Recent Advances in the Development of Innovative Anticancer Agents and Antitumor Strategies

Dear Colleagues,

Cancer is a major type of noncommunicable disease that still represents one of the most frequent causes of death globally. Major challenges in current cancer research include the difficulty of diagnosis and treatment, both of which can highly affect clinical outcomes. Among several reasons for increased incidence and mortality, the most frequent ones are severe side effects and therapeutic resistance. Consequently, given the heterogeneity and multifaceted complexity of cancer etiology and pathophysiology, it stands to reason that its treatment requires multimodal approaches, along with the development of both innovative anticancer agents and pharmaceutical strategies with enhanced efficacy and safety profiles.

In light of these challenges, this Special Issue is intended to provide insights into the recent developments in cancer research, highlighting the potential impact in the field. We welcome original research papers, insightful review articles, and impactful short communications dealing with the development of novel strategies for cancer treatment. In particular, submissions that focus on a wide range of anticancer approaches, dealing with medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutics, and supramolecular strategies, are welcome. These include, but are not limited to, the design, synthesis, and biological evaluation of active small molecules, polypharmacological agents, hybrid compounds, conjugates, prodrugs, and fluorescent probes, as well as the development of controlled drug delivery systems and supramolecular nanoassemblies, including organic–inorganic hybrid nanomaterials for drug delivery and cancer theranostics. We look forward to hearing from you.

Dr. Sebastiano Intagliata
Dr. Elisa Magli
Dr. Mariachiara Trapani
Guest Editors

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