Antitumoral Properties of Natural and Synthetic Compounds
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Pharmacology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 March 2026 | Viewed by 128
Special Issue Editor
Interests: molecular biology; gastric cancer; ovarian cancer; molecular pathogenesis; bacterial infections; translational control; natural compounds; antibacterial agents
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Dear Colleagues,
The search for effective and safe anticancer agents remains a central challenge in biomedical research. Both natural and synthetic compounds continue to provide a rich source of bioactive molecules with promising antitumoral properties. This Special Issue aims to highlight recent advances in the identification, characterization, and mechanistic understanding of these compounds. Submissions of original research and review articles are welcome, particularly those exploring molecular and cellular mechanisms, structure–activity relationships, in vitro and in vivo evaluations, and translational approaches toward novel cancer therapies. Contributions addressing synergistic effects, innovative formulations, and advanced drug delivery strategies are also encouraged. Submissions that explore how molecular-level effects translate into cellular, tissue, or systemic outcomes are particularly welcome. By bringing together insights from chemistry, biology, and pharmacology, this Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of emerging compounds and pathways that could shape the development of next-generation anticancer treatments. We invite researchers to contribute their work and help advance this rapidly evolving field.
We would like to acknowledge Dr. Marco Mellado (Universidad Central de Chile) for his participation as Guest Editor Assistant in the development of this Special Issue.
Dr. Manuel Valenzuela-Valderrama
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- anticancer agents
- natural compounds
- synthetic compounds
- molecular mechanisms
- translational research
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