With over 286,900 citations across more than 20,000 articles, Frontiers in Pharmacology is the most cited journal in its field. Explore some of the journal's trending articles below.

Biodegradable Polymeric Nanoparticles for Drug Delivery to Solid Tumors
Scientists review the use of polymeric nanoparticles as drug delivery systems of anticancer compounds, their physico-chemical properties and their ability to be localized in specific tumor tissues.

DNA Repair Pathways in Cancer Therapy and Resistance
A study highlights the potential therapeutic approach of targeting DNA repair pathways for cancer treatment, emphasizing the association between the deregulation of DNA repair pathways and the progression of cancer.

Heavy Metal Contaminations in Herbal Medicines: Determination, Comprehensive Risk Assessments, and Solutions
Researchers examine contamination in herbal medicines, which clearly poses a serious potential risk to health, and advocate for universal standards and quality requirements for hazardous elements in herbal medicines.

Role of the 5-HT2A Receptor in Acute Effects of LSD on Empathy and Circulating Oxytocin
A study finds indicattions that LSD enhances empathy, which is likely also beneficial for therapeutic application in patients.

Best Practice in the chemical characterisation of extracts used in pharmacological and toxicological research—The ConPhyMP—Guidelines12
Rsearchers develop best practice guidelines to ensure reproducibility and accurate interpretations of studies using medicinal plant extracts.

Policies to Encourage the Use of Biosimilars in European Countries and Their Potential Impact on Pharmaceutical Expenditure
Study finds discernible tendencies across European countries on policy measures targeting the price and uptake of biosimilar medicines, with demonstrated savings potential.
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