Plant-Derived Nanoantibiotics: Innovations and Applications

Dear Colleagues,

Faced with the escalating threat of antimicrobial resistance, we must develop innovative strategies to enhance the efficacy of natural antibacterial agents. Plant-derived antibiotics have shown significant potential, but their clinical application is often limited by challenges such as poor bioavailability, stability, and targeted delivery. Nanotechnology offers transformative solutions by enabling the design of advanced nanocarriers, functionalized nanoparticles, and green-synthesized nanomaterials that can improve the solubility, stability, and targeted action of plant-based antibiotics. This Special Issue will showcase cutting-edge research on the integration of nanotechnology into plant-derived antibiotics, including the development of nanoantibiotics, mechanistic studies on antimicrobial activity, and applications to combat resistant pathogens. We welcome original research and review articles that explore these synergies, contributing to the development of sustainable and effective antimicrobial therapies.

Dr. Luciano Paulino Silva
Guest Editor

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