Organic Compounds: Design, Synthesis and Biological Application

Dear Colleagues,

Organic chemistry plays an essential role in the discovery and development of drugs. With the help of a wide variety of organic synthesis techniques, an unlimited number of small organic molecules can be created for drug screening purposes. Every year, a vast amount of organic compounds are synthesized, and there have been remarkable advances in the innovation of active molecules based on organic compounds, such as the rational design of heterocyclic pesticides/medicines, (biomimetic) synthesis, active screening, and the exploration of molecular targets.

The primary focus of this Special Issue is to showcase the design, synthesis, and biological application (active screen, risks assessment, mechanisms of action, etc.) of new organic compounds for drug discovery. We would be delighted to receive contributions of research articles, reviews, and short communications that document the design, synthesis and biological application of organic compounds and focus on (but are not limited to) the following themes:

• Inventing new methods for obtaining organic compounds;
• Heterocyclic compounds and their biological activity;
• The design, synthesis and biological activity of new molecules;
• Founding and action mechanism of organic compounds;
• In silico, in vitro, and in vivo biological evaluation of organic compounds.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Prof. Dr. Jian Wu
Guest Editor

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