Small Molecules in Molecular Imaging, Chemical Biology and Drug Discovery
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Medicinal Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 20
Special Issue Editor
Interests: small-molecule inhibitors; biosensors; chemical biology; G-quadruplex structures; molecular design and synthesis
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Small molecules are powerful tools at the interface of chemistry and biology, offering unmatched versatility in probing biological systems, visualizing molecular processes and modulating disease pathways. This research theme explores the design, synthesis and application of small molecules to advance molecular imaging, uncover novel biological mechanisms and accelerate drug discovery.
By integrating chemical biology with cutting-edge imaging technologies, researchers can visualize dynamic cellular events in real time, enabling precise mapping of disease biomarkers and therapeutic targets. These small molecules serve not only as diagnostic agents but also as modulators of biological function, providing insights into complex cellular networks and disease progression.
The outcomes of this research have profound implications for both fundamental science and translational medicine. From elucidating molecular mechanisms in cancer, neurodegeneration and infectious diseases to developing targeted therapeutics and personalized diagnostics, the impacts span across biomedical innovations. Ultimately, these research efforts lay the foundation for next-generation clinical applications, bridging the gap between bench and bedside in disease treatment and management.
Dr. Wing-Leung Wong
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- small molecules
- molecular design and synthesis
- molecular imaging
- chemical biology
- drug discovery
- biomarker visualization
- therapeutic targeting
- translational medicine
- disease mechanisms
- personalized diagnostics
- biomedical innovation
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