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Extracellular Vesicle-Based Biovectors for Diagnostic and Biomedical Applications provides comprehensive coverage on not only the biosynthesis, isolation, purification, and functionalization of extracellular vesicles for therapeutic and diagnostic applications, but also current trends in functionalized extracellular vesicles for biomedical research and commercial-scale opportunities. Sections focus on the fundamental aspects of extracellular vesicles, covering their origin, classification, biosynthesis, isolation techniques, purification challenges, and functionalization for biomedical applications, while also delving into the therapeutic applications of extracellular vesicles and their role in treating diseases. Content also address biocompatibility, safety, translation challenges, biocompatibility, and translation challenges. Final sections explore the diagnostic potential of extracellular vesicles in biomedical research, highlighting their role as diagnostic biomarkers in various diseases. Emerging technologies and future directions in extracellular vesicle research round out the content, making it a valuable reference for researchers and clinicians seeking an in-depth understanding of extracellular vesicles and their potential biomedical applications.

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Dr. Arun Kumar is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacy at Central University of South Bihar, Gaya, India. He earned a PhD from the Department of Pharmacy at Jaypee University of Information Technology, Waknaghat, Solan, India. He has more than 11 years of combined research and teaching experience, and his work focuses on smart and responsive materials, 3D printing, microneedles, extracellular-based drug delivery, antimicrobial compounds, and nanostructures for various biomedical applications, including tissue regeneration, drug delivery, and cancer therapy. He has actively collaborated with researchers in other disciplines of pharmaceutical sciences, particularly the nanoformulations of drugs for drug delivery systems and nanomedicine. His work has resulted in the publication of over 60 peer-reviewed journal articles in prestigious journals, including International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, Advanced Healthcare Materials, Seminars in Cancer Biology, Journal of Material Chemistry B, and Bioengineering and Translational Medicines. He has also author over five book chapters and has files five patents filed. Dr. Charan Singh is currently an Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutics at HNB Garhwal University (A Central University), Srinagar Garhwal, Uttarakhand, India. He received his PhD in Pharmaceutical Technology (Formulation) from the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), S.A.S. Nagar, Punjab, India. He was later a National Postdoc Fellow at Panjab University, Chandigarh, India and an IBRO-Exchange Fellow at the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia. He has received a number of other fellowships and awards such as the IBRO Early Career Award and the SERB-SIRE Fellowship. Dr. Singh’s research interests include the design, synthesis, characterization, and evaluation of lipidic and polymeric nanomaterials for drug delivery and targeting to improve the treatment and diagnosis of human diseases. Dr. Singh has one patent (granted) and has published book chapters and more than 50 publications in international journals such as Journal of Controlled Release, Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Carbohydrate Polymers, Drug Delivery Sciences and Technology, International Journal of Pharmaceutics. Dr. Ajeet Kaushik is Associate Professor at the NanoBioTech Laboratory, Department of Environmental Engineering, Florida Polytechnic University, USA. He is the recipient of various reputed awards for his service in the area of nano-biotechnology for health care. He has edited seven books, written more than 100 international research peer reviewed publications, and has three patents in the area of nanomedicine and smart biosensors for personalized health care. In the course of his research, Dr. Kaushik has been engaged in the design and development of various electro-active nanostructures for electrochemical biosensor and nanomedicine for health care. His research interests include nanobiotechnology, analytical systems, design and develop nanostructures, nano-carries for drug delivery, nano-therapeutics for CNS diseases, on-demand site-specific release of therapeutic agents, exploring personalized nanomedicines, biosensors, point-of-care sensing devices, and related areas of health care monitoring.

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