BioFactors

Aims & Scope

BioFactors, a journal of the International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, is devoted to the rapid publication of highly significant original research articles and reviews in experimental biology in health and disease.

The word “biofactors” refers to the many compounds that regulate biological functions.

Biological factors comprise many molecules produced or modified by living organisms, and present in many essential systems like the blood, the nervous or immunological systems.

A non-exhaustive list of biological factors includes neurotransmitters, cytokines, chemokines, hormones, coagulation factors, transcription factors, signaling molecules, receptor ligands and many more.

In the group of biofactors we can accommodate several classical molecules not synthetized in the body such as vitamins, micronutrients or essential trace elements.

In keeping with this unified view of biochemistry, BioFactors publishes research dealing with the identification of new substances and the elucidation of their functions at the biophysical, biochemical, cellular and human level as well as studies revealing novel functions of already known biofactors.

The journal encourages the submission of studies that use biochemistry, biophysics, cell and molecular biology and/or cell signaling approaches.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	5
2024	5.00

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	2970

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1620

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.329

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
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• Web of Science
• Medline
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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology and Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Redox signaling and the MAP kinase pathways

  Citation: 459

  Authors: Martine, Henry Jay

• Biological effects of a nano red elemental selenium

  Citation: 440

  Authors: Jin‐Song, Xue‐Yun, Li‐De, Yong‐Ping

• Physiological factors that regulate skin pigmentation

  Citation: 395

  Authors: Yuji, Vincent J.

• The role of plant‐derived natural antioxidants in reduction of oxidative stress

  Citation: 361

  Authors: Behnaz, Namdar, Manochehr, Fatemeh

• Chemoprotection against cancer by induction of Phase 2 enzymes

  Citation: 353

  Authors: Paul

• Relaxation and immunity enhancement effects of γ‐Aminobutyric acid (GABA) administration in humans

  Citation: 353

  Authors: Adham M., S., K., Mujo, H., H.

• The inhibitory effects of berry polyphenols on digestive enzymes

  Citation: 332

  Authors: Gordon J., Derek

• Interferons and viral infections

  Citation: 323

  Authors: Volker, Ganes C.

• Role of resveratrol in regulation of cellular defense systems against oxidative stress

  Citation: 319

  Authors: Van‐Long, Mira, Woo‐Sik

• Curcumin, a component of turmeric: From farm to pharmacy

  Citation: 318

  Authors: Subash C., Gorkem, Bharat B.

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