Next-Generation Antimicrobials and Anticancer Agents: From Natural to Synthetic Compounds
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Biochemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 11
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Drug-resistant infections and cancer remain major global health challenges, demanding innovative and effective therapeutic solutions. This Special Issue seeks studies investigating the antimicrobial and anticancer potential of novel compounds, materials and products, spanning natural to synthetic origins. Natural products, including plant extracts, microbial metabolites, and bioactive food components, continue to inspire drug discovery, while synthetic chemistry and molecular design enable the development of compounds with improved potency, selectivity, stability and pharmacokinetic profiles. We welcome studies highlighting recent progress across fundamental and applied research, focusing on distinctive molecular properties and functionalities tailored for specific therapeutic applications. We encourage the submission of original research articles and reviews that explore mechanistic insights into and the design, synthesis, and structural characterization of novel molecules at the molecular level, elucidating their antimicrobial and anticancer potential. By bridging natural and synthetic strategies, this Special Issue aims to inspire interdisciplinary collaboration and present research that can guide the development of the next generation of antimicrobial and anticancer therapies.
Dr. Manuela E. Crisan
Dr. Roxana Popescu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- bioactive molecules
- natural products
- synthetic compounds
- molecular design
- antimicrobial agents
- anticancer agents
- drug-resistant infections
- drug discovery
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