Innovative Delivery Systems of Natural and Synthetic Active Compounds
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Bioactives and Nutraceuticals".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 25
Special Issue Editor
Interests: nanoemulsions; parenteral nutrition; delivery systems; radiation sterilization; drug compatibility
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The development of innovative delivery systems for both natural and synthetic active compounds is a key focus in modern pharmaceutical and biomedical research. Advanced carriers such as nanoparticles, liposomes, polymeric micelles, nanoemulsions, and hydrogels enable improved bioavailability, stability, and targeted delivery of active molecules. This Special Issue invites original research articles covering the design, characterization, and application of next-generation delivery systems intended for both oral and parenteral administration. We are particularly interested in studies that explore the molecular-level mechanisms of action of both delivery systems and the active compounds themselves, as well as the influence of carriers on these mechanisms. In addition, we welcome comprehensive review papers on natural and synthetic compounds, highlighting their pharmacological potential and formulation challenges, as well as reviews dedicated to novel delivery systems themselves. Contributions addressing nanocarrier engineering, stimuli-responsive systems, controlled release mechanisms, and translational approaches bridging laboratory research with clinical applications are strongly encouraged.
This Special Issue, titled “Innovative Delivery Systems of Natural and Synthetic Active Compounds”, invites contributions from researchers in the field. The Issue welcomes the submission of both original research articles and reviews that align with its scope. Such contributions will advance the understanding and application of modern delivery technologies in pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences.
Dr. Aleksandra Gostyńska-Stawna
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- delivery systems
- nanocarriers
- natural and synthetic compounds
- oral and parenteral administration
- molecular mechanisms of action
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