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Discovery of Natural Products to Promote the Wound Healing
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submission deadline 25 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1040 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural ingredients; natural biomedical polymers; drug delivery; nanomedicine; hydrogels; wound healing
Innovative Synthetic Strategies in Drug Discovery submission deadline 25 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 533 | Submission Open
Keywords: drug discovery; synthetic methodology; medicinal chemistry; organic synthesis; total synthesis; catalysis; biocatalysis; enzyme-mediated reaction; late-stage functionalization; computational synthesis; AI-guided synthesis; green chemistry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinal Chemistry)
Novel Therapeutic Approaches for Neuroinflammation and Oxidative Stress in Parkinson’s Disease
edited by Laura Cucinotta and Rossella Basilotta
submission deadline 25 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 101 | Submission Open
Keywords: Parkinson’s disease; neuroinflammation; oxidative stress; neurodegeneration; biomarkers; therapeutic strategies; signaling pathway
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmacology)
Emerging Metallodrugs and Nanotherapeutics in Neuro-Oncology submission deadline 25 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 98 | Submission Open
Keywords: neuro-oncology; high-grade glioma; metallodrugs; metal complexes; medicinal chemistry; nanomedicine; metal nanoparticles; blood–brain barrier; drug delivery systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinal Chemistry)
Effects of Natural Products to Manage Metabolic Syndrome-Associated Pathologies
edited by Laura Isabel Arellano-García and
submission deadline 25 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 80 | Submission Open
Keywords: metabolic syndrome; natural products; phytochemicals; obesity; insulin resistance; inflammation; oxidative stress; nutraceuticals; functional foods; type 2 diabetes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Natural Products)
Advances in Cancer Drug Therapy: Targeted Agents, Immunotherapies, CAR T-Cell Therapies, Cancer Vaccines and Emerging Treatment Strategies
edited by and Qiang Wang
submission deadline 25 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 72 | Submission Open
Keywords: cancer pharmacotherapy; CAR T-cell therapy; cancer vaccines; immuno-oncology; targeted cancer therapy; antibody–drug conjugates (ADCs); biomarkers and liquid biopsy; drug resistance mechanisms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmacology)
Applications of Beehive Products for Wound Repair and Skin Care, 2nd Edition
edited by Simona Martinotti
submission deadline 25 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 53 | Submission Open
Keywords: anti-aging; antibacterial properties; healing properties; honey; propolis; bee venom; wound repair; skin care
(This special issue belongs to the Section Natural Products)
Small Molecule Drug Discovery for CNS Disorders
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submission deadline 25 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 49 | Submission Open
Keywords: central nervous system; small molecule; drug discovery; blood–brain barrier; dementia; tumor
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinal Chemistry)
Natural Products for Anticancer, Anti-Inflammatory and Antimicrobial Therapies
edited by Heriberto Torres-Moreno, , and
submission deadline 26 Feb 2027 | 5 articles | Viewed by 13827 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural products; anticancer; anti-inflammatory; antimicrobial; pharmacy; pharmacology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Natural Products)
New and Emerging Treatment Strategies for Gastrointestinal Diseases, 2nd Edition submission deadline 26 Feb 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2785 | Submission Open
Keywords: gastrointestinal diseases; gastrointestinal homeostasis; gastrointestinal injuries; gastrointestinal disturbances; dysbiosis; bile acid; inflammatory bowel diseases; diarrhea
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmacology)
Animal-Derived Venom Compounds for Cancer Prevention and Intervention submission deadline 26 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2181 | Submission Open
Keywords: animal-derived venom anticancer agents; cancer prevention and intervention; functional venom products in oncology; natural product oncology; toxin-derived drugs; bioactive peptides in cancer; venom-based therapeutics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Natural Products)
Treatment for HPV-Associated Cervical Cancer: Novel Therapeutic Strategies
edited by , , Marco Antonio Leyva-Vázquez, and Olga Lilia Garibay-Cerdenares
submission deadline 26 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1203 | Submission Open
Keywords: cervical cancer; proteomic; transcriptomic; miRNA; lncRNA; drug repositioning; nano-transport; liposomes and immunoliposomes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmacology)
Next-Generation Strategies for Treatment of Epithelial Body Barriers: Drug Delivery, Treatments, Wound Healing and Related Methods
edited by and Luigi Di Rosa
submission deadline 26 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 69 | Submission Open
Keywords: epithelial body barriers; targeted drug delivery; wound healing; hydrogels; nanoparticles and nanogels; 3D-printed skin grafts; transdermal and transmucosal delivery; tissue engineering; regenerative medicine; theranostics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmaceutical Technology)
Pharmacology and Toxicology of Opioids, 2nd Edition
edited by , Joana Barbosa and
submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 8 articles | Viewed by 15699 | Submission Open
Keywords: opioid toxicity; opioid pharmacodynamics; opioid pharmacokinetics; opioid pharmacogenetics; prescription opioids; toxicity assays; in vivo; in vitro; abuse; dependence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmacology)
Therapeutic Potential of Cannabinoid Receptors Type 1 and 2—Novel Insights for Enhancing the Chance of Clinical Success, 2nd Edition
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submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 13460 | Submission Open
Keywords: endocannabinoid system (ECS); cannabinoid receptor type 1 (CB1R); cannabinoid receptor type 2 (CB2R); cannabinoids; ligand
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmacology)
Hybrid and Chimeric Heterocycles: A Promising Approach to Synthesizing Biologically Active Compounds
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submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 7 articles | Viewed by 12197 | Submission Open
Keywords: hybrid heterocyclic compounds; chimeric heterocyclic compounds; multifactorial diseases; multiple targeting drugs; biological activity: antimicrobials, antiviral, anthelmintic, anti-HIV, anticancer, antiallergic, diuretics, cardiotonic, antihypertensive, antiplatelet, analgesic, anxiolytics, antidepressant, hypnotic sedative, antineurodegenerative, anti-Alzheimer’s etc.
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinal Chemistry)
The Regulatory Roles of the Gut Microbiota in Multisystem Diseases submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7292 | Submission Open
Keywords: microbiota; multisystem diseases; bacteriophage therapy; metabolic disorders; precision medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmacology)
Application of Computer Simulation in Drug Design submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7156 | Submission Open
Keywords: in silico; drug design; drug discovery; molecular docking; molecular dynamics simulations; structure-based; ligand-based; virtual screening; drug repurposing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinal Chemistry)
Recent Advances in Medicinal Plants and Plant-Derived Compounds: Neuroprotective, Anti-Inflammatory, Antioxidant, Anticancer, and Antimicrobial Applications
edited by Isabel Martínez Solís, and
submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6653 | Submission Open
Keywords: medicinal plants; bioactive compounds; neuroprotection; antioxidant activity; anti-inflammatory effects; anti-tumour properties; antimicrobial agents; phytotherapy; natural product-based therapeutics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Natural Products)
Advances in Targeted Therapy for Gastrointestinal Cancers submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2791 | Submission Open
Keywords: targeted therapy; gastrointestinal cancers; molecular targets; drug resistance; biomarkers; immunotherapy; precision medicine; translational research; clinical trials; tumor microenvironment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmacology)
Aging-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders: Therapeutic Targets and Pharmacological Strategies
edited by , Sunny S.K. Chan and Cindy Thomas-Charles
submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2523 | Submission Open
Keywords: aging; musculoskeletal disorders; sarcopenia; osteoporosis; osteoarthritis; inflammation; oxidative stress; therapeutic targets; pharmacological interventions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmacology)
Pharmaceutical Blood Products
edited by , Masaki Otagiri and
submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1976 | Submission Open
Keywords: pharmaceutical blood products; plasma-derived therapeutics; recombinant blood factors; cellular therapies; immunoglobulins; fractionation technologies; viral inactivation; hemophilia treatments; gene-editing approaches; clinical efficacy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biopharmaceuticals)
AI-Driven Multi-Omics and Pharmacomicrobiomics: Personalizing Cardiovascular Therapeutics
edited by and Gianni Angelini
submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 342 | Submission Open
Keywords: pharmacomicrobiomics; multi-omics data integration; artificial intelligence in drug discovery; atrial fibrillation & anticoagulant metabolism; interindividual variability in drug response (IVDR); gut–heart axis; precision cardiovascular medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section AI in Drug Development)
Bio-Based Materials from Food Sources: Advanced Platforms for Drug Delivery and Regenerative Therapeutics
edited by , Min Wu and
submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 337 | Submission Open
Keywords: food biomacromolecules; natural proteins and peptides; formulation science; controlled release; targeted delivery; bone regeneration; wound healing; drug delivery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmaceutical Technology)
Antibody-Functionalized Nanomedicines for Targeted Therapy
edited by Pie Huda and
submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 309 | Submission Open
Keywords: antibody–drug conjugates; antibody fragments; nanomedicine; radiotherapy; RNA/DNA delivery systems; theranostics; immunotherapy; targeted drug delivery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmaceutical Technology)
Recent Progress in Behavioral Psychopharmacology
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submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 140 | Submission Open
Keywords: behavioral psychopharmacology; neuropsychiatric disorders; behavioral phenotyping; neural circuits; psychotropic drugs; translational research; preclinical pharmacology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmacology)
Solid Tumor Therapy: Novel Molecular Targets and Pharmacological Strategies
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submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 94 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomarkers and signaling pathways; cancer proteomics and mass spectrometry; tumor secretome and extracellular vesicles
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmacology)
Herbal Medicines and Natural Products in Precision Oncology
edited by So-Jeong Park and
submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 88 | Submission Open
Keywords: precision oncology; herbal medicine; natural products; integrative oncology; cancer pharmacology; pharmacokinetics; herb–drug interactions; supportive cancer care
(This special issue belongs to the Section Natural Products)
Organ Protection: Mechanisms and Therapeutic Strategies
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submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 85 | Submission Open
Keywords: organ protection; ischemia-reperfusion injury; inflammation; oxidative stress; mitochondrial dysfunction; regulated cell death; pharmacotherapy; tissue repair
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmacology)
Natural Products for Skin Applications, 2nd Edition submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 40 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioactive compounds; plant extracts; topical preparations; skincare; cutaneous applications; skin cancer; medicinal plants; modern extraction techniques; optimized/standardized extracts; phytochemical analysis; health outcomes of plant extracts; bioaccessibility of compounds from various vegetal matrices; drug–vegetal extract interactions at the metabolic level
(This special issue belongs to the Section Natural Products)
Small Molecule Therapeutics for Neurodegenerative and Cardiovascular Diseases submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 18 | Submission Open
Keywords: small molecules; cardiovascular diseases; neurodegenerative diseases; pharmacotherapy; blood–brain barrier; oxidative stress; inflammation; immune response; neuroprotection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmacology)
Pharmaceutical Applications and Therapeutic Mechanisms of Substances from Plant Origin submission deadline 15 Mar 2027 | 6 articles | Viewed by 15145 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural substances; phytotherapy; phytochemistry; chromatography; pharmacokinetics; pharmacodynamics; drug delivery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Natural Products)
Advances in Enzyme Inhibitors and Protein Degraders as Anticancer Agents
edited by and
submission deadline 25 Mar 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4594 | Submission Open
Keywords: anticancer agents; mechanism of action; epigenetics; PROTAC; antibody–drug conjugates; enzymes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinal Chemistry)
Peptide Synthesis and Drug Development: Exploring Progress and Potential, 2nd Edition
edited by and Vera D'Aloisio
submission deadline 25 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2027 | Submission Open
Keywords: peptides; enzymatic degradation; drug discovery; formulation; druggability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biopharmaceuticals)
Innovative Strategies and Advanced Therapeutic Approaches in Gastrointestinal Cancer
edited by and Pedro Villarejo-Campos
submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 85 | Submission Open
Keywords: colorectal cancer; hepatobiliary cancer; pancreatic cancer; gastric cancer; esophageal cancer; hepatocellular cancer; peritoneal carcinomatosis; oncological surgery; immunotherapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmacology)
Advances in Food and Drug Safety and Quality submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 67 | Submission Open
Keywords: food safety; drug safety; food quality; water quality; analytical chemistry; natural products; toxicology; functional food; bioactive compounds; emerging contaminants
(This special issue belongs to the Section Natural Products)
Small Molecules for Age-Related Diseases submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 65 | Submission Open
Keywords: age-related chronic diseases; small molecules; cellular and molecular pharmacology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinal Chemistry)
Next-Generation Anticancer Drug Discovery Integrating Computational Design, Molecular Hybridization and Experimental Validation
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submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 50 | Submission Open
Keywords: anticancer drug discovery; medicinal chemistry; computational drug design (CADD); molecular hybridization; scaffold optimization; structure–activity relationships (SARs); molecular docking; molecular dynamics; peptides and peptidomimetics; natural products; multitarget drug design; translational oncology
(This special issue belongs to the Section AI in Drug Development)
Cardiorenal Metabolic Syndrome: Mechanisms, Emerging Therapeutic Targets, and Natural Product-Based Interventions
edited by and Francislaine Aparecida Dos Reis Lívero
submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 25 | Submission Open
Keywords: cardiorenal metabolic syndrome; cardiovascular disease; chronic kidney disease; diabetes mellitus; obesity; metabolic dysfunction; inflammation; oxidative stress; pharmacology; therapeutic targets; medicinal plants; natural products; phytochemicals; nutraceuticals; translational medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Natural Products)
Emerging Technologies and Therapeutic Innovations for Neglected Tropical Diseases
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submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 233 | Submission Open
Keywords: neglected tropical diseases; nanoparticles; drug delivery systems; one health; therapeutic optimization; molecular targets; precision medicine; machine learning; artificial intelligence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmaceutical Technology)
Selected Papers from the 2nd International Electronic Conference on Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmaceutics (ECMC-P 2026) submission deadline 30 Jun 2027 | Viewed by 127 | Submission Open
Keywords: new small molecules as drug candidates; natural products and biopharmaceuticals; novel methodologies and AI; new modalities in drug discovery; radiopharmaceuticals; nanomedicine and nanotechnology; formulation, drug delivery, and controlled release; biopharmaceutics, disposition, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
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