Journal of Controlled Release

Papers
(The TQCC of Journal of Controlled Release is 21. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-05-01 to 2025-05-01.)
ArticleCitations
A PBPK model recapitulates early kinetics of anti-PEG antibody-mediated clearance of PEG-liposomes525
Prediction of drug capturing by lipid emulsions in vivo for the treatment of a drug overdose363
Outside Back Cover362
Inside Back Cover317
Spatiotemporally controlled Pseudomonas exotoxin transgene system combined with multifunctional nanoparticles for breast cancer antimetastatic therapy267
In vivo self-assembled small RNA targets H19 lncRNA for the treatment of colorectal cancer265
Full-cycle study on developing a novel structured micromixer and evaluating the nanoparticle products as mRNA delivery carriers251
Alendronate-functionalized polymeric micelles target icaritin to bone for mitigating osteoporosis in a rat model246
Thermoresponsive polymeric dexamethasone prodrug for arthritis pain245
Integrative approaches to enhance adeno-associated viral gene delivery237
Pickering emulsion-guided monomeric delivery of monophosphoryl lipid A for enhanced vaccination236
Inside Back Cover234
Corrigendum to “Dissolving microarray patches loaded with a rotigotine nanosuspension: A potential alternative to Neupro® patch” [Journal of Controlled Release 372 (2024) 304–317]218
Oxygen-boosted fluorinated prodrug hybrid nanoassemblies for bidirectional amplification of breast cancer ferroptosis215
Autophagy-activating aluminum hydroxide nanovaccine for enhanced antigen presentation and anti-tumor immunity197
An efficient (nano) silica - In glucan particles protein encapsulation approach for improved thermal stability193
Nanotechnology-assisted intracellular delivery of antibody as a precision therapy approach for KRAS-driven tumors180
In-situ-formed immunotherapeutic and hemostatic dual drug-loaded nanohydrogel for preventing postoperative recurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma178
Outside Back Cover172
A self-assembled graphene oxide adjuvant induces both enhanced humoral and cellular immune responses in influenza vaccine169
Macrophage-targeting nano-formulated bicalutamide alleviates colitis by inducing MAP3K1-mediated degradation of NLRP3167
Outside Front Cover: Yisheng Peng et al162
Impact of interferon-γ on the target cell tropism of nanoparticles160
Dual-stimulus phototherapeutic nanogel for triggering pyroptosis to promote cancer immunotherapy159
The osteogenic and angiogenic potential of microRNA-26a delivered via a non-viral delivery peptide for bone repair159
Combinatorial physical methods for cellular therapy: Towards the future of cellular analysis?156
White paper: Understanding, informing and defining the regulatory science of microneedle-based dosage forms that are applied to the skin151
Multifunctional nanoparticles potentiate in-situ tumor vaccines via reversing insufficient Photothermal therapy by disrupting tumor vasculature151
Mechanisms of uptake and transport of particulate formulations in the small intestine145
Tumor permeable self-delivery nanodrug targeting mitochondria for enhanced chemotherapy143
Extracellular vesicles for renal therapeutics: State of the art and future perspective141
Topical formulation based on disease-specific nanoparticles for single-dose cure of psoriasis140
Dynamic versus static testing and in vivo mechanical performance of poly(glycolide-trimethylene carbonate-ε-caprolactone) delayed release implants136
Targosomes: Anti-HER2 PLGA nanocarriers for bioimaging, chemotherapy and local photothermal treatment of tumors and remote metastases136
Surface programmed bacteria as photo-controlled NO generator for tumor immunological and gas therapy131
Single-cell RNA transcriptome landscape of murine liver following systemic administration of mesoporous silica nanoparticles129
Outside Back Cover127
A next-generation STING agonist MSA-2: From mechanism to application126
Hybrid nanopotentiators with dual cascade amplification for glioma combined interventional therapy124
Combination of multivalent DR5 receptor clustering agonists and histone deacetylase inhibitors for treatment of colon cancer122
Bioorthogonal conjugation and responsive nanocoating of probiotics for inflammatory bowel disease121
Oral mucosal vaccination using integrated fiber microneedles121
Autophagy-modulating biomembrane nanostructures: A robust anticancer weapon by modulating the inner and outer cancer environment121
Identification of functional biomarkers for personalized nanomedicine in advanced breast cancer in vitro models119
Digging the intercellular crosstalk via extracellular vesicles: May exosomes be the drug delivery solution for target glioblastoma?117
Tagged extracellular vesicles with the RBD of the viral spike protein for delivery of antiviral agents against SARS-COV-2 infection117
An engineered dual function peptide to repair fractured bones116
Nanomaterials applied in wound healing: Mechanisms, limitations and perspectives114
Down-regulation of TNF-α via macrophage-targeted RNAi system for the treatment of acute inflammatory sepsis114
Enhanced browning of adipose tissue by mirabegron-microspheres114
The colon targeting efficacies of mesalazine medications and their impacts on the gut microbiome113
Advance cardiac nanomedicine by targeting the pathophysiological characteristics of heart failure113
Nano-trapping CXCL13 reduces regulatory B cells in tumor microenvironment and inhibits tumor growth113
Conditioned media-integrated microneedles for hair regeneration through perifollicular angiogenesis112
Dasatinib and erianin co-loaded ion-responsive in-situ hydrogel for effective treatment of corneal neovascularization111
Nanoghosts: Mesenchymal Stem cells derived nanoparticles as a unique approach for cartilage regeneration109
Enhancing gene transfection of poly(β-amino ester)s through modulation of amphiphilicity and chain sequence108
Adaptable peptide-based therapeutics modulating tumor microenvironment for combinatorial radio-immunotherapy107
Unleashing the potential of cell biomimetic nanoparticles: Strategies and challenges in their design and fabrication for therapeutic applications106
Methodological needs in the quality and safety characterisation of nanotechnology-based health products: Priorities for method development and standardisation102
Delivery of DNA octahedra enhanced by focused ultrasound with microbubbles for glioma therapy101
ZIF-8-modified hydrogel sequentially delivers angiogenic and osteogenic growth factors to accelerate vascularized bone regeneration100
Engineered exosomes with enhanced stability and delivery efficiency for glioblastoma therapy100
Injectable nanocomposite hydrogel with cascade drug release for treatment of uveal melanoma100
Micellar paclitaxel boosts ICD and chemo-immunotherapy of metastatic triple negative breast cancer96
Development of a thermostable oxytocin microneedle patch96
Investigation of anti-PEG antibody response to PEG-containing cosmetic products in mice95
Transdermal carbon monoxide delivery95
A smart cauliflower-like carrier for astaxanthin delivery to relieve colon inflammation94
Hydrogel-forming microarray patches with solid dispersion reservoirs for transdermal long-acting microdepot delivery of a hydrophobic drug93
Intraperitoneal drug delivery systems for peritoneal carcinomatosis: Bridging the gap between research and clinical implementation91
Ferroptosis boosted oral cancer photodynamic therapy by carrier-free Sorafenib-Ce6 self-assembly nanoparticles91
Modified montmorillonite armed probiotics with enhanced on-site mucus-depleted intestinal colonization and H2S scavenging for colitis treatment91
Orthogonal upconversion nanocarriers for combined photodynamic therapy and precisely triggered gene silencing in combating keloids91
The inflammatory bowel disease and gut microbiome are restored by employing metformin-loaded alginate-shelled microcapsules91
Complement opsonization of nanoparticles: Differences between humans and preclinical species89
Surface-engineered mesenchymal stem cell for refractory asthma therapy: Reversing airway remodeling88
Laser-assisted nanocarrier delivery to achieve cutaneous siRNA targeting for attenuating psoriasiform dermatitis87
Cavitation-assisted sonothrombolysis by asymmetrical nanostars for accelerated thrombolysis87
Melittin-incorporated nanomedicines for enhanced cancer immunotherapy86
Self-assembly hydrogels of therapeutic agents for local drug delivery85
Hybrid prodrug nanoassembly for hypoxia-triggered immunogenic chemotherapy and immune modulation85
Biomimetic reactive oxygen/nitrogen nanoscavengers inhibit “ferroptosis storm” and modulate immune targeting for acute kidney injury84
MSC-derived extracellular vesicles as nanotherapeutics for promoting aged liver regeneration84
Functional nanoplatform for modulating cellular forces to enhance antitumor immunity via mechanotransduction84
The replacement of helper lipids with charged alternatives in lipid nanoparticles facilitates targeted mRNA delivery to the spleen and lungs84
Mechanism exploration of intestinal mucus penetration of nano-Se: regulated by polysaccharides with different functional groups and molecular weights84
Accelerated blood clearance of PEGylated nanoparticles induced by PEG-based pharmaceutical excipients83
Nanoparticle-mediated thermal Cancer therapies: Strategies to improve clinical translatability82
Dendritic cell derived exosomes loaded neoantigens for personalized cancer immunotherapies82
Healing with precision: A multi-functional hydrogel-bioactive glass dressing boosts infected wound recovery and enhances neurogenesis in the wound bed81
Microneedle-mediated nose-to-brain drug delivery for improved Alzheimer's disease treatment81
Outside Front Cover80
Inside Front Cover80
Inside Back Cover79
Inside Back Cover79
Outside Front Cover78
An “IgG-hitchhiking” approach for rapid tumor accumulation and clearance of photosensitizers78
Size matters: Altering antigen specific immune tolerance by tuning size of particles78
Inside front cover: Yufan Qian et al78
Editorial Board77
Impact of injection sites on clinical pharmacokinetics of subcutaneously administered peptides and proteins77
Orthogonal and complementary measurements of properties of drug products containing nanomaterials77
Pre-mixing of omega-3 fatty acid-containing liposomes enhances the drug release rate and therapeutic efficacy of anticancer drugs loaded in liposomes76
Exploration of M2 macrophage membrane as a biotherapeutic agent and strong synergistic therapeutic effects in ischemic stroke75
Substrate-free dissolving microneedles with barbed shape to increase adhesion and drug-delivery efficiency to skin75
A macrophage membrane-coated mesoporous silica nanoplatform inhibiting adenosine A2AR via in situ oxygen supply for immunotherapy75
Thermal/ultrasound-triggered release of liposomes loaded with Ganoderma applanatum polysaccharide from microbubbles for enhanced tumour ablation75
Nanoadjuvants Actively targeting lymph node conduits and blocking tumor invasion in lymphatic vessels74
Strengthening scientific credibility in the face of misinformation and disinformation: Viable solutions74
Enhancing protective immunity against SARS-CoV-2 with a self-amplifying RNA lipid nanoparticle vaccine74
Nanoparticle-mediated synergistic disruption of tumor innervation and redox homeostasis for potent antineoplastic therapy74
Tet1 peptide and zinc (II)-adenine multifunctional module functionalized polycations as efficient siRNA carriers for Parkinson's disease73
A polymer‑calcium phosphate nanocapsule for RNAi-induced oxidative stress and cascaded chemotherapy73
Modulation of GABAergic neurons in acute epilepsy using sonogenetics73
Low-boiling-point perfluorocarbon nanodroplets for adaptable ultrasound-induced blood-brain barrier opening72
Restoring tumor antigenicity activates the “bystander” T cell immune cycle71
Programmed T cells infiltration into lung metastases with harnessing dendritic cells in cancer immunotherapies by catalytic antigen-capture sponges71
Applications of lipid-engineered nanoplatforms in the delivery of various cancer therapeutics to surmount breast cancer70
Corrigendum to “Size-specific clonidine-loaded liposomes: Advancing melanoma microenvironment suppression with safety and precision” [Journal of Controlled Release, Volume 379, 10 March 2025, Pages 1270
Outside Back Cover: Yujie Wang et al70
Chemo-photothermal nanoplatform with diselenide as the key for ferroptosis in colorectal cancer69
Advocation and advancements of EPR effect theory in drug delivery science: A commentary69
Solvent electrospinning amorphous solid dispersions with high itraconazole, celecoxib, mebendazole and fenofibrate drug loading and release potential68
Engineering a sustained release vaccine with a pathogen-mimicking manner for robust and durable immune responses68
Electrospun fibers for vaginal administration of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate and emtricitabine in the context of topical pre-exposure prophylaxis68
Photothermal-controlled NO-releasing Nanogels reverse epithelial-mesenchymal transition and restore immune surveillance against cancer metastasis67
Perspectives on complement and phagocytic cell responses to nanoparticles: From fundamentals to adverse reactions67
Nitroxide radical conjugated ovalbumin theranostic nanosystem for enhanced dendritic cell-based immunotherapy and T1 magnetic resonance imaging67
Ion-paired moxifloxacin nanocrystal formulation improves treatment and prevention of ocular infection67
Bispecific T-cell engagers non-covalently decorated drug-loaded PEGylated nanocarriers for cancer immunochemotherapy67
An mRNA vaccine encoding proteasome-targeted antigen enhances CD8+ T cell immunity67
Nano-engineered immune cells as “guided missiles” for cancer therapy66
Nano-chemical priming strategy to enhance TGF-β resistance and anti-tumor activity of natural killer cells66
Interplay between mucus mobility and alveolar macrophage targeting of surface-modified liposomes66
Corrigendum to “Bioinspired nanovehicle of furoxans-oxaliplatin improves tumoral distribution for chemo-radiotherapy” [Journal of Controlled Release 353 (2023) 447–461]66
Controlled release of triamcinolone from an episcleral micro film delivery system for open-globe eye injuries and proliferative vitreoretinopathy66
Nanodrugs based on co-delivery strategies to combat cisplatin resistance66
Hyperglycemia-responsive nitric oxide-releasing biohybrid cryogels with cascade enzyme catalysis for enhanced healing of infected diabetic wounds65
In situ formed reactive oxygen species-responsive dipyridamole prodrug hydrogel: Spatiotemporal drug delivery for chemoimmunotherapy65
Controlled release of manganese and magnesium ions by microsphere-encapsulated hydrogel enhances cancer immunotherapy65
Enhanced nose-to-brain delivery of siRNA using hyaluronan-enveloped nanomicelles for glioma therapy64
Impact of lipid nanoparticle size on mRNA vaccine immunogenicity64
Transitioning from a lab-scale PLGA microparticle formulation to pilot-scale manufacturing64
Nanoparticle-delivered TLR4 and RIG-I agonists enhance immune response to SARS-CoV-2 subunit vaccine64
Targeted delivery of baicalein-p53 complex to smooth muscle cells reverses pulmonary hypertension64
Engineered bacterial extracellular vesicles for central nervous system diseases64
A preparation method for mRNA-LNPs with improved properties64
Colonic drug delivery: Formulating the next generation of colon-targeted therapeutics64
Leveraging the therapeutic, biological, and self-assembling potential of peptides for the treatment of viral infections64
Yam-derived exosome-like nanovesicles stimulate osteoblast formation and prevent osteoporosis in mice63
AAV vectors applied to the treatment of CNS disorders: Clinical status and challenges63
Endoplasmic reticulum-targeted biomimetic nanoparticles induce apoptosis and ferroptosis by regulating endoplasmic reticulum function in colon cancer63
Gastrointestinally absorbable lactoferrin-heparin conjugate with anti-angiogenic activity for treatment of brain tumor63
Zeolite imidazolate framework-8 in bone regeneration: A systematic review63
A trinity STING-activating nanoparticle harnesses cancer cell STING machinery for enhanced immunotherapy63
Promotion or inhibition of extracellular vesicle release: Emerging therapeutic opportunities62
Dual-corn-derived nanofiber membrane for subconjunctival injury: Sequential release of dual-natural products for programmed anti-inflammation and anti-fibrosis62
Anti-PEG IgM production induced by PEGylated liposomes as a function of administration route62
Microneedle patch-involved local therapy synergized with immune checkpoint inhibitor for pre- and post-operative cancer treatment62
Biomimetic-gasdermin-protein-expressing nanoplatform mediates tumor-specific pyroptosis for cancer immunotherapy61
Nebulized inhalation of LPAE-HDAC10 inhibits acetylation-mediated ROS/NF-κB pathway for silicosis treatment61
Protein-based delivery systems for RNA delivery61
Strategic aspects for the commercialization of nanomedicines61
An engineered α1β1 integrin-mediated FcγRI signaling component to control enhanced CAR macrophage activation and phagocytosis61
Co-delivery of drugs by adhesive transdermal patches equipped with dissolving microneedles for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis61
A glycopolymersome strategy for ‘drug-free’ treatment of diabetic nephropathy61
Potent inhibition of MMP-9 by a novel sustained-release platform attenuates left ventricular remodeling following myocardial infarction61
Ferrocene-containing polymersome nanoreactors for synergistically amplified tumor-specific chemodynamic therapy61
Editorial Board60
A bionic “Trojan horse”-like gene delivery system hybridized with tumor and macrophage cell membrane for cancer therapy60
A bifunctional nanocomplex with remineralizing and antibacterial activities to interrupt dental caries60
A novel peptide hydrogel of metal ion clusters for accelerating bone defect regeneration60
Reversible opening of the blood-labyrinth barrier by low-pressure pulsed ultrasound and microbubbles for the treatment of inner ear diseases59
Ligand-installed polymeric nanocarriers for combination chemotherapy of EGFR-positive ovarian cancer59
Macrophage membrane-encapsulated miRNA nanodelivery system for the treatment of hemophilic arthritis59
Construction of novel magnetic systems for cancer immunotherapy via cancer-immunity cycle circuits58
Self-adjuvanting polymeric nanovaccines enhance IFN production and cytotoxic T cell response58
Next generation therapeutics for retinal neurodegenerative diseases58
Prospects for hypoxia-based drug delivery platforms for the elimination of advanced metastatic tumors: From 3D modeling to clinical concepts58
Modulating albumin-mediated transport of peptide-drug conjugates for antigen-specific Treg induction58
Intra-articular delivery of full-length antibodies through the use of an in situ forming depot57
In vitro models replicating the human intestinal epithelium for absorption and metabolism studies: A systematic review57
Glioma-derived exosomes hijack the blood–brain barrier to facilitate nanocapsule delivery via LCN257
Current state of the art in peptide-based gene delivery57
Reinforcing vascular normalization therapy with a bi-directional nano-system to achieve therapeutic-friendly tumor microenvironment57
Levodopa-loaded nanoparticles for the treatment of Parkinson's disease57
Gastrointestinal-inert prebiotic micro-composites improve the growth and community diversity of mucosal-associated bacteria.56
Locally delivered hydrogels with controlled release of nanoscale exosomes promote cardiac repair after myocardial infarction56
Tyrosine kinase inhibitor prodrug-loaded liposomes for controlled release at tumor microenvironment55
cRGD-targeted heparin nanoparticles for effective dual drug treatment of cisplatin-resistant ovarian cancer55
Shear force and cholesterol affinity responsive drug delivery system for treating inflammation and abnormal lipid metabolism in atherosclerosis55
Micelle-to-Gel: Thermosensitive intra-articular hydrogels for osteoarthritis management54
Augmented the sensitivity of photothermal-ferroptosis therapy in triple-negative breast cancer through mitochondria-targeted nanoreactor54
Engineered macrophages acting as a trigger to induce inflammation only in tumor tissues54
GOx-encapsulated iron-phenolic networks power catalytic cascade to eradicate bacterial biofilms54
Bioengineered nanotechnology for nucleic acid delivery54
Inside Front Cover53
Outside Back Cover53
Tiny tots for a big-league in wound repair: Tools for tissue regeneration by nanotechniques of today53
Enhancing pancreatic cancer immunotherapy: Leveraging localized delivery strategies through the use of implantable devices and scaffolds53
LncRNA-edited biomimetic nanovaccines combined with anti-TIM-3 for augmented immune checkpoint blockade immunotherapy53
Inside Back Cover53
Impact of P-gp and BCRP on pulmonary drug disposition assessed by PET imaging in rats53
Editorial Board53
Outside Front Cover53
Smart delivery systems for microbial biofilm therapy: Dissecting design, drug release and toxicological features53
In situ gelling systems for ocular drug delivery53
Acid-base transformative HADLA micelles alleviate colitis by restoring adaptive immunity and gut microbiome52
Determining topical product bioequivalence with stimulated Raman scattering microscopy52
Nanoscale coordination polymers enabling antioxidants inhibition for enhanced chemodynamic therapy52
All layers matter: Innovative three-dimensional epithelium-stroma-endothelium intestinal model for reliable permeability outcomes52
Fine-tuning of liposome integrity for differentiated transcytosis and enhanced antitumor efficacy52
Engineering stable and non-immunogenic immunoenzymes for cancer therapy via in situ generated prodrugs52
Corrigendum to “Ultrasound-responsive polymersomes capable of endosomal escape for efficient cancer therapy” [Journal of Controlled Release 322 (2020) 81–94]52
Overcoming the blood-brain barrier? - prediction of blood-brain permeability of hydrophobically modified polyethylenimine polyplexes for siRNA delivery into the brain with in vitro and in vivo models52
Platelet-mimicking supramolecular nanomedicine with precisely integrated prodrugs for cascade amplification of synergistic chemotherapy51
Genetically engineered macrophages as living cell drug carriers for targeted cancer therapy51
Assessing the risk of a clinically significant infection from a Microneedle Array Patch (MAP) product51
High-density lipoprotein in Alzheimer's disease: From potential biomarkers to therapeutics51
Red blood cell-mimicking liposomes loading curcumin promote diabetic wound healing51
An antigen-capturing and lymph node-targeting nanoparticle for cancer immunotherapy51
Combating cisplatin-resistant lung cancer using a coiled-coil lipopeptides modified membrane fused drug delivery system51
Protein-based nanocages for vaccine development51
Microenvironment responsive charge-switchable nanoparticles act on biofilm eradication and virulence inhibition for chronic lung infection treatment51
In situ vaccine “seeds” for enhancing cancer immunotherapy by exploiting apoptosis-associated morphological changes51
Vaccine nanodiscs plus polyICLC elicit robust CD8+ T cell responses in mice and non-human primates51
Curcumin-release antibacterial dressings with antioxidation and anti-inflammatory function for diabetic wound healing and glucose monitoring51
Gemcitabine and miRNA34a mimic codelivery with magnetic nanoparticles enhanced anti-tumor effect against pancreatic cancer50
Systemic dendrimer nanotherapies for targeted suppression of choroidal inflammation and neovascularization in age-related macular degeneration50
Ultrasound-mediated delivery of novel tau-specific monoclonal antibody enhances brain uptake but not therapeutic efficacy50
Prebiotics empower probiotics with gastrointestinal stress resistance for colon-targeted release to synergistically alleviate colitis50
Nanoceria, the versatile nanoparticles: Promising biomedical applications50
DNA nanotechnology-facilitated ligand manipulation for targeted therapeutics and diagnostics50
M2-type exosomes nanoparticles for rheumatoid arthritis therapy via macrophage re-polarization50
Manganese-induced Photothermal-Ferroptosis for Synergistic Tumor Therapy50
Influence of focused ultrasound on locoregional drug delivery to the brain: Potential implications for brain tumor therapy50
Local drug delivery systems as therapeutic strategies against periodontitis: A systematic review49
The role of nanoparticle format and route of administration on self-amplifying mRNA vaccine potency49
Hyaluronidase-powered microneedles for significantly enhanced transdermal delivery efficiency49
Recent advances in Bio-conjugated nanocarriers for crossing the Blood-Brain Barrier in (pre-)clinical studies with an emphasis on vesicles49
Efficient pulmonary fibrosis therapy via regulating macrophage polarization using respirable cryptotanshinone-loaded liposomal microparticles49
Stimuli-responsive and biomimetic delivery systems for sepsis and related complications49
A nanodrug combining CD47 and sonodynamic therapy efficiently inhibits osteosarcoma deterioration49
Recent advances in fluorescence imaging-guided photothermal therapy and photodynamic therapy for cancer: From near-infrared-I to near-infrared-II49
Cell microencapsulation technologies for sustained drug delivery: Latest advances in efficacy and biosafety49
Effective combination of liposome-targeted chemotherapy and PD-L1 blockade of murine colon cancer49
Modulation of release and pharmacokinetics from nanoscale lipid prodrugs of dexamethasone with variable linkage chemistry48
Backmatter48
Editorial Board48
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