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Polymer Molecules and Biopolymers in Drug Delivery

A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Medicinal Chemistry".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 September 2021) | Viewed by 8298

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Dr. Bozena Tyliszczak

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Institute of Materials Science, Cracow University of Technology, Krakow, Poland
Interests: biomaterials; advanced materials; biodegradable polymers; biomimetic materials; nanomaterials; material science
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Dear Colleagues,

Drug delivery systems are engineered technologies for the targeted delivery and/or controlled release of therapeutic agents. The practice of drug delivery has changed in the past few decades. Research conducted worldwide has contributed substantially to our understanding of the physiological barriers to efficient drug delivery, such as transport in the circulatory system and drug movement through cells and tissues.

This Special Issue of Molecules “Polymer Molecules and Biopolymers in Drug Delivery” will focus on the area of drug delivery systems discovery, design, and development, where new biological targets are being investigated, and polymer molecules such as biopolymers. Potential topics include, but are not limited to, the following: all delivery systems including oral, pulmonary, nasal, parenteral and transdermal, and modes of entry such as controlled release systems; microcapsules, vesicles, and macromolecular conjugates; antibody targeting; protein/peptide delivery; DNA, oligonucleotide, and siRNA delivery.

Assoc. Prof. Bozena Tyliszczak
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Keywords

  • Polymers
  • Biopolymers
  • Drug discovery
  • Drug design
  • Nano- and microcapsules
  • Vesicles
  • Conjugates
  • Antibiotics
  • Anti-cancer

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Hydroxyapatite Obtained via the Wet Precipitation Method and PVP/PVA Matrix as Components of Polymer-Ceramic Composites for Biomedical Applications
by Magdalena Głąb, Sonia Kudłacik-Kramarczyk, Anna Drabczyk, Janusz Walter, Aleksandra Kordyka, Marcin Godzierz, Rafał Bogucki, Bożena Tyliszczak and Agnieszka Sobczak-Kupiec
Molecules 2021, 26(14), 4268; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules26144268 - 14 Jul 2021
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The aspect of drug delivery is significant in many biomedical subareas including tissue engineering. Many studies are being performed to develop composites with application potential for bone tissue regeneration which at the same provide adequate conditions for osteointegration and deliver the active substance [...] Read more.
The aspect of drug delivery is significant in many biomedical subareas including tissue engineering. Many studies are being performed to develop composites with application potential for bone tissue regeneration which at the same provide adequate conditions for osteointegration and deliver the active substance conducive to the healing process. Hydroxyapatite shows a great potential in this field due to its osteoinductive and osteoconductive properties. In the paper, hydroxyapatite synthesis via the wet precipitation method and its further use as a ceramic phase of polymer–ceramic composites based on PVP/PVA have been presented. Firstly, the sedimentation rate of hydroxyapatite in PVP solutions has been determined, which allowed us to select a 15% PVP solution (sedimentation rate was 0.0292 mm/min) as adequate for preparation of homogenous reaction mixture treated subsequently with UV radiation. Both FT-IR spectroscopy and EDS analysis allowed us to confirm the presence of both polymer and ceramic phase in composites. Materials containing hydroxyapatite showed corrugated and well-developed surface. Composites exhibited swelling properties (hydroxyapatite reduced this property by 25%) in simulated physiological fluids, which make them useful in drug delivery (swelling proceeds parallel to the drug release). The short synthesis time, possibility of preparation of composites with desired shapes and sizes and determined physicochemical properties make the composites very promising for biomedical purposes. Full article
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The Synthesis Methodology of PEGylated Fe3O4@Ag Nanoparticles Supported by Their Physicochemical Evaluation
by Magdalena Kędzierska, Piotr Potemski, Anna Drabczyk, Sonia Kudłacik-Kramarczyk, Magdalena Głąb, Beata Grabowska, Dariusz Mierzwiński and Bożena Tyliszczak
Molecules 2021, 26(6), 1744; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules26061744 - 20 Mar 2021
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Many investigations are currently being performed to develop the effective synthesis methodology of magnetic nanoparticles with appropriately functionalized surfaces. Here, the novelty of the presented work involves the preparation of nano-sized PEGylated Fe3O4@Ag particles, i.e., the main purpose was [...] Read more.
Many investigations are currently being performed to develop the effective synthesis methodology of magnetic nanoparticles with appropriately functionalized surfaces. Here, the novelty of the presented work involves the preparation of nano-sized PEGylated Fe3O4@Ag particles, i.e., the main purpose was the synthesis of magnetic nanoparticles with a functionalized surface. Firstly, Fe3O4 particles were prepared via the Massart process. Next, Ag+ reduction was conducted in the presence of Fe3O4 particles to form a nanosilver coating. The reaction was performed with arabic gum as a stabilizing agent. Sound energy-using sonication was applied to disintegrate the particles’ agglomerates. Next, the PEGylation process aimed at the formation of a coating on the particles’ surface using PEG (poly(ethylene glycol)) has been performed. It was proved that the arabic gum limited the agglomeration of nanoparticles, which was probably caused by the steric effect caused by the branched compounds from the stabilizer that adsorbed on the surface of nanoparticles. This effect was also enhanced by the electrostatic repulsions. The process of sonication caused the disintegration of aggregates. Formation of iron (II, III) oxide with a cubic structure was proved by diffraction peaks. Formation of a nanosilver coating on the Fe3O4 nanoparticles was confirmed by diffraction peaks with 2θ values 38.15° and 44.35°. PEG coating on the particles’ surface was proven via FT-IR (Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy) analysis. Obtained PEG–nanosilver-coated Fe3O4 nanoparticles may find applications as carriers for targeted drug delivery using an external magnetic field. Full article
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