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Record Nr.

UNINA9910437807903321

Autore

Wang Shu

Titolo

Functionalized conjugated polyelectrolytes : design and biomedical applications / / Shu Wang, Fengting Lv

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Heidelberg [Germany] : , : Springer, , 2013

ISBN

3-642-40540-1

Edizione

[1st ed. 2013.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (viii, 87 pages) : illustrations (some color)

Collana

SpringerBriefs in Molecular Science, , 2191-5415

Disciplina

541.2254

547

547/.70457

Soggetti

Polyelectrolytes

Conjugated polymers

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

"ISSN: 2191-5407."

"ISSN: 2191-5415 (electronic)."

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Introduction -- Diagnostic Applications of Functionalized Conjugated Polyelectrolytes -- Fluorescence Imaging Applications of Functionalized Conjugated Polyelectrolytes -- Biomacromolecule Delivery System Based on Functionalized Conjugated Polyelectrolytes -- Drug Screening Applications of Functionalized Conjugated Polyelectrolytes -- Therapeutic Applications of Functionalized Conjugated Polyelectrolytes -- Concluding Remarks.

Sommario/riassunto

Functionalized Conjugated Polyelectrolytes presents a comprehensive review of these polyelectrolytes and their biomedical applications. Basic aspects like molecular design and optoelectronic properties are covered in the first chapter. Emphasis is placed on the various applications including sensing (chemical and biological), disease diagnosis, cell imaging, drug/gene delivery and disease treatment. This book explores a multi-disciplinary topic of interest to researchers working in the fields of chemistry, materials, biology and medicine. It also offers an integrated perspective on both basic research and application issues. Functionalized conjugated polyelectrolyte materials, which have already drawn considerable interest, will become a major new direction for biomedicine development.