It is hard to imagine biomedical research today without a decisive role for nanoparticles. Due to their unique properties and size, which are similar to those of biomolecules, the application potential of polymeric nanoparticles is huge in this field. Firstly, there are plenty of different novel synthesis procedures to prepare polymer-based nanoparticles of various property profiles (composition, size, structures, surface modification, etc.). Secondly, since analytical methods are becoming more and more sophisticated, we are learning how an intelligent combination of nanoparticle properties can interact with a physiological environment in a positive manner. This results in improvements in diagnostics as well as in therapy.
Recently, the use of polymeric nanoparticles has attracted significant attention in biomedical applications. Due to their advantageous properties, including biodegradability, biocompatibility, and non-toxicity, natural and synthetic polymers are versatile materials that offer several advantages for the therapy and diagnosis of a huge range of diseases and health conditions. Encapsulating therapeutic agents in polymeric nanoparticles allows for a sustained drug release, which is beneficial to improve drug efficacy and safety, reduce unwanted side effects, and enhance the acceptance and compliance of patients. Novel polymeric nanoparticles are now established as an important part of the nanotechnology field.
The Article Collection aims to present novel polymeric nanomedicine-inspired targeted delivery systems, including ligand-targeted polymeric nanoparticles, dendrimers, nanocomposites, and polymer-drug conjugates for site-specific transport of pharmaceuticals, improved production and characterization techniques for pharmaceutical nanoparticles, and exploration of alternative routes of administration and delivery strategies. We welcome articles dealing with all aspects of targeted drug-delivery systems based on polymeric nanomedicine and invite researchers and drug developers to publish their original research or review articles with expert opinions and perspectives in the area of therapeutics.
Keywords: Polymeric Nanoparticle; Drug delivery; Biomedical Applications; Nanomedicine; Sustained release
All manuscripts submitted to this Article Collection will undergo a full peer-review; the Guest Advisor for this collection will not be handling the manuscripts (unless they are an Editorial Board member). Please review the journal scope and author submission instructions prior to submitting a manuscript.
The deadline for submitting manuscripts is August 31, 2023.
Faisal Raza, Ph.D.
He has broad research interests in the areas of Pharmaceutics and drug delivery. His specific field of research focused on the design and synthesis of novel peptides and polymers for drug delivery, analyses therapeutic efficacy and toxicity studies in cancer mouse models, formulating and developing advanced drug delivery systems for poorly water-soluble anticancer drugs, developing stimuli-responsive nanomedicine and biomimetic nanotechnology for cancer therapy. He authored/Co-authored 60+ research and review papers in well-reputed SCI journals, including Biomaterials, Advanced healthcare materials, Advanced drug delivery review, Journal of control release, Journal of materials chemistry B, Acta Biomaterialia and Biomaterials Science with a total impact factor 300+.
Interests: Biomimetic nanomedicine; polymeric nanoparticle; drug delivery; cancer; tumor microenvironment, biomaterials, cancer nanomedicine
Mingfeng Qiu, Ph.D., Professor
Interests: Drug delivery systems, TCM, Biomemtic nanotechnology, polymeric nanoparticles, cancer
