Advanced Nanosystems and Emerging Therapies: Innovations in Tuberculosis Treatment and Drug Resistance
A special issue of Pharmaceuticals (ISSN 1424-8247). This special issue belongs to the section "Pharmaceutical Technology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 24 April 2026 | Viewed by 1622
Special Issue Editors
Interests: mycobacterium tuberculosis; new drugs; biological assays; antibiotics; antibiotics resistance
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: peptide discovery; peptide conjugates; antimicrobial peptides; nanodrugs; infectious diseases; tuberculosis
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Nanotechnology has emerged as a transformative force in the fight against tuberculosis (TB), a disease that continues to challenge global health, particularly with the rise of multidrug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MDR-TB). Conventional therapies often suffer from limitations such as poor bioavailability, long treatment durations, and adverse side effects. Nanosystems, through their capacity for targeted drug delivery, enhanced bioavailability, and reduced toxicity, offer promising solutions to overcome these barriers. Recent advancements in nanosystems have shown potential not only in delivering existing anti-TB drugs more effectively but also in the development of new therapeutic strategies and vaccines.
We are pleased to invite you to contribute to this Special Issue which focuses on the potential of nanosystems in antituberculosis therapy. This collection of papers will highlight the latest scientific developments in the use of nanotechnology to improve TB treatment outcomes, especially in addressing drug resistance and minimizing side effects, aligning with the journal’s commitment to publishing cutting-edge research in the field of tuberculosis therapy.
This Special Issue aims to gather innovative research on the application of nanosystems in the treatment of TB. The goal is to present a collection of original research articles and reviews that contribute to advancing nanotechnology-based therapies and their translation into clinical settings. This topic fits within the journal’s scope by exploring novel approaches to TB treatment through interdisciplinary collaboration in pharmaceutical sciences, nanomedicine, and microbiology.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following themes:
- Nanoparticle-based drug delivery systems targeting Mycobacterium tuberculosis;
- The development of liposomes, dendrimers, and polymeric nanoparticles for TB therapy;
- Nanocarriers designed to enhance intracellular delivery of anti-TB drugs;
- Overcoming drug resistance through nanotechnology-enhanced therapeutics;
- The pharmacokinetics and bioavailability of nanomedicines for TB;
- The safety, toxicity, and immune responses related to nanosystems in TB treatment;
- Preclinical and clinical studies on nanotechnology in TB therapy;
- Nanotechnology-enhanced vaccines for tuberculosis;
- In silico studies of new anti-TB agents.
We look forward to receiving your valuable contributions.
Dr. Fernando Rogério Pavan
Dr. Cesar Augusto Roque-Borda
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- nanosystems
- tuberculosis therapy
- drug delivery
- multidrug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MDR-TB)
- nanotechnology-based therapeutics
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