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Expert Opinion on Drug Discovery

Expert Opinion on Drug Discovery (1746-0441; 1746-045X) is a MEDLINE-indexed, international, peer-reviewed subscription-based journal publishing original research and review articles on novel technologies involved in the drug discovery process, leading to new leads and reduced attrition rates. Articles incorporate expert opinion on the impact of the topic on research and clinical practice and future development, and the journal also publishes drug case histories while not publishing case reports or case series.

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Subject Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Impact Factor 4.9
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Closed
ISSN 1746-0441
eISSN 1746-045X
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Institutional online-only subscription: USD 13,447.00; print and online: USD 19,663.00.

Submission Instructions

Expert Opinion on Drug Discovery accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Review Article

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 200 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must cover Introduction, Areas covered, and Expert Opinion/Commentary in that order.
Manuscript Text should be divided using headings, sub-headings, and title paragraphs with Arabic numerals indicating the heading hierarchy. Include 5–8 keywords.
References References must follow NLM style. References marked as of interest should use one asterisk and those of considerable interest should use two asterisks, with a brief annotation explaining why each marked reference is of interest.
Figures & Tables A maximum of five figures and five tables is allowed. Tables must present new information, be interpretable without reference to the text, and be supplied as editable files.
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Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must be no more than 200 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract should cover Introduction, Areas covered, and Expert Opinion/Commentary in that order.
Manuscript Manuscript should use headings, sub-headings, and title paragraphs with Arabic numerals indicating the hierarchy of headings and sub-headings. Manuscript must include 5-8 keywords.
References References must be prepared in NLM style. References marked as of interest should be identified with one or two asterisks and annotated with a brief explanatory sentence.
Figures & Tables A maximum of five figures and five tables is allowed. Tables must present new information, be interpretable without reference to the text, and be supplied as editable files.
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Original Research

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 200 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract should cover Introduction, Areas covered, and Expert Opinion/Commentary in that order.
Manuscript Manuscript should use headings, sub-headings, and title paragraphs to divide the text. Manuscript must include 5–8 keywords.
References References should be prepared in NLM style. References marked as of interest should be identified with one or two asterisks and annotated with a brief sentence explaining their significance.
Figures & Tables A maximum of five figures and five tables is allowed. Tables must be supplied as editable files and should present new information that is interpretable without reference to the text.
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Drug Discovery Case History

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must be no more than 200 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract should cover Introduction, Areas covered, and Expert Opinion/Commentary in that order.
Manuscript Manuscript should use headings, sub-headings, and title paragraphs with Arabic numerals to indicate hierarchy. Manuscript must include 5–8 keywords, funding details, and a disclosure statement of competing interests, including a statement if there are no relevant competing interests.
References References should be prepared in NLM style. References identified as of particular interest should be marked with one or two asterisks and annotated with a brief explanatory sentence.
Figures & Tables A maximum of five figures and five tables is allowed. Tables must be supplied as editable files and should present new information that is interpretable without reference to the text.
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Technology Evaluation

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 200 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must cover Introduction, Areas covered, and Expert Opinion/Commentary in that order.
Manuscript Manuscript should use headings, sub-headings, and title paragraphs with Arabic numerals indicating the hierarchy. Manuscript must include 5–8 keywords.
References References must follow NLM style. References identified as of interest or of considerable interest should be marked with one or two asterisks and annotated with a brief explanatory sentence.
Figures & Tables A maximum of five figures and five tables is allowed. Tables must be supplied as editable files. Tables should present new information, be interpretable without reference to the text, and equations must be editable in Word manuscripts.
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Letter To The Editor

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is not required for this article type.
Manuscript Include 5–8 keywords.
References References must be prepared in NLM style. References marked as of interest should be identified with one or two asterisks and annotated with a brief sentence explaining their significance.
Figures & Tables A maximum of five figures and five tables is allowed. Tables must be supplied as editable files.
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Recent Publications

Building tomorrow’s medicines: how robotic synthesis is actualizing AI’s drug discovery promise

Dinesh Kumar

10.1080/17460441.2026.2684572
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Preclinical discovery and clinical development of glofitamab in relapsed/ refractory large B-cell lymphomas

Philipp Berning, Gilles Salles

10.1080/17460441.2026.2678871
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Moving forward with molecular skeleton editing (MSE) for new drug discovery: where to next?

Anthony J. Burke, Carolina S. Marques

10.1080/17460441.2026.2684438
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High-throughput screening assays for novel antibacterial identification: current advances and future prospects

Holly E. E. Floyd, Michelle Novais de Paula, Tanuka Sen, Angela M. Kavanagh, Johannes Zuegg, Mark A. T. Blaskovich

10.1080/17460441.2026.2679706
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The design and discovery of topoisomerase-II inhibitors as new cancer drugs: current strategies and future perspectives

Prasanna Anjaneyulu Yakkala, Rahaman Shaik, Bhusi Reddy Seelam, Divya Vohora, Vijjulatha Manga, Ahmed Kamal

10.1080/17460441.2026.2672645
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Accepted Author Version published online in 3 days provided the copyright form has been received. Accelerated Publication Plus offers a final decision in as little as 3 weeks, with peer review in approximately 2 weeks, first proofs within 5 working days, and online publication usually 1-2 weeks after acceptance. Accelerated Publication offers a final decision in as little as 9 weeks, with peer review in approximately 4 weeks, first proofs within 5 working days, and online publication usually 2-3 weeks after acceptance.

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What are the publication costs?

Institutional online-only subscription: USD 13,447.00; print and online: USD 19,663.00.

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Research Topics

Computational Drug Discovery Methods Receptor Mechanisms and Signaling Cell Image Analysis Techniques Monoclonal and Polyclonal Antibodies Research Click Chemistry and Applications Chemical Synthesis and Analysis Protein Degradation and Inhibitors Protein Structure and Dynamics Bioinformatics and Genomic Networks Pharmacogenetics and Drug Metabolism Cholinesterase and Neurodegenerative Diseases 3D Printing in Biomedical Research vaccines and immunoinformatics approaches Microbial Natural Products and Biosynthesis Phosphodiesterase function and regulation Advanced Biosensing Techniques and Applications Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Human auditory perception and evaluation Alzheimer's disease research and treatments Educational Robotics and Engineering Cancer Cells and Metastasis RNA Interference and Gene Delivery Genetics, Bioinformatics, and Biomedical Research Machine Learning in Bioinformatics

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