Peptides

Aims & Scope

Peptides is an international journal presenting original contributions on the biochemistry, physiology and pharmacology of biological active peptides, as well as their functions that relate to gastroenterology, endocrinology, and behavioral effects.

Peptides emphasizes all aspects of high profile peptide research in mammals and non-mammalian vertebrates.

Special consideration can be given to plants and invertebrates.

Submission of articles with clinical relevance is particularly encouraged.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.9
2024	2.80

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.958

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	144

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	5195

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1280

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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 Neuroscience, 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.

• Antioxidative peptides from food proteins: A review

  Citation: 1332

  Authors: Bahareh H., Amin

• Leptin enters the brain by a saturable system independent of insulin

  Citation: 945

  Authors: William A., Abba J., Weitao, Jonathan B., Lawrence M.

• The relationship between peptide structure and antibacterial activity

  Citation: 775

  Authors: Jon-Paul S, Robert E.W

• Use of cryoprotectant to maintain long-term peptide immunoreactivity and tissue morphology

  Citation: 771

  Authors: Robert E., Stanley J., Richard W., Gloria E.

• Neuropeptide Y chronically injected into the hypothalamus: A powerful neurochemical inducer of hyperphagia and obesity

  Citation: 688

  Authors: B., Stavroula E., Sharon, Sarah F.

• A short history, principles, and types of ELISA, and our laboratory experience with peptide/protein analyses using ELISA

  Citation: 577

  Authors: Suleyman

• Immunohistochemical mapping of galanin-like neurons in the rat central nervous system

  Citation: 555

  Authors: Gerhard, David M.

• Biological actions of cholecystokinin

  Citation: 548

  Authors: Jacqueline N., Rebecca L.

• Neuropeptide Y: A potent inducer of consummatory behavior in rats

  Citation: 481

  Authors: A.S., J.E.

• The opiomelanotropinergic neuronal and endocrine systems

  Citation: 458

  Authors: Thomas L., Daniel M.

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