Cyclodextrin-Based Gene and Drug Delivery Applications

Dear Colleagues,

Cyclodextrins have emerged as versatile and promising materials in the field of drug delivery, owing to their unique structural properties and biocompatibility. The ability of cyclodextrins to form inclusion complexes with a wide range of guest molecules, including drugs and nucleic acids, has paved the way for innovative approaches in gene and drug delivery systems.

This Special Issue aims to showcase cutting-edge research, advancements, and applications of cyclodextrin-based delivery systems in the context of gene therapy and drug delivery. We welcome original research articles, reviews, and perspectives covering various aspects of this interdisciplinary field, including but not limited to the following:

1. Design and synthesis of cyclodextrin-based carriers for gene and drug delivery;
2. Formulation and characterization of cyclodextrin-based delivery systems;
3. Applications of cyclodextrin-based carriers in targeted drug delivery;
4. Cyclodextrin-based nanoparticles for gene delivery and therapy;
5. In vitro and in vivo studies on the effectiveness of cyclodextrin-based delivery systems;
6. Challenges and future perspectives in the development of cyclodextrin-based delivery systems.

Submitting your work to this Special Issue offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the advancement of knowledge in this rapidly evolving area and to showcase your research to a global audience of peers and experts in the field. Furthermore, all submissions will undergo a rigorous peer-review process to ensure the highest quality of published content.

Prof. Dr. Francesco Trotta
Dr. Yousef Khazaei Monfared
Guest Editors

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• cyclodextrin
• gene delivery
• drug delivery
• nanocarriers
• biocompatibility
• controlled release
• targeted therapy