Drug Targeting Complexity: Tissue-Specific Regulation and Molecular Paradigms in Cancer Therapy - Brossura

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ISBN 10: 0443438463 ISBN 13: 9780443438462

Casa editrice: Academic Press, 2026

Riassunto

Drug Targeting Complexity: Tissue-Specific Regulation and Molecular Paradigms in Cancer Therapy presents a rigorous examination of advanced strategies for the selective targeting of neoplastic cells and their distinct microenvironments. This comprehensive volume elucidates both tissue-specific and tumor-specific molecular targets, clarifying how these methodologies can significantly enhance therapeutic precision while mitigating off-target effects. The initial section of the text provides an in-depth analysis of tissue-specific regulatory targets across various organs, including the liver, lungs, brain, skin, and bones. It delineates the critical mediators and mechanisms that govern tumor immunity, thereby identifying novel therapeutic avenues. Each chapter meticulously evaluates key regulatory molecules such as TGF-β, CTLA-4, and IL-10, exploring their roles in tumorigenesis and the potential for targeted interventions across a spectrum of malignancies. Subsequent sections focus on tumor tissue-specific molecular targets, encompassing immunological checkpoints, growth factors, and signaling pathways pertinent to cancers of the liver, stomach, ovary, prostate, and colon. The text provides insights into the application of monoclonal antibodies and molecular inhibitors as strategies to impede cancer progression and address therapeutic resistance. Concluding chapters address emerging therapeutic paradigms, including precision medicine and nanotechnology.

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Lalit Kumar is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutics at the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Hajipur, Vaishali, Bihar, India. His area of research includes the development of nanocarriers for drug-targeting tumor cells in the colon, brain, breast, and lungs.

Dr. Dalapathi Gugulothu working as Assistant professor, Department of Pharmaceutics , Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University , New Delhi.

Dr. Sushama Talegaonkar is an Associate Professor at the Department of Pharmaceutics, Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University, India. She has approximately 21 years of experience, and has published more than 220 research papers in high impact international journals. Besides this, she has coauthored 6 books and authored 15 chapters in international reference books. Recently, she received the Professor C. J. Shishoo Award for Best Research. Her research paper titled “Development and bioavailability assessment of ramipril nanoemulsion formulation” has received the most cited research paper award on behalf of Elsevier and the board of European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics. She was awarded the prestigious Motan Devi Dandiya Biennial Prize for best publication in Pharmaceutical Sciences for the period 2010–11. Dr. Talegaonkar is actively involved in developing a wide variety of smart and functionalized nanodrug delivery systems for targeted anticancer drug delivery.

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Drug Targeting Complexity: Tissue-Specific Regulation and Molecular Paradigms in Cancer Therapy presents a rigorous examination of advanced strategies for the selective targeting of neoplastic cells and their distinct microenvironments. This comprehensive volume elucidates both tissue-specific and tumor-specific molecular targets, clarifying how these methodologies can significantly enhance therapeutic precision while mitigating off-target effects. The initial section of the text provides an in-depth analysis of tissue-specific regulatory targets across various organs, including the liver, lungs, brain, skin, and bones. It delineates the critical mediators and mechanisms that govern tumor immunity, thereby identifying novel therapeutic avenues. Each chapter meticulously evaluates key regulatory molecules such as TGF-β, CTLA-4, and IL-10, exploring their roles in tumorigenesis and the potential for targeted interventions across a spectrum of malignancies. The subsequent sections focus on tumor tissue-specific molecular targets, encompassing immunological checkpoints, growth factors, and signaling pathways pertinent to cancers of the liver, stomach, ovary, prostate, and colon. The text provides insights into the application of monoclonal antibodies and molecular inhibitors as strategies to impede cancer progression and address therapeutic resistance. In its concluding chapters, the volume addresses emerging therapeutic paradigms, including precision medicine and nanotechnology, emphasizing their capacity to refine drug delivery systems and customize therapeutic regimens based on individual genetic and molecular profiles. This academic reference is intended for pharmaceutical scientists, pharmacologists, and oncologists seeking a comprehensive understanding of targeted cancer therapeutics, thereby establishing a foundation for the next generation of oncological treatments aimed at optimizing patient outcomes through personalized, precision-based methodologies.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Academic Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2026
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0443438463
• ISBN 13: 9780443438462
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 646
• Redattore: Kumar
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