Biopolymers

Aims & Scope

Biopolymers publishes original research papers and review articles in the general area of macromolecular structure and function, as well as biologically relevant model systems.

Manuscripts should report on studies that examine biological macromolecules (naturally occurring and designed), their interactions, reactions, and macromolecular assemblies at structural, chemical, and physical levels.

The Journal strives to publish high-impact papers that will significantly enhance our understanding of the chemistry and/or the biology of the systems under investigation.

Reports describing techniques that could be applied to the study of biological macromolecules will be considered for publication, particularly if they have broad utility to the biochemical and biophysical research community.

Topics of particular interest include, but are not limited to: -Molecular recognition; multi-component complexes and macromolecular assembly, including ordered aggregation -Molecular design, biomimics, model systems, and bio-nanotechnology -Biopolymer processing and degradation -Experimental and theoretical studies of biopolymer folding -Single molecule studies of biopolymers (e.g., fluorescence, optical tweezers, AFM, etc.) -Three-dimensional structures of biopolymers determined by X-ray, NMR, EM, other spectroscopic methods, as well as computational prediction -Bioenergetics of macromolecules and their interactions -Use of small molecules as either probes or models of structure and function, or as ligands that target biologically relevant receptors -Preparation and characterization of novel biomaterials.

Function may include: -DNA recombination, replication and repair -Catalysis -Molecular motors -Intracellular signaling and signal transduction -Chromatin structure and remodeling -RNA processing -Transcription -Translation -Protein/RNA sorting and trafficking

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3.2
2024	3.20

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.554

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	10499

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	3238

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Abstracting & Indexing

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

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Subjects & Keywords

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

• Dictionary of protein secondary structure: Pattern recognition of hydrogen‐bonded and geometrical features

  Citation: 13136

  Authors: Wolfgang, Christian

• Examination of the secondary structure of proteins by deconvolved FTIR spectra

  Citation: 2545

  Authors: D. Michael, Heino

• Statistical mechanics of chain molecules

  Citation: 2229

  Authors: Paul. J., M.

• Protein secondary structure analyses from circular dichroism spectroscopy: Methods and reference databases

  Citation: 1988

  Authors: Lee, B. A.

• Reduced surface: An efficient way to compute molecular surfaces

  Citation: 1742

  Authors: Michel F., Arthur J., Jean-Claude

• Self‐assembly of peptide amphiphiles: From molecules to nanostructures to biomaterials

  Citation: 1388

  Authors: Honggang, Matthew J., Samuel I.

• Mode of action of membrane active antimicrobial peptides

  Citation: 1329

  Authors: Yechiel

• Stereochemical criteria for polypeptides and proteins. V. Conformation of a system of three linked peptide units

  Citation: 1325

  Authors: C. M.

• Fluorescence correlation spectroscopy. I. Conceptual basis and theory

  Citation: 1247

  Authors: Elliot L., Douglas

• Ellipsometry as a tool to study the adsorption behavior of synthetic and biopolymers at the air–water interface

  Citation: 1167

  Authors: J. A., J., F. A.

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