Pharmacology

Overview

Pharmacology is an intricate field of advanced pharmaceutical science and technology that deals with the study of drugs and medications. It is a combination of various disciplines such as chemistry, biology, biochemistry, and physiology. Pharmacology is concerned with the effects of drugs on living organisms, and how they are absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and excreted in the body. Pharmacologists use a range of approaches to examine the properties and mechanisms of drugs, including chemical analysis, animal experiments, computer modeling, and clinical trials. Their research is aimed at developing new drugs and therapies, as well as improving existing medications. Pharmacology is essential for modern medicine, as it enables doctors to treat various diseases and medical conditions effectively. The study of pharmacology helps doctors to understand how drugs work, and how they can be used to treat different diseases. It helps to develop new drugs and treatments to better manage medical conditions, including mental disorders, neurological conditions, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and many other illnesses. Pharmacological research has made significant advances in recent years, leading to the discovery of new medications and treatments that were not available previously. The field of pharmacology is constantly evolving, driven by new discoveries and technologies, and is expected to continue to contribute to the advancement of modern medicine.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 68 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

• Polyphenol‐Driven Valorization of Garcinia mangostana L. Pericarp: Green Extraction of Xanthones for Functional Food Ingredients and Therapeutic Breakthroughs
  2026 · Molecular Nutrition & Food Research
• Antioxidant and Cytotoxic Activities of Postpartum Herbal Remedies Use in Aceh, Indonesia
  2026 · Malacca Pharmaceutics
• Mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana) Pericarp and Leaf Tinctures Inhibit LPS-Induced Pro-Inflammatory Responses in Macrophages and Activate Nrf2
  2026 · Nutrients
• α-mangostin, a xanthone from garcinia mangostana fruit inhibits MEK1 kinase in prostate cancer
  2026 · Natural Product Research
• Levels of Haematological Parameters in Normal Rats After Prolonged Exposure to Aqueous Extract of Dialium guineense Stem Bark
  2025 · Global Journal of Medical and Clinical Case Reports
• Therapeutic Potential of Natural Xanthones Against Prostate Adenocarcinoma: A Comprehensive Review of Research Trends During the Last Ten Years (2014–2024)
  2025 · Pharmaceuticals
• Exploring the antineoplastic potential of α-mangostin in breast cancer
  2025 · Natural Products and Bioprospecting
• Therapeutic Potential of Natural Xanthones Against Prostate Adenocarcinoma: A Comprehensive Review of Research Trends During the Last Ten Years (2014–2024)
  G. Tabakam et al. · 2025 · Pharmaceuticals

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