Rakesh N. (Murdoch University, Perth, Australia) Veedu 
Aptamers [PDF ebook] 
Tools for Nanotherapy and Molecular Imaging

Aptamers, often termed as ‘chemical antibodies, ’ are an emerging class of synthetic ligands for efficient target-specific molecular recognition. The objective of this book is to highlight recent advances and potential of aptamers in various disease conditions. . This book focuses on the applications of aptamers in targeted nanotherapy, detection, and in molecular imaging in various disease conditions such as cancer, neurological diseases and infectious diseases.