Pathobiology

Aims & Scope

Pathobiology offers a valuable platform for the publication of high-quality original research into the mechanisms underlying human disease.

Aiming to serve as a bridge between basic biomedical research and clinical medicine, the journal welcomes articles from scientific areas such as pathology, oncology, anatomy, virology, internal medicine, surgery, cell and molecular biology, and immunology.

Published bimonthly, Pathobiology features original ­research papers and reviews on translational research.

The journal offers the possibility to publish proceedings of meetings dedicated to one particular topic.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2
2024	3.50

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.886

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	66

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	5829

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	429

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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 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.

• Role of the Tumor Microenvironment in Breast Cancer

  Citation: 410

  Authors: Savas D., Alexandar, Simone E.

• The Impact of COVID-19 Disease on Platelets and Coagulation

  Citation: 385

  Authors: Geoffrey D., Jonathan L.

• Ovarian Cancer: A Heterogeneous Disease

  Citation: 279

  Authors: Myriam, Alexandra, Jean-Yves, Catherine

• Heterogeneity in Lung Cancer

  Citation: 269

  Authors: Vitor Manuel Leitão , Lina

• Alternative versus Classical Activation of Macrophages

  Citation: 253

  Authors: Sergij, Oliver, Kai, Robert, Alexej, Pierre, Nahid, Claus-Detlev, Edgar, Vitam, Constantin E.

• Three-Dimensional Spheroid Model in Tumor Biology

  Citation: 202

  Authors: Maria Teresa, Gabriella

• Bronchus-Associated Lymphoid Tissue (BALT) Is Not Present in the Normal Adult Lung but in Different Diseases

  Citation: 189

  Authors: Thomas, Reinhard

• Role of Interleukin-8 in Tumor Growth and Metastasis of Human Melanoma

  Citation: 188

  Authors: Menashe

• Oral Microbiota and Cancer Development

  Citation: 175

  Authors: Heidi, Jaana

• Mastocytosis: State of the Art

  Citation: 175

  Authors: Hans-Peter, Karl, Peter

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