Elsevier Mitochondria-targeted Drug Delivery Strategies for Cancer Therapy (Micro and Nano Technologies)

Mitochondria-targeted Drug Delivery Strategies for Cancer Therapy explores the innovative use of biocompatible, multifunctional nanoplatforms to target mitochondria for selective drug delivery, enhancing treatment efficacy while minimizing side effects. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the role of nanotechnology in cancer treatment, reviewing the basics of nanotechnology and cancer biology, advanced nanoengineering strategies, and the development of mitochondria-targeted drug delivery systems, such as liposomal therapies, photosensitizer nanoparticles, and peptides for cancer treatment, along with strategies to modulate mitochondrial functions using nanomaterials. This is a valuable resource to researchers and scientists interested in the application of nanotechnology for improved cancer therapy as it provides a thorough overview of real-world applications and future research trends as well as a discussion on overcoming challenges in mitochondrial targeting. Reviews the principles of mitochondria-targeted drug delivery, including the design of nanocarriers, mechanisms of mitochondrial targeting, and methods for evaluating delivery efficiency Includes case studies and examples from recent research to illustrate the application of nanotechnology in targeting mitochondria for cancer treatment Discusses future research directions in the field, including emerging trends and technologies that may further advance mitochondria-targeted drug delivery for cancer treatment