Essays in Biochemistry

Aims & Scope

Essays in Biochemistry publishes short, digestible reviews from experts highlighting recent key topics in biochemistry and the molecular biosciences.

Written to be accessible for those not yet immersed in the subject, each article is an up-to-date, self-contained summary of the topic.

Bridging the gap between the latest research and established textbooks, Essays in Biochemistry will tell you what you need to know to begin exploring the field, as each article includes the top take-home messages as summary points.

Each issue of the journal is guest edited by a key opinion leader in the area, and whether you are continuing your studies or moving into a new research area, the Journal gives a complete picture in one place.

Essays in Biochemistry is proud to publish Understanding Biochemistry, an essential online resource for post-16 students, teachers and undergraduates.

Providing up-to-date overviews of key concepts in biochemistry and the molecular biosciences, the Understanding Biochemistry issues of Essays in Biochemistry are published annually in October.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	5.7
2024	5.60

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.939

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	92

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	1532

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1814

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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

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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.

• Introduction to biosensors

  Citation: 1163

  Authors: Nikhil, Pawan, Nello, Pedro

• Mitochondrial dynamics: overview of molecular mechanisms

  Citation: 1094

  Authors: Lisa, Shun, Vincent, Julien

• Lateral flow assays

  Citation: 957

  Authors: Katarzyna M., Andrea

• Enzymes: principles and biotechnological applications

  Citation: 948

  Authors: Peter K.

• Regulation of mitochondrial biogenesis

  Citation: 889

  Authors: François R., Gerald I.

• Optical biosensors

  Citation: 776

  Authors: Pavel, Juraj, Jaroslav

• Mitochondrial proton and electron leaks

  Citation: 671

  Authors: Martin, Ajit S., Shona, Jason R., Martin D.

• The mammalian ULK1 complex and autophagy initiation

  Citation: 652

  Authors: Maria, Ian G.

• Regulation of selective autophagy: the p62/SQSTM1 paradigm

  Citation: 600

  Authors: Trond, Steingrim, Terje

• Lysine post-translational modifications of collagen

  Citation: 487

  Authors: Mitsuo, Marnisa

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