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STAR Protocols Template

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About the STAR Protocols format

STAR Protocols is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Single-cell and spatial transcriptomics, CRISPR and Genetic Engineering, Pluripotent Stem Cells Research.

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

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Publishes research inSingle-cell and spatial transcriptomics CRISPR and Genetic Engineering Pluripotent Stem Cells Research RNA Research and Splicing RNA and protein synthesis mechanisms
ISSN2666-1667
Citation impact (2-yr)1.55
h-index49
i10-index846
Total citations27,875
Article processing charge$1,500
Open accessYes
Top institutions publishing hereCentre National de la Recherche Scientifique
Journal websitewww.journals.elsevier.com
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Papers published in STAR Protocols per year

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2007
3
2009
3
2010
2
2013
1
2014
1
2016
245
2020
800
2021
880
2022
810
2023
712
2024
756
2025

Citation impact of STAR Protocols by publication year

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2007
0
2009
16
2010
2
2013
0
2014
2
2016
5.2K
2020
9K
2021
6.5K
2022
3.9K
2023
1.9K
2024
717
2025

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

Most-cited papers in STAR Protocols

Protocol for Primary Mouse Hepatocyte Isolation

Meital Charni‐Natan, Ido Goldstein · 13 Aug 2020

Primary hepatocytes are a vital tool in various biomedical research disciplines, serving as an ex vivo model for liver physiology. Obtaining high yields of viable primary mouse hepatocytes is technically challenging, limiting their use. Here, we present an improved protocol based on the classic two-step collagenase perfusion technique. The liver is washed by perfusion, hepatocytes…

Preparation and culture of bone marrow-derived macrophages from mice for functional analysis

Gotaro Toda, Toshimasa Yamauchi, Takashi Kadowaki et al. · 31 Dec 2020

The assessment of macrophage function has been a topic of intense discussion due to multiple subtypes. This protocol describes the collection of bone marrow cells from the femur and tibia of mice, differentiation into bone marrow-derived macrophages (BMDM cells), and sampling from cultures. This protocol focuses on the efficient preparation of BMDM cells, providing a…

Measurement of mitochondrial respiration in adherent cells by Seahorse XF96 Cell Mito Stress Test

Xia Gu, Yuan Ma, Yi Liu et al. · 30 Dec 2020

Mitochondria play pivotal roles in cellular energy metabolism. Most of the intracellular adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is generated by mitochondrial respiration. The Cell Mito Stress Test is a common method to measure the key parameters of mitochondrial respiration. Here, we use the human cell line HK-2 as an example to present the procedures to quantify the…

Microinjection for precision genome editing in Caenorhabditis elegans

Krishna S. Ghanta, Takao Ishidate, Craig C. Mello · 1 Sep 2021

In Caenorhabditis elegans, targeted genome editing techniques are now routinely used to generate germline edits. The remarkable ease of C. elegans germline editing is attributed to the syncytial nature of the pachytene ovary which is easily accessed by microinjection. This protocol describes the step-by-step details and troubleshooting tips for the entire CRISPR-Cas genome editing procedure,…

Protocol for Application, Standardization and Validation of the Forskolin-Induced Swelling Assay in Cystic Fibrosis Human Colon Organoids

Annelotte M. Vonk, Peter van Mourik, Anabela S. Ramalho et al. · 1 Jun 2020

This protocol describes the isolation, handling, culture of, and experiments with human colon stem cell organoids in the context of cystic fibrosis (CF). In human colon organoids, the function of cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) protein and its rescue by CFTR modulators can be quantified using the forskolin-induced swelling assay. Implementation procedures and validation…

STAR Protocols template — frequently asked questions

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