Recent Patents on Anti-Cancer Drug Discovery

Aims & Scope

Recent Patents on Anti-Cancer Drug Discovery publishes review/mini review and research articles that reflect or deal with studies in relation to a patent, application of reported patents in a study, discussion of comparison of results regarding application of a given patent, etc., and also guest edited thematic issues on recent patents in the field of anti-cancer drug discovery e.g. on novel bioactive compounds, analogs, targets & predictive biomarkers & drug efficacy biomarkers.

The journal also publishes book reviews of eBooks and books on anti-cancer drug discovery.

A selection of important and recent patents on anti-cancer drug discovery is also included in the journal.

The journal is essential reading for all researchers involved in anti-cancer drug design and discovery.

The journal also covers recent research (where patents have been registered) in fast emerging therapeutic areas/targets & therapeutic agents related to anti-cancer drug discovery.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	4.1
2024	2.50

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.667

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	54

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	8584

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	410

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science
• Medline
• Embase

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, Medicine and Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Platinum Complexes as Anticancer Agents

  Citation: 409

  Authors: Irena

• Advances in Chalcones with Anticancer Activities

  Citation: 222

  Authors: Chandrabose, Narayana S.H., Sakthivel, Uma, Elangovan, Devarajan, Piyush

• Recent Developments in the Field of Anticancer Platinum Complexes

  Citation: 190

  Authors: Mathea Sophia

• HSP90 Inhibitors: Current Development and Potential in Cancer Therapy

  Citation: 188

  Authors: Katerina, Evangelia

• Nanoparticle Albumin - Bound (NAB) Technology is a Promising Method for Anti-Cancer Drug Delivery

  Citation: 136

  Authors: Qiang, Jin, Wenping, Xiaofan, Zhongtian, Zhonggui

• Inhibitors of the PI3K/Akt/mTOR Pathway: New Hope for Breast Cancer Patients

  Citation: 132

  Authors: Sandra, Pascale

• PARP Inhibitors in Ovarian Cancer

  Citation: 129

  Authors: Gloria, Eleonora, Gaia, Sofia, Massimo, Anna, Giorgio

• The Anti-Cancer Activity of Noscapine: A Review

  Citation: 122

  Authors: Massoud, Parvaneh

• Recent Developments in Anti-Cancer Agents Targeting the Ras/Raf/ MEK/ERK Pathway

  Citation: 122

  Authors: Kwong-Kwok

• Na+-H+ Exchanger, pH Regulation and Cancer

  Citation: 116

  Authors: Stephan, Rosa, Salvador

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