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Molecular Pharmaceutics

Molecular Pharmaceutics publishes findings on the molecular mechanistic understanding of drug delivery and drug delivery systems.

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Subject Medicine, Research & Experimental, Pharmacology & Pharmacy

Impact Factor 4.5

Quartile Q2

Open Access Type Hybrid

ISSN 1543-8384

eISSN 1543-8392

Invitation Only No

Cost Range No fees for authors under eligible institutional read and publish agreements; read and green agreements may include APC discounts for full open access upgrades.

Submission Instructions

Molecular Pharmaceutics accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Review

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.

Abstract A brief anticipated abstract must be included in the review proposal. Abstract must typically be 150–300 words maximum.

Manuscript Review proposals must be submitted as a single document. The submission must include a proposed title, names and affiliations and websites of corresponding authors, a summary of the authors’ expertise supported by related publications, and a statement explaining how the proposed review differs from recent reviews or perspectives on the topic.

References The review proposal must include 5–10 key references that may form the foundation of the manuscript.

Figures & Tables Figures, charts, tables, schemes, and equations should be embedded in the text at the point of relevance.

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Research Articles

Cover Letter A cover letter must accompany every manuscript submission.

Abstract An abstract is required for Research Articles. Abstract must typically be 150–300 words maximum. Abstract should be unstructured.

Manuscript Manuscript must use clearly identified standard sections for original research, including an Introduction, an Experimental Section, and a single-paragraph Conclusions section. Manuscript must include a graphical summary for the table of contents, 5–6 significant keywords after the abstract, and any AI-use disclosure in the Acknowledgments or Methods as appropriate.

References References and notes must be numbered consecutively in order of mention and cited in the text with superscript numbers, and titles must be included for initial submission.

Figures & Tables Figures, charts, tables, schemes, and equations should be embedded in the text at the point of relevance, while Supporting Information must be submitted as separate files. Each figure must have a caption below it and each table must have a brief title describing its contents.

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Communication

Cover Letter A cover letter must accompany the submission.

Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must be less than 100 words.

Manuscript Communications are generally limited to five journal pages. Initial submission must use clearly identified standard sections for reporting original research. Manuscript must include a graphical summary for the table of contents and 5–6 significant keywords after the abstract.

References Communications may contain up to 50 references. References must be numbered consecutively in order of mention in the text and cited with superscript numbers.

Figures & Tables Figures, charts, tables, schemes, and equations should be embedded in the text at the point of relevance. Each figure must have a caption below it, and each table must have a brief title describing its contents.

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Recent Publications

Correction to “Multifunctional Nanotheranostics for Dual-Modal Imaging-Guided Precision Therapy of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma”

Qianyu Yang, Yingkun Guo, Yang Zhou, Jiali Song, Yujun Song, Hanmei Li, Huile Gao, Weiyuan Huang

10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.6c00905

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Fluorescence-Guided Nanobomb for Triple-Action Tumor Annihilation Based on Fe/Mn Porphyrin MOFs

Aiai Wang, Hui Xu, Zhihui Xin, Yaru Li, Rong Wang, Xiaoliang Chen, Lu Zhao, Yunfeng Bai, Feng Feng

10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.6c00313

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PET Imaging of Phosphorylated RIPK1 Reveals Necroptosis Activation In Vivo

Sun Mi Park, Tae Sup Lee, Jieun Lee, Jiwon Yoon, Bom Sahn Kim, Byung Seok Moon

10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.6c00579

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Predicting pH _max and Salt Disproportionation Risk for Basic Drugs

Xin Yao, Mengqi Yu, Fei Chen, Siqi Du, Leah C. Kallemeyn, Joel Bergman, Michael W. Lesslie, Shuang Chen, Ahmad Y. Sheikh

10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.6c00644

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Quaternary Ammonium-Functionalized Membrane-Anchored Photosensitizer against Multidrug-Resistant Bacterial Infections

Yan Zeng, Hui Tang, Xinyu Wu, Jingjing Lin, Shun Zhang, Xinyi Li, Yiwen Guo, Tailong Ji, Chongjiang Cao, Zhenwei Yuan

10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.6c00673

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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Significant delays in the peer review process can occur if crystallographic information files are not submitted in advance.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter must accompany every manuscript submission. It should state the innovation or novelty of the manuscript and provide the name and email address of the corresponding author. Revised manuscripts should include a cover letter describing the changes and revisions. Preprint use should be noted in the cover letter. Crystal structure submissions should notify the editor in the cover letter that structural data accompanies the manuscript.

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What are the publication costs?

No fees for authors under eligible institutional read and publish agreements; read and green agreements may include APC discounts for full open access upgrades.

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Research Topics

RNA Interference and Gene Delivery Nanoparticle-Based Drug Delivery Drug Solubulity and Delivery Systems Drug Transport and Resistance Mechanisms Nanoplatforms for cancer theranostics Advanced Drug Delivery Systems Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques Crystallization and Solubility Studies Monoclonal and Polyclonal Antibodies Research Protein purification and stability Radiopharmaceutical Chemistry and Applications Analytical Chemistry and Chromatography Peptidase Inhibition and Analysis Computational Drug Discovery Methods Immunotherapy and Immune Responses Advancements in Transdermal Drug Delivery Lipid Membrane Structure and Behavior Dendrimers and Hyperbranched Polymers Virus-based gene therapy research Crystallography and molecular interactions Inhalation and Respiratory Drug Delivery Pharmacological Effects and Toxicity Studies Pharmacogenetics and Drug Metabolism Glycosylation and Glycoproteins Research Surfactants and Colloidal Systems