Biological Chemistry

Aims & Scope

Biological Chemistry keeps you up-to-date with all new developments in the molecular life sciences.

In addition to original research reports, authoritative reviews written by leading researchers in the field keep you informed about the latest advances in the molecular life sciences.

Rapid, yet rigorous reviewing ensures fast access to recent research results of exceptional significance in the biological sciences.

Papers are published in a "Just Accepted" format within approx.72 hours of acceptance.

Topics general biochemistry pathobiochemistry structural biology molecular and cellular biology genetics and epigenetics molecular medicine cancer research virology immunology plant molecular biology and biochemistry novel experimental methodologies.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.4
2024	2.90

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.117

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	4022

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	813

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Abstracting & Indexing

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

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science
• Medline
• Embase

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, 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.

• Glutathione dysregulation and the etiology and progression of human diseases

  Citation: 893

  Authors: Nazzareno, Suzanne M., Sylvia, Shujie, Kim, Christine L.

• Structural and Functional Diversity of Connexin Genes in the Mouse and Human Genome

  Citation: 890

  Authors: Klaus, Jürgen, Joachim, Dominik, Alessandro, Martin, Urban, Goran

• Mitophagy: mechanisms, pathophysiological roles, and analysis

  Citation: 847

  Authors: Wen-Xing, Xiao-Ming

• The role of oxidative stress during inflammatory processes

  Citation: 607

  Authors: Jérôme, Nathalie, Roumen, Lucas

• Catalase, a remarkable enzyme: targeting the oldest antioxidant enzyme to find a new cancer treatment approach

  Citation: 531

  Authors: Christophe, Pedro Buc

• Peroxiredoxins

  Citation: 503

  Authors: B., H.-J., L.

• Current methods for the isolation of extracellular vesicles

  Citation: 493

  Authors: Fatemeh, Leonora, Sara, Pierre-Yves, Allison E., Alexander J., Cesar E., Shanice, Christina M., Elif, Johan, Winston Patrick

• Glutathione Pathways in the Brain

  Citation: 481

  Authors: R., J.

• G-Quadruplex DNA Structures Variations on a Theme

  Citation: 480

  Authors: Tomas

• Integration of cellular bioenergetics with mitochondrial quality control and autophagy

  Citation: 418

  Authors: Bradford G., Gloria A., Jack R., Scott, Lou, Jianhua, Victor M.

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