Feature Papers in Future Pharmacology 2024

A special issue of Future Pharmacology (ISSN 2673-9879).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2024 | Viewed by 349

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Dear Colleagues,

As the founding Editor-in-Chief, I am pleased to announce the collection titled “Feature Papers in Future Pharmacology 2024”. This Feature Papers Special Issue aims to collect high-quality papers from excellent scholars around the world, which introduce new insights into the scientific development of pharmacological sciences. Both original research articles and comprehensive review papers are welcome. All articles published will immediately be made available worldwide under an open access license.

We are happy to accept the latest results on a range of issues including, but not limited to, the following:

  • Drug design and discovery;
  • Drug metabolism;
  • Molecular/biochemical/cellular pharmacology;
  • Clinical pharmacology;
  • Behavioural pharmacology;
  • Toxicology;
  • Pharmacogenetics/pharmacogenomics;
  • Biopharmaceuticals.

Prof. Dr. Fabrizio Schifano
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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Future Pharmacology is an international peer-reviewed open access quarterly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 1000 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • drug design and discovery
  • drug metabolism
  • molecular/biochemical/cellular pharmacology
  • clinical pharmacology
  • behavioural pharmacology
  • toxicology
  • pharmacogenetics/pharmacogenomics
  • biopharmaceuticals

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Nanotechnology-Driven Therapeutic Innovations in Neurodegenerative Disorders: A Focus on Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease
by Antea Krsek and Lara Baticic
Future Pharmacol. 2024, 4(2), 352-379; https://doi.org/10.3390/futurepharmacol4020020 - 30 Apr 2024
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Neurodegenerative disorders entail a progressive loss of neurons in cerebral and peripheral tissues, coupled with the aggregation of proteins exhibiting altered physicochemical properties. Crucial to these conditions is the gradual degradation of the central nervous system, manifesting as impairments in mobility, aberrant behaviors, [...] Read more.
Neurodegenerative disorders entail a progressive loss of neurons in cerebral and peripheral tissues, coupled with the aggregation of proteins exhibiting altered physicochemical properties. Crucial to these conditions is the gradual degradation of the central nervous system, manifesting as impairments in mobility, aberrant behaviors, and cognitive deficits. Mechanisms such as proteotoxic stress, neuroinflammation, oxidative stress, and programmed cell death contribute to the ongoing dysfunction and demise of neurons. Presently, neurodegenerative diseases lack definitive cures, and available therapies primarily offer palliative relief. The integration of nanotechnology into medical practices has significantly augmented both treatment efficacy and diagnostic capabilities. Nanoparticles, capable of traversing the blood–brain barrier, hold considerable potential for diagnosing and treating brain pathologies. By combining gene therapy with nanotechnology, the therapeutic effectiveness against neurodegenerative diseases can be substantially enhanced. Recent advancements in nano-biomaterial-based methodologies have fortified existing approaches to neural stem cell (NSC) differentiation therapies. NSC-targeting technologies offer a promising, potentially safe method for treating neurodegenerative diseases. This review endeavors to summarize current insights and perspectives on nanotechnology-driven therapeutic innovations in neurodegenerative disorders, with a particular emphasis on Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. Full article
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