Emerging Trends in Nanocarriers for Therapeutic and Diagnostic Purposes
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 36
Special Issue Editors
Interests: nanobiotechnology; pharmaceutical technology; nanocarriers; polymeric nanoparticles; natural products; radiopharmaceuticals
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Interests: polymeric nanoparticles; biodistribution; oral lipid-based nanosystems; efficacy; biodistribution; pharmaceutical nanotechnology
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Interests: polymers; polymers synthesis; biodegradable and decorated polymeric nanocarriers; parasitic diseases and cancer treatment
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Over the last decade, nanocarrier-based drug delivery systems such as polymeric nanospheres and nanocapsules have been an area of intense research. The selection and design of polymer nanocarriers are challenging and can affect drug release and biodistribution. Currently, the research on polymeric nanocarriers for drug delivery systems focuses on improved production and stabilization processes, as well as on the development of functional nanoparticles designed to overcome biological barriers, treat, and/or diagnose.
This Special Issue aims to provide an update on the recent progress in the design and innovative production processes of biodegradable polymer-based nanoparticles, such as nanocapsules, nanospheres, and hybrids (polymer–lipid) intended to deliver pharmaceutically active compounds and/or act as diagnostics. The applications of these specific nanocarriers are also welcome for human and veterinary purposes. Contributions regarding theranostic-based polymeric or hybrid nanoparticles are also welcome.
It is our pleasure to invite you to contribute a manuscript to this Special Issue. Original research papers and reviews are welcome. The list of keywords below may help in preparing your submission.
Prof. Dr. Raquel Silva Araújo
Prof. Dr. Vanessa Carla Furtado Mosqueira
Dr. Maria Alice de Oliveira
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- production process
- characterization methods
- surface modification
- smart biodegradable polymers
- biodistribution
- efficacy studies
- diagnostic
- theranostic
- PET/SPECT/MR imaging
- radiolabeled nanoparticles
- drying technologies
- scale-up technologies
- targeted therapy
