Research on the Design, Development and Delivery of Topical Drugs
A special issue of Pharmaceutics (ISSN 1999-4923). This special issue belongs to the section "Drug Delivery and Controlled Release".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2025 | Viewed by 56
Special Issue Editors
Interests: formulation development; pharmaceutical technology; biophysics
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Dear Colleagues,
Topical drug delivery systems have been extensively investigated for treating a wide range of local and systemic conditions, offering improvements such as targeted treatments and reduced side effects. Developing novel therapeutics for topical applications is challenging due to the biological environments that function as biobarriers. Overcoming these limitations requires extensive interdisciplinary studies involving chemistry, biology, pharmacology, and engineering to enhance therapeutic outcomes and patient experiences.
This Special Issue will explore innovative molecules and formulations, as well as comprehensive reviews, portraying all facets of topical drug development, from initial design to final delivery.
We are pleased to invite you to submit original research articles, reviews, and short communications on topics including the following:
- Synthesis and characterization of new molecules: design and development of new drugs for topical applications;
- Design of topical formulations: studies of excipients and drug delivery vehicles, such as creams, gels, ointments, and emulsions, as well as transdermal drug delivery systems like micro-needles;
- Skin permeation and enhancement: skin barrier properties and methods to enhance drug permeation, including chemical and physical permeation enhancers;
- Mucosal surfaces: new chemicals and formulations to improve mucoadhesion and absorption;
- Ex vivo and artificial models: alternatives to in vivo models of skin and mucosa;
- Controlled release and targeting: controlled release mechanisms and targeted delivery strategies to improve target-specific therapies;
- Physicochemical aspects of topical formulations: structural and chemical stability of drugs and formulations;
- Preclinical and clinical evaluation: preclinical testing, clinical trials, and real-world applications of topical drugs.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Daniele Ribeiro de Araujo
Dr. Aryane Vigato
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- skin
- mucosa
- topical formulations
- topical drug delivery
- drug design
- biobarriers
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