Advances in Liposomes for Drug Delivery

Dear Colleagues,

Liposomes are small spherical vesicular structures composed of one or more phospholipid bilayers. Liposomal drug delivery systems possess specific features, including nano size, biodegradability, hydrophobic/hydrophilic characteristics, biocompatibility, and low or no toxicity and immunogenicity, which can all lead to considerable efficacy in treating various types of diseases. The rationale for developing liposomal-based drug delivery systems is to improve the therapeutic efficacy of drugs by reducing drug toxicity, improving drug solubility and stability, enhancing drug delivery to specific targets, and/or increasing their permeation across biological barriers. The diverse applications of liposomes as carriers for the delivery of drugs and other molecules have been attributed to the physicochemical and biophysical characteristics of the liposomal membrane and especially of the vesicle surface.

This Special Issue welcomes studies that include (but are not limited to) all aspects of liposomal drug delivery systems including their design, development, and characterizations as well as their pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic properties and their use as strategies for the prevention or treatment of medical conditions such as cancer, infection, inflammation, oxidant-induced tissue injuries, dermatological diseases, etc. Original research articles and comprehensive reviews are especially welcome.

Prof. Dr. Sophia G. Antimisiaris
Dr. Athanasios Skouras
Dr. Antonia Marazioti
Guest Editors

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