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Author:   Mikhail Soloviev
Publisher:   Humana Press Inc.
Imprint:   Humana Press Inc.
Edition:   2012 ed.
Volume:   906
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 3.60cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   1.266kg
ISBN:  

9781617799525

ISBN 10:   1617799521
Pages:   555
Publication Date:   13 July 2012
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Procedures for the Synthesis and Capping of Metal Nanoparticles.- Preparation of Concentrated Colloids of Gold Core-Silica Shell Nanoparticles for Biomedical Applications.- Biosynthesis of Silver and Gold Nanoparticles Using Bacillus licheniformis.- Gold Nanoparticle Antibody Conjugates for Use in Competitive Lateral Flow Assays.- Gold Nanoparticles for Immunogold Localization of Antigens in Plant Tissues.- RNA Quantification Using Noble Metal Nanoprobes: Simultaneous Identification of Several Different mRNA Targets Using Colour Multiplexing and Application to Cancer Diagnostics.- Effect of Gold Nanoparticle Conjugation on the Activity and Stability of Functional Proteins.- Synthesis of Semiconductor Nanoparticles.- Size-Selective Synthesis of Ultrasmall Hydrophilic CdSe Nanoparticles in Aqueous Solution at Room Temperature.- Synthesis and Functionalization of CdSe/ZnS QDs Using the Successive Ion Layer Adsorption Reaction and Mercaptopropionic Acid Phase Transfer Methods.- In Vivo, Site-Specific, Covalent Conjugation of Quantum Dots to Proteins Via Split-Intein Splicing.- Evaluating the Potential of Quantum Dots for In Vitro Biological Studies: Effects on Gene Expression Using Microarray Analysis.- The Use of Quantum Dots for Immunochemistry Applications.- Quantum Dots for Labelling Live Cells.- Labeling and Imaging Mesenchymal Stem Cells with Quantum Dots.- The Application of Semiconductor Quantum Dots for Enhancing Peptide Desorption, Improving Peak Resolution and Sensitivity of Detection in Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization (MALDI) Mass Spectrometry.- Near-Infrared Fluorescence Labeling of Iron Nanoparticles and Applications for Cell Labeling and In Vivo Imaging.- Labeling Stem Cells with Superparamagnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles: Analysis of the Labeling Efficacy by Microscopy and Magnetic Resonance Imaging.- Non-Invasive Quantification of Magnetic Nanoparticles by Means of Magnetorelaxometry.- Synthesis, Application, and Tracking ofMagnetic Carbon-Coated Nanoparticles in Plants.- Synthesis of Biocompatible Gelatinated Thioglycolic Acid-Capped CdTe Quantum Dots (“Jelly Dots”).- Preparation and Characterization of Biomimetic Nanoparticles for Drug Delivery.- Preparation of Nanoparticles by Spray-Drying and Their Use for Efficient Pulmonary Drug Delivery.- Synthesis and Evaluation of Airway Targeted PLGA Nanoparticles for Drug Delivery in Obstructive Lung Diseases.- Preparation of siRNA-Encapsulated PLGA Nanoparticles for Sustained Release of siRNA and Evaluation of Encapsulatiuon Efficiency.- Synthesis of Poly (2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) (PHEMA) Based Nanoparticles for Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Applications.- Preparation of Lipid:Peptide:DNA (LPD) Nanoparticles and Their Use for Gene Transfection.- Crotamine: A Novel Cell-Penetrating Polypeptide Nanocarrier with Potential Anti-Cancer and Biotechnological Applications.- Elastin-Based Nanoparticles for Delivery of Bone Morphogenetic Proteins.- Synthesis, Surface Modification, Characterization, and Biomedical In Vitro Applications of Organically Modified Silica (ORMOSIL) Nanoparticles.- Extraction of Organic Nanoparticles from Plants.- Assessment of Cytotoxicity of Carbon Nanoparticles Using 3-(4,5-Dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-5-(3-Carboxymethoxyphenyl)-2-(4-Sulfophenyl)-2H-Tetrazolium (MTS) Cell Viability Assay.- Luciferase Reporter System for Studying the Effect of Nanoparticles on Gene Expression.- Single Cell Gel Electrophoresis Assay (Comet Assay) for Evaluating Nanoparticles-Induced DNA Damage in Cells.- Assessment of Toxicity of Nanoparticles Using Insects as Biological Models.- Evaluation of Cytotoxicity of 3-Mercaptopropionic Acid-Modified Quantum Dots on Medicago sativa Cells and Tissues.- Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy Methods for the Analysis of Nanoparticles.- Total Internal Reflection Microscopy (TIRF) for Real-Time Imaging of Nanoparticle-Cell Plasma Membrane Interaction.- Microscopy Imaging Methods for theDetection of Silver and Titanium Nanoparticles Within Cells.- Detection of TiO2 Nanoparticles in Cells by Flow Cytometry.- NanoParticle Tracking Analysis for the Multiparameter Characterization and Counting of Nanoparticle Suspensions.- Relevance of Two-Dimensional Brownian Motion Dynamics in Applying Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis.- Nanoparticle Bridges for Studying Electrical Properties of Organic Molecules.

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From the book reviews: This is another of the series `Methods in Molecular Biology' and covers various aspects of the synthesis, applications and characterization of nanoparticles. ... this book makes a very useful source of information for those interested in how nanoparticles can be used for various imaging techniques and applications such as drug delivery. Those wishing to synthesise nanoparticles for these applications will also find it a useful guide with easy to follow methods and guidance. (Bobbi Bradford, BTS Newsletter - The British Toxicology Society, Issue 43, Winter, 2013) This is a how-to-do-it manual on the applications of nanoparticles in modern medicine. ... This book is of great value for anyone who is involved in the manufacturing, modification, analysis, or application of nanoparticles for use in medicine. ... This volume represents a comprehensive and cutting-edge resource for investigators at all levels who have an interest in the application of nanoparticle technology to a wide range of uses in the biomedical and pharmaceutical fields ... . (Thomas L. Pazdernik, Doody's Book Reviews, February, 2013) This book aims to cover the complete production process for such nanoparticles, including their synthesis, physicochemical characterization, and toxicity and efficacy evaluation. ... the articles are clearly structured, and the protocols are easy to follow. ... The index listing both keywords and abbreviations helps the novice researcher to find the desired protocol. ... this book could be useful to researchers from a broad range of disciplines interested in protocols for methods outside their direct field of expertise. (Eleonore Frohlich, ChemMedChem, Issue 8, 2013)

From the book reviews: This is another of the series `Methods in Molecular Biology' and covers various aspects of the synthesis, applications and characterization of nanoparticles. ... this book makes a very useful source of information for those interested in how nanoparticles can be used for various imaging techniques and applications such as drug delivery. Those wishing to synthesise nanoparticles for these applications will also find it a useful guide with easy to follow methods and guidance. (Bobbi Bradford, BTS Newsletter - The British Toxicology Society, Issue 43, Winter, 2013) This is a how-to-do-it manual on the applications of nanoparticles in modern medicine. ... This book is of great value for anyone who is involved in the manufacturing, modification, analysis, or application of nanoparticles for use in medicine. ... This volume represents a comprehensive and cutting-edge resource for investigators at all levels who have an interest in the application of nanoparticle technology to a wide range of uses in the biomedical and pharmaceutical fields ... . (Thomas L. Pazdernik, Doody's Book Reviews, February, 2013) This book aims to cover the complete production process for such nanoparticles, including their synthesis, physicochemical characterization, and toxicity and efficacy evaluation. ... the articles are clearly structured, and the protocols are easy to follow. ... The index listing both keywords and abbreviations helps the novice researcher to find the desired protocol. ... this book could be useful to researchers from a broad range of disciplines interested in protocols for methods outside their direct field of expertise. (Eleonore Froehlich, ChemMedChem, Issue 8, 2013)

From the reviews: This book aims to cover the complete production process for such nanoparticles, including their synthesis, physicochemical characterization, and toxicity and efficacy evaluation. ... the articles are clearly structured, and the protocols are easy to follow. ... The index listing both keywords and abbreviations helps the novice researcher to find the desired protocol. ... this book could be useful to researchers from a broad range of disciplines interested in protocols for methods outside their direct field of expertise. (Eleonore Frohlich, ChemMedChem, Issue 8, 2013)

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