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Cytokine Template

Write in a clean editor, then format for Cytokine in one click — DocuGuru applies the official Elsevier template with numbered references and exports a submission-ready PDF plus the editable LaTeX source. Free to start.

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About the Cytokine format

Cytokine is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Immune Response and Inflammation, Cytokine Signaling Pathways and Interactions, Immune Cell Function and Interaction.

PublisherElsevier
Reference styleNumbered (Elsevier)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
[1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Cytokine 12 (2023) 45–58.

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Publishes research inImmune Response and Inflammation Cytokine Signaling Pathways and Interactions Immune Cell Function and Interaction interferon and immune responses Chemokine receptors and signaling
ISSN1043-4666
Citation impact (2-yr)3.36
h-index173
i10-index5,304
Total citations258,611
Article processing charge$2,910
Top institutions publishing hereInserm
Journal websitewww.journals.elsevier.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Cytokine per year

462
2014
567
2015
299
2016
318
2017
386
2018
313
2019
348
2020
294
2021
250
2022
285
2023
308
2024
248
2025

Citation impact of Cytokine by publication year

9.9K
2014
15.5K
2015
10K
2016
9.7K
2017
10.2K
2018
8.2K
2019
7.4K
2020
6.4K
2021
4.4K
2022
3.1K
2023
1.5K
2024
552
2025

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

Most-cited papers in Cytokine

Cytokine template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Cytokine format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Cytokine template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Elsevier format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Cytokine use?
Cytokine uses Numbered (Elsevier) references, shown as numbered [1], [2] markers in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: [1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Cytokine 12 (2023) 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Cytokine?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready Cytokine 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 Cytokine template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Cytokine format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes Cytokine?
Cytokine is a multidisciplinary journal published by Elsevier. DocuGuru's Cytokine template matches Elsevier's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Cytokine PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Cytokine template (the elsarticle class) that is ready to submit to Elsevier, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Cytokine template cost?
You can start writing in the Cytokine template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Cytokine PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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