye melanoma - p. 147 9. Chapter 9 Nanoscale drug-eluting implants for the diagnosis and treatment of eye melanoma - p. 173 10. Chapter 10 Nanoparticles conjugated with targeting ligands for the diagnosis and treatment of eye melanoma - p. 199 11. Chapter 11 Treatment modalities: Surgery and radiotherapy for eye melanoma - p. 221 12. Chapter 12 Emerging therapies: Targeted and immunotherapy for eye melanoma - p. 255 13. Chapter 13 Biomarkers for detection of eye melanoma - p. 277 14. Chapter 14 Eye melanoma: Management of metastatic disease - p. 299 15. Chapter 15 Precision medication in therapy of eye melanoma - p. 321 16. Index - p. 347
