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Nanoparticles in Nanobiotechnology and Nanomedicine: 2nd Edition

A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Nanoscience".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2024 | Viewed by 592

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Interests: magnetism; nanomagnetism; superparamagnetism; magnetic relaxation; magnetic nanomaterials (nanoparticles, nanocomposites, nanofluids, nanopowders); advanced magnetic nanostructures; biomagnetism; magnetic bio-nanomaterials; hybrid magnetic bio-nanomaterials in medicine; magnetic biofields of human body; magnetic hyperthermia in cancer therapy; electricity and magnetism; experimental physics
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Dear Colleagues,

Currently, nanoparticles are of high theoretical and applicative interest; they have multiple applications in nanotechnology and nanomedicine due to their small size (nm to hundreds of nm), which gives them different properties to those of bulk materials. Modern nanobiotechnology enables the preparation and dispersion of nanoparticles in different environments, as well as their biofunctionalization, bioencapsulation, bioconjugation, biosurfactation, etc.; this renders them biocompatible with the biological environment in which they are applied, and enables their manipulation for application in the field of diagnostics, in therapy for various diseases and in nanotheranostics, as well as in alternative cancer therapies.

Thus, this Special Issue aims to highlight current research results in the form of articles, as well as the systematization of recent results in the field in the form of reviews. Also of interest are topics regarding the preparation, characterization and properties of nanoparticles, as well as theoretical and computational studies.

Possible topics include the following:

  • Nanoparticles;
  • Properties of nanoparticles;
  • Methods of obtaining nanoparticles;
  • Characterization techniques;
  • Theoretical models;
  • Computational simulation;
  • Applications in nanomedicine;
  • Applications in nanobiotechnology.

Dr. Costica Caizer
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • nanoparticles
  • properties of nanoparticles
  • methods of obtaining nanoparticles
  • characterization techniques
  • theoretical models
  • computational simulation
  • applications in nanomedicine
  • applications in nanobiotechnology

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Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Derived Exosomes as Drug Delivery Vehicles in Disease Therapy
by Wenzhe Zhao, Kaixuan Li, Liangbo Li, Ruichen Wang, Yang Lei, Hui Yang and Leming Sun
Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2024, 25(14), 7715; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms25147715 - 14 Jul 2024
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Exosomes are small vesicles containing proteins, nucleic acids, and biological lipids, which are responsible for intercellular communication. Studies have shown that exosomes can be utilized as effective drug delivery vehicles to accurately deliver therapeutic substances to target tissues, enhancing therapeutic effects and reducing [...] Read more.
Exosomes are small vesicles containing proteins, nucleic acids, and biological lipids, which are responsible for intercellular communication. Studies have shown that exosomes can be utilized as effective drug delivery vehicles to accurately deliver therapeutic substances to target tissues, enhancing therapeutic effects and reducing side effects. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are a class of stem cells widely used for tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, and immunotherapy. Exosomes derived from MSCs have special immunomodulatory functions, low immunogenicity, the ability to penetrate tumor tissues, and high yield, which are expected to be engineered into efficient drug delivery systems. Despite the promising promise of MSC-derived exosomes, exploring their optimal preparation methods, drug-loading modalities, and therapeutic potential remains challenging. Therefore, this article reviews the related characteristics, preparation methods, application, and potential risks of MSC-derived exosomes as drug delivery systems in order to find potential therapeutic breakthroughs. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Nanoparticles in Nanobiotechnology and Nanomedicine: 2nd Edition)
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