Nanotechnology Tools for Infection Control: Scanning New Horizons on Next-Generation Therapies to Eradicate...

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Alessandro Poma (Division of Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, Eastman Dental Institute, University College London, UK) Loris Rizzello (University of Milan, Department of Pharmaceutical Science (DISFARM), Italy.)

Nanotechnology Tools for Infection Control

Scanning New Horizons on Next-Generation Therapies to Eradicate Pathogens and Fight Drug Resistance...

Alessandro Poma (Division of Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, Eastman Dental Institute, University College London, UK), Loris Rizzello (University of Milan, Department of Pharmaceutical Science (DISFARM), Italy.)

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Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
01 September 2024

Infectious & contagious diseases; Nanotechnology; Pharmaceutical technology; Materials science

Series: Micro & Nano Technologies

Nanotechnology Tools for Infections Control: Scanning New Horizons on Next-Generation Therapies to Eradicate Pathogens and Fight Drug Resistance provides an overview of recent strategies to build nanotechnology platforms, with a specific focus on biocompatible and biodegradable nanosystems. Particular attention is given to responsive nanoparticles, which are able to sense and respond to specific external stimuli (e.g., temperature, pH). The book includes details of the rationale behind the design of the raw materials, synthetic procedures and characterization techniques. It also introduces a new generation of nanomaterials, commonly named as ‘nanobots’, which are able to self-propel in response to external stimuli.

Subsequent sections of the book focus on the applications of nanosystems as an alternative approach to standard antibiotics. The chapters describe their pharmokinetic and dynamics within the body, their ability to cross biological barriers and how they distribute within different body compartments. In this respect, a dedicated section highlights the crucial role of the immune system, as well as of protein corona, in changing the nanoparticles retention within the body. Coverage is also given to describe how nanosystems access different cells and their intracellular trafficking.

Edited by: Alessandro Poma (Division of Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Eastman Dental Institute University College London UK), Loris Rizzello (University of Milan, Department of Pharmaceutical Science (DISFARM), Italy.)
Imprint: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 191mm,
Weight: 450g
ISBN: 9780128239940
ISBN 10: 0128239948
Series: Micro & Nano Technologies
Pages: 412
Publication Date: 01 September 2024
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Alessandro Poma received his MSc in Pharmaceutical Technology and Chemistry from the University of Palermo (Italy) in 2009. He then joined the Cranfield Biotechnology Group led by Prof. Sergey Piletsky to undertake a PhD in Biosensors and Nanomaterials (Cranfield University, 2013). He moved to UCL in 2014, first as an NC3Rs David Sainsbury Fellow and subsequently in other roles, and he has been appointed Lecturer in Biomaterials and Allied Subjects in the Division of Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering in 2019. His key research area is the development of molecularly imprinted nanomaterials as synthetic antibodies, and their polymeric biodegradable composites for diagnostic, therapeutic and tissue engineering applications Loris Rizzello received his MSc (Magna cum Laude) in Biotechnology at the University of Salento (Italy) in 2008, and the PhD in nanoscience at the Italian institute of Technology (IIT) in 2012. He then joined the University College London (UCL), Department of Chemistry, as International Newton Postdoctoral Fellow (by The Royal Society) under the supervision of Prof. Giuseppe Battaglia. He moved to the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) of Barcelona as a Marie Curie Fellow in 2018. He has been appointed as Associate Professor of Protein Engineering and ERC-StG grantee at the University of Milan, Department of Pharmaceutical Science, since October 2020. From March 2021, he is also Junior Group Leader at National Institute of Molecular Genetics of Milan (INGM), where he leads the Infection Dynamics Laboratory. His key research area is the use of cell-derived biomimetic nanoparticles for the treatment of intracellular pathogens infections, with a focus on the eradication of human tuberculosis. He also investigates the innate and adaptive immune response to Mycobacteria infections.