Pharmacological Advances in Anticancer, Antiparasitic, and Immunomodulatory Therapies
A special issue of Life (ISSN 2075-1729). This special issue belongs to the section "Pharmaceutical Science".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 26 February 2026 | Viewed by 28
Special Issue Editors
Interests: anticancer drugs; antiparasitic agents; immunomodulatory therapy; drug development; host-directed therapies; molecular pharmacology; drug resistance; combination therapy
Interests: antiparasitic agents; immunomodulatory therapy; drug development; phenotypic drug screening; molecular biomarkers; bioactive natural products; leishmaniasis
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue of Life focuses on recent advances in the pharmacology of drugs targeting cancer, parasitic infections, and immune modulation. Cancer and parasitic diseases continue to pose significant global health burdens, often characterized by complex pathophysiological mechanisms, treatment resistance, and limited therapeutic options. At the same time, the modulation of immune responses has emerged as a promising strategy both in oncology and infectious diseases.
We invite original research and review articles that explore the discovery, development, and evaluation of anticancer and antiparasitic agents, as well as compounds with immunomodulatory properties. Studies involving natural or synthetic molecules, drug repurposing, molecular targets, mechanisms of action, and preclinical or clinical assessments are welcome. Particular interest will be given to research addressing combination therapies, immune checkpoint modulation, host–pathogen interactions, and the role of the immune system in drug response.
By integrating insights from oncology, parasitology, and immunopharmacology, this Special Issue aims to promote interdisciplinary dialogue and accelerate the identification of effective therapeutic strategies that address these pressing medical needs.
Dr. Cássio Santana Meira
Dr. Vinicius Pinto Costa Rocha
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- anticancer drugs
- antiparasitic agents
- immunomodulatory therapy
- drug development
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