Topic Editors

Department of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Lublin, 4A Chodźki Street, 20-093 Lublin, Poland
Chair and Department of Biology with Genetics, Medical University of Lublin, Chodźki Str. 4a, 20-093 Lublin, Poland
Laboratory of Diagnostic Parasitology, Chair and Department of Biology and Genetics, Medical University of Lublin, 4a Chodźki St., 20-093 Lublin, Poland
Dr. Jacek Bogucki
Institute of Medical Sciences, The John Paul II (The Second) Catholic University of Lublin, Konstantynów 1F St., 20-708 Lublin, Poland

New Compounds Discovery and Development in Medicine — Advances in Research on Potential Therapeutic Agents and Drug Candidates, 2nd Edition

Abstract submission deadline
31 March 2026
Manuscript submission deadline
31 December 2026
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Dear Colleagues,

Despite huge progress in science and technology, we are still unable to cure many diseases. Research in recent years has shown that there is a great need for new, safe drugs in almost every field of medicine and pharmacy, including cardiology, neurology, oncology, microbiology, parasitology, virology, dermatology, hematology and endocrinology.

Therefore, the search for new compounds and substances of potential therapeutic importance is an important and urgent challenge for modern medicine. Publications of particular interest in our Special Topic include research and future perspectives on various compounds exhibiting a broad spectrum of biological activity (in vitro, in vivo and in silico studies). Research aimed at determining the molecular mechanisms of action of new compounds for their potential application in therapy will also be of interest. The search for new, active compounds is a tedious and lengthy process. The recent advances in research conducted towards the discovery of potential therapeutic agents and drug candidates, presented as part of this Special Topic, will provide the medical community with the latest knowledge in the field.

This Special Topic will publish original experimental research, reviews and preclinical observations regarding the discovery and development of new biologically active compounds in medicine.

Prof. Dr. Monika Wujec
Prof. Dr. Anna Bogucka-Kocka
Dr. Przemysław Kołodziej
Dr. Jacek Bogucki
Topic Editors

Keywords

  • new bioactive compound
  • new drug candidates
  • potential therapeutic agents
  • molecular mechanisms
  • molecular targets
  • molecular docking
  • cell growth and differentiation
  • genetic therapy
  • treatment of civilization diseases
  • antioxidants
  • anti-infective activities (antiparasitic, antimicrobial, antiviral, and antifungal activity)
  • anticancer activity
  • apoptosis
  • autophagy
  • clinical pharmacology
  • medicinal chemistry

Participating Journals

Journal Name Impact Factor CiteScore Launched Year First Decision (median) APC
Biomedicines
biomedicines
4.7 3.7 2013 15.4 Days CHF 2600 Submit
International Journal of Molecular Sciences
ijms
5.6 7.8 2000 16.3 Days CHF 2900 Submit
Medicines
medicines
- - 2014 32.6 Days CHF 1400 Submit
Molecules
molecules
4.6 6.7 1996 14.6 Days CHF 2700 Submit
Pharmaceuticals
pharmaceuticals
4.6 4.7 2004 14.6 Days CHF 2900 Submit
Scientia Pharmaceutica
scipharm
2.5 6.4 1930 22.7 Days CHF 1000 Submit

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