Biomaterials and Nanotechnology in Cancer Therapy and Regenerative Medicine
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Science".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 27
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Biomaterials and nanotechnology have revolutionized the landscape of cancer therapy and regenerative medicine by enabling innovative strategies for targeted drug delivery, tissue repair, and molecular-level interventions. Engineered nanoparticles composed of lipids, polymers, metals, and hybrid materials have demonstrated exceptional potential in delivering therapeutic agents such as small molecules, nucleic acids, or immunotherapeutics directly to tumor tissues, enhancing treatment efficacy while minimizing systemic toxicity. This Special Issue aims to showcase recent advances in the design, application, and molecular mechanisms of biomaterial-based platforms. A key area of focus includes "smart" and stimuli-responsive nano-carriers that release their therapeutic payloads in response to specific biological cues such as pH, redox gradients, or enzymatic activity within the tumor microenvironment. Submissions exploring surface-functionalized nanoparticles for targeted delivery, immune evasion, and prolonged circulation are particularly encouraged. In addition, the integration of imaging agents for real-time monitoring (theranostics) and the use of biomaterials in tissue regeneration and cancer-related reconstruction are of significant interest. We welcome original research and comprehensive review articles that offer novel mechanistic insights, innovative biomaterial designs, and translational strategies. This Special Issue aims to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and advance the development of next-generation therapies at the intersection of cancer treatment and regenerative medicine.
Dr. Manoochehr Rasekh
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- biomaterials
- nanoparticle drug delivery
- cancer therapy
- stimuli-responsive nanocarriers
- targeted therapeutics
- regenerative medicine
- tissue engineering
- theranostics
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