Microenvironment and Nanocarriers
A special issue of Micro (ISSN 2673-8023). This special issue belongs to the section "Microscale Biology and Medicines".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 December 2023) | Viewed by 4597
Special Issue Editor
Interests: infectious diseases; microbiology; nano medicine; host-pathogen interaction
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Dear Colleagues,
The microenvironment of tumors contains various types of cells essential for homeostasis, support, and tumor development. Tumor microenvironments are characterized by unique physiologic features that are attractive for their precise targeting. For instance, the tumor metabolism can change the pH of the environment to a more acidic value, reduce the oxygen tension (hypoxia), or elevate the production of reactive oxygen species.
Enhanced permeability and retention are a phenomenon by which specific sizes of particles accumulate within the tumor to a higher degree than normal tissues. This accumulation offers a plethora of possibilities to sequester nanocarriers develop for delivery and targeting this compartment.
In this Special Edition of Microenvironment and Nanocarriers, original studies or reviews are welcome.
Dr. Horacio Bach
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- cancer cell targeting
- drug delivery
- imaging
- microenvironment modification
- nanocarriers distribution
- nanocarriers types
- nanotherapeutics
- theranostics
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