Lymphatic Research and Biology

Aims & Scope

Lymphatic Research and Biology delivers the most current peer-reviewed advances and developments in lymphatic biology and pathology from the world’s leading biomedical investigators.

The Journal provides original research from a broad range of investigative disciplines, including genetics, biochemistry and biophysics, cellular and molecular biology, physiology and pharmacology, anatomy, developmental biology, and pathology.

Lymphatic Research and Biology coverage includes: -Vasculogenesis and angiogenesis -Genetics of lymphatic disorders -Human lymphatic disease, including lymphatic insufficiency and associated vascular anomalies -Physiology of intestinal fluid and protein balance -Immunosurveillance and immune cell trafficking -Tumor biology and metastasis -Pharmacology -Lymphatic imaging -Endothelial and smooth muscle cell biology -Inflammation, infection, and autoimmune disease

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.9
2024	1.60

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	9102

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	418

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.634

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	58

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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
• Embase

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Subjects & Keywords

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

• Contractile Physiology of Lymphatics

  Citation: 287

  Authors: David C.

• A Comparison of Four Diagnostic Criteria for Lymphedema in a Post-Breast Cancer Population

  Citation: 286

  Authors: Jane M., Bob R.

• The Lymphatic System in Health and Disease

  Citation: 232

  Authors: Leah N., Michael

• The Biochemistry, Chemistry and Physiology of the Isoflavones in Soybeans and their Food Products

  Citation: 220

  Authors: Stephen

• Breast Cancer-Related Chronic Arm Lymphedema Is Associated with Excess Adipose and Muscle Tissue

  Citation: 156

  Authors: HÃ¥kan, Karin, Gaby, Magnus K.

• Adipose Tissue Dominates Chronic Arm Lymphedema Following Breast Cancer: An Analysis Using Volume Rendered CT Images

  Citation: 154

  Authors: HÃ¥kan, Karin, Gaby, Mats

• The Importance of Detection of Subclinical Lymphedema for the Prevention of Breast Cancer-Related Clinical Lymphedema after Axillary Lymph Node Dissection; A Prospective Observational Study

  Citation: 151

  Authors: Atilla, Tolga, Kandace P., Emilia J., Priscilla F., Marguerite, Gretchen M., Lori, Ronald

• Percutaneous Sclerotherapy of Lymphatic Malformations with Doxycycline

  Citation: 149

  Authors: Patricia E., Ragheed K., Ahmad, Horacio M., David J., Mary Beth, Steven J., John B.

• Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor-D Is Increased in Serum of Patients with Lymphangioleiomyomatosis

  Citation: 146

  Authors: Kuniaki, Toshio, Sanae, Teruhiko, Masatoshi, Keiko, Sigeru, Yoshinosuke

• Treatment of Lymphatic Malformations with the mTOR Inhibitor Sirolimus: A Systematic Review

  Citation: 136

  Authors: Susanne, Gunnar, Andreas

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