Molecular Advances in Antimicrobial Nanoparticles
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: 30 October 2025 | Viewed by 14
Special Issue Editors
Interests: drug delivery systems; solid lipid nanoparticles; nanomedicine; drug targeting; sphingolipids; cell signaling; cell proliferation; cell migration
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Dear Colleagues,
The global rise in antimicrobial resistance represents one of the most critical public health challenges of our time. Traditional antibiotics are increasingly ineffective against multidrug-resistant bacteria, viruses, and fungi, driving the urgent need for alternative strategies. In this context, antimicrobial nanoparticles (AMNPs) have emerged as powerful tools due to their unique physicochemical properties and multifaceted mechanisms of action. These nanoscale agents offer the potential to disrupt microbial membranes, generate reactive oxygen species, and deliver therapeutic agents with high precision.
This Special Issue will focus on recent advances in the design, synthesis, and application of AMNPs aimed at preventing and treating infections caused by resistant pathogens. We welcome contributions related to nanoparticle systems that enhance antimicrobial efficacy, reduce toxicity, and overcome resistance mechanisms. Emphasis will be placed on innovations such as stimuli-responsive nanoparticles, bio-inspired nanomaterials, and surface-functionalized platforms capable of selective targeting or sustained release. Submissions exploring the integration of AMNPs in medical devices, wound care, coatings, or food packaging are also encouraged.
This Special Issue, entitled “Molecular Advances in Antimicrobial Nanoparticles”, aims to gather the latest research in this fast-evolving and interdisciplinary field, offering insights into how nanotechnology is transforming antimicrobial strategies for clinical and industrial applications.
Dr. Lide Arana
Dr. Ianire Mate
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- antimicrobial nanoparticles
- resistant pathogens
- antimicrobial resistance
- lipid nanoparticles
- biomimetic nanostructures
- combined therapy
- antimicrobial strategies
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