Vascular Pharmacology

Aims & Scope

Vascular Pharmacology publishes papers, which contains results of all aspects of biology and pharmacology of the vascular system.

Papers are encouraged in basic, translational and clinical aspects of Vascular Biology and Pharmacology, utilizing approaches ranging from molecular biology to integrative physiology.

All papers are in English.

The Journal publishes review articles which include vascular aspects of thrombosis, inflammation, cell signalling, atherosclerosis, and lipid metabolism.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3.5
2024	3.50

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.972

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	111

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	5063

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	663

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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 Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics, 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.

• Oxidative stress and reactive oxygen species in endothelial dysfunction associated with cardiovascular and metabolic diseases

  Citation: 1091

  Authors: Maria Angela, Rossella, Annalisa, Sebastio, Luigi, Francesco

• Tight junctions of the blood–brain barrier

  Citation: 939

  Authors: Hartwig, Andrea

• The role of oxidative stress, antioxidants and vascular inflammation in cardiovascular disease (a review)

  Citation: 754

  Authors: Hawa N., Y., J.

• Arterial stiffness, atherosclerosis and cardiovascular risk: Pathophysiologic mechanisms and emerging clinical indications

  Citation: 402

  Authors: Carlo, Michaela

• Rho GTPases and the regulation of endothelial permeability

  Citation: 393

  Authors: Beata, Anne J

• The critical role of Akt in cardiovascular function

  Citation: 364

  Authors: Prasanna, Yunchao

• Foam cell formation: A new target for fighting atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease

  Citation: 284

  Authors: Eithne M., Stuart W.A., Qingzhong

• Regulation of vascular permeability by vascular endothelial growth factors

  Citation: 273

  Authors: D.O, S.J

• Angiogenesis—a new target for future therapy

  Citation: 255

  Authors: Nilesh M., Naranjan S., Dev D.

• Role of Ca2+ signaling in the regulation of endothelial permeability

  Citation: 254

  Authors: Chinnaswamy, Richard D., Biman C., Stephen M., Asrar B.

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