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International Journal of Molecular Sciences Template

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About the International Journal of Molecular Sciences format

International Journal of Molecular Sciences is a peer-reviewed journal published by MDPI, covering MicroRNA in disease regulation, Plant Molecular Biology Research, Cancer-related molecular mechanisms research. Over its lifetime it has published 113,157 papers, which have received 3,140,299 citations.

PublisherMDPI
Reference styleNumbered (MDPI)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
1. Smith, A.; Jones, B.; Lee, C. A Representative Article Title. International Journal of Molecular Sciences 2023, 12, 45–58.

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Abbreviation (ISO-4)Int. J. Mol. Sci.
Publishes research inMicroRNA in disease regulation Plant Molecular Biology Research Cancer-related molecular mechanisms research Plant Stress Responses and Tolerance RNA modifications and cancer
ISSN1422-0067
Citation impact (2-yr)6.16
h-index423
i10-index64,778
Article processing charge$2,490
Open accessYes
Top institutions publishing hereCentre National de la Recherche Scientifique
Journal websitewww.mdpi.com
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Papers published in International Journal of Molecular Sciences per year

1.5K
2014
1.7K
2015
2.2K
2016
2.8K
2017
4.2K
2018
6.5K
2019
9.9K
2020
13.8K
2021
16.5K
2022
17.5K
2023
13.5K
2024
12.3K
2025

Citation impact of International Journal of Molecular Sciences by publication year

77.3K
2014
101.3K
2015
128.3K
2016
176.2K
2017
240.8K
2018
356.5K
2019
437.7K
2020
460.5K
2021
377.5K
2022
287.1K
2023
138.9K
2024
44.2K
2025

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

Most-cited papers in International Journal of Molecular Sciences

The NLRP3 Inflammasome: An Overview of Mechanisms of Activation and Regulation

Nathan Kelley, Devon Jeltema, Yanhui Duan et al. · 6 Jul 2019

The NLRP3 inflammasome is a critical component of the innate immune system that mediates caspase-1 activation and the secretion of proinflammatory cytokines IL-1β/IL-18 in response to microbial infection and cellular damage. However, the aberrant activation of the NLRP3 inflammasome has been linked with several inflammatory disorders, which include cryopyrin-associated periodic syndromes, Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, and…

3,477 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
Pathophysiology of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Unai Galicia-García, Asier Benito‐Vicente, Shifa Jebari et al. · 30 Aug 2020

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM), one of the most common metabolic disorders, is caused by a combination of two primary factors: defective insulin secretion by pancreatic β-cells and the inability of insulin-sensitive tissues to respond appropriately to insulin. Because insulin release and activity are essential processes for glucose homeostasis, the molecular mechanisms involved in the…

3,219 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
Silver Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Characterization, Properties, Applications, and Therapeutic Approaches

Xifeng Zhang, Zhi-guo Liu, Wei Shen et al. · 13 Sep 2016

Recent advances in nanoscience and nanotechnology radically changed the way we diagnose, treat, and prevent various diseases in all aspects of human life. Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are one of the most vital and fascinating nanomaterials among several metallic nanoparticles that are involved in biomedical applications. AgNPs play an important role in nanoscience and nanotechnology, particularly…

3,181 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
The Chemistry of Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) Revisited: Outlining Their Role in Biological Macromolecules (DNA, Lipids and Proteins) and Induced Pathologies

Celia Andrés, José Manuel Pérez de la Lastra, Francisco J. Plou et al. · 28 Apr 2021

Living species are continuously subjected to all extrinsic forms of reactive oxidants and others that are produced endogenously. There is extensive literature on the generation and effects of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in biological processes, both in terms of alteration and their role in cellular signaling and regulatory pathways. Cells produce ROS as a controlled…

2,652 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
Pretreatment of Lignocellulosic Wastes to Improve Ethanol and Biogas Production: A Review

Mohammad J. Taherzadeh, Keikhosro Karimi · 1 Sep 2008

Lignocelluloses are often a major or sometimes the sole components of different waste streams from various industries, forestry, agriculture and municipalities. Hydrolysis of these materials is the first step for either digestion to biogas (methane) or fermentation to ethanol. However, enzymatic hydrolysis of lignocelluloses with no pretreatment is usually not so effective because of high…

2,614 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →

International Journal of Molecular Sciences template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the International Journal of Molecular Sciences template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official MDPI format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does International Journal of Molecular Sciences use?
International Journal of Molecular Sciences uses Numbered (MDPI) 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. Smith, A.; Jones, B.; Lee, C. A Representative Article Title. International Journal of Molecular Sciences 2023, 12, 45–58.
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No. DocuGuru generates the mdpi LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a MDPI-ready International Journal of Molecular Sciences document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
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What is International Journal of Molecular Sciences?
International Journal of Molecular Sciences (Int. J. Mol. Sci.) - MDPI Journal. It is a multidisciplinary journal, published by MDPI.
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