Pharmaceutical Formulations with Antimicrobial Properties
A special issue of Pharmaceutics (ISSN 1999-4923). This special issue belongs to the section "Physical Pharmacy and Formulation".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (10 December 2021) | Viewed by 58837
Special Issue Editors
Interests: polysaccharide modification; bioactive polymers; biomaterials; hydrogels; interpenetrated networks; micro- and nanoparticles (spheres and capsules); hybrid and functionalized nanoparticles for drug targeting; drug delivery; polymer–drug conjugates
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Interests: drug delivery; biomaterials; polymer nanoparticles; liposomes; hydrogels
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Numerous studies on the systemic administration of antimicrobial drugs can be found in the literature. However, there are many challenges related to site-specific drug delivery, unwanted side effects and even potential toxicity. In order to address these, it is necessary to explore new approaches to the administration of active principles with antimicrobial properties. Therefore, in this issue, we will focus on new delivery systems for antimicrobial applications, with a major emphasis on topical and targeted delivery. Examples of antimicrobial applications include wound healing; the prevention and treatment of periodontal diseases and tooth decay; and treatment of ear, skin, urinary tract, vaginal or respiratory infections. The systems used to release antimicrobial principles could take the form of gels, hydrogels, emulsions, micro- and nanoparticles (spheres, capsules, liposomes) or nanofibers.
Prof. Dr. Marcel Popa
Dr. Anca Niculina Cadinoiu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- Drug delivery systems
- Antimicrobial properties
- Topical delivery
- Targeted delivery
- Hydrogels
- Nanoparticles
- Liposomes
- Emulsions
- Nanofibers
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