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Write in a clean editor, then format for Peptides 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 Peptides format

Peptides is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Neuropeptides and Animal Physiology, Receptor Mechanisms and Signaling, Regulation of Appetite and Obesity.

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

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Publishes research inNeuropeptides and Animal Physiology Receptor Mechanisms and Signaling Regulation of Appetite and Obesity Neuroendocrine regulation and behavior Antimicrobial Peptides and Activities
ISSN0196-9781
Citation impact (2-yr)3.87
h-index175
i10-index7,746
Total citations351,062
Article processing charge$3,460
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 Peptides per year

278
2014
228
2015
181
2016
191
2017
194
2018
139
2019
142
2020
160
2021
122
2022
119
2023
119
2024
76
2025

Citation impact of Peptides by publication year

9.1K
2014
7K
2015
3.5K
2016
3.3K
2017
5.6K
2018
3K
2019
2.3K
2020
2.8K
2021
1.1K
2022
1K
2023
640
2024
203
2025

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

Most-cited papers in Peptides

Peptides template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Peptides format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Peptides 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 Peptides use?
Peptides 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, Peptides 12 (2023) 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Peptides?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready Peptides 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 Peptides template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Peptides format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes Peptides?
Peptides is a multidisciplinary journal published by Elsevier. DocuGuru's Peptides template matches Elsevier's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Peptides PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Peptides template (the elsarticle class) that is ready to submit to Elsevier, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Peptides template cost?
You can start writing in the Peptides template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Peptides PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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