Applications of Nanotechnology in Veterinary Drug Delivery
A special issue of Pharmaceutics (ISSN 1999-4923). This special issue belongs to the section "Nanomedicine and Nanotechnology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2025 | Viewed by 504
Special Issue Editors
Interests: assessment of biocompatibility; drug delivery system formulation; application of macromolecules; characterization of dosage forms; in vitro dissolution studies; SEDDS
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Interests: veterinary public health; nanotechnology; antibiotic resistance; infectious diseases
* Dipl. ECVPH (PM)
2. Associate Laboratory i4HB—Institute for Health and Bioeconomy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
3. UCIBIO—Applied Molecular Biosciences Unit, MedTech—Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, 050-313 Porto, Portugal
4. RISE—Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Fernando Pessoa University, Fernando Pessoa Teaching and Culture Foundation, Rua Carlos da Maia 296, 4200-150 Porto, Portugal
Interests: bioactive delivery systems; lipid-based nanosystems; hybrid nanosystems; controlled delivery; multifunctional nanosystems
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The rapid advancement of nanotechnology in recent years has significantly impacted various fields within life sciences. Given that some of these emerging technologies have potential applications in veterinary medicine, this Special Issue aims at fostering innovation in the field through the use of nanotechnology.
Nanotechnology offers promising solutions for overcoming key challenges in veterinary pharmacology, such as improving drug bioavailability, enabling targeted and controlled drug release, and minimizing side effects. Additionally, nanocarriers can enhance the solubility of poorly water-soluble drugs, ensuring more effective treatments across different species. Research on novel nano-based delivery systems, including liposomes, polymeric nanoparticles, and lipid-based carriers, is essential for advancing veterinary therapeutics.
As veterinary nanotechnology is still in its early stages, we encourage the submission of research on the synthesis, characterization, and application of nanotechnology-based drugs in veterinary medicine, while also emphasizing studies on safety, toxicity, environmental impact, cost-effective production, large-scale manufacturing, and regulatory considerations, all from a One Health perspective.
Dr. Constantin Cerbu
Prof. Dr. Ildikó Bácskay
Dr. Carla Martins Lopes
Guest Editors
Dr. Emilia Trif
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- nanotechnology
- veterinary medicine
- drug delivery
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