This book takes a systematic approach to address the gaps relating to nanomedicine and bring together fragmented knowledge on the advances on nanomaterials and their biomedical applicability. In particular, it demonstrates an exclusive compilation of state of the art research with a focus on fundamental concepts, current trends, limitations, and future directions of nanomedicine.  

Chapter 1. Nanomaterials, a promising tool for drug delivery

Chapter 2. Nanocarriers for cancer-targeted drug delivery
Chapter 3. Gold nanoparticle mediated delivery of therapeutic enzymes for biomedical applications
Chapter 4. Techniques for improving bioavailability of vitamin A in food by encapsulation
Chapter 5. Antimicrobial activity of nanomaterials
Chapter 6. Advanced nanostructures for oral insulin delivery
Chapter 7. Electrospun nano-architectures for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine
Chapter 8. Solid-lipid nanoparticles, a multidimensional drug delivery system
Chapter 9. Nanomedicine for diagnosis and treatment
Chapter 10. Biomedical applications of iron and cobalt-based biomagnetic alloy nanoparticles
Chapter 11. Enhancing nucleic acid delivery into target cells using nanoparticles
Chapter 12. Plasmonic hybrid nanocomposites for plasmon enhanced fluorescence and biomedical applications.