Ultrasound-Mediated Drug Delivery: Micro- and Nanobubbles
A special issue of Pharmaceutics (ISSN 1999-4923). This special issue belongs to the section "Drug Delivery and Controlled Release".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 December 2024 | Viewed by 34
Special Issue Editors
Interests: nanomedicine; targeted drug delivery; gene therapy; ultrasound-mediated drug and gene delivery
Interests: ultrasound; contrast agents; histotripsy; drug and gene delivery; BBB opening; acoustic beam shaping; super resolution imaging
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Dear Colleagues,
Ultrasound (US)-mediated drug delivery is a promising field in pharmaceuticals, leveraging micro- and nanobubbles to enhance the bioavailability and targeting of therapeutic agents. This approach capitalizes on the mechanical effects of US waves to temporarily disrupt biological barriers, facilitating drug permeation. The significance of this technique lies in its potential to improve treatment efficacy while minimizing systemic side effects. The aim of this Special Issue is to explore the latest advancements in US-mediated drug delivery, focusing on the design of micro- and nanobubbles, their interaction with biological tissues, and the optimization of US parameters for clinical translation. Contributions from multidisciplinary research are essential to advancing this technology towards precision medicine.
Prof. Dr. Joseph Kost
Dr. Tali Ilovitsh
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- ultrasound
- drug delivery
- cavitation
- microbubbles
- nanobubbles
