Introduction to Nanomedicines: Basic Concept and Applications

The application of nanotechnology in the medical field has grown significantly. Nanomaterials are being used for the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases. This chapter is comprised of three sections. First section elaborates the concept and principle of nanomedicine. It also includes the advantages and disadvantages of nanomedicines. The second section discusses the applications of nanomaterials in bioimaging, drug delivery, nanozyme and biosensing. The last section is focused on the potential risks and challenges in the clinical translation of nanomedicines.