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Extracellular Vesicles and Nanoscale Biomaterials as Therapeutics of Human Diseases considers the potential clinical application of extracellular vesicles (EVs) and nanoscale biomaterials in the treatment of a variety of conditions. The book begins with an overview of EVs and biomaterials, covering the fundamental characteristics of each and how they can be implemented to work together in disease treatment. It then moves on to discussion of specific application in wound healing, cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, bone and tissue regeneration, cardiovascular disease, and liver disease. The book closes with discussion of future perspectives regarding EVs and biomaterials in diagnosis and therapeutic application. In its exploration of the combination of EVs and nanoscale biomaterials in therapeutic intervention, this book sets a strong basis for future developments in this area and acts as a useful reference for researchers working in the areas of cell biology, drug delivery, regenerative medicine and related fields.

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Dr. Massimo Conese is Full Professor in General Pathology, Immunology and Pathophysiology at Università degli Studi di Foggia, Italy. He is Associate Editor of the Journal of Molecular Sciences, and editorial board member of Cells, Current Stem Cell Research & Therapy, Pathophysiology and Journal of Respiration. He is the author or co-author of over 150 scientific articles in various journals. Dr Conese’s major research interest is studying the use of mesenchymal stem cells and exosomes derived thereof as therapeutic interventions in cystic fibrosis airway epithelium for correction of basic defects and in skin repair to treat chronic and hard-to-heal wounds. He is also currently working on dopamine-loaded nanoparticles for a nose-to-brain delivery approach to treat Parkinson’s disease. Dr. Sante Di Gioia is Assistant Professor in General Pathology at Università degli Studi di Foggia, Italy. He is editorial board member of Pathophysiology and Journal of Respiration. He is the author or co-author of over 60 scientific articles in various journals.. Dr. Di Gioia’s main interest is studying the application of nanoparticles for the delivery of anti-inflammatory molecules into several cell types such as respiratory epithelial cells, intestinal epithelial cells and neuroblastoma cells. Recently his research interests are centered around the biological properties and therapeutic effects of plant-derived nanovesicles. Annalucia Carbone works in the Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, at the University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy.

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