Novel Drug Delivery System for Natural Products
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Pharmacology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2025
Special Issue Editor
Interests: oncology; epigenetics; miRNA; natural products; cancer; antioxidants; apoptosis
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Dear colleagues,
Natural products have a broad range of therapeutic properties that are essential for disease prevention and treatment. Their roles in modulating inflammation, combating oxidative stress, supporting immune responses, and exhibiting cytotoxicity against cancer cells underscore their relevance in both preventive and therapeutic medicine. Derived from diverse biological sources such as plants, microorganisms, and marine organisms, natural products have long served as a vital foundation for pharmaceutical development. Despite their pharmacological richness, many natural compounds face substantial challenges in clinical translation due to poor aqueous solubility, limited bioavailability, metabolic instability, and rapid systemic clearance. To address these limitations, advanced drug delivery strategies have emerged as essential tools for enhancing the therapeutic potential of natural products. These approaches aim to improve stability, promote targeted distribution, enable sustained release, and ultimately optimize pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic outcomes. This Special Issue provides a scholarly platform for presenting the latest research and technological innovations in delivery systems designed to advance the clinical application of bioactive natural compounds. Contributions from multidisciplinary teams in the form of original research articles and review papers are encouraged to foster deeper insights into this evolving and impactful field.
Prof. Dr. Bonglee Kim
Prof. Dr. Bonglee Kim
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- natural products
- phytomedicine
- drug delivery
- bioactive compounds
- molecular mechnaisms
- pharmacokinetic profile
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