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ACS Chemical Biology Template

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About the ACS Chemical Biology format

ACS Chemical Biology is a peer-reviewed journal published by American Chemical Society, covering Microbial Natural Products and Biosynthesis, RNA and protein synthesis mechanisms, Academic Writing and Publishing. Over its lifetime it has published 6,250 papers, which have received 220,432 citations.

PublisherAmerican Chemical Society
Reference styleSuperscript numbered (ACS)
Superscript — small raised numerals in the text
(1) Smith, A.; Jones, B.; Lee, C. A Representative Article Title. ACS Chemical Biology 2023, 12, 45–58.

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Publishes research inMicrobial Natural Products and Biosynthesis RNA and protein synthesis mechanisms Academic Writing and Publishing Chemical Synthesis and Analysis Click Chemistry and Applications
ISSN1554-8929
Citation impact (2-yr)3.48
h-index168
i10-index3,920
Top institutions publishing hereScripps Research Institute
Journal websitepubs.acs.org
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Papers published in ACS Chemical Biology per year

401
2014
340
2015
427
2016
421
2017
390
2018
388
2019
374
2020
326
2021
379
2022
290
2023
296
2024
317
2025

Citation impact of ACS Chemical Biology by publication year

20.1K
2014
19.2K
2015
17.1K
2016
16.8K
2017
13.1K
2018
12.5K
2019
8.5K
2020
6.8K
2021
5.9K
2022
3K
2023
1.9K
2024
667
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in ACS Chemical Biology

HaloTag: A Novel Protein Labeling Technology for Cell Imaging and Protein Analysis

Georgyi V. Los, Lance P. Encell, Mark G. McDougall et al. · 1 Jun 2008

We have designed a modular protein tagging system that allows different functionalities to be linked onto a single genetic fusion, either in solution, in living cells, or in chemically fixed cells. The protein tag (HaloTag) is a modified haloalkane dehalogenase designed to covalently bind to synthetic ligands (HaloTag ligands). The synthetic ligands comprise a chloroalkane…

2,626 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
Engineered Luciferase Reporter from a Deep Sea Shrimp Utilizing a Novel Imidazopyrazinone Substrate

Mary P. Hall, James Unch, Brock F. Binkowski et al. · 15 Aug 2012

Bioluminescence methodologies have been extraordinarily useful due to their high sensitivity, broad dynamic range, and operational simplicity. These capabilities have been realized largely through incremental adaptations of native enzymes and substrates, originating from luminous organisms of diverse evolutionary lineages. We engineered both an enzyme and substrate in combination to create a novel bioluminescence system capable…

1,708 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
NanoLuc Complementation Reporter Optimized for Accurate Measurement of Protein Interactions in Cells

Andrew S. Dixon, Marie K. Schwinn, Mary P. Hall et al. · 16 Nov 2015

Protein-fragment complementation assays (PCAs) are widely used for investigating protein interactions. However, the fragments used are structurally compromised and have not been optimized nor thoroughly characterized for accurately assessing these interactions. We took advantage of the small size and bright luminescence of NanoLuc to engineer a new complementation reporter (NanoBiT). By design, the NanoBiT subunits…

1,520 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
Bright Ideas for Chemical Biology

Luke D. Lavis, Ronald T. Raines · 1 Mar 2008

Small-molecule fluorescent probes embody an essential facet of chemical biology. Although numerous compounds are known, the ensemble of fluorescent probes is based on a modest collection of modular "core" dyes. The elaboration of these dyes with diverse chemical moieties is enabling the precise interrogation of biochemical and biological systems. The importance of fluorescence-based technologies in…

1,256 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
Selective Small Molecule Induced Degradation of the BET Bromodomain Protein BRD4

Michael Zengerle, Kwok-Ho Chan, Alessio Ciulli · 2 Jun 2015

The Bromo- and Extra-Terminal (BET) proteins BRD2, BRD3, and BRD4 play important roles in transcriptional regulation, epigenetics, and cancer and are the targets of pan-BET selective bromodomain inhibitor JQ1. However, the lack of intra-BET selectivity limits the scope of current inhibitors as probes for target validation and could lead to unwanted side effects or toxicity…

1,055 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →

ACS Chemical Biology template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the ACS Chemical Biology format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the ACS Chemical Biology template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official American Chemical Society format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does ACS Chemical Biology use?
ACS Chemical Biology uses Superscript numbered (ACS) references, shown as superscript numerals in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: (1) Smith, A.; Jones, B.; Lee, C. A Representative Article Title. ACS Chemical Biology 2023, 12, 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to ACS Chemical Biology?
No. DocuGuru generates the achemso LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a American Chemical Society-ready ACS Chemical Biology document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the ACS Chemical Biology template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the ACS Chemical Biology format with correct headings, figures, tables, and superscript citations.
What is ACS Chemical Biology?
ACS journal (achemso). It is a chemistry journal, published by American Chemical Society.
Can I export a submission-ready ACS Chemical Biology PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official ACS Chemical Biology template (the achemso class) that is ready to submit to American Chemical Society, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the ACS Chemical Biology template cost?
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