Adverse effects of engineered nanomaterials: exposure, toxicology, and impact on human health

Adverse Effects of Nanomaterials: Exposure, Toxicology and Impact on Human Health is a critical and authoritative resource that provides proper orientation for toxicologists, pharmacologists, clinicians and others directly involved in nanosafety. By reviewing and translating current research, this book illustrates what we know of the environmental and biological monitoring of engineered nanomaterials in the occupational setting. It focuses on the potential adverse effects of engineered nanomaterials, the current and future trends in this area and highlights the beneficial applications, both diagnostic and therapeutic, of engineered nanomaterials in human health.

ENGINEERED NANOMATERIALS: HAZARD, EXPOSURE AND SAFETY ASSESSMENT. Interactions with the Human Body. Exposure Assessment. Biomonitoring Enrico Bergamaschi. Critical Evaluation of Toxicity Tests. Computational Approaches. Regulation and Legislation. ENGINEERED NANOMATERIALS: IMPACT ON HUMAN HEALTH. Respiratory System. Cardiovascular System. Neurological System. Immune System. Gastrointestinal Tract. Reproductive Toxicity. Genotoxicity and Cancer. BIOMEDICAL APPLICATIONS OF ENGINEERED NANOMATERIALS. Diagnostic Applications. Therapeutic Applications. ANNEX. Synthesis of Engineered Nanomaterials. GLOSSARY. Index.

This book is intended for those directly involved in the field of nanosafety, namely professionals in toxicology, pharmacology, occupational medicine, clinical medicine and nanomedicine.

Secondary markets may include workers concerned with safety in the pharmaceutics, cosmetics and public health industries, as well as policy makers developing regulatory frameworks and nanotechnology industries/enterprises.