Design, Synthesis, and Development of Antimicrobial Drugs

Topic Information

Dear Colleagues,

The global threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has emerged as one of the most pressing public health challenges of the 21st century. The dwindling pipeline of novel antimicrobial agents, coupled with the rapid evolution of drug-resistant pathogens, demands urgent and innovative solutions across the entire drug development spectrum.

To address this critical gap, we are pleased to announce a Topic dedicated to the Design, Synthesis, and Development of Antimicrobial Drugs. This Topic aims to showcase cutting-edge research, technological breakthroughs, and translational advances that identify the molecular targets and accelerate the discovery and deployment of next-generation antimicrobials.

Key areas of focus include（but are not limited to):

• Drug Design (such as Computational & AI-Driven Drug Design)
• Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms of Antimicrobial Action
• Medicinal Chemistry
• Structure–Activity Relationships (SAR)
• Innovative Synthetic Methodologies
• Nanoparticle-Based Drug Delivery Systems
• Development and Preclinical Evaluation

Prof. Dr. Hao Wang
Prof. Dr. Wenxuan Zhang
Topic Editors

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Participating Journals

Journal Name	Impact Factor	CiteScore	Launched Year	First Decision (median)	APC
Antibiotics antibiotics	4.6	8.7	2012	16.4 Days	CHF 2900	Submit
Current Issues in Molecular Biology cimb	3.0	3.7	1999	16.3 Days	CHF 2200	Submit
International Journal of Molecular Sciences ijms	4.9	9.0	2000	17.8 Days	CHF 2900	Submit
Pharmaceuticals pharmaceuticals	4.8	7.7	2004	16 Days	CHF 2900	Submit
Pharmaceutics pharmaceutics	5.5	10.0	2009	15.7 Days	CHF 2900	Submit
Scientia Pharmaceutica scipharm	2.5	4.6	1930	22.8 Days	CHF 1000	Submit
SynBio synbio	-	-	2023	18.8 Days	CHF 1000	Submit

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