Interactions of Nanoparticles with Biomolecules II

Dear Colleagues,

Nanoparticles have a special place among nanotechnologies as they have shown great potential for bringing countless benefits compared to their macroscaled counterparts. Thus, in recent years, there has been a steadily growing interest in the utilization of nanoparticles in various biomedical applications, including targeted drug and gene delivery, bioimaging, biosensing, cancer therapy through hyperthermia or photoablation, theranostics, and cell labeling.

However, most applications require additional organic or bioactive molecules for fulfilling the desired purposes, enhancing biocompatibility and avoiding immune responses from the organism, and inducing supplementary effects, such as antimicrobial, antioxidant, or anti-cancer. Therefore, nanoparticles mostly function as carriers for that will specifically target the desired area and release various biomolecules. In this manner, recent years have witnessed tremendous advancements in the development of efficient methods for encapsulating or attaching these biomolecules at the nanoparticle level.

Therefore, the aim of this Special Issue is to gather all the information and contributions from recent years concerning the precise interactions of nanoparticles with biomolecules in the process of developing complex systems. Specifically, submitted papers should focus on newly emerged methods for functionalizing nanoparticles with specific biomolecules and their associated applications, as well as on the mechanistic perspectives regarding their interactions.

Dr. Alexandru Mihai Grumezescu
Guest Editor

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• bioactive molecules
• nanoparticles
• functionalization
• encapsulation
• biomolecule delivery systems
• nanoparticle therapy
• nanoparticle diagnosis