Matrix Biology

Aims & Scope

Matrix Biology (established in 1980 as Collagen and Related Research) is a cutting-edge journal that is devoted to publishing the latest results in matrix biology research.

We welcome articles that reside at the nexus of understanding the cellular and molecular pathophysiology of the extracellular matrix.

Matrix Biology focusses on solving elusive questions, opening new avenues of thought and discovery, and challenging longstanding biological paradigms.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	4.8
2024	4.50

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.883

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	150

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	1609

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	957

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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
• Embase

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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.

• Proteoglycan form and function: A comprehensive nomenclature of proteoglycans

  Citation: 1021

  Authors: Renato V., Liliana

• The extracellular matrix: Tools and insights for the “omics” era

  Citation: 894

  Authors: Alexandra, Karl R., Huiming, Charles A., Steven A., Richard O.

• A simplified laminin nomenclature

  Citation: 726

  Authors: M, L, W, R, D, P, J, E, E, J

• Isolation of precursor cells (PCs) from human dental follicle of wisdom teeth

  Citation: 711

  Authors: C., W., J., F., U., C., C., K.H.

• Fibronectin fibrillogenesis, a cell-mediated matrix assembly process

  Citation: 646

  Authors: Yong, Jean E.

• The role of TIMPs in regulation of extracellular matrix proteolysis

  Citation: 580

  Authors: Valerie, Michael, Sean E.

• A new nomenclature for the laminins

  Citation: 558

  Authors: Robert E., Matthias, Rainer, Peter, Jürgen, Hynda, George R., Guerrino, Mats, Joshua, Rupert, Karl, Yoshihiko, Peter D.

• The extracellular matrix and transforming growth factor-β1: Tale of a strained relationship

  Citation: 517

  Authors: Boris

• Control of matrix metalloproteinase catalytic activity

  Citation: 502

  Authors: Hyun-Jeong, William C.

• The six hyaluronidase-like genes in the human and mouse genomes

  Citation: 490

  Authors: Antonei B., Gregory I., Robert

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