Drug Delivery and Controlled Release
A section of Pharmaceutics (ISSN 1999-4923).
Section Information
The “Drug Delivery and Controlled Release” Section of Pharmaceutics publishes pioneering research in the broad field of drug delivery and release science and their applications in human and veterinary medicine. We take a holistic approach and encourage multidisciplinarity to understand new developments in drug delivery and release. Areas of interest include mechanistic understanding of drug delivery systems underpinned by sound biological and physicochemical principles, mathematical modeling, predictive science, drug delivery systems and cellular interaction to meet the therapeutic need at hand. Both theoretical and interpretative studies, as well as applied research, are welcome.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
- Delivery technologies, nanomedicine, vehicles, formulations and devices;
- Modes of entry into the body and applications in certain diseases and disorders;
- Application of specific drug delivery systems, or in specific disease indications;
- Technology evaluations reviewing a particular drug delivery technology, manufacturing processes and quality control;
- Various drug delivery strategies that have been, and are being, explored;
- Delivery and targeting at organic, tissular, molecular, cellular, and higher levels;
- Preclinical and clinical data related to drug delivery systems;
- Delivery and release mechanisms;
- Gene/vaccine/antibody delivery and release.
Editorial Board
Topical Advisory Panel
Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Development of Nucleic Acid Delivery System (Deadline: 20 September 2024)
- Drug Delivery and Penetration through Skin and Its Formulations, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 20 September 2024)
- Topical Drug Carriers: Recent Advances and Future Challenges (Deadline: 20 September 2024)
- Macromolecules of Natural and Synthetic Origin for Progress Drug Delivery in Photodynamic Therapy (Deadline: 20 September 2024)
- Functional Polymers for Drug and Gene Delivery (Deadline: 20 September 2024)
- Micro/Nano Drug Delivery Systems (Deadline: 30 September 2024)
- The Development of New Drug Delivery Systems to Treat Tumors Affecting the Central Nervous System (Deadline: 30 September 2024)
- Novel Drug Delivery Strategies That Target Specific Proteins to Promote Effective Therapeutics (Deadline: 30 September 2024)
- Novel Drug Delivery Systems: Magnetic Gels (Deadline: 30 September 2024)
- Drug Delivery in the Reproductive Systems (Deadline: 30 September 2024)
- Nanotechnology: A Promising Approach for Drug Delivery (Deadline: 30 September 2024)
- Liposomes Applied in Drug Delivery Systems (Deadline: 30 September 2024)
- Mesoporous Materials for Biomedical Application (Deadline: 30 September 2024)
- Advances in Oral Administration (Deadline: 30 September 2024)
- Recent Advances in Drug Delivery for the Treatment of Colorectal Cancer (Deadline: 10 October 2024)
- Recent Insights Concerning the Use of Supramolecular Systems for Biomedical Applications (Deadline: 10 October 2024)
- New Technology for Prolonged Drug Release, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 20 October 2024)
- Advanced Drug Delivery across the Blood–Brain Barrier (Deadline: 25 October 2024)
- Cyclodextrin-Based Gene and Drug Delivery Applications (Deadline: 30 October 2024)
- Electrospinning in Drug Delivery Applications (Deadline: 31 October 2024)
- Biocompatible Polymers for Drug Delivery (Deadline: 31 October 2024)
- Advances in Controlled Delivery of Therapeutic Biomacromolecules (Deadline: 31 October 2024)
- Controlled-Release Drug Delivery Systems for Anti-inflammatory and Wound Healing Action (Deadline: 31 October 2024)
- Biopolymer-Based Nanosystem for Drug Delivery, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 October 2024)
- Recent Advances in Nanodelivery Systems for Plant and Food Derivatives, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 October 2024)
- Bioadhesive Nanocarriers: Innovations in Drug Release and Therapeutic Effectiveness (Deadline: 31 October 2024)
- Research on the Development of Semi-solid Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms and Self-Emulsifying Drug Delivery Systems (Deadline: 31 October 2024)
- Advances in Drug Delivery Systems of Plant Extracts for Antibacterial and Antioxidant Applications (Deadline: 15 November 2024)
- Lipid/Polymer-Based Drug Delivery Systems (Deadline: 20 November 2024)
- Lipid-Based Nanoparticles for Transdermal Drug Delivery (Deadline: 20 November 2024)
- Advances in Ocular Drug Delivery Systems: From Bench to Bedside (Deadline: 20 November 2024)
- Novel Carriers for Drug Delivery and Brain Disease Treatment across the Blood-Brain Barrier (Deadline: 20 November 2024)
- Nano-Drug Delivery Systems for Targeting the Tumor Microenvironment and Simultaneously Overcoming Drug Resistance Properties (Deadline: 20 November 2024)
- Recent Advances in the Use of Ultrasound to Enhance Drug Delivery and Efficacy for the Treatment of Cancer (Deadline: 30 November 2024)
- Advanced Pharmaceutical Science and Technology in Spain (Deadline: 30 November 2024)
- Fluorescent Probes as a Tool in Diagnostic and Drug Delivery (Deadline: 30 November 2024)
- Methotrexate-Based Drug Delivery Systems: Advances in Disease Treatment (Deadline: 30 November 2024)
- Targeted Drug Delivery System for Cardiovascular Diseases Treatment (Deadline: 30 November 2024)
- Polymers Enhancing Bioavailability in Drug Delivery, 3rd Edition (Deadline: 30 November 2024)
- Emerging Trends and Translational Challenges in Drug and Vaccine Delivery, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 November 2024)
- Recent Advances in Therapeutic Delivery (Deadline: 30 November 2024)
- Research on Nanoparticles and Metal–Organic Framework Structures as Drug Delivery Vehicles (Deadline: 30 November 2024)
- Mucoadhesive and Mucosal Drug Delivery Systems, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 November 2024)
- Novel Micro/Nanomaterials Based Drug Delivery Systems for Theranostic Applications (Deadline: 30 November 2024)
- Biodegradable Hydrogels with Potential Biomedical Applications as Drug Delivery Systems (Deadline: 1 December 2024)
- Advances in Drug Delivery in Dermatology (Deadline: 10 December 2024)
- Supernatural: Delivery of Natural and Biotechnological Actives (Deadline: 20 December 2024)
- Drug Delivery Systems for Asthma and Pulmonary Diseases, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 20 December 2024)
- Dispersed System for Controlled Drug Release and Delivery—the Path to Effective Therapeutic Solutions (Deadline: 20 December 2024)
- Multifunctional Hydrogels for Controlled Drug Delivery (Deadline: 20 December 2024)
- Ultrasound-Mediated Drug Delivery: Micro- and Nanobubbles (Deadline: 20 December 2024)
- Pharmaceutical Applications of Vesicle and Nanocarrier Delivery Strategies (Deadline: 20 December 2024)
- Bioresponsive Microneedle Patch for Drug Delivery (Deadline: 20 December 2024)
- Advanced Strategies for Sublingual and Buccal Drug Delivery (Deadline: 20 December 2024)
- Emerging Trends in Skin Delivery Systems (Deadline: 20 December 2024)
- Research on Blood–Brain Barrier and Central Nervous System Drug Delivery (Deadline: 20 December 2024)
- 3D Printing of Drug Delivery Systems (Deadline: 20 December 2024)
- Polymeric and Thiolated Nanopharmaceuticals: Advances in Drug Delivery and Therapeutic Applications (Deadline: 20 December 2024)
- Formulation Strategies for Suitable and Effective Drug Delivery Systems in Pediatrics (Deadline: 20 December 2024)
- Hydrogel Systems for Efficient Drug Delivery (Deadline: 20 December 2024)
- Targeted Drug Delivery to Improve Cancer Therapy, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 December 2024)
- Advanced Liposomes for Drug Delivery, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 December 2024)
- New Advances and Applications of Cryogels in Drug Delivery and Regenerative Medicine (Deadline: 31 December 2024)
- Drug Formulation and Controlled Release Systems for the Gastrointestinal Tract (Deadline: 31 December 2024)
- Lipid-Based Nanoparticulate Drug Delivery Systems: Preparation, Biomedical Applications, and Evaluation (Deadline: 31 December 2024)
- Mesoporous Silica-Based Materials in Drug Delivery and Controlled Release (Deadline: 31 December 2024)
- Transdermal Nano-Based Drug Delivery Systems for Wound Healing (Deadline: 31 December 2024)
- Lymphatic Aspects of Drug Delivery, Formulation, and Bioavailability (Deadline: 31 December 2024)
- Functional Polymers for Controlled Drug Release, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 December 2024)
- Mathematical Modeling in Drug Delivery (Deadline: 31 December 2024)
- Advances of Membrane Vesicles in Drug Delivery Systems, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 December 2024)
- The 15th Anniversary of Pharmaceutics—Biotechnological Drugs: Innovations in Preparation and Delivery Strategies (Deadline: 31 December 2024)
- Microarray Patches for Transdermal Drug Delivery (Deadline: 10 January 2025)
- Advances in Polymeric Drug Delivery Systems, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 10 January 2025)
- Ultrasound-Mediated Blood–Brain Barrier Disruption and Drug Delivery (Deadline: 20 January 2025)
- Cyclodextrins and Their Pharmaceutical Applications (Deadline: 20 January 2025)
- Innovative Dosage Forms for Esophageal Drug Delivery (Deadline: 20 January 2025)
- Recent Advances in Pulmonary Drug Delivery Systems (Deadline: 20 January 2025)
- Advanced Drug Delivery Systems for Targeted Immunotherapy (Deadline: 20 January 2025)
- Delivery System for Biomacromolecule Drugs: Design and Application (Deadline: 20 January 2025)
- Chitosan-Based Nanoparticles as Carriers for Drug Delivery and Biomedical Applications (Deadline: 20 January 2025)
- Advanced Materials Science and Technology in Drug Delivery (Deadline: 20 January 2025)
- Drug Delivery Systems for Respiratory Diseases (Deadline: 25 January 2025)
- Kinase Inhibitors: Innovative Delivery Strategies and Anticancer Potential (Deadline: 31 January 2025)
- Protein Nanoparticles: A Novel Approach to Targeted Drug Delivery (Deadline: 31 January 2025)
- Advances in Liposomes for Drug Delivery (Deadline: 31 January 2025)
- Research on the Design, Development and Delivery of Topical Drugs (Deadline: 31 January 2025)
- Development of Vectors for Drug and Gene Delivery via the Nasal Route (Deadline: 31 January 2025)
- Trends in Medicinal Plant-Based Formulations and Drug Delivery Systems for Theranostic Applications (Deadline: 31 January 2025)
- New Strategies to Improve Oral Drug Delivery for Disease Treatment (Deadline: 31 January 2025)
- Recent Advances in Biomaterials for Wound Healing (Deadline: 31 January 2025)
- Development of Novel Mitochondrial-Targeted Drug Delivery System (Deadline: 31 January 2025)
- Electroporation-Mediated Drug and Gene Delivery (Deadline: 31 January 2025)
- Biomedical Applications: Advances in Bioengineering and Drug Delivery (Deadline: 31 January 2025)
- Nanoparticle-Based Drug Delivery Systems for the Treatment of Ocular Diseases (Deadline: 10 February 2025)
- Applications of Nanomaterials in Drug Delivery and Drug Release (Deadline: 10 February 2025)
- Protein-Based Nanoparticles: Promising Platforms for Drug Delivery (Deadline: 15 February 2025)
- Recent Advances in Polymeric Nanoparticle-Based Drug Delivery System for Cancer Therapy (Deadline: 20 February 2025)
- Innovative Biomaterials for Precise Drug Delivery (Deadline: 20 February 2025)
- Anti-Cancer Drug Delivery Systems (Deadline: 20 February 2025)
- Fiber-Based Scaffolds as Drug Carriers: Recent Advances (Deadline: 20 February 2025)
- Research on the Design and Development of Anti-Tumor Drug Delivery Vehicles (Deadline: 20 February 2025)
- Nanoparticle-Mediated Targeted Drug Delivery Systems (Deadline: 20 February 2025)
- Inorganic Nanomaterials for the Development of Drug Delivery and Biomedical Applications (Deadline: 25 February 2025)
- Advances in Drug Delivery Systems for Targeted Neurological Therapies (Deadline: 28 February 2025)
- Targeted Drug Delivery for Diagnostic and Therapeutic Applications (Deadline: 28 February 2025)
- Biomaterials-Based Drug Delivery Systems in Regenerative Medicine (Deadline: 28 February 2025)
- Smart Pharmaceutical Technologies for Drug Delivery and Tissue Engineering (Deadline: 28 February 2025)
- Advances in Colloidal Drug Delivery Systems (Deadline: 28 February 2025)
- Mathematical Modeling of Polymer-Based Drug Delivery Systems: Mechanisms and Applications (Deadline: 28 February 2025)
- Nasal Drug Delivery: Challenges and Future Opportunities (Deadline: 28 February 2025)
- Advances in Self-Double-Emulsifying Drug Delivery Systems (Deadline: 10 March 2025)
- Ophthalmic Drug Delivery, 3rd Edition (Deadline: 10 March 2025)
- Unlocking Cancer Treatment: Harnessing Lipid Nanocarriers for Precision Drug Delivery (Deadline: 10 March 2025)
- Polymer-Based Delivery System (Deadline: 31 March 2025)
- Innovative Drug Delivery Strategies for Targeted Cancer Immunotherapy (Deadline: 31 March 2025)
- Site-Specific Drug Delivery: Formulation Strategies and Regulatory Challenges (Deadline: 31 March 2025)
- Dermal and Transdermal Drug Delivery Systems (Deadline: 31 March 2025)
- Transdermal Delivery of Low-Molecular-Weight Drugs and New Modality of Drugs: Recent Innovation to Penetration Enhancement Techniques (Deadline: 20 April 2025)
- Drug Delivery of Natural Active Principles: Focus on Topical and Oral Applications, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 April 2025)
- Application of Polymeric Micelles for Drug and Gene Delivery, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 May 2025)
- Polymeric Hydrogels and Bioactive Matrices for Drug Delivery and Wound Management (Deadline: 31 August 2025)
Topical Collections
Following topical collections within this section are currently open for submissions:
