Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology

Aims & Scope

Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology was established in 1974 to meet the demand for integrated publication on all aspects related to the genetic and biochemical effects, synthesis and secretions of extracellular signals (hormones, neurotransmitters, etc.) and to the understanding of cellular regulatory mechanisms involved in hormonal control.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3.6
2024	3.80

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.198

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	174

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	3563

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	2467

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

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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.

• The anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects of glucocorticoids, recent developments and mechanistic insights

  Citation: 1425

  Authors: Agnes E., Karen E.

• Adipose tissue as an endocrine organ

  Citation: 1266

  Authors: Sandra, Jon S., Gregory R.

• Adipokine dysregulation, adipose tissue inflammation and metabolic syndrome

  Citation: 809

  Authors: E., S.M.

• The sexual dimorphism of obesity

  Citation: 735

  Authors: Biff F., Deborah J.

• Intracrinology

  Citation: 653

  Authors: Fernand

• The effect of obesity on health outcomes

  Citation: 603

  Authors: John B.

• Role and regulation of 90 kDa ribosomal S6 kinase (RSK) in signal transduction

  Citation: 567

  Authors: Morten, Steen

• Melatonin membrane receptors in peripheral tissues: Distribution and functions

  Citation: 563

  Authors: Radomir M., Russel J., Natalia, Rennolds S., Andrzej T.

• Cloning and tissue distribution of the human 1 lβ-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 2 enzyme

  Citation: 550

  Authors: Anthony L., Varuni R., Robin E., Zygmunt S.

• Thyroid effects of endocrine disrupting chemicals

  Citation: 518

  Authors: Malene, Ulla, Katharina M.

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