Pharmaceutics

ROS-Mediated Nano Drug Delivery for Antitumor Therapy

edited by Yanjuan Huang and Xiaoyu Xu

submission deadline 28 Aug 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 11048

Keywords: antitumor therapy; reactive oxygen species (ROS); ROS-mediated biomedical nanotechnology; ROS-responsive nano drug delivery; ROS-mediated immunotherapy; ROS-mediated combination therapy; oxidation therapy; photodynamic therapy (PDT); sonodynamic therapy (SDT); chemodynamic therapy (CDT); radiodynamic therapy (RDT); microdynamic therapy (MDT); electrodynamic therapy (EDT)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanomedicine and Nanotechnology)

Microfluidic Assembly of Nanocomplexes for Drug and Gene Delivery

edited by Tiago Albertini Balbino and

Ismail Eş

submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2020 | Submission Open

Keywords: microfluidics; nanocomplex assembly; drug delivery; gene delivery; polymer nanoparticle; lipid nanoparticle; process optimization; mRNA vaccine delivery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmaceutical Technology, Manufacturing and Devices)

Pharmacogenomics-Enabled Drug Delivery and Personalised Therapeutics

edited by

Aaron J. Courtenay

, Jessica V. Moore and Aaron Hutton

submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 414 | Submission Open

Keywords: pharmacogenomics; drug delivery systems; personalised therapeutics; precision medicine; polymeric formulations; biomaterials; translational pharmaceutics; biomarker-guided therapy; advanced drug delivery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Drug Delivery and Controlled Release)

Advances in Drug Delivery, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics for Cancer: Toward Personalized Oncology

edited by

Andreas Tzakos

,

Tim R. Crook

, Nelofer Syed and

George Alexiou

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 12345 | Submission Open

Keywords: personalized medicine; cancer diagnostics; cancer therapeutics; cancer theranostics; radiotherapeutics; precision oncology; targeted therapy; immunotherapy; molecular diagnostics; biomarkers in cancer; cancer genomics; tumor microenvironment; surgical oncology; cancer biomarkers; AI in cancer diagnosis; multimodal cancer treatment; advanced imaging in oncology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Drug Delivery and Controlled Release)

Bioactive Phytochemicals from Medicinal Plants: Formulation and Therapeutic Potential

edited by

Ademar Alves Da Silva Filho

and

Radhia Aitfella Lahlou

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 11993 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive phytochemicals; medicinal plants; standardisation; green extraction; phytochemical synergy; dose optimisation; formulation; chronic disease therapeutics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biopharmaceutics)

Peptide-Based Drug Delivery Systems: From Design to Application

edited by

Zoltán Bánóczi

and

Gábor Mező

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 11544 | Submission Open

Keywords: drug delivery; peptide; targeted drug delivery; peptide conjugate; chemical modification; linker systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Drug Delivery and Controlled Release)

Development of Vectors for Drug and Gene Delivery via the Nasal Route

edited by Flávia Nathiely Silveira Fachel and Roselena Silvestri Schuh

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 7913 | Submission Open

Keywords: nasal route; nose-to-brain; nanotechnology-based delivery systems; nanoparticles; nanoemulsions; liposomes; viral vectors; nonviral vectors; mucoadhesive polymers; permeation enhancers; transmucosal delivery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Drug Delivery and Controlled Release)

Recent Advances in Cocrystal and Nano-Cocrystal Technologies for Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical Applications

edited by Jiamei Chen

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7897 | Submission Open

Keywords: crystal engineering; multicomponent crystals; cocrystal; nanococrystal; controllable synthesis; poorly soluble active ingredient; solubilization; bioavailability; pharmaceutical; nutraceutical; co-delivery; combination product

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Pharmacy and Formulation)

Biomaterials: Pharmaceutical Applications

edited by

Claudia Garnero

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7345 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural biomaterials; synthetic biomaterials; drug delivery systems; tissue engineering; disease diagnosis; wound healing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biopharmaceutics)

Phytocompounds-Based Formulations for Anti-Inflammatory Disorders

edited by Gustavo Costa

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6966 | Submission Open

Keywords: phytocompounds; natural compounds; phytotherapy; plant-based drugs; anti-inflammatory; pharmaceutical forms

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Pharmacy and Formulation)

Model-Informed Precision Dosing in Drug Development and Clinical Practice

edited by

Zhigang Wang

and

Bingfang Yan

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6817 | Submission Open

Keywords: model-informed precision dosing (MIPD); efficacy PKPD indexes; pharmacokinetics; pharmacodynamics; PKPD modeling and simulation; dosing algorithms; nomograms; drug development; therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM); dosing adjustments; special populations; nonlinear mixed-effects modeling (NONMEM); PK/PD models; drug–drug interactions; pediatrics; pregnancy; oral bioavailability; modelling and simulation; population pharmacokinetics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics)

Current and Future Perspectives in Dermal and Transdermal Drug Delivery

edited by

Modestas Žilius

, Vitalis Briedis and

Agnė Mazurkevičiūtė

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6470 | Submission Open

Keywords: dermal/transdermal delivery; skin penetration/permeation; physical/targeted delivery; device technology; formulation approaches; predictive models

(This special issue belongs to the Section Drug Delivery and Controlled Release)

Innovative Approaches in Skin Formulation Development and Characterization: Scientific Foundations for Regulatory Transformation

edited by

Snezana Savic

and

Ivana Pantelić

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5918 | Submission Open

Keywords: regulatory-driven formulation development; topical products; transdermal drugs; nano/microstructured delivery systems; characterization techniques; skin models; in vitro studies; in vivo studies; in silico modeling; AI

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Pharmacy and Formulation)

Advanced Metal-Based Nano-Drug Delivery Systems for Antimicrobial Therapy

edited by

Manuel Pernia Leal

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4058 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanosystems; micelles; liposomes; nanoparticles; metal-based drugs; drug delivery; antimicrobial therapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Drug Delivery and Controlled Release)

Advances in Pharmaceutics, Genomics, and Biotechnology for Liver Disease Therapy

edited by

Juan Socorro Armendariz-Borunda

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3356 | Submission Open

Keywords: liver disease; nanocarriers; lipid nanoparticles; gene therapy; bioengineered scaffolds; biotechnological innovation; drug delivery; pharmaceutical formulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Drug Targeting and Design)

Cyclodextrins and Their Pharmaceutical Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Thorsteinn Loftsson

and Renata Maria Văruț

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3098 | Submission Open

Keywords: cyclodextrin complexes; drug delivery systems; pharmaceutical applications; solubility enhancement; therapeutic efficacy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Drug Delivery and Controlled Release)

Novel Formulation Strategies to Overcome Biological Barrier Permeability Challenges

edited by

Hassan Almoazen

,

Giovanna Rassu

and

Clara Ràfols

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2958 | Submission Open

Keywords: skin permeability; blood–brain barrier; tumor permeability; intestinal permeability; muscle permeability; fat tissue permeability; cell membrane permeability; lung permeability; sublingual permeability; buccal permeability; tissue permeability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Pharmacy and Formulation)

Bio-Based Materials and Personalized Medicine: Innovative Applications in Tissue Engineering and Drug Delivery

edited by

Maria Lazaridou

and

Magdalena Paczkowska-Walendowska

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2696 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-based materials; biocompatibility; sustainability; extracellular matrix; customized scaffolds; drug delivery; controlled drug delivery systems; tissue engineering; tissue regeneration; personalized medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Drug Delivery and Controlled Release)

Development of Oncolytic Viruses as Platforms for Drug Delivery to Cancers

edited by

Alberto Reale

and

Jennifer Altomonte

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2295 | Submission Open

Keywords: oncolytic viruses; cancer; targeted drug delivery; immunotherapy; gene therapy; tumor microenvironment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gene and Cell Therapy)

Recent Advances in Metal-Based Drug Delivery Systems for Cancer Therapy

edited by

Maria Jesus Moran Plata

and

Marta Martínez-Alonso

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1772 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal-based drug delivery systems; cancer therapy; stimuli-responsive prodrugs; nanomedicine; coordination complexes; targeted chemotherapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Drug Targeting and Design)

Nanoparticles for Glioblastoma Therapy

edited by Shambhavi Pandey and

Benjamí Oller-Salvia

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1762 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoparticles; blood–brain barrier; gene delivery; glioblastoma; cancer stem cells; biomaterials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanomedicine and Nanotechnology)

Electrospun Fibers, Tissue Engineering, and Drug Delivery: Strategies and Potential Solutions for a Complex Issue

edited by Adrienn Kazsoki and

Constantinos Voniatis

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1384 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrospinning; fibrous mesh; drug delivery systems; biodegradable membranes; nanofibers; potential drug candidates for nanofibrous dosage forms

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmaceutical Technology, Manufacturing and Devices)

Biomaterials-Based Drug Delivery Systems in Regenerative Medicine

edited by

Rogério Leone Buchaim

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1375 | Submission Open

Keywords: tissue regeneration; drug delivery systems; regenerative medicine; biomaterials; stem cell therapy; gene therapy; nanostructured biomaterials; biomimetic materials; decellularized extracellular matrices

(This special issue belongs to the Section Drug Delivery and Controlled Release)

Natural Products Drug Discovery and Their Pharmacological Applications

edited by Rosana Crespo

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 924 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural product; pharmaceutical applications; neurodegenerative disorders

(This special issue belongs to the Section Drug Targeting and Design)

Emerging Trends in Nanocarriers for Therapeutic and Diagnostic Purposes

edited by

Raquel Silva Araújo

,

Vanessa Carla Furtado Mosqueira

and Maria Alice de Oliveira

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 799 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanomedicine and Nanotechnology)

Natural Product-Based Pharmaceutical Formulations for Skin Drug Delivery

edited by

Monika Michalak

and

Amélia Vieira

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 753 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural products; topical drug delivery systems; skin permeation; nanotechnology; skin care and therapy; wound management

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Pharmacy and Formulation)

Design of Hydrogels for Drug Delivery

edited by

Luis Morales-Quintana

and

Bustos Daniel

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 644 | Submission Open

Keywords: drug delivery; controlled release; smart hydrogels; computational modelling of hydrogels; molecular simulations of hydrogels; bioresponsive systems; hydrogel fabrication techniques

(This special issue belongs to the Section Drug Delivery and Controlled Release)

Microneedle-Mediated Transdermal Delivery of Bio-Macromolecular Drugs

edited by Guangsheng Du and Li Deng

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 570 | Submission Open

Keywords: microneedle; transdermal delivery; dermal delivery; bio-macromolecular drugs; minimally invasive; skin delivery; therapeutic biologics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Drug Delivery and Controlled Release)

Advanced Theranostic Nanoplatforms for Precision Therapy

edited by

Kwang-sun Kim

and

Secheol Oh

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 475 | Submission Open

Keywords: theranostic nanoplatforms; extracellular vesicles (EVs); targeted drug delivery; stimuli-responsive nanomaterials; antimicrobials; cancer and infectious disease therapy; nanomedicine; biocompatible nanomaterials; real-time imaging; modular nanostructures; precision medicine; bacterial ghost

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanomedicine and Nanotechnology)

mRNA Therapy for Cardiovascular Diseases

edited by Mirjana Macvanin

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 442 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiovascular diseases; mRNA therapeutics; modRNA; gene therapy; cardiomyocyte; heart failure; myocardial infarction; delivery systems; regenerative therapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gene and Cell Therapy)

Engineering Solid-State Properties of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients

edited by Rubén M. Maggio and Marina Antonio

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 347 | Submission Open

Keywords: solid-state properties; multicomponent systems; pharmaceutical salts; pharmaceutical co-crystals; crystal engineering; solid-state stability; mechanical properties; permeability; active pharmaceutical ingredient

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Pharmacy and Formulation)

Hybrid Nanoparticles for Cancer Therapy, 2nd Edition

edited by Jacy Gameiro and

Sara Malaguti Andrade Soares

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 331 | Submission Open

Keywords: hybrid nanoparticles; cancer therapy; targeted drug delivery; nanomedicine; tumor microenvironment; gene therapy; immunotherapy; diagnostics; nanomaterials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanomedicine and Nanotechnology)

Inhaled Therapy of Respiratory Infections

edited by

Wei-Ren Ke

and

Hui-Ling Lin

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 312 | Submission Open

Keywords: inhaled drug delivery; respiratory infections; anti-infective aerosols; pulmonary pharmacokinetics; targeted lung delivery; clinical translation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Pharmaceutics)

Metallic Nanoparticles for Pharmaceutical Applications

edited by

Thalita Marcolan Valverde

,

Guilherme Mattos Jardim Costa

and Alfredo Miranda de Góes

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 288 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal nanoparticles (MNPs); synthesis; characterization; biomedicine; pharmaceutical applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanomedicine and Nanotechnology)

Unlocking Cancer Treatment: Harnessing Lipid Nanocarriers for Precision Drug Delivery

edited by Joydeb Majumder

submission deadline 2 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 783 | Submission Open

Keywords: cancer therapy; nano therapeutics; lipid nanoparticles; drug delivery; targeted delivery; nanomedicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Drug Delivery and Controlled Release)

Pharmacy Compounding of Personalized Preparation for Specific Patients: Challenges and Advantages, 2nd Edition

edited by

,

,

and

submission deadline 10 Sep 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6677 | Submission Open

Keywords: formulations; drug compounding; extemporaneous preparations; galenics; quality; standard operating procedures

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Pharmacy and Formulation)

Application of Electrohydrodynamic Techniques for Delivery of Therapeutic Agents

edited by

Gustavo Abraham

and

Silvestre Manuel Bongiovanni Abel

submission deadline 10 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4972 | Submission Open

Keywords: drug-loaded electrospun nanofibrous mats; drug-loaded electrosprayed micro- and nanoparticles; targeted drug delivery systems; therapeutic agent’s encapsulation techniques; antimicrobial nanofibrous mats; protein-loaded release; novel applications of electrospun nanofibers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmaceutical Technology, Manufacturing and Devices)

Bioactive Molecules for Targeted Cancer Therapy and Delivery Innovations

edited by

Cristian O. Salas

and Felipe Andrés Oyarzún-Ampuero

submission deadline 13 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6601 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive molecules; targeted therapy; angiogenesis inhibitors; signal transduction inhibitors; nano and micromedicines; drug delivery; spatial and temporal drug release

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biologics and Biosimilars)

Biocompatible Liposomes for Drug Delivery

edited by

Gábor Katona

and Anita Bogdanov

submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1744 | Submission Open

Keywords: liposome; biocompatible liposomes; drug delivery system; anti-cancer therapy; anti-inflammatory therapy; antibiotics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Drug Delivery and Controlled Release)

Carbohydrate-Based Carriers for Drug Delivery, 2nd Edition

edited by

Ioana Mirela Vasincu

and

Lenuta Profire

submission deadline 18 Sep 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 11067 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; drug delivery; release profile; polisaccharides; oligosaccharides; inclusion complexes; targeted therapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Drug Delivery and Controlled Release)

3D Printing—Current Pharmaceutical Applications and Future Directions

edited by Ivana M. Cotabarren,

Sanjay Garg

and Loreana C. Gallo

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 14585 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D printing; pharmaceutical products; 3D printers; personalized drug delivery; additive manufacturing; new materials for 3D printing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmaceutical Technology, Manufacturing and Devices)

Natural Product-Based Anticancer Drug Development: From Molecular Mechanisms to Therapeutic Applications

edited by Su-Yun Lyu

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4295 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural products; cancer immunotherapy; immunomodulation; drug development; anticancer agents; precision medicine; translational research; bioactive compounds; organoids

(This special issue belongs to the Section Drug Targeting and Design)

Next-Generation for mRNA Vaccine Delivery

edited by

Joseph Rosenecker

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3016 | Submission Open

Keywords: gene therapy; modification of mRNA; targeted transfer of mRNA; translational capacity of mRNA; immunogenicity of mRNA

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gene and Cell Therapy)

Antibacterial Nanoformulations Based on Natural Products

edited by

Alejandro Madrid

,

Iván Jose Montenegro Venegas

and Enrique Werner

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2472 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoformulation; essential oil; extract; semisynthetic compound; hybrid compound; resinous exudate; antimicrobial agents; natural products

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanomedicine and Nanotechnology)

Natural Pharmaceuticals Focused on Anti-Inflammatory Activities, 2nd Edition

edited by

Aleksandra A. Jovanović

and Katarina Ŝavikin

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1414 | Submission Open

Keywords: anti-inflammatory properties; chemical identification of natural anti-inflammatory agents; delivery and controlled-release systems; natural extracts; mechanisms of natural anti-inflammatory agents; molecular docking; natural products; plants and fungi; structure–effect relationships

(This special issue belongs to the Section Drug Targeting and Design)

Pharmacokinetics of Orally Administered Drugs, 3rd Edition

edited by

Márcio Rodrigues

and

Gilberto Alves

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 631 | Submission Open

Keywords: oral bioavailability; absorption; pharmacokinetics; drug delivery; formulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics)

Nanoparticles for Dermal and Transdermal Delivery

edited by Nina Dragićević

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 558 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoparticles; nanocarriers; lipid-based nanoparticles; polymeric nanoparticles; metallic nanoparticles; dermal delivery; transdermal delivery; skin permeation; drug delivery systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Drug Delivery and Controlled Release)

Challenges and Future Trends of Nano-Based Drug Delivery System in the Treatment of Bone Diseases

edited by

Xiao Lin

and Jie Shang

submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 17929 | Submission Open

Keywords: nano-based drug delivery system; drug delivery particles; controlled release; stimuli-responsive drug delivery system; photodynamics therapy; nanozymes; organic porous materials; osteoporosis; fracture healing; osteoarthritis; bone tissue regeneration

(This special issue belongs to the Section Drug Delivery and Controlled Release)

Prodrug Strategies for Enhancing Drug Stability and Pharmacokinetics

edited by

Federico Zappaterra

and

Pier Paolo Giovannini

submission deadline 27 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 9925 | Submission Open

Keywords: prodrug development; drug solubility enhancement; pharmacokinetic optimization; bioavailability improvement; innovative drug design; green biocatalytic approaches

(This special issue belongs to the Section Drug Targeting and Design)

Advances in Bioactive Compounds and Nanotechnology: Sustainable Approaches for Pharmaceutical Applications

edited by

Catarina Roma-Rodrigues

,

Patricia Branco

and

Elisabete Muchagato Mauricio

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 10 articles | Viewed by 17955 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural bioactive compounds; biotechnological drug production; therapy; green cosmetics; eco-friendly pharmacy; natural preservatives; pharmaceutical formulation; nanomedicine; sustainability; green chemistry; green nanotechnology; sustainable drug delivery systems; controlled-release systems; nanocarriers for drug bioavailability; phytochemical-based drug therapies; lifecycle analysis of drug manufacturing; natural compounds in drug formulation; sustainable packaging for pharmaceuticals

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanomedicine and Nanotechnology)

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