Call for Contributors – “The Delivery Systems in Gene Therapy”

Call for Contributors – “The Delivery Systems in Gene Therapy”

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We are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for contributors to be part of the upcoming edited book titled “The Delivery Systems in Gene Therapy”, to be published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book will serve as a comprehensive resource, exploring innovative methods and technologies for the delivery of therapeutic genes to target cells.

Book Scope: The book will focus on three main areas:


I. Viral Delivery Systems

  1. Adenovirus
  2. Adeno-associated virus (AAV)
  3. Lentivirus
  4. Herpesvirus
  5. Poxvirus
  6. Retrovirus
  7. Human Foamy Virus (HFV)


II. Non-Viral Delivery Systems

  1. Extracellular Vesicles
  2. Peptide Delivery Systems
  3. Liposomes
  4. Polymeric Delivery Systems
  5. Synthetic Cationic Polymers
  6. Inorganic Nanoparticles (e.g., silicon, iron oxide)
  7. Transposon-Mediated Delivery
  8. Gelatin-Based Delivery


III. Physical Methods for Gene Delivery

  1. Electroporation
  2. Sonoporation
  3. Photoporation
  4. Magnetofection
  5. Microinjection


Eligibility:
We invite researchers, clinicians, and academicians with expertise in gene therapy, nanotechnology, or biomedical engineering to contribute chapters that align with the themes outlined above.

Timeline:

  • Abstract Submission Deadline: 03.02.2025
  • Notification of Acceptance: 17.02.2025
  • Full Chapter Submission Deadline: 05.05.2025

Submission Guidelines:

  • Abstract Submission: Contributors are required to submit a 300–500 word abstract summarizing their proposed chapter.
  • Manuscript Length: Final chapters should range between 5,000–8,000 words.
  • Formatting: Submissions must be in Word format, using Times New Roman font. Chapter titles should be 16 pt and centered, while the main text should be 10 pt and justified. Double quotation marks must be used throughout. Chicago Style Referencing (Author-Date style) should be used for the references.
  • Figures and Tables: Contributors are encouraged to include figures and tables to enhance the quality and comprehensiveness of their chapters. All figures and tables must be original and properly labeled (e.g., Fig. 3-1, Table 2-2). Captions should be concise and informative. Images must be high-resolution and submitted in formats such as JPEG or TIFF.
  • Permissions: Contributors are responsible for obtaining all necessary permissions for any copyrighted materials. The Cambridge Scholars Publishing Copyright and Permissions Form must be completed and submitted alongside the manuscript.
  • Additional Notes: Chapters will undergo peer review to ensure quality and academic rigor. Authors are encouraged to review their submissions thoroughly to meet the required standards.

How to Submit: Please email your abstract and a brief biography (max. 300 words) to kayhanhandan@gmail.com and handankayhan@gazi.edu.tr . Accepted contributors will receive detailed guidelines and forms for preparing their manuscripts.

Important Notes:

  • All submitted content must be original and not previously published.
  • Contributors are responsible for obtaining permissions for any copyrighted materials used in their chapters​​.
  • Manuscripts will undergo peer review to ensure academic rigor and quality​​.

We look forward to your valuable contributions that will help shape this significant resource in gene therapy research.

Contact Information: For inquiries or further information, please contact Assoc. Prof. Dr. Handan Kayhan at kayhanhandan@gmail.com and handankayhan@gazi.edu.tr.

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