Advances in the Medicinal Synthesis of Bioactive Compounds
A special issue of Pharmaceuticals (ISSN 1424-8247). This special issue belongs to the section "Medicinal Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 October 2025 | Viewed by 77
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Interests: organic chemistry; synthesis; heterocycles; phytochemistry
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Interests: organic synthesis; heterogeneous catalysts; hybrid molecules; eco-friendly synthesis; in silico; in vitro; biological evaluation
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue, ‘Advances in the Medicinal Synthesis of Bioactive Compounds’, brings together cutting-edge research focused on the design, synthesis, and development of novel bioactive molecules with therapeutic potential. Highlighting recent progress in medicinal chemistry, this collection will showcase innovative synthetic strategies, structure–activity relationship (SAR) studies, and the application of modern techniques such as green chemistry, computational modeling, and high-throughput screening. The featured works will emphasize the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in identifying and optimizing compounds targeting a wide range of diseases, including cancer, infectious diseases, neurodegenerative disorders, and metabolic conditions. By integrating synthetic chemistry with biological evaluation, this Special Issue will provide valuable insights into the mechanisms of action and pharmacokinetic properties of new drug candidates. The goal is to advance the discovery pipeline by presenting efficient and sustainable synthetic methodologies that can accelerate the development of next-generation therapeutics. This compilation serves as a platform for scientists to share innovations and foster future research directions in the rapidly evolving field of medicinal chemistry.
We invite researchers, scientists, and professionals in the field of medicinal chemistry to share their valuable findings and innovative approaches. This Special Issue will provide a platform to highlight the latest advancements in the synthesis and development of bioactive compounds with therapeutic relevance. We encourage you to contribute your original research, reviews, or case studies to help drive progress and inspire future discoveries in this dynamic and impactful area of science.
Prof. Dr. Iliyan Ivanov
Dr. Stanimir Manolov
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- medicinal chemistry
- bioactive compounds
- synthetic methodologies
- structure–activity relationship (SAR)
- drug discovery
- pharmacokinetics
- therapeutic agents
- green chemistry
- computational modeling
- interdisciplinary research
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