Applications of Nanobiotechnology for Neglected Tropical Dise... - 9780128211007

Applications of Nanobiotechnology for Neglected Tropical DiseasesAuthor(s): Fabio Rocha Formiga, Inamuddin, Patrcia Severino\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc, United States\nImprint: Academic Press Inc\nISBN-13: 9780128211007, 978-0128211007\nSynopsis\nApplications of Nanobiotechnology for Neglected Tropical Diseases describes recent advances in nanobiotechnology that can be applied to reducing the global disease burden of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). The book explores the application of nanotechnology on the development of safe, effective, and reliable tools to prevent, diagnose, and treat NTDs. \n\nFurthermore, Applications of Nanobiotechnology for Neglected Tropical Diseases includes multidisciplinary content, combining knowledge from biochemistry, medicinal chemistry, material sciences, pharmacology, and pharmaceutics. The book is divided into three main parts, each outlining one major type of approach: (1) nano-based approaches for preven.