Advances in Drug Delivery Systems of Plant Extracts for Antibacterial and Antioxidant Applications

Dear Colleagues,

We cordially invite you to contribute to our Special Issue titled "Advances in Drug Delivery Systems of Plant Extracts for Antibacterial and Antioxidant Applications", which aims at bridging the gap between traditional pharmacology and the cutting-edge science of pharmaceutics. This Special Issue will focus on the innovative use of plant extracts in developing advanced drug delivery systems, formulations, and dosage forms to enhance the efficacy, stability, and patient compliance of treatments with antibacterial and antioxidant properties.

The increasing resistance to conventional antibiotics and the side effects associated with synthetic antioxidants have propelled the search for alternative solutions. This Special Issue seeks to uncover the potential of plant extract drugs not just from a pharmacological perspective but also within the realms of pharmaceutical formulation, drug delivery technologies, and biopharmaceutics.

We are looking for high-quality research articles, reviews, and case studies that contribute to the development of novel drug delivery systems incorporating plant extracts. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the identification and characterization of active compounds, the design and optimization of delivery systems (such as nanoparticles, liposomes, or hydrogels), pharmacokinetic studies, drug-releasing behavior, stability analysis, and the evaluations of clinical efficacy and safety. Contributions exploring interdisciplinary research involving engineering, biomedical sciences, and cell biology in the context of plant extract drug delivery are particularly welcome.

Our goal is to compile at least ten articles that demonstrate the relevance and application of these natural compounds in modern drug delivery systems. There is a possibility for the Special Issue to be printed in book form.

We eagerly await your innovative contributions.

Prof. Dr. Montse Mitjans Arnal
Dr. Paulina Żarnowiec
Guest Editors

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• plant extracts
• drug delivery systems
• pharmaceutical formulation
• antibacterial and antioxidant applications
• pharmacokinetics
• biopharmaceutics
• nanoparticles
• liposomes
• hydrogels