Applications of Nanocarriers for Phytochemical Delivery
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Chemical and Molecular Sciences".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 August 2024) | Viewed by 585
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Interests: drug delivery; lipid nanoparticles; bioavailability; DSC; FTIR; dissolution; solubility; HPLC; separation; pharmaceutical analysis; LC–MS; proteomics; proteome
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Dear Colleagues,
In recent decades, nanotechnology has profoundly impacted the field of pharmaceutical sciences, mainly through the development of nanomedicine. This field has witnessed significant advancements in developing diverse nanocarriers tailored for drug delivery. Nanocarriers, including nanoemulsions, liposomes, solid lipid nanoparticles, nanostructured lipid carriers, polymeric nanoparticles, micelles, and inorganic nanoparticles, have garnered considerable attention due to their biodegradability, biocompatibility, and safety profile in the human body. These nanocarriers have demonstrated their efficacy in delivering a wide range of drugs, including small molecules, peptides, proteins, and genes, for various therapeutic applications. By enhancing solubility, stability, absorption, and bioavailability, nanocarriers offer a promising avenue for improving the overall therapeutic outcomes of drugs.
Phytochemicals have gained increasing attention for their potential health benefits. These bioactive substances possess various biological properties, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and immune-boosting activities. Various nanocarriers have been used to encapsulate these phytochemicals in an attempt to improve their solubility, stability, and bioavailability while minimizing adverse effects.
In this Special Issue, we welcome original research and reviews on topics including, but not limited to, the development of nanocarriers to encapsulate phytochemicals; the evaluation of phytochemical-loaded nanocarriers regarding drug transport, distribution, and bioavailability; the applications of phytochemical-loaded nanocarriers to treat various diseases in animal models; and comprehensive reviews of phytochemical delivery using various types of nanocarriers.
Dr. Van-An Duong
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- pharmaceutical
- phytochemicals
- drug delivery
- nanocarriers
- phytochemical delivery
- bioavailability
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