Polymers for Biomedical Imaging and Therapy

Dear Colleagues,

Advances in polymer science are critical for the successful development of these multi-component composites in one particulate system for biomedical applications. They hold great promise due to their facile synthesis and excellent biocompatibility, tolerability, and bioavailability. A variety of polymer material platforms, including polymer–drug conjugates, polymeric micelles, polymersomes, and dendrimers, are extensively used in theranostic nanomedicine, allowing for the molecular diagnosis, targeted drug delivery, and simultaneous monitoring and treatment of such diseases.

This Special Issue is a collection of original research papers, reviews, and commentaries that addresses the synthesis and formulation of polymer particles containing imaging agents (iodine, gold, SPIONPs, gadolinium, etc.), therapeutics (i.e., DNA, siRNA, proteins, small drugs, etc.), and targeting moieties as an efficient delivery system. Those multifunctional polymeric particles will be able to address many challenges presented in clinical nanomedicine and providing potential therapeutic outcomes to patients.

Dr. Mohamed F. Attia 
Guest Editor

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