Nanophytomedicine: Harnessing Phytochemicals for Advanced Therapeutics explores the integration of phytochemicals and nanotechnology to develop advanced therapeutic solutions. The book offers an extensive overview of phytochemicals, explaining their sources, extraction methods, classifications, and applications in medicine. This emerging field aims to utilize the natural properties of phytochemicals to create innovative treatments for various diseases, with a particular focus on hard-to-treat conditions such as cancer. By combining plant-derived compounds with nanomaterials, researchers are unlocking new potential in precision medicine, seeking to enhance the efficacy of treatments while minimizing side effects and improving patient outcomes.
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.
1. Title of Book - p. i 2. Cover image - p. i 3. Title page - p. ii 4. Table of Contents - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. iv 6. Dedication - p. v 7. List of contributors - p. xv 8. Part I: Phytochemicals: properties and applications - p. P1 9. Chapter 1. Phytochemicals: the application of ancient roots in modern medicine - p. 3 10. Chapter 2. Phytochemicals: nurturing antioxidant, antifungal, and antiinflammatory supply - p. 19 11. Chapter 3. Harnessing phytochemicals for functional food formulations - p. 43 12. Part II: Phytochemicals and treatment of hard-to-treat diseases - p. P65 13. Chapter 4. Phytochemicals in suppressing cancer proliferation - p. 67 14. Chapter 5. The effect of phytochemicals on the suppression of cancer metastasis - p. 101 15. Chapter 6. Phytochemical in the treatment of multidrug-resistance cancer - p. 113 16. Chapter 7. Phytochemicals in treatment of neurological diseases - p. 133 17. Chapter 8. Phytochemicals and diabetes - p. 163 18. Chapter 9. Phytochemicals in treatment of liver and kidney diseases - p. 189 19. Chapter 10. Phytochemicals in the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases - p. 215 20. Chapter 11. Application of phytochemicals in clinical trials for treatment of diseases and malignant tumors - p. 253 21. Part III: Nanophytomedicine application in cancer therapy - p. P309 22. Chapter 12. Nanophytomedicine, advancing bioavailability, targeted delivery, therapeutic performance of herbal medicine - p. 311 23. Chapter 13. Ethical considerations, regulatory challenges, and issues in nanophytomedicine - p. 329 24. Chapter 14. Lipid-based nanoparticles for delivery of phytochemicals in cancer therapy - p. 351 25. Chapter 15. Carbon-based nanomaterials and their applications in cancer therapy - p. 373 26. Chapter 16. Polymeric nanomaterials and their applications in cancer therapy - p. 395 27. Chapter 17. Metal-based nanomaterials and their applications in cancer therapy - p. 413 28. Chapter 18. Biomolecules-based nanomaterials and their applications in cancer therapy - p. 439 29. Index - p. 471
Nanophytomedicine: Harnessing Phytochemicals for Advanced Therapeutics explores the integration of phytochemicals and nanotechnology to develop advanced therapeutic solutions. The book offers an extensive overview of phytochemicals, explaining their sources, extraction methods, classifications, and applications in medicine. This emerging field aims to utilize the natural properties of phytochemicals to create innovative treatments for various diseases, with a particular focus on hard-to-treat conditions such as cancer. By combining plant-derived compounds with nanomaterials, researchers are unlocking new potential in precision medicine, seeking to enhance the efficacy of treatments while minimizing side effects and improving patient outcomes.
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.
1. Title of Book - p. i 2. Cover image - p. i 3. Title page - p. ii 4. Table of Contents - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. iv 6. Dedication - p. v 7. List of contributors - p. xv 8. Part I: Phytochemicals: properties and applications - p. P1 9. Chapter 1. Phytochemicals: the application of ancient roots in modern medicine - p. 3 10. Chapter 2. Phytochemicals: nurturing antioxidant, antifungal, and antiinflammatory supply - p. 19 11. Chapter 3. Harnessing phytochemicals for functional food formulations - p. 43 12. Part II: Phytochemicals and treatment of hard-to-treat diseases - p. P65 13. Chapter 4. Phytochemicals in suppressing cancer proliferation - p. 67 14. Chapter 5. The effect of phytochemicals on the suppression of cancer metastasis - p. 101 15. Chapter 6. Phytochemical in the treatment of multidrug-resistance cancer - p. 113 16. Chapter 7. Phytochemicals in treatment of neurological diseases - p. 133 17. Chapter 8. Phytochemicals and diabetes - p. 163 18. Chapter 9. Phytochemicals in treatment of liver and kidney diseases - p. 189 19. Chapter 10. Phytochemicals in the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases - p. 215 20. Chapter 11. Application of phytochemicals in clinical trials for treatment of diseases and malignant tumors - p. 253 21. Part III: Nanophytomedicine application in cancer therapy - p. P309 22. Chapter 12. Nanophytomedicine, advancing bioavailability, targeted delivery, therapeutic performance of herbal medicine - p. 311 23. Chapter 13. Ethical considerations, regulatory challenges, and issues in nanophytomedicine - p. 329 24. Chapter 14. Lipid-based nanoparticles for delivery of phytochemicals in cancer therapy - p. 351 25. Chapter 15. Carbon-based nanomaterials and their applications in cancer therapy - p. 373 26. Chapter 16. Polymeric nanomaterials and their applications in cancer therapy - p. 395 27. Chapter 17. Metal-based nanomaterials and their applications in cancer therapy - p. 413 28. Chapter 18. Biomolecules-based nanomaterials and their applications in cancer therapy - p. 439 29. Index - p. 471