Themed collection Drug delivery
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A brief review on solid lipid nanoparticles: part and parcel of contemporary drug delivery systems
Drug delivery technology has a wide spectrum, which is continuously being upgraded at a stupendous speed.
RSC Adv., 2020,10, 26777-26791
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0RA03491F
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The role of hollow magnetic nanoparticles in drug delivery
The increasing number of scientific publications focusing on nanomaterials in the biomedical field indicates growing interest from the broader scientific community.
RSC Adv., 2019,9, 25094-25106
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9RA01589B
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Carbon quantum dots and their biomedical and therapeutic applications: a review
The biomedical applications of the recently emerging carbon quantum dots are reviewed.
RSC Adv., 2019,9, 6460-6481
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8RA08088G
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A functional chitosan-based hydrogel as a wound dressing and drug delivery system in the treatment of wound healing
Functional active wound dressings are expected to provide a moist wound environment, offer protection from secondary infections, remove wound exudate and accelerate tissue regeneration, as well as to improve the efficiency of wound healing.
RSC Adv., 2018,8, 7533-7549
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7RA13510F
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Factors affecting the structure of lyotropic liquid crystals and the correlation between structure and drug diffusion
Factors such as amphiphilic molecules , water content, temperature, pressure, light and magnetic field on the structures of LLCs.
RSC Adv., 2018,8, 6978-6987
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7RA12008G
Multifunctional mesoporous silica nanocarriers for stimuli-responsive target delivery of anticancer drugs
By modifying the outer surface of MSNs with various functional groups or/and using a combination with other nanomaterials, stimuli-responsive and active targeting nanosystems can be designed for stimuli-responsive target delivery of anticancer drugs.
RSC Adv., 2016,6, 92073-92091
https://doi.org/10.1039/C6RA18062K
Bioapplication of graphene oxide derivatives: drug/gene delivery, imaging, polymeric modification, toxicology, therapeutics and challenges
This review article summarizes the latest progress in research regarding bioapplications of graphene oxide derivatives and provides expert opinions on strategies for overcoming the current challenges.
RSC Adv., 2015,5, 42141-42161
https://doi.org/10.1039/C5RA04756K
Polymeric micelles as drug delivery vehicles
Though much progress has been made in drug delivery systems, the design of a suitable carrier for the delivery of hydrophobic drugs is still a major challenge for researchers.
RSC Adv., 2014,4, 17028-17038
https://doi.org/10.1039/C3RA47370H
Curcumin, a promising anti-cancer therapeutic: a review of its chemical properties, bioactivity and approaches to cancer cell delivery
The chemical properties of curcumin as well as its proposed mechanism of action as an anti-cancer therapeutic are reviewed. Recent approaches to curcumin delivery are described.
RSC Adv., 2014,4, 10815-10829
https://doi.org/10.1039/C3RA46396F
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RAFT polymerization mediated core–shell supramolecular assembly of PEGMA-co-stearic acid block co-polymer for efficient anticancer drug delivery
In this work, core–shell supramolecular assembly polymeric nano-architectures containing hydrophilic and hydrophobic segments were synthesized via reversible addition fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) polymerization.
RSC Adv., 2021,11, 16913-16923
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1RA01660A
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Chitosan-covered liposomes as a promising drug transporter: nanoscale investigations
In this paper, we studied the graft chitosan conformation and its influence on the liposome membrane structure and dynamics as a function of the grafting molar-fraction.
RSC Adv., 2021,11, 1503-1516
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0RA08305D
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PLGA nanoparticle preparations by emulsification and nanoprecipitation techniques: effects of formulation parameters
This study presents the influence of the primary formulation parameters on the formation of poly-DL-lactic-co-glycolic nanoparticles by the emulsification-solvent evaporation, and the nanoprecipitation techniques.
RSC Adv., 2020,10, 4218-4231
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9RA10857B
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A conductive sodium alginate and carboxymethyl chitosan hydrogel doped with polypyrrole for peripheral nerve regeneration
Polymer materials with electrically conductive properties have good applications in their respective fields because of their special properties.
RSC Adv., 2018,8, 10806-10817
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8RA01059E
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Fabrication of a hyaluronic acid conjugated metal organic framework for targeted drug delivery and magnetic resonance imaging
DOX-doped MOF nanoparticles were prepared via a one-pot reaction and successively anchored with Fe3+ and HA for simultaneous targeted drug delivery and MR imaging.
RSC Adv., 2018,8, 6581-6589
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7RA12969F
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Paclitaxel prodrug based mixed micelles for tumor-targeted chemotherapy
Paclitaxel prodrug based mixed micelles with high drug loading and tumor targeting capacity for elevated chemotherapy.
RSC Adv., 2018,8, 380-389
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7RA07796C
Chitosan-folate coated mesoporous silica nanoparticles as a smart and pH-sensitive system for curcumin delivery
Biocompatible pH and folate sensitive large pore MSNs with controllable and targeted CUR delivery.
RSC Adv., 2016,6, 105578-105588
https://doi.org/10.1039/C6RA23182A
Dual drug-loaded halloysite hybrid-based glycocluster for sustained release of hydrophobic molecules
A dual drug-loaded HNT–CD glycocluster delivery system based on halloysite nanotubes and carbohydrate functionalized cyclodextrin for delivery of natural drugs was developed.
RSC Adv., 2016,6, 87935-87944
https://doi.org/10.1039/C6RA14657K
Facile exfoliation of MoS2 nanosheets by protein as a photothermal-triggered drug delivery system for synergistic tumor therapy
A schematic representation of MoS2 nanosheet synthesis and its photothermal-triggered drug delivery application.
RSC Adv., 2016,6, 77083-77092
https://doi.org/10.1039/C6RA13993K
Electrospun gelatin nanofibers loaded with vitamins A and E as antibacterial wound dressing materials
Illustration showing the fabrication process and test contents of electrospun gelatin nanofibers loaded with vitamins A and E as wound dressing materials in this paper.
RSC Adv., 2016,6, 50267-50277
https://doi.org/10.1039/C6RA05092A
A biodegradable, biocompatible transdermal device derived from carboxymethyl cellulose and multi-walled carbon nanotubes for sustained release of diclofenac sodium
A hybrid nanocomposite hydrogel (CMC–MWCNT) has been fabricated using carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) and acid-functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) at room temperature for transdermal delivery of diclofenac sodium.
RSC Adv., 2016,6, 19605-19611
https://doi.org/10.1039/C6RA00260A
Synthesis of fluorescent nitrogen-doped carbon dots from dried shrimps for cell imaging and boldine drug delivery system
Fluorescent N-doped carbon dots were synthesized using dried shrimps as precursors and rationally fabricated as a traceable drug delivery system for the targeted delivery of boldine to human breast cancer cells (MCF-7 cells).
RSC Adv., 2016,6, 12169-12179
https://doi.org/10.1039/C5RA24621K
Intranasal delivery of asenapine loaded nanostructured lipid carriers: formulation, characterization, pharmacokinetic and behavioural assessment
The aim of the present research work was to develop asenapine (ASM) loaded nanostructured lipid carriers (ANLC) for the delivery of drugs in the brain by an intranasal route to enhance therapeutic efficacy.
RSC Adv., 2016,6, 2032-2045
https://doi.org/10.1039/C5RA19793G
Green synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles using Hibiscus subdariffa leaf extract: effect of temperature on synthesis, anti-bacterial activity and anti-diabetic activity
Particle size dependent anti-bacterial and anti-diabetic activities of green synthesized ZnO nanoparticles.
RSC Adv., 2015,5, 4993-5003
https://doi.org/10.1039/C4RA12784F
About this collection
We are very pleased to present our 10th Anniversary collection on Drug delivery!Looking back over the last 10 years, we would like to showcase some of the very best articles that have been published in RSC Advances. Many of these papers have been cited hundreds of times, providing valuable advances for further research, and some continue to be among the journal’s most downloaded articles as of today.
We hope you enjoy our 10th Anniversary collection on Drug delivery!