The Medicinal Chemistry : An Indian Journal is devoted to the rapid publication of fundamental research papers on all phases of medicinal chemistry. Topics include: design, synthesis and biological studies of novel compounds or diagnostic agents, molecular modification with the help of - SAR and QSAR, molecular aspects of drug metabolism, novel methodology with broad application to medicinal chemistry, prodrug synthesis and drug targeting. All contributions shall be rigorously refereed and selected on the basis of quality and originality of the work as well as the breadth of interest to readers. The journal publishes the most significant new research in all phases of medicinal chemistry being done in the world today, thus ensuring its scientific priority.