Nanotechnology-Based Innovations in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Treatment and Management

Edited by John I. Disouza,Muralikrishnan Dhanasekaran,Kamal Dua,Ronan MacLoughlin,Harish Dureja,Lokesh Nagar

ISBN13: 9780443439469

Imprint: Academic Press Inc

Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Published: 01/02/2026

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Nanotechnology-Based Innovations in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Treatment and Management explores innovative drug delivery systems utilizing nanotechnology to revolutionize the treatment and management of COPD. By presenting the latest advancements in nanotechnologies—including polymeric nanoparticles, liposomes, and theranostic nanoparticles—this volume aims to enhance patient outcomes, alleviate symptoms, and improve lung function, thereby addressing the urgent need for more effective therapies. Structured to cater to a diverse audience, from beginners to advanced researchers, this comprehensive text begins with an overview of COPD, its epidemiology, and current limitations in treatment. The core chapters explore a wide range of nanotechnological applications for diagnosis and disease management, including cutting-edge topics such as nano-immunotherapy and green nanotechnology. Each chapter was developed by a multidisciplinary team of experts from academia and industry, ensuring a comprehensive approach that integrates insights from pharmaceutical sciences, respiratory health, and bioinformatics. Nanotechnology-based Innovations in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Treatment and Management not only fills a critical gap in COPD literature but also serves as an invaluable resource for researchers, clinicians, and students alike. It promises to be a definitive guide on how innovative drug delivery systems can transform COPD care, paving the way for future advancements in respiratory health management.
1. Preface 2. Introduction to COPD 3. Epidemiology and Pathophysiology of COPD 4. Immunology and Biomarkers of COPD 5. Nanotechnology-based Diagnosis of COPD 6. Polymeric nanoparticles for the Management of COPD 7. Solid lipid nanoparticles for the Management of COPD 8. Metal and metal oxide Nanoparticles for the Management of COPD 9. Nanomicelles for the Management of COPD 10. Liposomes for the Management of COPD 11. Nanoemulsions for the Management of COPD 12. Nanosuspensions for the Management of COPD 13. Dendrimers for the Management of COPD 14. Carbon nanotubes for the Management of COPD 15. Nanofibers for the Management of COPD 16. Quantum dots for the Management of COPD 17. Theranostic nanoparticles for the Management of COPD 18. Nano-immunotherapy for the Management of COPD 19. Green nanotechnology for the Management of COPD 20. Clinical trials of drug delivery systems for the Management of COPD 21. Challenges associated with nanotechnology and Future Directions in the Management of COPD 22. Bibliography 23. Glossary
  • Pharmacology
  • Pharmaceutical industries
  • Professional & Vocational
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