New Insights into Targeted Therapy of Solid Tumors with Polymeric Nanoparticles

Dear Colleagues,

Cancer is one of the leading causes of death across the globe. Worldwide statistics estimated nearly 20 million new cases and 10 million deaths in 2020. Modern medical treatment has led to the development of state-of-the-art therapeutic and diagnostic techniques and medicines. However, we still experience considerable limitations that impact the general cancer treatment landscape. Highly toxic anticancer treatment demands thorough approaches in drug application. Various polymer nanomaterials and nanoparticles have been extensively studied for drug delivery to solid tumors for over three decades. Today, along with novel mAbs, TK/checkpoint inhibitors, and cell-based treatment, various polymeric formulations have been applied in medicine, including anthracyclines, taxanes, alkaloids, etc., evidencing the applicability of this approach.

We are pleased to invite you to submit original research that describes novel research methods as well as original techniques in the field of the diagnosis and treatment of solid tumors through applying for nanoparticle-based medicines. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following: the application of polymeric nanoparticles for drug delivery as a diagnostic and treatment of solid tumors, including lipids, metals, and carbohydrate variations, among others.

 Authors are invited to submit their latest results. Original papers and reviews are welcome.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Nikita G. Yabbarov
Prof. Dr. Maxim A. Abakumov
Guest Editors

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