Designing Hydrogels for Sustained Delivery of Therapeutic Agents
A special issue of Gels (ISSN 2310-2861). This special issue belongs to the section "Gel Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2024 | Viewed by 75
Special Issue Editor
Interests: functional polymers; biomedical materials; hydrogels; active penetrating carrier; targeted drug delivery
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Recent years have witnessed a significant leap in the development of advanced drug delivery systems, revolutionizing therapeutic interventions. Hydrogels, in particular, have emerged as versatile platforms offering unique properties ideal for the sustained and controlled release of therapeutic agents. This Special Issue aims to spotlight the latest breakthroughs in hydrogel design for therapeutic agent delivery, underscoring their potential impact on healthcare, including disease therapy, tissue engineering, and regenerative medicine.
We welcome contributions of cutting-edge research articles, reviews, and perspectives covering a wide range of topics related to hydrogel-based drug delivery systems. This Special Issue provides a collaborative platform for researchers and practitioners to exchange ideas, fostering progress in the field of hydrogel-based drug delivery.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Smart hydrogel formulations;
- Nanogels and nanocomposite hydrogels;
- Physicochemical properties of hydrogels;
- Biomedical applications of hydrogels;
- Regulatory and commercial perspectives.
Dr. Jiajia Xiang
Guest Editor
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- hydrogel
- nanogel
- drug delivery
- gene delivery
- cancer therapy
- tissue engineering
- controlled release
- regenerative medicine
