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Biomaterials-Based Drug Delivery Systems in Regenerative Medicine

edited by

Rogério Leone Buchaim

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 776 | Submission Open

Keywords: tissue regeneration; drug delivery systems; regenerative medicine; biomaterials; stem cell therapy; gene therapy; nanostructured biomaterials; biomimetic materials; decellularized extracellular matrices

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

Novel Research on Physiologically-Based Pharmacokinetic Modeling

edited by

Xiaoqiang Xiang

Qingfeng He

and

Yufei Shi

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 695 | Submission Open

Keywords: physiologically based pharmacokinetics; drug– drug interactions; in vitro– in vivo extrapolation; special populations; virtual clinical trials; quantitative pharmacology; mechanistic modeling

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

Emerging Trends in Nanocarriers for Therapeutic and Diagnostic Purposes

edited by

Raquel Silva Araújo

Vanessa Carla Furtado Mosqueira

and Maria Alice de Oliveira

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 668 | Submission Open

Keywords: production process; characterization methods; surface modification; smart biodegradable polymers; biodistribution; efficacy studies; diagnostic; theranostic; PET/SPECT/MR imaging; radiolabeled nanoparticles; drying technologies; scale-up technologies; targeted therapy

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

Innovative Boron-Based Drug Delivery Systems

edited by Makoto Shirakawa, Tomohiro Tanaka and

Alexander Zaboronok

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 578 | Submission Open

Keywords: boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT); boron-containing drug delivery; boron-based nanomedicine; benzoxaborole and boronic acid drugs; targeted cancer therapy; imaging and dosimetry

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

Design of Hydrogels for Drug Delivery

edited by

Luis Morales-Quintana

and

Bustos Daniel

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

Keywords: drug delivery; controlled release; smart hydrogels; computational modelling of hydrogels; molecular simulations of hydrogels; bioresponsive systems; hydrogel fabrication techniques

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

Nanoparticles for Glioblastoma Therapy

edited by Shambhavi Pandey and

Benjamí Oller-Salvia

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 478 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoparticles; blood– brain barrier; gene delivery; glioblastoma; cancer stem cells; biomaterials

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

Microneedle-Mediated Transdermal Delivery of Bio-Macromolecular Drugs

edited by Guangsheng Du and Li Deng

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 396 | Submission Open

Keywords: microneedle; transdermal delivery; dermal delivery; bio-macromolecular drugs; minimally invasive; skin delivery; therapeutic biologics

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

Advanced Theranostic Nanoplatforms for Precision Therapy

edited by

Kwang-Sun Kim

and

Secheol Oh

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 330 | Submission Open

Keywords: theranostic nanoplatforms; extracellular vesicles (EVs); targeted drug delivery; stimuli-responsive nanomaterials; antimicrobials; cancer and infectious disease therapy; nanomedicine; biocompatible nanomaterials; real-time imaging; modular nanostructures; precision medicine; bacterial ghost

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

Aerogels for Regenerative Medicine and Pharmaceutical Technology

edited by

Ana Iglesias-Mejuto

and

Carlos A. García-González

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 302 | Submission Open

Keywords: aerogels; tissue engineering; regenerative medicine; drug delivery; pharmaceutical technology; polymers

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

mRNA Therapy for Cardiovascular Diseases

edited by Mirjana Macvanin

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 297 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiovascular diseases; mRNA therapeutics; modRNA; gene therapy; cardiomyocyte; heart failure; myocardial infarction; delivery systems; regenerative therapy

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

Natural Products Drug Discovery and Their Pharmacological Applications

edited by Rosana Crespo

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 251 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural product; pharmaceutical applications; neurodegenerative disorders

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

Inhaled Therapy of Respiratory Infections

edited by

Wei-Ren Ke

and

Hui-Ling Lin

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 228 | Submission Open

Keywords: inhaled drug delivery; respiratory infections; anti-infective aerosols; pulmonary pharmacokinetics; targeted lung delivery; clinical translation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Pharmaceutics)

Natural Product-Based Pharmaceutical Formulations for Skin Drug Delivery

edited by

Monika Michalak

and

Amélia Vieira

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 220 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural products; topical drug delivery systems; skin permeation; nanotechnology; skin care and therapy; wound management

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

Surface-Engineered Nanomedicines for Imaging-Guided Delivery and Enhanced Therapeutic Performance

edited by

Zoltán Kaleta

and

Domokos Máthé

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 215 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructured materials; surface functionalization; pharmaceutical sciences; drug delivery; biomedical application

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

Drug Delivery Systems for Ocular Diseases, 2nd Edition

edited by

Gonzalo Carracedo

and

Maria Vivero-Lopez

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 206 | Submission Open

Keywords: ocular diseases; contact lens delivery; drug delivery systems; nanotechnology

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

Hybrid Nanoparticles for Cancer Therapy, 2nd Edition

edited by Jacy Gameiro and

Sara Malaguti Andrade Soares

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 202 | Submission Open

Keywords: hybrid nanoparticles; cancer therapy; targeted drug delivery; nanomedicine; tumor microenvironment; gene therapy; immunotherapy; diagnostics; nanomaterials

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

Engineering Solid-State Properties of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients

edited by Rubén M. Maggio and Marina Antonio

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 196 | Submission Open

Keywords: solid-state properties; multicomponent systems; pharmaceutical salts; pharmaceutical co-crystals; crystal engineering; solid-state stability; mechanical properties; permeability; active pharmaceutical ingredient

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

Oral Nanomedicine for Peptide and Protein Delivery

edited by Soraia Pinto and

Rute Nunes

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 187 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoparticles; liposomes; micelles; cancer; diabetes mellitus; inflammatory bowel disease; intestinal target; gastrointestinal barriers; oral delivery

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

Metallic Nanoparticles for Pharmaceutical Applications

edited by

Thalita Marcolan Valverde

Guilherme Mattos Jardim Costa

and Alfredo Miranda de Góes

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 169 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal nanoparticles (MNPs); synthesis; characterization; biomedicine; pharmaceutical applications

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

Unlocking Cancer Treatment: Harnessing Lipid Nanocarriers for Precision Drug Delivery

edited by Joydeb Majumder

submission deadline 2 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 575 | Submission Open

Keywords: cancer therapy; nano therapeutics; lipid nanoparticles; drug delivery; targeted delivery; nanomedicine

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

Application of Electrohydrodynamic Techniques for Delivery of Therapeutic Agents

edited by

Gustavo Abraham

and

Silvestre Manuel Bongiovanni Abel

submission deadline 10 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4294 | Submission Open

Keywords: drug-loaded electrospun nanofibrous mats; drug-loaded electrosprayed micro- and nanoparticles; targeted drug delivery systems; therapeutic agent’ s encapsulation techniques; antimicrobial nanofibrous mats; protein-loaded release; novel applications of electrospun nanofibers

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

Pharmacy Compounding of Personalized Preparation for Specific Patients: Challenges and Advantages, 2nd Edition

edited by

and

submission deadline 10 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4282 | Submission Open

Keywords: formulations; drug compounding; extemporaneous preparations; galenics; quality; standard operating procedures

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

Bioactive Molecules for Targeted Cancer Therapy and Delivery Innovations

edited by

Cristian O. Salas

and Felipe Andrés Oyarzún-Ampuero

submission deadline 13 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4414 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive molecules; targeted therapy; angiogenesis inhibitors; signal transduction inhibitors; nano and micromedicines; drug delivery; spatial and temporal drug release

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

Biocompatible Liposomes for Drug Delivery

edited by

Gábor Katona

and Anita Bogdanov

submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1395 | Submission Open

Keywords: liposome; biocompatible liposomes; drug delivery system; anti-cancer therapy; anti-inflammatory therapy; antibiotics

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

Carbohydrate-Based Carriers for Drug Delivery, 2nd Edition

edited by

Ioana Mirela Vasincu

and

Lenuta Profire

submission deadline 18 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8376 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; drug delivery; release profile; polisaccharides; oligosaccharides; inclusion complexes; targeted therapy

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

3D Printing—Current Pharmaceutical Applications and Future Directions

edited by Ivana M. Cotabarren,

Sanjay Garg

and Loreana C. Gallo

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 12078 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D printing; pharmaceutical products; 3D printers; personalized drug delivery; additive manufacturing; new materials for 3D printing

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

Antibacterial Nanoformulations Based on Natural Products

edited by

Alejandro Madrid

Iván Jose Montenegro Venegas

and Enrique Werner

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2143 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoformulation; essential oil; extract; semisynthetic compound; hybrid compound; resinous exudate; antimicrobial agents; natural products

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

Natural Product-Based Anticancer Drug Development: From Molecular Mechanisms to Therapeutic Applications

edited by Su-Yun Lyu

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1259 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural products; cancer immunotherapy; immunomodulation; drug development; anticancer agents; precision medicine; translational research; bioactive compounds; organoids

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

Natural Pharmaceuticals Focused on Anti-Inflammatory Activities, 2nd Edition

edited by

Aleksandra A. Jovanović

and Katarina Ŝavikin

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 936 | Submission Open

Keywords: anti-inflammatory properties; chemical identification of natural anti-inflammatory agents; delivery and controlled-release systems; natural extracts; mechanisms of natural anti-inflammatory agents; molecular docking; natural products; plants and fungi; structure– effect relationships

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

Next-Generation for mRNA Vaccine Delivery

edited by

Joseph Rosenecker

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 774 | Submission Open

Keywords: gene therapy; modification of mRNA; targeted transfer of mRNA; translational capacity of mRNA; immunogenicity of mRNA

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

Nanoparticles for Dermal and Transdermal Delivery

edited by Nina Dragićević

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 411 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoparticles; nanocarriers; lipid-based nanoparticles; polymeric nanoparticles; metallic nanoparticles; dermal delivery; transdermal delivery; skin permeation; drug delivery systems

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

Pharmacokinetics of Orally Administered Drugs, 3rd Edition

edited by

Márcio Rodrigues

and

Gilberto Alves

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 233 | Submission Open

Keywords: oral bioavailability; absorption; pharmacokinetics; drug delivery; formulation

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

Challenges and Future Trends of Nano-Based Drug Delivery System in the Treatment of Bone Diseases

edited by Xiao Lin and Jie Shang

submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 15568 | Submission Open

Keywords: nano-based drug delivery system; drug delivery particles; controlled release; stimuli-responsive drug delivery system; photodynamics therapy; nanozymes; organic porous materials; osteoporosis; fracture healing; osteoarthritis; bone tissue regeneration

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

Prodrug Strategies for Enhancing Drug Stability and Pharmacokinetics

edited by

Federico Zappaterra

and

Pier Paolo Giovannini

submission deadline 27 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 8270 | Submission Open

Keywords: prodrug development; drug solubility enhancement; pharmacokinetic optimization; bioavailability improvement; innovative drug design; green biocatalytic approaches

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

Proteases and Serpins: Therapeutic Targets for Various Diseases

edited by

Crispin R. Dass

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 15302 | Submission Open

Keywords: serpin; protease; serine protease inhibitors; disease; cancer; diabetes; cardiovascular disease; inflammatory disease; therapy; drug development; oxidative stress

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

Novel Drug Delivery Systems for the Treatment of Skin Disorders

edited by

Ioana Viorica Olariu

and

Vicenţiu Vlaia

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 14107 | Submission Open

Keywords: drug delivery; nanoparticles; vesicular systems; 3D-printed drugs; topical dosage form; skin disorder; penetration

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

Innovative Drug Delivery Strategies for Targeted Cancer Immunotherapy

edited by Jingjing Sun

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 13736 | Submission Open

Keywords: immunomodulatory agents; cancer immunotherapy; drug delivery; nanoparticles; checkpoint inhibitors; nanocarriers

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

Advances in Bioactive Compounds and Nanotechnology: Sustainable Approaches for Pharmaceutical Applications

edited by

Catarina Roma-Rodrigues

Patricia Branco

and

Elisabete Muchagato Mauricio

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 13734 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural bioactive compounds; biotechnological drug production; therapy; green cosmetics; eco-friendly pharmacy; natural preservatives; pharmaceutical formulation; nanomedicine; sustainability; green chemistry; green nanotechnology; sustainable drug delivery systems; controlled-release systems; nanocarriers for drug bioavailability; phytochemical-based drug therapies; lifecycle analysis of drug manufacturing; natural compounds in drug formulation; sustainable packaging for pharmaceuticals

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

Controlled-Release Drug Delivery Systems for Anti-Inflammatory and Wound Healing Action

edited by

Vladimir Zivkovic

Jovana Bradic

and Anica M. Petrović

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10930 | Submission Open

Keywords: controlled drug delivery systems; systems for topical delivery; physicochemical characterization; stability studies; rheological properties; release and permeation testing; anti-inflammatory properties; wound-healing properties; natural products

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

PLGA Micro/Nanoparticles in Drug Delivery

edited by Ilaria Arduino and

Ilaria Andreana

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9236 | Submission Open

Keywords: micro- and nanotechnology; particle manufacturing; targeted delivery; particle characterization; biocompatibility; solubility enhancement

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

Functional Nanomaterials in Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Applications

edited by

Michael Arkas

and

Veroniki Peter Vidali

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 8193 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; drug delivery; bioimaging; tissue engineering; gene transfection; hyperthermic therapies; photodynamic therapies; photoacoustic therapies

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

Advanced Nanomaterials for Drug Delivery, 2nd Edition

edited by

Roxana Cristina Popescu

and

Diana Savu

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6660 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; drug delivery systems; cancer therapy; antimicrobial applications; antiviral applications

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

Integrating Phytocompounds with Nanotechnology: Revolutionary Approaches to Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, and Anti-Tumoral Therapies

edited by

Catarina Roma-Rodrigues

and

Pedro N. Sousa Sampaio

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6529 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive phytocompounds ; nanotechnology; nanomedicine; antimicrobial; antioxidant; anti-tumoral; drug delivery; plant-based therapeutics; phytochemical nanocarriers

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

New Perspectives in Hydrogel Design for Medicine and Biotechnology

edited by

Jagoda Kurowiak

and Tomasz Klekiel

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6303 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogels; biomaterials; regenerative medicine; tissue engineering; drug delivery systems; polymer design; bioactive materials; biomedical applications

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

Synergistic Nanomedicines: Integrating Chemotherapy and Phototherapy for Enhanced Cancer Treatment

edited by Nasrin Hooshmand

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 5750 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterial; nanomedicine; chemo-photothermal therapy; cancer; drug delivery

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

Application of Polymeric Micelles for Drug and Gene Delivery, 2nd Edition

edited by

Stanislav Rangelov

and

Emi Haladjova

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5602 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric micelles; micelleplexes; drug delivery; gene delivery; drug release; nanomedicine; gene therapy; theranostics

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

Conjugated Polymer Nanoparticles: Innovative Designs for Photodynamic and Photothermal Therapy in Cancer and Bacterial Infections—Preclinical Evaluation and Beyond

edited by

Luis Ibarra

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5246 | Submission Open

Keywords: conjugated polymer nanoparticles; organic semiconducting materials; biomedical application; drug delivery; preclinical evaluation; antimicrobial nanoparticles; antitumoral nanoparticles

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

CNS Drug Delivery: Recent Advances and Challenges

edited by

Daisuke Inoue

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4395 | Submission Open

Keywords: CNS drug delivery; blood– brain barrier; nanotechnology; targeted delivery

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

Lipid-Based Nanoparticulate Drug Delivery Systems: Preparation, Biomedical Applications, and Evaluation, 2nd Edition

edited by

Denitsa Momekova

Velichka Andonova

Viliana Eduardova Gugleva

and

Nadezhda Ivanova

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4192 | Submission Open

Keywords: liposomes; nanoemulsions; nanostructured lipid carriers; niosomes; solid lipid nanoparticles; targeted drug delivery

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

Advances in Delivery Systems for Antidiabetic Drugs and Beyond Glycaemic Control

edited by

Ahmed Gedawy

and

Crispin R. Dass

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3990 | Submission Open

Keywords: diabetes; biopolymers; patches; nanocarriers; inserts; pharmacokinetics; diagnostics; devices

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

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