Advances in Drug Delivery Systems for the Management of Metabolic Diseases
A special issue of Pharmaceutics (ISSN 1999-4923). This special issue belongs to the section "Drug Delivery and Controlled Release".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2025 | Viewed by 825
Special Issue Editors
Interests: drug delivery system; microparticles; nanoparticles; self-emulsifying delivery; pharmacokinetics; extracts standardization; bioactive compounds
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2. Laboratory of Biochemistry and Pharmacology, Departament of Pharmacology and Physiology, Drug Research and Development Center (DRDC), Medical School, Federal University of Ceará, Rua Coronel Nunes de Melo, Fortaleza 60430-275, CE, Brazil
Interests: natural compounds; diabetes; infertility; cancer; central nervous system diseases; chronic diseases; medicinal plants; pain and analgesia
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to invite you to submit your original research articles and reviews to the Special Issue entitled “Advances in Drug Delivery Systems for the Management of Metabolic Diseases” in Pharmaceutics. Metabolic diseases, including diabetes, obesity, and hyperlipidemia, are increasingly prevalent worldwide and pose significant challenges to global health. The development of innovative drug delivery systems tailored for the effective management of these conditions is an area of growing scientific interest and importance. This Special Issue aims to bring together cutting-edge research and insights into this dynamic field, highlighting advancements that improve therapeutic efficacy, patient compliance, and safety.
This Special Issue seeks to provide a comprehensive platform for exploring the latest advancements in drug delivery systems, including synthetic drugs, secondary metabolites, and natural extracts. Research encompassing in silico, in vitro, in vivo studies, preclinical, and clinical trials is highly encouraged, emphasizing innovative formulations, nanotechnology, and controlled-release systems, among others.
In this Special Issue, we welcome original research articles and reviews including but not limited to the following topics:
- Advanced drug delivery systems for synthetic and natural products targeting metabolic diseases.
- Nanotechnology-based delivery approaches (e.g., nanoparticles, nano-emulsions, micelles).
- Controlled-release and targeted delivery formulations for enhanced efficacy and safety.
- Applications of in silico modeling for formulation optimization and drug-target interactions.
- Preclinical and clinical studies on innovative delivery systems.
- Delivery systems for secondary metabolites and extracts as therapeutic agents in metabolic disease management.
- Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of novel formulations.
We look forward to your valuable contributions to this Special Issue. Let’s advance this crucial area of research together!
Prof. Dr. Diana Marcela Aragon Novoa
Prof. Dr. Fátima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- drug delivery systems
- metabolic diseases
- nanotechnology
- synthetic drugs and natural extracts
- preclinical and clinical studies
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