Drug Discovery and Delivery in Medicinal Chemistry
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 October 2025 | Viewed by 1136
Special Issue Editors
Interests: synthesis; drug discovery; medicinal chemistry; heterocyclic compounds; organic synthesis; hybrid molecules; nanoparticles; drug delivery systems; drug design
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Interests: biological activities; isoquinoline alkaloids; immunohistochemical analysis; nitric oxide (NO); smooth muscle contractile activity; synthesis of organic compounds
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to announce the Special Issue dedicated to drug discovery and delivery and their applications in Medicinal Chemistry. Developing drug molecules and delivery methods is a key aspect of modern medicine, requiring an interdisciplinary approach that includes chemistry, biology, pharmacology, and nanotechnology. Significant challenges remain in the area of the discovery of new drugs and their optimal delivery to biological targets. This Special Issue aims to gather original research and review articles focused on innovations in drug discovery and the development of effective drug delivery systems. Particular attention will be given to novel approaches in drug design, including the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning, as well as advances in targeted delivery carriers, such as liposomes, nanoparticles, and polymeric materials. We welcome contributions that explore these aspects from both fundamental and applied perspectives, as well as studies aimed at improving the bioavailability, stability, and therapeutic efficacy of contemporary pharmaceuticals. It calls for interdisciplinary research that addresses regulatory, ethical, and precision medicine challenges, aiming to advance therapeutic development.
Dr. Stoyanka Atanasova
Guest Editor
Dr. Vera Gledacheva
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- synthesis
- drug design
- drug candidates
- drug-delivery
- nanoparticles
- in silico
- biological activity
- novel nonclinical approaches
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