Recent Advances in Nanostructures for Precise Medicine

Dear Colleagues,

In recent years, a large variety of nanostructures have found interesting applications in the field of precise medicine. In fact, at the nanometric level, new properties have emerged, and specific shapes and dimensions allow to cross more efficiently the biological barriers. Quantum dots, carbon nanotubes, inorganic nanocrystals and nanoparticles, polymeric nanoparticles, dendrimers, peptide and carbohydrate nanoparticles have been used as drug delivery systems, for in vitro or in vivo diagnostics, as contrast agents in imaging, and even in theranostics. However, despite this bourgeoning activity, much more work is still needed to obtain a precise and detailed comprehension of the mechanisms governing the cellular uptake and biological response of the nanostructures. In fact, only knowing the structural and morphological characteristics that allow the nanostructures to reach quickly and specifically the targeted cells or tissues, it will be possible to develop really effective nanomedicines and diagnostic tools.

The aim of this Special Issue is to collect contributions from leading researchers in field of nanomedicine, with a special focus on the relation between the size and morphology of the nanostructures and their cellular uptake or biological response. Accepted contributions will include the design, synthesis, and characterization of nanostructures and their application in vitro or in vivo as drug delivery systems, contrast agents, or theranostics.

Dr. Roberto Simonutti
Dr. Franca Castiglione
Guest Editors

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• Quantum Dots
• Gold Nanoparticles
• Carbon Nanotubes
• Metal oxide Nanoparticles
• Metal oxide Nanocrystals
• Magnetic Nanoparticles
• Polymer Nanoparticles
• Dendrimers
• Liposomes
• Self-assembled Peptide Nanoparticles
• Self-assembled Carbohydrate Nanoparticles
• Nanomedicine
• Diagnostics
• Theranostics
• Drug Delivery Systems
• Contrast Agents
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• Nanoparticle mediated Hyperthermia