Current Topics in Chemistry publishes original research articles, letters, reviews/mini-reviews, and guest-edited thematic issues dealing with various topics related to chemistry.
Current Topics in Chemistry journal is not limited to a specific aspect of the field but is instead devoted to a wide range of subfields. Articles of a multi-disciplinary nature are particularly welcome. Submissions in the following areas are of special interest to the readers of this journal:

• Analytical Chemistry
• Applied Chemistry
• Bioanalytical chemistry
• Biochemistry
• Bioelectrochemistry
• Bioinorganic Chemistry
• Bioorganic Chemistry
• Carbohydrate Chemistry
• Electrochemistry
• Environmental Chemistry
• Geochemistry
• Green Chemistry
• Inorganic Chemistry
• Materials Chemistry
• Medicinal Chemistry
• Nanotechnology
• Nuclear Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry
• Organometallic Chemistry
• Photochemistry
• Physical Chemistry
• Phytochemistry
• Polymer chemistry
• Protein and Peptide Chemistry
• Quantum Chemistry
• Spectroscopy
• Supramolecular Chemistry

Current Topics in Medicinal Chemistry is a forum for the review of areas of keen and topical interest to medicinal chemists and others in the allied disciplines. Each issue is solely devoted to in-depth mini-reviews/ research and guest-edited reviews/ research which provide the reader with a comprehensive survey of that respective area. A Guest Editor who is an expert in the topic under review will assemble each issue. The scope of Current Topics in Medicinal Chemistry will cover all areas of medicinal chemistry, including current developments in rational drug design, synthetic chemistry, bioorganic chemistry, high-throughput screening, combinatorial chemistry, compound diversity measurements, drug absorption, drug distribution, metabolism, new and emerging drug targets, natural products, pharmacogenomics, and structure-activity relationships. Medicinal chemistry is a rapidly maturing discipline. Understanding the relationship between structure and function is crucial to understand the molecular basis of life. Current Topics in Medicinal Chemistry aims to contribute to the growth of scientific knowledge and insight and facilitate the discovery and development of new therapeutic agents to treat debilitating human disorders. The journal is essential for every medicinal chemist who wishes to be informed and up-to-date with the latest and most important advances.

Vascular disease is the commonest cause of death in Westernized countries and its incidence is on the increase in developing countries. It follows that considerable research is directed at establishing effective treatment for acute vascular events. Long-term treatment has also received considerable attention (e.g. for symptomatic relief). Furthermore, effective prevention, whether primary or secondary, is backed by the findings of several landmark trials.
Vascular disease is a complex field with primary care physicians and nurse practitioners as well as several specialties involved. The latter include cardiology, vascular and cardio thoracic surgery, general medicine, radiology, clinical pharmacology and neurology (stroke units). Current Vascular Pharmacology will publish reviews to update all those concerned with the treatment of vascular disease. For example, reviews commenting on recently published trials or new drugs will be included. In addition to clinically relevant topics we will consider 'research-based' reviews dealing with future developments and potential drug targets. Therefore, another function of Current Vascular Pharmacology is to bridge the gap between clinical practice and ongoing research.
Debates will also be encouraged in the correspondence section of this journal.