Advances in Smart and Innovative Nanoparticles for Precision Tumor Therapy: Design, Delivery, Immune Modulation, and Clinical Translation
A special issue of Cells (ISSN 2073-4409). This special issue belongs to the section "Cell Methods".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 27 February 2026 | Viewed by 8
Special Issue Editors
Interests: drug development; lipid nanoparticles; immunotherapy; cancer treatment; nanomedicine
Interests: polymer chemistry; nanomedicine; biodegradable polymers; targeted drug delivery; gene delivery; vaccine delivery; nanotechnology; cancer therapy; biomaterials
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Recent advances in nanotechnology have revolutionized cancer therapy by enabling the development of smart and innovative nanoparticles designed for precision tumor targeting. These nanoplatforms integrate advanced materials, stimuli-responsive systems, and biomimetic strategies to enhance drug delivery, improve tumor penetration, and minimize off-target toxicity. Beyond conventional cytotoxic payloads, next-generation nanoparticles incorporate immunomodulatory agents to reprogram the tumor microenvironment and synergize with immunotherapies. Innovations in design, including ligand-mediated targeting, controlled release mechanisms, and real-time theranostic capabilities, are bridging the gap between preclinical success and clinical translation. Collectively, these technologies hold the potential to transform oncology by offering more effective, personalized, and durable therapeutic outcomes for patients with challenging malignancies.
Dr. Hari Krishna Reddy Rachamala
Dr. Naga Malleswara Rao Nakka
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- smart nanoparticles
- tumor-targeted drug delivery
- immune modulation
- stimuli-responsive nanocarriers
- clinical translation in oncology
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