Nanocompounds for Drug Delivery
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Nanoscience".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 February 2026 | Viewed by 59
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Interests: spectroscopic techniques; laser spectroscopy; photophysics of compounds of interest in photodynamic therapy; nanocompounds for drug-targeted delivery; biomolecular spectroscopy; lasing of droplets
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Interests: antibacterial drugs; drug repositioning; drug design; molecular docking
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Interests: laser spectroscopy of complex molecular systems; spectroscopic analyses of biomolecules and colloids; biophysics; microfluidics; colloids and interfaces; microbiology (MIC, MBC, antimicrobial synergy tests) and laser applications in biomedical sciences
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Nanocompounds are increasingly recognized as transformative platforms for drug delivery, offering powerful strategies to overcome the limitations of conventional therapeutics. With their tunable physicochemical properties, these systems can enhance solubility, stability, and bioavailability of therapeutics while enabling site-specific and controlled release. From polymeric nanoparticles and liposomes to metal-based systems and carbon nanostructures, these platforms are being explored not only for conventional drug delivery but also for advanced biomedical applications, including photodynamic therapy (PDT), photothermal therapy (PTT), antibacterial treatments, gene delivery, and immunomodulation.
This Special Issue of the International Journal of Molecular Sciences aims to highlight recent developments in the design, synthesis, characterization, and application of nanocompounds for drug delivery. We welcome original research articles and state-of-the-art reviews on topics including, but not limited to, the following:
- Design and functionalization of novel nanocarriers and hybrid nanocompounds;
- Targeted delivery for small molecules, proteins, nucleic acids, and stimuli-responsive and multifunctional delivery systems;
- Pharmacokinetics, biodistribution, safety, and toxicity studies;
- Applications in PDT, PTT, antibacterial, and antiviral therapies;
- Interdisciplinary approaches bridging chemistry, materials science, and molecular biology.
We look forward to your contributions that will advance the field of nanocompound-based therapeutics and biomedical nanotechnologies.
Dr. Angela Staicu
Dr. Ana Maria Udrea
Dr. Andra Dinache
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- nanocompounds
- drug delivery systems
- targeted delivery
- stimuli-responsive nanocarriers
- hybrid nanostructures
- controlled release
- biocompatibility
- photodynamic therapy (PDT)
- photothermal therapy (PTT)
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