Selenium-Based Compounds and Nanobiomaterials in Biomedical Applications

350 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Selenium-based Compounds and Nanobiomaterials in Biomedical Applications delves into the evolving landscape of selenium research and it’s novel uses in biomedical applications. Edited and contributed by leading experts from academia and industry, this book details the progression of selenium from an essential micronutrient to a promising therapeutic agent. Chapters encompass selenium's pivotal roles in maintaining physiological balance, its contribution to metabolic pathways, and its implications for human health. Furthermore, the book thoroughly reviews recent advancements in developing and utilizing selenium-based nanomaterials for targeted drug delivery, cancer treatment, and immunomodulation against viral pathogens. Selenium-based Compounds and Nanobiomaterials in Biomedical Applications is a must-read reference for an interdisciplinary audience, including researchers and academics in the fields of biomaterials, nanotechnology, materials science, chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, and more.

• Themen: Medizin Gesundheitsfachberufe Biomedizinische Technik / Medizintechnik
• ISBN: 9780443339783
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 01.11.2026
• Verlag: Elsevier Science
• Herausgegeben von: Luigia Serpico, Hélder A Santos