Advanced Nanocarriers for Targeted Drug Delivery in Inflammation-Associated 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: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 3
Special Issue Editors
Interests: polymeric nanoparticles; liposomes; drug delivery; controlled drug release; physical chemistry
Interests: biomaterial design; polyurethane synthesis; bioprinting; wound healing; drug delivery systems; multi-stimuli-responsive polymers; bioink design; cell culture; tissue modeling; inflammation modelling; hydrogels
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Dear Colleagues,
Chronic inflammation is a defining feature of many debilitating diseases, including autoimmune disorders, infectious diseases, neurodegenerative conditions, and cancer. The complexity of the inflammatory microenvironment and the presence of biological barriers present significant challenges to effective treatment. In recent years, however, advanced nanocarrier systems have emerged as a powerful tool for overcoming these limitations by enabling precise drug delivery to inflamed tissues while minimizing systemic side effects.
This Special Issue aims to showcase the latest developments in the design, characterization and application of nanocarriers engineered for targeted drug delivery in inflammation-associated diseases. The emphasis will be on innovative strategies to improve selectivity, enhance pharmacokinetics and enable controlled drug release in response to inflammatory signals. Examples include polymeric nanoparticles, liposomes, dendrimers, micelles and stimuli-responsive systems that exploit the unique pathophysiological features of inflamed tissues.
We invite original research articles, reviews and perspectives that explore multidisciplinary approaches integrating nanotechnology, materials science, pharmacology and biology. Contributions addressing translational challenges, safety, and regulatory aspects are also welcome. This special issue will advance our understanding of inflammation-targeted nanomedicine and guide the development of next-generation therapeutics.
Dr. Ana Laura López-Machado
Dr. Rossella Laurano
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- control release
- drug delivery systems
- inflammation-associated diseases
- liposomes
- micelles
- nanocarriers
- polymeric nanoparticles
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