Journal Highlight : Medicinal Chemistry
The journal welcomes scholarly contributions related to the design, synthesis, characterization, and biological evaluation of chemical compounds for therapeutic applications. This section focuses on research that advances the discovery and optimization of bioactive molecules and supports innovation in drug development, molecular therapeutics, and pharmaceutical sciences.
The journal encourages submissions in areas including Drug Design and Synthesis, Structure-Activity Relationship (SAR) Studies, Computational and Molecular Modeling, Heterocyclic and Organic Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutical and Bioorganic Chemistry, Lead Compound Optimization, Chemical Biology, Natural Product Chemistry, and Target-Based Drug Design. Research related to Small Molecule Therapeutics, Peptide and Nucleic Acid Chemistry, Prodrug Development, Green and Sustainable Medicinal Chemistry, Nanomedicine, and Bioconjugate Chemistry is also welcomed.
Submissions focusing on Molecular Docking and Virtual Screening, AI and Machine Learning in Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmacophore Modeling, Drug–Target Interactions, Pharmacokinetics and Drug Metabolism, Chemical Toxicology, Translational Therapeutic Chemistry, and Novel Therapeutic Agents for Human Diseases are encouraged. The journal also welcomes studies investigating innovative synthetic methodologies, biologically active compounds, therapeutic optimization strategies, and interdisciplinary approaches linking chemistry with biomedical and pharmaceutical sciences.
Accepted manuscript types include Original Research Articles, Systematic Reviews, Meta-Analyses, Experimental and Computational Studies, Methodology and Technical Reports, Translational Pharmaceutical Research Articles, and Interdisciplinary Medicinal Chemistry Studies that contribute to advancements in medicinal chemistry and drug discovery.
Through this focus area, the journal aims to support research that advances therapeutic chemical sciences, strengthens interdisciplinary drug discovery and pharmaceutical innovation, improves molecular treatment development, and contributes to progress in modern medicinal and biomedical sciences worldwide.
