Nanotechnology and the Brain [Hardcover]

Nanotechnology and the Brain, the latest edition in the International Review of Neurobiology series is well-known for its appeal to neuroscientists, clinicians, psychologists, physiologists, and pharmacologists. Written by an internationally renowned expert in the field, this volume focuses on the application of nanotechnology in the brain, covering blood brain barrier biology and how nanoparticles should be engineered to tackle this barrier.

• Covers a wide range of nanoparticles in dedicated chapters
• Focuses on the application of nanotechnology in the brain, shedding light on blood brain barrier biology and nanoparticles engineering
• Contains the diverse expertise of renowned contributors

Preface

1. New therapies towards CNS diseases: markers, molecular targets and delivery systems

2. From the Blood to the Central Nervous System, a Nanoparticle's Journey through the Blood-Brain Barrier by Transcytosis

3. Carbohydrate Nanoparticles for Brain Delivery

4. Current Perspective of Carbon Nanotubes Application in Neurology

5. Gold nanoparticles for imaging and drug-transport to the CNS

6. Metal Nanoparticles as carriers to circumvent the blood brain barrier

7. Application of nanomedicine to the CNS diseases