Advancing Cancer Therapy: Magnetic Nanoparticles for Enhanced Targeted Drug Delivery
A special issue of Pharmaceutics (ISSN 1999-4923). This special issue belongs to the section "Drug Delivery and Controlled Release".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2025 | Viewed by 696
Special Issue Editors
Interests: controlled drug release; nanoparticles; pharmaceutical technology
Interests: magnetic nanoparticles; biomagnetism; digestive system physiology; pharmaceutical technology
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) have emerged as a promising platform for enhancing targeted drug delivery in cancer therapy, significantly improving therapeutic efficacy and precision. These nanoparticles, typically composed of magnetic materials such as iron oxide, can be engineered to carry chemotherapeutic agents, while their magnetic properties enable controlled delivery to specific tumor sites through the application of an external magnetic field. This technique minimizes systemic side effects and improves drug accumulation at the target site, thereby increasing the therapeutic potential of anticancer drugs.
The unique features of magnetic nanoparticles, including their size, surface functionality, and ability to respond to external stimuli, make them ideal candidates for various cancer treatment strategies. They not only enhance the bioavailability and stability of drugs but also facilitate the possibility of multimodal therapies, combining drug delivery with imaging or hyperthermia treatments. This Special Issue will explore recent advancements in the development and application of magnetic nanoparticles in cancer therapy, highlighting innovative strategies, challenges, and future directions in this field. Contributions from leading researchers will provide a comprehensive overview of how these nanomaterials can shape the future of cancer treatment, offering new hope for more effective and personalized therapies.
Dr. Priscileila Colerato Ferrari
Prof. Dr. José Ricardo De Arruda Miranda
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- cancer therapy
- drug delivery
- magnetic drug targeting
- superparamagnetism
- hyperthermia
- magnetite
- ferrite
- iron oxide magnetic nanoparticles
- superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles
- cytotoxicity
- apoptosis
- magnetic biosensors
- magnetic imaging
- theranostics
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