Advances in Drug Delivery in Cancer Treatment
A special issue of Bioengineering (ISSN 2306-5354). This special issue belongs to the section "Nanobiotechnology and Biofabrication".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 1811
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Cancer is a complex and challenging disease that continues to be a major health concern worldwide. Recent advances in drug delivery systems have shown promise in improving the efficacy and safety of cancer treatment. The development of targeted drug delivery systems has allowed for the more precise delivery of anti-cancer drugs to tumor sites, reducing off-target effects and minimizing toxicity. Nanotechnology-based drug delivery systems, such as nanoparticles and liposomes, have enabled enhanced drug delivery across biological barriers and improved drug stability, bioavailability, and pharmacokinetics. Additionally, the use of combination therapies, including drug-loaded nanoparticles and immunotherapy, has shown synergistic effects in enhancing anti-cancer activity and overcoming drug resistance.
This Special Issue aims to highlight the latest research and developments in drug delivery for cancer treatment. It will feature original research articles, reviews, and perspectives that cover a wide range of topics, including novel drug delivery systems, targeting strategies, biomaterials, and clinical translation of drug delivery technologies. By bringing together researchers and experts in the field, this Special Issue will provide valuable insights into the current challenges and opportunities in drug delivery for cancer therapy.
Dr. Chang Yang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- cancer
- drug delivery
- nanotechnology
- targeted therapy
- combination therapy
- biomaterials
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