Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles as Promising Platforms for Therapeutic Application

A special issue of Pharmaceutics (ISSN 1999-4923). This special issue belongs to the section "Nanomedicine and Nanotechnology".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2025 | Viewed by 212

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The Henry Royce Institute, University of Manchester, Royce Hub Building, Oxford Rd, Manchester M13 9PL, UK
Interests: drug delivery; biomaterials; tissue engineering; ultrasound therapy; silica particles
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Department of Engineering, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester M1 5GD, UK
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to invite you to contribute to our upcoming Special Issue on "Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles as Promising Platforms for Therapeutic Application". This Special Issue will focus on the cutting-edge research and development of mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) and their significant potential in the field of medicine. We aim to highlight the innovative approaches in the synthesis, functionalization, and application of MSNs for drug delivery, gene therapy, and diagnostic imaging. By showcasing the multifunctional capabilities of MSNs, this Special Issue will address how these nanoparticles can enhance therapeutic efficacy, improve targeting precision, and overcome the current limitations in medical treatments. We welcome original research articles and comprehensive reviews that explore these themes and contribute to advancing our understanding and application of MSNs in therapeutic contexts. Your valuable contributions will help make this Special Issue a crucial resource for researchers and practitioners in the field. We are looking forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Samira Malekmohammadi
Dr. Mohsen Akbari
Dr. Rashid Jamshidi
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • mesoporous silica
  • nanoparticles
  • therapeutic applications
  • drug delivery
  • gene therapy
  • diagnostic imaging
  • nanotechnology
  • biomedical research
  • functionalization
  • nanomedicine

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