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Machine Learning and Chemometrics in Drug Delivery: Focusing on Molecular Research

A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Informatics".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 April 2024) | Viewed by 1485

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Interests: computational chemistry; bio-inspired systems; molecular dynamics; Monte Carlo simulations; modelling
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Dear Colleagues,

Machine learning (ML) and Chemometrics have emerged as crucial tools in the synergy between pharmaceutical sciences and data-based technology. In the context of drug delivery, these tools hold the potential to transform the way we approach the design, refinement, and understanding of drug delivery systems. From advancing drug formulation to tailoring drug release profiles and projecting therapeutic outcomes, the use of ML and Chemometrics presents an exciting pathway for innovation and efficacy.

Our understanding of drug delivery has traditionally been supported by empirical observations, but now we have the opportunity to dive deeper into the molecular foundations of this intricate process. This Special Issue is dedicated to exploring the vast landscape of molecular-level studies and validation results that are at the forefront of innovation in drug delivery. From elucidating the molecular interactions between drugs and carriers to deciphering the mechanistic pathways governing drug release, we invite contributions that cover the molecular dimension. The studies should attempt to explore the core of drug delivery systems at the molecular level and should focus on the thorough validation of the computational results. 

We welcome contributions in the form of original research papers, as well as topical reviews and/or short communications.

Dr. Tânia Cova
Dr. Sandra Nunes
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • machine learning
  • chemometrics
  • analytical chemistry
  • drug delivery
  • drug-drug interaction
  • drug-carrier interaction
  • drug release
  • drug formulations

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Optimization and Validation of an Ultra-Performance Liquid Chromatography with Quadrupole Detector Mass Spectrometry Quantification Method for the Simultaneous Detection of Tazarotene and Tazarotenic Acid in Porcine Skin: An In Vitro Study
by Helena Hamzehpour, Kristófer H. Hauksson, Helgi Jónsson, Sveinbjorn Gizurarson and Bergthora S. Snorradottir
Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2025, 26(2), 489; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms26020489 - 9 Jan 2025
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Exploring tazarotene, a third-generation retinoid for potential hand osteoarthritis treatment, this study presents the development and validation of an ultra-performance liquid chromatography with quadrupole detector mass spectrometry (UPLC-QDa) method for the simultaneous quantification of tazarotene and tazarotenic acid, its active metabolite, in porcine [...] Read more.
Exploring tazarotene, a third-generation retinoid for potential hand osteoarthritis treatment, this study presents the development and validation of an ultra-performance liquid chromatography with quadrupole detector mass spectrometry (UPLC-QDa) method for the simultaneous quantification of tazarotene and tazarotenic acid, its active metabolite, in porcine skin. Method development involved a design-of-experiments approach for chromatographic optimization of gradient steepness, organic solvent volume, column temperature, capillary voltage, flow rate, and cone voltage. Central composite orthogonal design was used to optimize peak area, peak width, retention time, and resolution. Validation was performed in accordance with U.S. Food and Drug Administration guidelines. The method was linear over the concentration range of 0.4–18,750 ng/mL for tazarotene and 13.3–12,500 ng/mL for tazarotenic acid, with r2 values of ≥0.99. Chromatographic analysis demonstrated acceptable accuracy and precision (<15%), and stability tests confirmed the analytes’ stability under various conditions. This validated method offers a reliable and accurate approach for the simultaneous analysis of tazarotene and tazarotenic acid, facilitating further research into their therapeutic applications for hand osteoarthritis. Full article
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