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RSC Pharmaceutics @rscpharmaceutics.rsc.org · 14d

🎉 RSC Pharmaceutics is now indexed in Web of Science! Discover our articles on pharmaceutics research in the database. 🌟

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RSC Pharmaceutics @rscpharmaceutics.rsc.org · 18d

🎉 RSC Pharmaceutics is now indexed in Scopus! Discover our articles on pharmaceutics research in the database. 🌟

#Pharmaceutics #DrugDelivery #Pharma #Scopus

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RSC Pharmaceutics @rscpharmaceutics.rsc.org · 19d

🎉 Celebrate Two Years of RSC Pharmaceutics with Us! We invite you to help us celebrate by voting for your favourite cover from our first year. 🏆

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Cast your vote here: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/VUN32L/

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RSC Pharmaceutics @rscpharmaceutics.rsc.org · 19d

🧠🔬 Nanosensors are revolutionising healthcare, from diagnostics to disease management. This review by S. Gulati et al., University of Delhi, explores how nanotech enables real-time monitoring, early detection & precision treatment.

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Nanosensors in healthcare: transforming real-time monitoring and disease management with cutting-edge nanotechnology

The field of healthcare monitoring continuously strives to find new and better ways of improving healthcare access and advancing the accuracy and precision of diagnostic and treatment approaches. To…

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RSC Pharmaceutics @rscpharmaceutics.rsc.org · 20d

🚀 This review explores cutting-edge strategies for direct cytosolic delivery of biologics, one to read from V. M. Rotello and co-workers @umassamherst.bsky.social

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Breaking the cellular delivery bottleneck: recent developments in direct cytosolic delivery of biologics

Proteins and nucleic acid therapeutics represent a significant and growing share of the pharmaceutical landscape. The majority of biological and therapeutic applications of these biomolecules require…

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RSC Pharmaceutics @rscpharmaceutics.rsc.org · 24d

🩸🔬 Targeted therapies for blood cancer are evolving fast!
From ligand-functionalized nanoparticles to AI-driven delivery—precision is the new standard. Review from #RSCPharma AB member Yahya Choonara and co-workers, @WitsUniversity

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#BloodCancer #Nanomedicine #DrugDelivery

Advances in targeted therapies and emerging strategies for blood cancer treatment

Blood cancers, including leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma, originate within the bone marrow, where the intricate microenvironment presents considerable challenges for conventional therapies…

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RSC Pharmaceutics @rscpharmaceutics.rsc.org · 25d

🧪🔬 Boosting 5-FU delivery with ZIFs!
G. Froudakis & co-workers from University of Crete use multiscale simulations to reveal 4× higher drug loading in modified frameworks.

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Multiscale computational insights into 5-fluorouracil delivery via zeolite imidazole frameworks (ZIFs)

Zeolitic Imidazolate Frameworks (ZIFs) are considered as potential nanocarriers in biomedical applications such as storage and transportation of drugs, due to their low toxicity, high internal load…

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RSC Pharmaceutics @rscpharmaceutics.rsc.org · 26d

🧬✨Protein corona unlocks targeted RNA delivery beyond the liver. Discover the future of LNPs with this review article by H. Harashima and co-workers from Hokkaido University.

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A new strategy for the extrahepatic delivery of lipid-based nanomedicines: a protein corona-mediated selective targeting system based on an ionizable cationic lipid library

Applying lipid nanoparticle (LNP) technology to ribonucleic acid (RNA) nanomedicines was integral to the success of mRNA vaccines against COVID-19. To expand the power of LNP technology, extrahepatic…

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RSC Pharmaceutics @rscpharmaceutics.rsc.org · 26d

The inside cover comes from Padma Devarajan's team at Institute of Chemical Technology. They studied the effect of shape on cellular internalization and anti-cancer efficacy of hydroxyapatite nanoparticles in an osteosarcoma cell line: pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...

Effect of shape on cellular internalization and anti-cancer efficacy of hydroxyapatite nanoparticles in an osteosarcoma cell line

Hydroxyapatite nanoparticles (HAP NPs) with distinct morphologies were synthesized by the wet precipitation method by varying pH, and their shape was confirmed by scanning electron microscopy as spher...

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RSC Pharmaceutics @rscpharmaceutics.rsc.org · 26d

The outside cover is from Masahiro Goto and colleagues at Kyushu University and accompanies their article on biocompatible ionic liquid-based nanoparticles for effective skin penetration and intracellular uptake of antisense oligonucleotides: pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...

Biocompatible ionic liquid-based nanoparticles for effective skin penetration and intracellular uptake of antisense oligonucleotides

A novel formulation (IL-NP) for the transdermal delivery of nucleic acid medicines was developed using biocompatible ionic liquid (IL). The formulation was created by mixing DNA in water with an IL in...

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RSC Pharmaceutics @rscpharmaceutics.rsc.org · 26d

Have you seen the cover images for Issue 5 of RSC Pharmaceutics? You can read the stories behind the covers for free here: pubs.rsc.org/en/journals/...

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RSC Pharmaceutics @rscpharmaceutics.rsc.org · 27d

Discover the latest pharmaceutical innovations in Issue 5 of RSC Pharmaceutics. All articles are free to read for everyone: pubs.rsc.org/en/journals/...

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RSC Pharmaceutics @rscpharmaceutics.rsc.org · Aug 20

RSC Pharmaceutics Editorial Board member Professor Heidi Mansour was recently awarded as American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists Fellow. Congratulations Heidi! 🎉 🏆 🏅 buff.ly/8Gf2zBV

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RSC Pharmaceutics @rscpharmaceutics.rsc.org · Aug 12

Are you interested in the potential of small extracellular vesicles for pancreatic cancer therapy? Then make sure you read the review by Richard Crow, Oksana Kehoe and Clare Hoskins on this topic. Out now in RSC Pharmaceutics and free to read for everyone: pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...

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RSC Medicinal Chemistry @rscmedchem.rsc.org · Aug 5

Following our Meet the Editor webinar: Innovations in Medicinal Chemistry, we are delighted to bring together a collection of @rsc.org articles, in @chemicalscience.rsc.org, @rscmedchem.rsc.org and @rscpharmaceutics.rsc.org, chosen by our speakers.

Read them here 👉 pubs.rsc.org/en/journals/...

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RSC Pharmaceutics @rscpharmaceutics.rsc.org · Jul 17

The second cover comes from Khushboo Yadava and Ashutosh Yadav. Their work presents a molecular simulation-based deep neural network model for deciphering the adsorption of 5-Fluorouracil in COFs. Read their work here: pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...

A molecular simulation-based deep neural network model for deciphering the adsorption of 5-Fluorouracil in COFs

A database of 1242 experimentally synthesized COFs has been studied to understand their potential as drug carriers by employing molecular simulations and machine learning models to analyze the adsorpt...

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RSC Pharmaceutics @rscpharmaceutics.rsc.org · Jul 17

The first cover is from Mukesh Pandey's team at Mayo Clinic Rochester and accompanies their article on the synthesis and preliminary evaluation of cardiac imaging with [68Ga]Ga-NOTA-CTP in normal and infarcted CD1 mice. Read their work here: pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...

Synthesis and preliminary evaluation of cardiac imaging with [68Ga]Ga-NOTA-CTP in normal and infarcted CD1 mice

Cell-penetrating peptide-based probes for positron emission tomography (PET) are currently being developed for cardiac imaging. Herein, we have conjugated a synthetic 12 amino acids (NH2-APWHLSSQYSRT-...

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RSC Pharmaceutics @rscpharmaceutics.rsc.org · Jul 17

Have you seen these beautiful cover images for RSC Pharmaceutics? The corresponding articles are part of our fourth issue of 2025, which you read for free here: pubs.rsc.org/en/journals/...

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RSC Pharmaceutics @rscpharmaceutics.rsc.org · Jul 15

Out now: Issue 4 of RSC Pharmaceutics. Discover the latest innovations in drug delivery in our latest issue: pubs.rsc.org/en/journals/...

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RSC Pharmaceutics @rscpharmaceutics.rsc.org · Jul 7

Featuring talks from Royal Society of Chemistry's board members, journal editors and researchers, this webinar will delve into the latest innovations in drug discovery and highlight the critical role of global collaboration in driving scientific progress.

Secure your spot now: bit.ly/43KIKpE

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RSC Pharmaceutics @rscpharmaceutics.rsc.org · Jul 1

Don't miss this upcoming webinar, featuring Editors and Board Members of RSC Pharmaceutics and @rscmedchem.rsc.org!

RSC Pharmaceutics @rscpharmaceutics.rsc.org · Jun 17

Innovations in medicinal chemistry – advancing drug discovery and development

Online via Zoom, Monday 14 July 2025, 1.30–5.30pm India time.

Register for the webinar now! bit.ly/43KIKpE

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Royal Society of Chemistry @rsc.org · Jun 25

🎉 Today we reveal the 2025 RSC Prize winners! 🎉

Celebrating excellence across research, diversity, tech roles, apprentices and partnerships. Join us in congratulating the remarkable individuals and teams advancing chemistry for society. buff.ly/K2un4O1 #Chemistry #ChemSky

Congratulations banner from the Royal Society of Chemistry featuring a medallion with symbolic icons representing various scientific elements and achievements, surrounded by a stardust background with the text "#RSCPrizes".

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RSC Pharmaceutics @rscpharmaceutics.rsc.org · Jun 19

The next RSC Desktop Seminar is on drug discovery and drug delivery for cancer treatment, with @mikewaring.bsky.social (Newcastle University) and @twanlammers.bsky.social (RWTH Aachen University) 🧫

The webinar is next week on Friday 27 June at 10am EDT/3pm BST

Register here 👉 lnkd.in/gmKVeu78

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RSC Pharmaceutics @rscpharmaceutics.rsc.org · Jun 17

Innovations in medicinal chemistry – advancing drug discovery and development

Online via Zoom, Monday 14 July 2025, 1.30–5.30pm India time.

Register for the webinar now! bit.ly/43KIKpE

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RSC Pharmaceutics @rscpharmaceutics.rsc.org · Jun 5

Interested in becoming a reviewer for the RSC? Find out more here: www.rsc.org/journals-boo...