Marine Polysaccharides as Drug Carriers
A special issue of Marine Drugs (ISSN 1660-3397). This special issue belongs to the section "Biomaterials of Marine Origin".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 January 2025) | Viewed by 275
Special Issue Editors
2. Research Institute, Medical University of Plovdiv, 4002 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Interests: innovative drug carriers; micro and nanoparticles; targeted drug delivery
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Interests: polysaccharides; phytochemistry; enzymes; antioxidants
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Interests: therapeutic activities of natural compounds; evaluation of pharmacological mechanisms; toxicity assessment
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The marine environment is a treasure trove of chemical diversity, offering a vast array of natural compounds with remarkable therapeutic activities. Among these, marine polysaccharides stand out not only for their inherent biological properties but also for their potential as innovative drug carriers. These natural polymers can facilitate prolonged or targeted drug release, and their synergistic actions with therapeutic agents open new avenues for advanced pharmaceutical applications.
This Special Issue aims to showcase the latest research and developments in harnessing marine natural products for drug delivery. We seek to highlight the multifaceted roles of marine polysaccharides in enhancing drug efficacy, improving targeting mechanisms, and contributing to sustainable pharmaceutical solutions. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following: the isolation, characterization, and modification of marine polysaccharides as drug carriers; drug delivery systems utilizing marine-derived polysaccharides; the mechanisms of drug release and targeting using marine carriers; the synergistic effects of marine polysaccharides with therapeutic agents; and innovations in the pharmaceutical industry driven by marine natural products.
The potential of this research field is vast and highly promising. With marine ecosystems continually yielding novel compounds, there are endless possibilities for innovation. Your contributions can help shape the future of drug delivery systems and pave the way for new, effective, and sustainable therapeutic options. We encourage you to submit your original research and review studies to this Special Issue. Join us in exploring and advancing this exciting frontier in pharmaceutical sciences.
Dr. Plamen Katsarov
Dr. Paolina Lukova
Dr. Vesela Kokova
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- marine polysaccharides
- drug carriers
- drug delivery systems
- marine drugs
- nano- and microparticles
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