Progress in Drug Design: Science and Practice

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Dear Colleagues,

Drug design is a complex and evolving field within pharmaceutical science that aims to develop new synthetic compounds based on knowledge of biological targets. Over time, drug design has evolved into a well-organized science with a solid theoretical background and practical applications. Rational drug design uses knowledge of biological targets to create complementary molecules, involves ligand-based and structure-based design methods, and often employs computer-aided techniques for modeling and prediction.

The optimization of drug synthesis and properties including efficacy, safety, bioavailability, and metabolic stability should be considered; focus should be placed on "drug-like" properties to improve oral bioavailability and reduce toxicity. An increased emphasis should be placed on personalized medicine and targeted therapies, as well as the development of more sophisticated predictive models for drug efficacy and safety.

Drug design remains a critical component of pharmaceutical research, combining scientific innovation with practical applications to address unmet medical needs and improve patient outcomes.

Dr. Rui M. V. Abreu
Dr. Maria João Queiroz
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Participating Journals

Journal Name	Impact Factor	CiteScore	Launched Year	First Decision (median)	APC
Biomolecules biomolecules	4.8	9.4	2011	18.4 Days	CHF 2700	Submit
Chemistry chemistry	2.4	3.2	2019	17.2 Days	CHF 1800	Submit
International Journal of Molecular Sciences ijms	4.9	8.1	2000	16.8 Days	CHF 2900	Submit
Molecules molecules	4.2	7.4	1996	15.1 Days	CHF 2700	Submit
Pharmaceuticals pharmaceuticals	4.3	6.1	2004	13.9 Days	CHF 2900	Submit

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