New Advances and Applications of Cryogels in Drug Delivery and Regenerative Medicine
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 December 2024 | Viewed by 269
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Interests: drug delivery; hydrogels; polysaccharides; composite systems; rheomechanical properties; micro- and nanoparticulatex delivery systems
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Interests: transport in porous media; drug release; dispersion theory; chromatography
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Dear Colleagues,
Cryogels have emerged as pivotal tools in drug delivery and regenerative medicine. Their unique interconnected macroporous structure allows for efficient nutrient and oxygen diffusion, making them ideal for tissue engineering applications. In drug delivery, cryogels offer controlled and sustained release of therapeutic agents, improving efficacy and reducing side effects. Recent advances have enhanced their mechanical strength and biocompatibility, expanding their use in various medical fields. Innovations in cryogel technology include the development of smart cryogels that respond to environmental stimuli, such as pH or temperature changes, enabling targeted and on-demand drug release. Furthermore, cryogels are being utilized in the creation of scaffolds for regenerative medicine, promoting cell growth and tissue repair. These advances highlight the significant potential of cryogels in revolutionizing treatment strategies and improving patient outcomes in both drug delivery and regenerative medicine. Modeling and computational research are also welcome.
Prof. Dr. Patrizia Paolicelli
Prof. Dr. Alessandra Adrover
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- cryogels
- drug delivery
- regenerative medicine
- tissue engineering
- controlled release
- modeling and computation
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