Current Drug Metabolism

Journal Impact Factor: 1.8
Scopus Cite Score: 4.4

Indexed in: Scopus, SCI Expanded, MEDLINE/PubMed

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Aims and Scope:
Current Drug Metabolism aims to cover all the latest and outstanding developments in drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics, and drug disposition. The journal serves as an international forum for the publication of full-length/mini review articles and guest edited issues in drug metabolism. Current Drug Metabolism is an essential journal for academic, clinical, government and pharmaceutical scientists who wish to be kept informed and up-to-date with the most important developments. The journal covers the following general topic areas: pharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics, toxicology, and most importantly drug metabolism.

More specifically, in vitro and in vivo drug metabolism of phase I and phase II enzymes or metabolic pathways; drug-drug interactions and enzyme kinetics; pharmacokinetics, pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic modeling, and toxicokinetics; interspecies differences in metabolism or pharmacokinetics, species scaling and extrapolations; drug transporters; target organ toxicity and interindividual variability in drug exposure-response; extrahepatic metabolism; bioactivation, reactive metabolites, and developments for the identification of drug metabolites. Preclinical and clinical reviews describing the drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics of marketed drugs or drug classes.
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Editor-in-Chief:

  • Yuwei WangCollege of Pharmacy
    Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine
    Xi’an
    China

ISSN: 1389-2002 (Print)

eISSN: 1875-5453 (Online)

Special Issues With Active Call for Papers

Submission closes on: Nov 26, 2026
Pharmacokinetics of Nanocarriers: Challenges, Innovations, and Translational Perspectives

This thematic issue will focus on the evolving field of nanocarrier-based drug delivery systems and their pharmacokinetic behavior. Understanding the ADME (Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, and Excretion) properties of nanoparticles is crucial for optimizing therapeutic efficacy and minimizing systemic toxicity. The issue will highlight the influence of nanocarrier physicochemical properties (size, surface charge, PEGylation, etc.) on biodistribution, circulation time, and clearance pathways. Special emphasis will be placed on translational challenges, regulatory perspectives, and innovative methodologies such... see more

Submission closes on: Oct 22, 2026
Innovative Therapeutic Approaches in Infectious Diseases

Infectious diseases continue to challenge global health systems due to rising antimicrobial resistance, emerging pathogens, and increasing drug tolerance. This special issue aims to move beyond traditional approaches by exploring innovative pharmacological strategies for the treatment of infectious diseases. We welcome original research and reviews ranging from clinical trials and translational research to animal model studies and molecular targets. Our journal invites contributions from researchers, clinicians, and professionals involved in drug development and infectious disease... see more

Submission closes on: Aug 22, 2026
Unveil the Potential of Functional Framework Nucleic Acids in Theranostics

Nanomedicine demonstrates remarkable potential in disease diagnosis and treatment by precisely manipulating the physicochemical properties of materials on the nanometer scale. Its advantages as nanocarriers include high loading capacity, prolonged in vivo half-life and controllable targeted delivery. However, existing vectors (such as liposomes, polymers, and inorganic particles) still face significant challenges: biosafety concerns, long-term accumulation toxicity, off-target effects, and suboptimal delivery efficiency within complex biological environments. DNA nanomaterials, as a novel class of biomaterials, provide... see more