Editorial on Special Issue: “Advances in Nanotechnology-Based Drug Delivery Systems”
Abstract
1. Introduction
2. Overview of the Published Articles
3. Conclusions and Future Directions
Funding
Conflicts of Interest
List of Contributions
- Yoshihara, K.; Kameyama, T.; Nagaoka, N.; Maruo, Y.; Yoshida, Y.; Van Meerbeek, B.; Okihara, T. Development of an Antimicrobial Coating Film for Denture Lining Materials. Pharmaceutics 2025, 17, 902. https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmaceutics17070902.
- Alshaer, W.; Alsotari, S.; Aladaileh, N.; Rifai, A.; Khalaf, A.; AlQuaissi, B.; Sabbah, B.; Nsairat, H.; Odeh, F. Clarithromycin-Loaded Albumin-Based Nanoparticles for Improved Antibacterial and Anticancer Performance. Pharmaceutics 2025, 17, 729. https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmaceutics17060729.
- Pauna, A.-M.R.; Tartau, L.M.; Vasilescu, A.M.; Abu Koush, A.; Stan, R.T.; Moraru, M.C.; Popa, C.G.; Gavril, L.C.; Florentina Gavril, R.; Crauciuc, D.V.; et al. Assessment of the Anti-Inflammatory Effectiveness of Diclofenac Encapsulated in Chitosan-Coated Lipid Microvesicles in Rats. Pharmaceutics 2025, 17, 607. https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmaceutics17050607.
- Mansor, M.H.; Gao, Z.; Howard, F.; MacInnes, J.; Zhao, X.; Muthana, M. Efficient and Rapid Microfluidics Production of Bio-Inspired Nanoparticles Derived from Bombyx Mori Silkworm for Enhanced Breast Cancer Treatment. Pharmaceutics 2025, 17, 95. https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmaceutics17010095.
- Zapata, K.; Vélez, A.D.; Correa, J.A.; Carrasco-Marín, F.; Rojano, B.A.; Franco, C.A.; Cortés, F.B. Bioactive Properties and In Vitro Digestive Release of Cannabidiol (CBD) from Tailored Composites Based on Carbon Materials. Pharmaceutics 2024, 16, 1132. https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmaceutics16091132.
- Karnopp, J.C.F.; Jorge, J.; Da Silva, J.R.; Boldo, D.; Del Pino Santos, K.F.; Duarte, A.P.; De Castro, G.R.; De Azevedo, R.B.; Prada, A.L.; Amado, J.R.R.; et al. Synthesis, Characterization, and Cytotoxicity Evaluation of Chlorambucil-Functionalized Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles. Pharmaceutics 2024, 16, 1086. https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmaceutics16081086.
- Bozza, A.; Bordano, V.; Marengo, A.; Muntoni, E.; Marini, E.; Lazzarato, L.; Dianzani, C.; Monge, C.; Rosa, A.C.; Cangemi, L.; et al. Green Solid Lipid Nanoparticles by Fatty Acid Coacervation: An Innovative Nasal Delivery Tool for Drugs Targeting Cerebrovascular and Neurological Diseases. Pharmaceutics 2024, 16, 1051. https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmaceutics16081051.
- Serri, C.; Quagliariello, V.; Cruz-Maya, I.; Guarino, V.; Maurea, N.; Giunchedi, P.; Rassu, G.; Gavini, E. Hyaluronic Ac-id-Based Nanoparticles Loaded with Rutin as Vasculo-Protective Tools against Anthracycline-Induced Endothelial Damages. Pharmaceutics 2024, 16, 985. https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmaceutics16080985.
- Gambaro, R.; Rivero Berti, I.; Limeres, M.J.; Huck-Iriart, C.; Svensson, M.; Fraude, S.; Pretsch, L.; Si, S.; Lieberwirth, I.; Gehring, S.; et al. Optimizing mRNA-Loaded Lipid Nanoparticles as a Potential Tool for Protein-Replacement Therapy. Pharmaceutics 2024, 16, 771. https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmaceutics16060771.
- Kozak, A.; Lavrih, E.; Mikhaylov, G.; Turk, B.; Vasiljeva, O. Navigating the Clinical Landscape of Liposomal Therapeutics in Cancer Treatment. Pharmaceutics 2025, 17, 276. https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmaceutics17020276.
- Catenacci, L.; Rossi, R.; Sechi, F.; Buonocore, D.; Sorrenti, M.; Perteghella, S.; Peviani, M.; Bonferoni, M.C. Effect of Lipid Nanoparticle Physico-Chemical Properties and Composition on Their Interaction with the Immune System. Pharmaceutics 2024, 16, 1521. https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmaceutics16121521.
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Serri, C. Editorial on Special Issue: “Advances in Nanotechnology-Based Drug Delivery Systems”. Pharmaceutics 2025, 17, 1038. https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmaceutics17081038
Serri C. Editorial on Special Issue: “Advances in Nanotechnology-Based Drug Delivery Systems”. Pharmaceutics. 2025; 17(8):1038. https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmaceutics17081038
Chicago/Turabian StyleSerri, Carla. 2025. "Editorial on Special Issue: “Advances in Nanotechnology-Based Drug Delivery Systems”" Pharmaceutics 17, no. 8: 1038. https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmaceutics17081038
APA StyleSerri, C. (2025). Editorial on Special Issue: “Advances in Nanotechnology-Based Drug Delivery Systems”. Pharmaceutics, 17(8), 1038. https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmaceutics17081038