Nanoparticles in Lung Cancer Therapy – Recent Trends

Nanoparticles in Lung Cancer Therapy – Recent Trends. By A. Bandyopadhyay, T. Das, S. Yeasmin. 2015, pp. 65, Eur 53.49, ISBN: 978-81-322-2174-6. Springer, New Delhi, India.

This brief provides an insight into the present scenario of the role of nanotechnology in the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer at an early stage. Researchers have shown that nanoparticles may act as a powerful anti cancer tool, especially for lung cancer. Unique surface properties and easy surface functionalization of nanoparticles enable early detection, diagnosis, imaging and treatment of lung cancer. The authors have elaborately presented how various nanoparticles (natural, semi synthetic and synthetic) may help in the treatment of lung cancer. They have also detailed works of various scientists who succeeded in developing effective nanoparticles and enabled very specific lung cancer therapy without any undesirable side effects and minimized death.