Journal of Cellular Physiology

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Cellular Physiology publishes reports of high biological significance in areas of eukaryotic cell biology and physiology, focusing on those articles that adopt a molecular mechanistic approach to investigate cell structure and function.

There is appreciation for the application of cellular, biochemical, molecular and in vivo genetic approaches, as well as the power of genomics, proteomics, bioinformatics and systems biology.

In particular, the Journal encourages submission of high-interest papers investigating the genetic and epigenetic regulation of proliferation and phenotype as well as cell fate and lineage commitment by growth factors, cytokines and their cognate receptors and signal transduction pathways that influence the expression, integration and activities of these physiological mediators.

Similarly, the Journal encourages submission of manuscripts exploring the regulation of growth and differentiation by cell adhesion molecules in addition to the interplay between these processes and those induced by growth factors and cytokines.

Studies on the genes and processes that regulate cell cycle progression and phase transition in eukaryotic cells, and the mechanisms that determine whether cells enter quiescence, proliferate or undergo apoptosis are also welcomed.

Submission of papers that address contributions of the extracellular matrix to cellular phenotypes and physiological control as well as regulatory mechanisms governing fertilization, embryogenesis, gametogenesis, cell fate, lineage commitment, differentiation, development and dynamic parameters of cell motility are encouraged.

Finally, the investigation of stem cells and changes that differentiate cancer cells from normal cells including studies on the properties and functions of oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes will remain as one of the major interests of the Journal.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	4
2024	4.50

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.377

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	212

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	2782

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	5461

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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.

• Macrophage plasticity, polarization, and function in health and disease

  Citation: 3861

  Authors: Abbas, Saeed, Hossein, Mahdi, Seyed‐Alireza, Fatemeh, Bita, Asadollah, Jalil T., Amirhossein

• The Ki-67 protein: From the known and the unknown

  Citation: 3496

  Authors: Thomas, Johannes

• Cellular response to oxidative stress: Signaling for suicide and survival*

  Citation: 1886

  Authors: Jennifer L., Nikki J.

• An overview of microRNAs: Biology, functions, therapeutics, and analysis methods

  Citation: 1587

  Authors: Kioomars, Hamid Reza, Shahrzad, Seyed Hamidollah

• Adult mesenchymal stem cells for tissue engineering versus regenerative medicine

  Citation: 1559

  Authors: Arnold I.

• Conditions controlling the proliferation of haemopoietic stem cells in vitro

  Citation: 1558

  Authors: T. M., T. D., L. G.

• CD8⁺ cytotoxic T lymphocytes in cancer immunotherapy: A review

  Citation: 1326

  Authors: Bagher, Masoud, Keywan

• Liver regeneration

  Citation: 1267

  Authors: George K.

• Progressive development of the rat osteoblast phenotype in vitro: Reciprocal relationships in expression of genes associated with osteoblast proliferation and differentiation during formation of the bone extracellular matrix

  Citation: 1256

  Authors: Thomas A., Michael, Victoria, Leesa M., Laurens, Melissa S., Mary Beth, Shirwin, Jane B., Gary S.

• Osteoarthritis

  Citation: 1040

  Authors: Mary B., Steven R.

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