Advances in Drug Targeting Chemistry and Magnetic Fluid Dynamics for Enhanced Therapeutic Efficacy
A special issue of Pharmaceutics (ISSN 1999-4923). This special issue belongs to the section "Drug Targeting and Design".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 January 2026 | Viewed by 24
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The fields of drug targeting and nanomedicine have witnessed remarkable advancements over the past decade. The convergence of chemistry, materials science, and biomedical engineering has led to the development of sophisticated drug delivery systems capable of targeting specific cells, tissues, and organs. This targeted approach holds immense promise for increasing therapeutic efficacy while minimizing off-target side effects, thereby revolutionizing the treatment of a wide range of diseases, including cancer, neurodegenerative disorders, and infectious diseases.
A particularly promising area of research is the use of magnetic nanoparticles for drug delivery. Guided by external magnetic fields, these nanoparticles can be precisely steered to the desired site of action, offering an unprecedented level of control over drug distribution. This Special Issue will focus on the latest breakthroughs in the "drug targeting chemistry" that underpins these systems and the "magnetic fluid dynamics" that govern their transport and localization.
We believe that a Special Issue dedicated to this rapidly evolving and interdisciplinary field will be of great interest to your readership and will serve as a valuable resource for researchers and clinicians working at the forefront of nanomedicine and targeted therapeutics.
Dr. Abbas Sharifi
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- magnetic nanoparticles
- drug targeting
- nanomedicine
- magnetic drug delivery
- surface functionalization
- magnetic fluid dynamics
- targeted therapy
- theranostics
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