Polymers for Drug/Gene Delivery and Controlled Release
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Smart and Functional Polymers".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2025 | Viewed by 1050
Special Issue Editor
Interests: polymer-based nanomedicine; polymers for tumor-targeted drug delivery; antitumor protein; siRNA delivery; polymers for antitumor therapy; tumor acidic microenvironment
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue of Polymers, entitled "Polymers for Drug/Gene Delivery and Controlled Release", aims to showcase cutting-edge research in the intersection of polymer science and pharmaceutical technology. This Special Issue aims to provide a platform for researchers to present their innovative work on the development and application of polymers for enhanced drug/gene delivery systems and controlled release mechanisms.
Contributions are sought in areas encompassing the design of novel polymer-based drug delivery vehicles, the use of advanced materials for targeted drug/gene release, biocompatibility studies of polymer carriers, and the incorporation of stimuli-responsive polymers for on-demand drug/gene delivery. Furthermore, research exploring the synergistic relationships between polymers and drug formulations to optimize therapeutic efficacy and minimize side effects is encouraged.
This Special Issue invites submissions that push the boundaries of drug/gene delivery technologies, offering a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, and industry professionals invested in advancing drug delivery strategies for improved patient outcomes.
Dr. Guobin Ding
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- polymer-based drug delivery
- gene delivery
- controlled release mechanisms
- stimuli-responsive polymers
- targeted drug delivery systems
- biocompatible polymer carriers
- therapeutic efficacy optimization
- gene therapy
- drug delivery vehicles
- pharmaceutical polymer technology
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