Pharmaceutics

Drug Delivery and Therapeutic Strategies for Chronic Diseases and Pain

edited by

and

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 787 | Submission Open

Keywords: biologics; protein engineering; molecular pharmacology; gene therapy; functional coating; chronic pain; diabetes; inflammation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Drug Delivery and Controlled Release)

Overcoming Biological Barriers: Novel Strategies in Drug Delivery

edited by

Bárbara Sánchez-Dengra

and

Isabel Gonzalez-Alvarez

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 555 | Submission Open

Keywords: biological barriers; drug delivery systems; permeability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Drug Delivery and Controlled Release)

Nanotechnology for the Prevention, Diagnosis, and Therapy of HIV, HCV, and Coinfection: From Bench to Bedside

edited by

Daniel Sepúlveda-Crespo

and

Salvador Resino

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 504 | Submission Open

Keywords: dendrimers; diagnostics; drug resistance; HCV; HIV; HIV/HCV coinfection; liposomes; nanocarriers; nanoparticles; nanoplatforms; nanotechnology; prevention; targeted drug delivery; therapeutic

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanomedicine and Nanotechnology)

Micro- and Nanoemulsion-Based Systems for Controlled and Targeted Drug Delivery

edited by

Rosario Pignatello

,

Angela Bonaccorso

and

Elide Zingale

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 499 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoemulsion; microemulsion; SNEDDS; quality by design (QbD); surfactants; functionalization; drug release; emulsion stability; droplet size control; interfacial properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanomedicine and Nanotechnology)

Model Informed Precision Dosing in Special Populations: Bridging Physiology, Models and Clinical Practice

edited by

Raj Badhan

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 493 | Submission Open

Keywords: PBPK; PopPK; pregnancy; neonates; pediatrics; geriatrics; dosing; pharmacokinetics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics)

Nanotechnology and Cell Therapies for Ocular Diseases

edited by

Raid Alany

and

Ovidiu Samoilă

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 460 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanotechnology; limbal stem cells; cell cultivation techniques; eye barriers; drug delivery systems; retinal degenerations

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanomedicine and Nanotechnology)

Dendrimer-Mediated Drug, Gene, and Protein Delivery for Disease Treatment

edited by

Xiangyang Shi

and

João Rodrigues

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 448 | Submission Open

Keywords: dendrimers; drug delivery; gene delivery; protein delivery; targeted therapy; bioconjugation; controlled release; tumor therapy; inflammatory diseases; infectious diseases

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanomedicine and Nanotechnology)

Gold Nanoparticles in Cancer Photothermal Therapy: Current Trends and Future Directions

edited by

Donghyuk Kim

and

Anna Rita Bilia

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 437 | Submission Open

Keywords: photothermal therapy; gold nanoparticles; optimization; numerical/analytical analysis; in vitro/in vivo Experiments; treatment effect

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanomedicine and Nanotechnology)

Shape Memory Polymers for Drug Delivery and Tissue Engineering

edited by

Silvia Pisani

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 388 | Submission Open

Keywords: shape memory polymers; smart biomaterials; drug delivery system; tissue engineering; regenerative medicine; controlled release; biomedical applications; electrospinning; 3D printing; microfluidic

(This special issue belongs to the Section Drug Delivery and Controlled Release)

Novel Strategies for Enhancing Oral Bioavailability

edited by

Naibo Yin

and

Paul William Richard Harris

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 372 | Submission Open

Keywords: oral; formulation; delivery system; chemical modification; pro-drug; analogue

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biopharmaceutics)

Bridging Computational and Experimental Methods in the Assessment of Novel Drug Formulations

edited by

Andreea-Teodora Iacob

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 347 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecular modeling; in silico–in vitro correlation (IVIVC); drug delivery systems; pharmacokinetic modeling; computational pharmaceutics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Pharmacy and Formulation)

Innovations in Nanomedicine and Polymeric Drug Delivery

edited by

Morteza Rasoulianboroujeni

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 328 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomedicine; polymeric drug delivery; lipid-based carriers; targeted delivery; gene delivery; controlled release; nano–bio interface; stimuli-responsive systems; pharmacokinetics; computational modeling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Drug Delivery and Controlled Release)

Nanotechnology and Pharmaceutical Innovations in Oral Diseases

edited by

Alina Stefanache

and Kristen E. Bremmell

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 306 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanotechnology; oral drug delivery; nanocarriers; mucoadhesive systems; controlled release; bioavailability enhancement; periodontal therapy; oral cancer therapeutics; regenerative dentistry; antimicrobial nanomaterials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanomedicine and Nanotechnology)

Development of New Nanotechnological Systems Loaded with Drugs for Infectious Disease Application, 2nd Edition

edited by

Gabriel Davi Marena

,

Marlus Chorilli

and Taís Maria Bauab

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 280 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanosystems; controlled drug release; infectious diseases; microbial resistance; pathogenic microorganism; drug delivery systems; nanotechnology; nanotherapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanomedicine and Nanotechnology)

Small Molecule Agents in Pharmaceutical Therapeutics: From Discovery to Delivery

edited by

Małgorzata Anna Marć

and

Enrique Domínguez-Álvarez

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 226 | Submission Open

Keywords: biological activity; medicinal chemistry; drug candidates; organic synthesis; ADMETox; cancer research; antimicrobial agents; drug discovery and development; drug delivery; pharmacokinetics; formulations

(This special issue belongs to the Section Drug Targeting and Design)

Natural Products in Pharmaceutics: From Bioactive Compounds to Nanomedicine

edited by

Anca Miron

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 204 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural products; nanotechnology; bioavailability; controlled release; targeted release; biological barrier; multidrug resistance; smart nanocarriers; metallic nanoparticles; green synthesis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biopharmaceutics)

Nano-Lipid Carriers for the Treatment of Neurological Diseases

edited by Shahrzad Latifi and

Elmira Arab-Tehrany

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 164 | Submission Open

Keywords: nano-lipid carriers; nanomedicine; drug delivery; blood–brain barrier; brain targeting; neurological disorders; nanotherapeutics; neurodegenerative diseases; stroke therapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanomedicine and Nanotechnology)

Advances in Solid Dosage Forms for Pediatric Pharmacotherapy

edited by Sabrina Andrea Flor

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 132 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric pharmacotherapy; patient-centric design; flexible solid dosage forms; age-appropriate formulations; dose uniformity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Pharmacy and Formulation)

Innovative Therapies for Neurodegenerative Diseases

edited by

Rosa María Giráldez-Pérez

, María Victoria Naval,

Javier Garcia-Pardo

and

Maria João Ramalho

submission deadline 10 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1130 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanotechnology-based therapies; cellular and regenerative therapies; stem cell therapy; gene therapy and RNA interference; protein aggregation inhibitors; neuroinflammation modulators; mitochondrial dysfunction-targeted drugs; preclinical and clinical trials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gene and Cell Therapy)

Exploring Drug Design and Delivery Systems: Bridging Pharmacology and Biological Function

edited by

Nevena Ž. Prlainović

submission deadline 15 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 492 | Submission Open

Keywords: drug design; drug delivery systems; pharmacology; biological function; nanotechnology; biomaterials; personalized therapeutics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Drug Targeting and Design)

Dendrimers in Nanomedicine: Recent Advances

edited by

Anne-Marie Caminade

submission deadline 16 Jan 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3750 | Submission Open

Keywords: dendrimers; dendritic nanostructures; biological properties; diagnosis; imaging agents; carriers; drug delivery; drug therapy; nanomedicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanomedicine and Nanotechnology)

Advanced Nanomaterials and Drug Delivery Systems for Wound Healing and Antimicrobial Therapy

edited by

Blessing Atim Aderibigbe

and Marthe Carine D. Fotsing

submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 7 articles | Viewed by 13431 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanotherapeutics; wound dressings; nanoparticles; nanometals; antimicrobial drugs; debridement; skin regeneration; controlled delivery systems; targeted delivery systems; bioactive 3D scaffolds; scar; nanotechnology; drug delivery; chronic wounds; acute wounds; microbial infections; HIV; viral infections; fungal infections; bacterial infections; drug resistance; nanocarriers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanomedicine and Nanotechnology)

Hydrogels-Based Drug Delivery System for Wound Healing

edited by

Loredana Elena Niţă

and

Alina Ghilan

submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7918 | Submission Open

Keywords: controlled drug release; polymer-based hydrogels; advanced wound dressings; smart hydrogels for tissue regeneration; bioactive hydrogels; 3D-printed hydrogels for personalized wound dressings

(This special issue belongs to the Section Drug Delivery and Controlled Release)

Innovative Applications of Nanotechnology and Photothermal Therapy in Cancer Treatment and Drug Delivery

edited by

Maria Manuela Gaspar

and

Catarina Pinto Reis

submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6148 | Submission Open

Keywords: photothermal therapy; drug delivery; chemotherapy; nanomaterials; local and systemic delivery; in situ delivery; nanoscale dosage forms; nanomedicine; pre-clinical studies; in vitro models; regulatory affairs

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Pharmaceutics)

Targeted Drug Delivery: Innovations to Overcome Biological and Technical Barriers

edited by

Luciana Scotti

and

Marcus Tullius Scotti

submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5064 | Submission Open

Keywords: drug delivery; biological barriers; drug stability; patient compliance; resistance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Drug Delivery and Controlled Release)

Biomaterials for Drug Delivery and Advanced In Vitro Models in Pharmaceutical Research

edited by

Lorenza Draghi

,

Clara Mattu

and Viola Sgarminato

submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2007 | Submission Open

Keywords: nano- and micro-particles; hydrogels; nano- and micro-gels; tissue models; organ-on-chips; organoids; pollutants; drug screening; delivery of small and biological drugs; gene therapy

Delivery System for Biomacromolecule Drugs: Design and Application, 2nd Edition

edited by

Songwei Tan

,

Xiaowei Zeng

and

Huan Deng

submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1549 | Submission Open

Keywords: drug delivery system; biomacromolecule; protein/peptide; DNA; RNA; gene therapy; immune therapy; cancer therapy; microneedle; self-assembly

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biopharmaceutics)

Development and Drug Delivery in Epigenetic Therapy

edited by

Toshihiko Tashima

submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1471 | Submission Open

Keywords: epigenetics; epigenetic drugs; histone deacetylase inhibitors; cancers; central nervous system diseases; histone modifications; non-coding RNAs; drug delivery system; nanodelivery; drug conjugates

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gene and Cell Therapy)

Functionalized Metal Nanoparticles in Cancer Therapy

edited by

José Luis Muñoz-Carrillo

,

Óscar Gutiérrez-Coronado

and

Rita Patakfalvi

submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 722 | Submission Open

Keywords: functionalized metal nanoparticles; cancer therapy; targeted drug delivery; photothermal therapy; tumor targeting; biocompatibility; nanomedicine; imaging agents; precision medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanomedicine and Nanotechnology)

Novel Topical and Transdermal Delivery Systems: Critical Challenges in Medical and Cosmetic Approaches

edited by Adriana Ganem-Rondero and Sergio Alberto Bernal Chavez

submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 462 | Submission Open

Keywords: skin; transdermal drug delivery; controlled release; drug targeting; nanocarriers; smart devices; stimulus-responsive systems; wound management; innovative applications in cosmetic products

(This special issue belongs to the Section Drug Delivery and Controlled Release)

Pharmaceutical Applications of 3D Printing, 2nd Edition

edited by

Philippe Espeau

and Veronica Ianno

submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 384 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D printing; printlet; pharmaceutical application; dosage form; polymedication; personalized medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmaceutical Technology, Manufacturing and Devices)

Dosage Forms in Drug Delivery: State of the Art and Future Perspectives, 2nd Edition

edited by

Cristina Martín-Sabroso

submission deadline 30 Jan 2027 | 7 articles | Viewed by 6080 | Submission Open

Keywords: dosage forms; drug delivery; tablets; capsules; nanoparticles; liposomes; patches; microparticles; implants; therapeutic efficacy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmaceutical Technology, Manufacturing and Devices)

Anti-Inflammatory Effects from Natural Bioactive Compounds—from Bench to Bedside, 3rd Edition

edited by

Ariane Leite Rozza

submission deadline 30 Jan 2027 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5902 | Submission Open

Keywords: inflammation; bioproducts; isolated compounds; cytokines; macrophages; autoimmune diseases; in vivo assay; in vitro assay

(This special issue belongs to the Section Drug Targeting and Design)

Nanocomposite Hydrogels and Their Application in Drug Delivery and Tissue Engineering, 2nd Edition

edited by

Jomarien García-Couce

and

Gustavo Cabrera Barjas

submission deadline 30 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 31 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocomposite hydrogels; nanomaterials; tissue engineering; regenerative medicine; drug delivery; cell culture

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanomedicine and Nanotechnology)

Medical Applications of Biologic Drugs

edited by

Carmen Maximiliana Dobrea

,

Adina Frum

,

Anca Butuca

,

Claudiu Morgovan

,

Felicia-Gabriela Gligor

and

Cristina Adriana Dehelean

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 24558 | Submission Open

Keywords: monoclonal antibodies; vaccines; hormones; biologic enzymes; immunosuppressants; immunomodulators; biologic drug development; mechanism of action; safety and efficacy; therapeutic outcomes; biosimilars; gene therapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biologics and Biosimilars)

Pharmaceutical Solid Dosage Forms: Manufacturing, Design, Development, and Biomedical Applications

edited by

Emma Adriana Ozon

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 10 articles | Viewed by 23715 | Submission Open

Keywords: pharmaceutical solid dosage forms; pharmaceutical manufacturing; hot-melt extrusion; formulation development; 3D printing; film coating; biomaterials; polymers; drug delivery systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Pharmacy and Formulation)

Advanced Drug Delivery Systems for Natural Products

edited by

Velichka Andonova

,

Viliana Eduardova Gugleva

and

Stanila Stoeva

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 9 articles | Viewed by 10149 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural products; advanced drug delivery systems; liposomes; niosomes; phytosomes; lipid nanoparticles; smart polymers; biodegradable nanoparticles; polymeric nanoparticles; drug carriers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Drug Delivery and Controlled Release)

Advanced Computational Tools in Development and Assessment of Dosage Form

edited by

Jakub Szlęk

and

Adam Pacławski

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8846 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; computational tools; advanced imaging in drug development; pharmaceutical analysis; dosage form characterization; pharmaceutical process monitoring

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmaceutical Technology, Manufacturing and Devices)

Drug Products: Latest Trends in Technical Development and Manufacturing of Parenteral Products

edited by Andrea Allmendinger and Hanns-Christian Mahler

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8422 | Submission Open

Keywords: parenteral products; sterile manufacturing; biopharmaceuticals; protein stability; cell and gene therapy; formulation development; aseptic manufacturing; Annex 1; sustainability; device integration; container closure integrity; analytical characterization; primary packaging material; single-use technologies; visual inspection; particulate matter; real-time release; subcutaneous administration

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmaceutical Technology, Manufacturing and Devices)

Impact of Lipid Nanoparticle Physicochemical Properties on mRNA Vaccine

edited by

Chuanxu Yang

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 8287 | Submission Open

Keywords: lipid nanoparticle formulation; ionizable lipids design; delivery of mRNA vaccines; sustained/controlled release; targeted delivery; stability and storage solutions; pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gene and Cell Therapy)

Antibody–Drug Conjugates Therapeutics

edited by

Amal Ali Elkordy

and

Summer Y. Y. Ha

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6632 | Submission Open

Keywords: antibody–drug conjugate; drug delivery; antibody; payload; linker; protein conjugation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biologics and Biosimilars)

Cutting-Edge Approaches to Smart Pharmaceutics and Vaccine Development

edited by

Andreea-Teodora Iacob

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4876 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanotechnology-driven innovations; modern vaccines; smart pharmaceutics; AI-assisted pharmaceuticals

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Pharmacy and Formulation)

Combining Ultrasound and Microbubbles/Nanobubbles for Enhancing the Effects of Cancer Therapies

edited by

Yi-Ju Ho

and

Deepa Sharma

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3896 | Submission Open

Keywords: ultrasound; immunotherapy; radiation therapy; chemotherapy; micro/nano-bubble; cancer therapeutics; drug delivery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanomedicine and Nanotechnology)

New Insights into Nanomaterials for Cancer Therapy and Drug Delivery

edited by

Giordano Perini

and

Antonio Minopoli

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3662 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; cancer; targeted therapy; drug delivery; new therapeutics; precision nanomedicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanomedicine and Nanotechnology)

Biomarker-Guided Drug Delivery Systems and Oral Bioavailability Enhancement

edited by

Van-An Duong

and

Dang-Khoa Vo

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1835 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomarker-guided delivery; personalized medicine; oral drug bioavailability; targeted drug formulations; nanocarrier; advanced drug carriers; predictive pharmacokinetics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biopharmaceutics)

Innovations in Pediatric and Neonatal Drug Formulation and Delivery

edited by

Nina Filip

,

Magdalena Cuciureanu

and Liliana Mititelu-Tartau

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 1720 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric and neonatal drug delivery; formulation challenges; nanotechnology; PBPK modeling; regulatory science

(This special issue belongs to the Section Drug Delivery and Controlled Release)

Site-Specific Drug Delivery

edited by

Yunjin Jung

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1447 | Submission Open

Keywords: site-specific drug delivery; targeted drug delivery; therapeutic effectiveness; nanotechnology; biological barrier

(This special issue belongs to the Section Drug Delivery and Controlled Release)

Biomimetic Drug Delivery Systems for Disease Treatment

edited by

Lin Mei

and

Ting Chen

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 911 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomedicine; biomimetic delivery systems; bioinspired carriers; cell membrane-coated nanoparticles; stimuli-responsive release; smart delivery systems; biomimetic engineering; micro/nanomotors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Drug Delivery and Controlled Release)

Emerging Trends and Advancements in Anticancer Photodynamic Therapy: Innovative Delivery Systems, Translational Insights, and Breakthroughs

edited by Anine Crous and

Blassan George

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 567 | Submission Open

Keywords: photodynamic therapy (PDT); anticancer therapy; photosensitizers; nanotechnology; immune modulation; imaging-guided therapy; combination therapies; preclinical studies; clinical translation; light-based therapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Pharmaceutics)

Lipid and Polymeric Carriers for Pulmonary Drug Delivery

edited by Iftikhar Khan, Sakib Saleem Yousaf and Ruba Bnyan

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 464 | Submission Open

Keywords: pulmonary drug delivery; nanocarriers; lipid-based formulations; inhalation therapy; systemic delivery; bioavailability; lipid nanoparticles; pulmonary diseases

(This special issue belongs to the Section Drug Delivery and Controlled Release)

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