Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering

Aims & Scope

The field of cellular and molecular bioengineering seeks to understand, so that we may ultimately control, the mechanical, chemical, and electrical processes of the cell.

A key challenge in improving human health is to understand how cellular behavior arises from molecular-level interactions.

CMBE, an official journal of the Biomedical Engineering Society, publishes original research and review papers in the following seven general areas: Molecular: DNA-protein/RNA-protein interactions, protein folding and function, protein-protein and receptor-ligand interactions, lipids, polysaccharides, molecular motors, and the biophysics of macromolecules that function as therapeutics or engineered matrices, for example.

Cellular: Studies of how cells sense physicochemical events surrounding and within cells, and how cells transduce these events into biological responses.

Specific cell processes of interest include cell growth, differentiation, migration, signal transduction, protein secretion and transport, gene expression and regulation, and cell-matrix interactions.

Mechanobiology: The mechanical properties of cells and biomolecules, cellular/molecular force generation and adhesion, the response of cells to their mechanical microenvironment, and mechanotransduction in response to various physical forces such as fluid shear stress.

Nanomedicine: The engineering of nanoparticles for advanced drug delivery and molecular imaging applications, with particular focus on the interaction of such particles with living cells.

Also, the application of nanostructured materials to control the behavior of cells and biomolecules.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	5
2024	2.30

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.675

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	48

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	8469

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	597

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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 and Mathematics, 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.

• Elucidation of Exosome Migration Across the Blood–Brain Barrier Model In Vitro

  Citation: 458

  Authors: Claire C., Linan, Fengxia, Chi W., Xuning E., Jenu V., Henry P., Shirley X., Jan, Aude, Milad, Victor, Michelle A., Egest J., Weian

• A Conversation on Artificial Intelligence, Chatbots, and Plagiarism in Higher Education

  Citation: 423

  Authors: Michael R.

• Generation of Multi-scale Vascular Network System Within 3D Hydrogel Using 3D Bio-printing Technology

  Citation: 307

  Authors: Vivian K., Alison M., Haygan, Seung-Schik, Peter A., Guohao

• Oncogene Knockdown via Active Loading of Small RNAs into Extracellular Vesicles by Sonication

  Citation: 300

  Authors: Tek N., Anjana, Divya B., Babita, Natalie K., Navein, John S., Steven M.

• Substrate Stiffness and Cell Area Predict Cellular Traction Stresses in Single Cells and Cells in Contact

  Citation: 295

  Authors: Joseph P., Cynthia A.

• Nuclear Deformability Constitutes a Rate-Limiting Step During Cell Migration in 3-D Environments

  Citation: 287

  Authors: Patricia M., Celine, Maya C., Jan

• Matrix Strains Induced by Cells: Computing How Far Cells Can Feel

  Citation: 172

  Authors: Shamik, Adam J., Dennis E.

• Artificial Intelligence, Chatbots, Plagiarism and Basic Honesty: Comment

  Citation: 161

  Authors: Amnuay, Viroj

• A Balance of Substrate Mechanics and Matrix Chemistry Regulates Endothelial Cell Network Assembly

  Citation: 156

  Authors: Joseph P., Cynthia A.

• Live Cells Exert 3-Dimensional Traction Forces on Their Substrata

  Citation: 145

  Authors: Sung Sik, Yihua, Yi-Shuan, Elliot, Shu

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