Cellular and Molecular Immunology

Aims & Scope

Cellular & Molecular Immunology is a monthly journal from the Chinese Society of Immunology and the University of Science and Technology of China.

Covering both basic immunology research and clinical applications, Cellular & Molecular Immunology provides the latest information and advancements in our understanding of the immunological response of the host, both in vitro and in vivo.

The journal publishes Articles, Review Articles, Mini Reviews and Short Communications and Correspondences in all areas of cellular and molecular immunology, including but not limited to: clinical immunology comparative immunology immunobiology immunogenetics immunological techniques immunopathology immunopharmacology infection immunology neuroimmunology transplantation immunology tumor immunology veterinary immunology.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	19.8
2024	21.80

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	5.916

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	135

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	213

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	8416

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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
• PubMed
• Embase

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Immunology and Microbiology 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.

• The history and advances in cancer immunotherapy: understanding the characteristics of tumor-infiltrating immune cells and their therapeutic implications

  Citation: 2165

  Authors: Yuanyuan, Zemin

• Necroptosis, pyroptosis and apoptosis: an intricate game of cell death

  Citation: 1614

  Authors: Damien, Eicke, Bernardo S.

• Characterization of the receptor-binding domain (RBD) of 2019 novel coronavirus: implication for development of RBD protein as a viral attachment inhibitor and vaccine

  Citation: 1420

  Authors: Wanbo, Lei, Xiujuan, Jing, Denis, Shibo, Yusen, Lanying

• Functional exhaustion of antiviral lymphocytes in COVID-19 patients

  Citation: 1409

  Authors: Meijuan, Yong, Gang, Guobin, Siyu, Dandan, Yuanhong, Zhigang

• Molecular mechanisms regulating NLRP3 inflammasome activation

  Citation: 1099

  Authors: Eun-Kyeong, Jin Kyung, Dong-Min, Chihiro

• NLRP3 inflammasome activation and cell death

  Citation: 1056

  Authors: Yi, Wen, Rongbin

• Liver immunology and its role in inflammation and homeostasis

  Citation: 880

  Authors: Mark W, Cathal, Cliona

• NADPH oxidases: an overview from structure to innate immunity-associated pathologies

  Citation: 803

  Authors: Arvind, Malaya K, Diana, Sanjay

• Elevated exhaustion levels and reduced functional diversity of T cells in peripheral blood may predict severe progression in COVID-19 patients

  Citation: 791

  Authors: Hong-Yi, Mi, Cui-Xian, Nian, Xi-Cheng, Xin-Ping, Xing-Qi, Yong-Tang

• Tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes in the immunotherapy era

  Citation: 681

  Authors: Sterre T., Annegé, Marco, Hans W.

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