Antibiotic Drug Delivery Systems
A special issue of Pharmaceutics (ISSN 1999-4923). This special issue belongs to the section "Drug Delivery and Controlled Release".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 October 2025 | Viewed by 2982
Special Issue Editors
Interests: clinical pharmaceutics; polymeric formulation; diagnostics; drug delivery; vaccination; antimicrobial stewardship
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Interests: bio-active glass; controlled release; pharmaceutics; release kinetics; antimicrobial resistance and stewardship; prescribing patterns
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Pharmaceutics is excited to present a Special Issue focusing on "Antibiotic Drug Delivery Systems".
Antimicrobial resistance poses a significant threat to global health, necessitating innovative strategies for the delivery and administration of antibiotics. This Special Issue "Antibiotic Drug Delivery Systems" aims to highlight recent advancements and explore new methodologies in the targeted and efficient delivery of antibiotics. By focusing on novel drug carriers, such as nanoparticles, liposomes, and prodrugs, alongside intelligent design principles that enhance solubility, stability, and tissue penetration, this collection of research articles and reviews addresses the critical need for improved therapeutic efficacy and reduced side-effects. This Special Issue also delves into the importance of understanding the mechanisms by which these systems interact with pathogens and the host immune response, paving the way for more personalized and effective treatments. As we stand at the precipice of a post-antibiotic era, this compilation underscores the importance of multidisciplinary approaches in combating resistance and restoring the power of life-saving drugs. This Special Issue serves not only as a state-of-the-art overview but also as a beacon guiding future research directions in antibiotic delivery systems.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome to be submitted. We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Aaron J. Courtenay
Dr. Deborah Lowry
Dr. Jessica V. Moore
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- antibiotic drug delivery
- antimicrobial resistance
- targeted drug carriers
- nanoparticles
- liposomes
- prodrug systems
- drug solubility and stability
- synergistic approaches
- biofilm targeting
- host–pathogen interaction
- personalized antibiotic therapy
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