Chemical Biology
A section of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049).
Section Information
The section of Chemical Biology of the ‘Molecules’ journal aims to publishes reviews and original research articles within the field of Chemical Biology. While the definition of the field overlaps with medicinal and bioorganic chemistry, distinct aspects can be defined which earmarks studies for this section.
The projects are at the interface of Chemistry and Biology.
Molecules are used for interference with or visualize biological systems at the molecular level which can lead to new insights into these systems and their biological mechanisms or provide tools for their manipulation.
Studies must include bioactive synthesized or isolated compounds or probes to realize the above goals. Studies in which compounds are described that capture or detect specific components in a biological context are part of this section.
Editorial Board
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Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (NAD) Metabolism and Related Drug Compounds (Second Edition) (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Antibacterial Agents: Present and Future (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Advances in Glycoconjugates: Chemistry and Chemical Biology—2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Microbial Secondary Metabolites: Biosynthesis, Regulation and Applications (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Advances in Chemical Biology of Blood Vessels: From Molecular Interactions to Prospective Targets (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Molecular Interactions Between Biomolecules and Combustion-Derived Air Pollutants: Implications for Human Health and Disease (Deadline: 21 August 2026)
- Antimicrobial Peptide Assemblies (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Cancer Biomarkers for Detection, Diagnosis and Prognosis (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Peptide and Protein Folding (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Protein–Ligand Interactions, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 15 September 2026)
- Discovery and Development of Anti-Cancer Drugs: From Signalling Pathways to Molecular Mechanisms (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Chemical Biology in Europe (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Molecular Biophysics of Viral Proteins (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Interaction Between Biomacromolecules and Dietary Antioxidants—Characterisation and Physiological Significance (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Exosomes in Tumor Therapy: Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutic Applications (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Metal-Based Drugs: Past, Present and Future, 3rd Edition (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Carbohydrate Chemistry and Synthesis: Innovative Antibacterial Solutions (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Biomarker for Molecular-Targeted Cancer Therapy (Deadline: 10 October 2026)
- Advances in Chemical Research on Biomarkers—Experimental and Computational Approaches (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Trends in Biosensors for Biomedical Applications (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Targeting Cell Signaling Pathways in Drug Discovery (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Proteomics in Autoimmune Disorders: From Immune Dysregulation to Therapeutic Targets (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Chemistry of Nucleic Acids: From Structure to Biological Interactions, Second Edition (Deadline: 15 November 2026)
- Next-Generation Proteomics: Methods, Technologies, and Translational Opportunities (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Venoms and Toxins: From Isolation to Therapeutic Applications (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Exploring Ligand-DNA Interactions: Spectroscopic and Crystallographic Insights (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Biomolecular NMR: Current Advances and Future Directions (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Glycoderivatives: From Glycomimetics to Glycosidic Scaffolds and Beyond (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Research Advances on New Drugs and Drug Targets in Melanoma (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Effect of Natural Products in the Cancer Therapy Mechanism—2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Chemical Biology in Asia—Second Edition (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Oxidative Stress and Cancer Therapy: Molecular Mechanisms, Drug Delivery, and Therapeutic Response (Deadline: 16 December 2026)
- Featured Reviews in Chemical Biology 2026 (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Synthesis, Modification, and Bioactive Evaluation of Peptides and Their Analogs (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Protein Kinase: Structure, Function and Inhibitors (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- 30th Anniversary of Molecules—Recent Advances in Chemical Biology (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Molecular Conformational Diversity (Deadline: 28 February 2027)
Topical Collections
Following topical collections within this section are currently open for submissions:
