BookAnkit Saneja, Amulya K. Panda, Eric Lichtfouse, editors.
Summary: This book covers nanotechnology based approaches for improving the therapeutic efficacy of natural products. It critically explores lipid nanoarchitectonics, inorganic particles and nanoemulsion based tools for delivering them. With its chapters from eminent experts working in this discipline, it is ideal for researchers and professionals working in the area.
Contents:
Intro
Preface
Contents
About the Editors
Chapter 1: Nanotechnology Applications for Natural Products Delivery
1.1 Introduction
1.1.1 Nanotechnologies Strategies to Optimize the Clinical Use of Natural Products
1.2 Polymeric Nanocarriers
1.2.1 Polymeric Nanoparticles
1.2.2 Polymeric Micelles
1.2.3 Dendrimers
1.3 Lipid Nanocarriers
1.3.1 Micro and Nanoemulsions
1.3.2 Vesicles
1.3.3 Nanocochleates
1.3.4 Solid Lipid Nanoparticles
1.3.5 Nanostructured Lipid Carriers
1.4 Conclusions
References 2.6 Natural Products from Plants Approved for Therapeutic Use
2.7 Usage of Curcumin in Nanoparticles for Periodontal Disease Therapy
2.8 Conclusion
References
Chapter 3: Nanocarriers as Tools for Delivery of Nature Derived Compounds and Extracts with Therapeutic Activity
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Problems Associated with Natural Compounds
3.2.1 Solubility
3.2.2 Permeability
3.2.3 Stability
3.3 Nanotechnology in Medicine
3.4 Development of Nanocarrier Systems
3.5 Nanotechnology in Delivery of Natural Products
3.5.1 Resveratrol
3.5.2 Artemisinin 3.5.3 Thymoquinone
3.5.4 Rapamycin
3.5.5 Naringenin
3.5.6 Silymarin and Silibinin
3.5.7 Cyclosporin
3.5.8 Berberine
3.5.9 Quercetin
3.5.10 Epigallocatechin-3-gallate
3.5.11 Natural Antibiotics
3.5.12 Plant Extracts
3.6 Challenges
3.7 Conclusion
References
Chapter 4: Nanoemulsions as Optimized Vehicles for Essential Oils
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Nanoemulsions: General Aspects
4.3 Nanoemulsions: Composition
4.3.1 Surfactants
4.3.2 Types of Surfactants
4.3.3 Oil Phase
4.3.4 Essential Oils
4.4 Preparation of Nanoemulsions 4.4.1 High-Energy Methods
4.4.2 Low-Energy Methods
4.4.3 Comparison Between Obtention Methods
4.5 Stability of Nanoemulsions
4.5.1 Instability Phenomena
4.6 Characterization of Nanoemulsions
4.6.1 Dynamic Light Scattering
4.6.2 Zeta Potential
4.6.3 Rheological Behavior
4.6.4 Conductivity
4.6.5 Phase Behavior
4.7 Application of Nanoemulsions
4.8 Conclusion
References
Chapter 5: Lipid Nanoarchitectonics for Natural Products Delivery in Cancer Therapy
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Organic and Inorganic Nanoparticles
5.3 Lipid Nanoarchitectonics Chapter 2: Nanotechnology-Inspired Bionanosystems for Valorization of Natural Origin Extracts
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Methodology
2.3 Medicinal Plants and Nanotechnology
2.4 Nanomaterials Used in Combination with Plants Extracts
2.4.1 Nanoemulsions
2.4.2 Nanosuspensions
2.4.3 Nanofibers
2.4.4 Nanotubes
2.4.5 Nanoparticles
2.5 Properties and Applications of Plant-Based Nanomaterials
2.5.1 Silver Nanomaterials
2.5.2 Gold Nanomaterials
2.5.3 Zinc Nanomaterials
2.5.4 Iron Nanomaterials
2.5.5 Nanofibers
2.5.6 Nanoemulsions