International Journal of Molecular Medicine

Aims & Scope

The main aim of Spandidos Publications is to facilitate scientific communication in a clear, concise and objective manner, while striving to provide prompt publication of original works of high quality.

The journals largely concentrate on molecular and experimental medicine, oncology, clinical and experimental cancer treatment and biomedical research.

All journals published by Spandidos Publications Ltd. maintain the highest standards of quality, and the members of their Editorial Boards are world-renowned scientists.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	5.8
2024	5.70

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.381

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	117

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	2767

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	3105

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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

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology 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 crucial role of protein phosphorylation in cell signaling and its use as targeted therapy (Review)

  Citation: 1082

  Authors: Fatima, Michele, Donatella, Giuseppe, Lorenzo Lo

• MRI contrast agents: Classification and application (Review)

  Citation: 421

  Authors: Yu-Dong, Ramchandra, Jun, Cong, Zi-Shu, Shun-Ke

• Comparison of molecular profiles of human mesenchymal stem cells derived from bone marrow, umbilical cord blood, placenta and adipose tissue

  Citation: 392

  Authors: JUNE SEOK, YOUJEONG, HAN-SOO, HYUN OK

• Comparison of isolation methods of exosomes and exosomal RNA from cell culture medium and serum

  Citation: 390

  Authors: Yue-Ting, Yi-Yao, Lei, Si-Hua, Xu-Ping, Tai-Xue, Yong, Ying-Song, Xiu-Mei, Bao-Hong, Qian

• Mitochondrial electron transport chain, ROS generation and uncoupling (Review)

  Citation: 385

  Authors: Ru‑Zhou, Shuai, Lin, Zhi‑Bin

• Neuronal injuries in cerebral infarction and ischemic stroke: From mechanisms to treatment (Review)

  Citation: 371

  Authors: Yunfei, Xiaojing, Xinye, Yun

• FGFR inhibitors: Effects on cancer cells, tumor microenvironment and whole-body homeostasis (Review)

  Citation: 327

  Authors: MASARU

• Biodistribution of mesenchymal stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles in a model of acute kidney injury monitored by optical imaging

  Citation: 301

  Authors: CRISTINA, MARTA, STEFANIA, DEVASIS, PETER J., CIRO, GIOVANNI

• Charge-based precipitation of extracellular vesicles

  Citation: 258

  Authors: Maria Chiara, Federico, Sergio, Paola Maria, Chiara, Michela, Ciro, Maria Felice, Giovanni

• Comprehensive characterization of four different populations of human mesenchymal stem cells as regards their immune properties, proliferation and differentiation

  Citation: 248

  Authors: XIUYING, JINPING, XIAOFENG, RONGGUI, YALI, YIMIN

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