Stem Cells and Development

Aims & Scope

Stem Cells and Development is globally recognized as the trusted source for critical, even controversial coverage of emerging hypotheses and novel findings.

With a focus on stem cells of all tissue types and their potential therapeutic applications, the Journal provides clinical, basic, and translational scientists with cutting-edge research and findings.

Stem Cells and Development coverage includes: Embryogenesis and adult counterparts of this process Physical processes linking stem cells, primary cell function, and structural development Hypotheses exploring the relationship between genotype and phenotype Development of vasculature, CNS, and other germ layer development and defects Pluripotentiality of embryonic and somatic stem cells The role of genetic and epigenetic factors in development.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2
2024	2.50

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.723

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	138

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	7788

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	590

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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
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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.

• Pulmonary Passage is a Major Obstacle for Intravenous Stem Cell Delivery: The Pulmonary First-Pass Effect

  Citation: 1026

  Authors: Uwe M., Matthew T., Fernando, Werner O., Hasen, Sean I., Glen A., Charles S.

• Exosomes Derived from Human Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stem Cells Alleviate Liver Fibrosis

  Citation: 743

  Authors: Tingfen, Yongmin, Bingying, Hui, Xu, Li, Mei, Ying, Wei, Wei, Wenrong

• Same or Not the Same? Comparison of Adipose Tissue-Derived Versus Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stem and Stromal Cells

  Citation: 670

  Authors: Marius, Sowmya, Adas, Ondrej, Jaroslav

• Structural and Functional Maturation of Cardiomyocytes Derived from Human Pluripotent Stem Cells

  Citation: 629

  Authors: Scott D., Wei-Zhong, Michael, Michael A.

• Mesenchymal Stem Cell Exosomes Induce Proliferation and Migration of Normal and Chronic Wound Fibroblasts, and Enhance Angiogenesis In Vitro

  Citation: 598

  Authors: Arsalan, Audrey, Luis, Marcela, Evangelos Van

• Exosomes Derived from Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cells as Treatment for Severe COVID-19

  Citation: 586

  Authors: Vikram, Sascha, Angel, Peter, Anna, Nicholas

• Mesenchymal Stem Cells Secrete Immunologically Active Exosomes

  Citation: 568

  Authors: Bin, Yijun, Ruenn Chai, Soon Sim, Andre Boon Hwa, Sai Kiang

• The Role of Reactive Oxygen Species in Mesenchymal Stem Cell Adipogenic and Osteogenic Differentiation: A Review

  Citation: 537

  Authors: Fatemeh, Ali, Michael S.

• Safety of Intravenous Infusion of Human Adipose Tissue-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Animals and Humans

  Citation: 464

  Authors: Jeong Chan, Il Seob, Sang Han, Sung Keun, Byeong Cheol, Hang Young, Youn Joung, Jung Youn, Eun Ji, Hyung Jun, Euna

• Mesenchymal Stem Cells: Isolation and Therapeutics

  Citation: 415

  Authors: Adel, Jeremy J.

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