AR

Antiviral Research

Antiviral Research publishes manuscripts on the prevention and treatment of viral diseases in humans and vertebrate animals, including antiviral drugs, antibodies, host-response modifiers, new drug targets, animal models, drug resistance, pathogenesis, safety assessments, and vaccines. It is the official publication of the International Society for Antiviral Research and publishes original research reports, short communications, commentaries, and invited review articles.

Looking to publish in Antiviral Research? Livewrite integrates seamlessly with Word to help you write, edit, and format faster.

Try Livewrite Now
Subject Pharmacology & Pharmacy, Virology
Impact Factor 4
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0166-3542
eISSN 1872-9096
Invitation Only No
Cost Range USD 3950 APC for open access articles; no open access publication fee for subscription publication.

Submission Instructions

Antiviral Research accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Research Articles

Cover Letter A cover letter is required for submission. Cover letter should briefly state the study aim and main findings, explain fit with the journal’s scope, emphasize novelty and broader implications, and acknowledge if the submission was invited.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract should be unstructured.
Manuscript Research Article manuscript should not exceed 3500 words. Manuscript should be divided into Abstract, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion and Acknowledgments. Keywords and 3 to 5 highlights are required at submission, and a generative AI declaration statement must be included in a new section before the references if AI tools were used in manuscript preparation.
References Citations must use author name and year format. Reference list should be arranged alphabetically and then chronologically if needed, and references may be in any consistent style at submission.
Figures & Tables Tables are included in the manuscript as editable text, while figures must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript. Tables and figures must be cited in the text, numbered in order of appearance, and provided with captions.
Reformat to Antiviral Research using Livewrite Premium

Review Articles

Cover Letter A cover letter is required with the submission. Cover letter should briefly state the study's aim and main findings, explain its fit with the journal's scope, emphasize novelty and broader implications, acknowledge if the submission was invited, and exclude funding information, author declarations, and suggested or opposed reviewers.
Abstract A concise, factual abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract should be unstructured and able to stand alone.
Manuscript Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections, with the abstract excluded from section numbering. Highlights consisting of 3 to 5 bullet points are required at submission, keywords are required during submission, and any use of generative AI in manuscript preparation must be declared in a new section before the references list.
References Citations in the text must use author name and year. References may be in any consistent style at submission, but must include complete bibliographic details and the reference list should be arranged alphabetically and then chronologically if needed.
Figures & Tables Figures must be uploaded as separate files, whereas tables must be submitted as editable text. All figures and tables must be cited in the text, numbered in order of appearance, and provided with captions.
Reformat to Antiviral Research using Livewrite Premium

Short Communications

Cover Letter A cover letter must be included with the submission. Cover letter should briefly state the study's aim and main findings, explain its fit with the journal's scope, emphasize novelty and broader implications, and acknowledge if the submission was invited.
Abstract A concise and factual abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract should be unstructured.
Manuscript Short Communications should not exceed 2000 words. Short Communications should not be divided into sections. Highlights are required at submission as 3 to 5 bullet points, keywords are required during submission, and any use of generative AI in manuscript preparation must be declared in a new section before the references list.
References Citations in the text should use author name and year. References may be submitted in any consistent style, must include core bibliographic details, and the reference list should be arranged alphabetically and then chronologically if needed.
Figures & Tables Tables must be submitted as editable text, and figures, images, diagrams, and other graphical media must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript. All tables and figures must be cited in the text, numbered in order of appearance, and provided with captions.
Reformat to Antiviral Research using Livewrite Premium

Commentaries

Cover Letter A cover letter is required with the submission. Cover letter should briefly state the study’s aim and main findings, explain its fit with the journal’s scope, emphasize novelty and broader implications, and acknowledge if the submission was invited.
Abstract A concise, factual abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract should be unstructured and able to stand alone.
Manuscript Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. Highlights are required at submission as 3 to 5 bullet points, keywords are required during submission, and any generative AI use in manuscript preparation must be declared in a new section before the references list.
References In-text citations must use author name and year. Reference list should be arranged alphabetically and then chronologically if necessary, include complete bibliographic details, and journal names must be abbreviated according to LTWA.
Figures & Tables Tables must be submitted as editable text and figures must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript. All tables and figures must be cited in the text, numbered in order of appearance, and provided with captions.
Reformat to Antiviral Research using Livewrite Premium

Recent Publications

Human cytomegalovirus terminase inhibitors letermovir, tomeglovir, and the halogenated benzimidazoles modify DNA cleavage/packaging to generate a super-genomic DNA species by cleavage site skipping

Amine Ourahmane, Desy K. Balalimbong, Anne Sauer, Jian Ben Wang, Ahmed Al Qaffas, Razia Moorad, Justin Landis, Dirk P. Dittmer, Stephen J. Dollery, Michael A. McVoy

10.1016/j.antiviral.2026.106446
View Publication

Identification of Nsp15 inhibitors restoring interferon-dependent antiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2

Stefania Maloccu, Yuka Otsuka, Elizabeth Molchan, Michelle Foti, Annalaura Paulis, Jyoti Vishwakarma, Paolo Malune, Filippo Cottiglia, Angela Corona, Louis Scampavia, Timothy P. Spicer, Reuben S. Harris, Enzo Tramontano, Elisa Fanunza

10.1016/j.antiviral.2026.106443
View Publication

West Nile Virus inhibits type I interferon response via TRIM71 in human microglial cells

Apoorva, Sunit K. Singh

10.1016/j.antiviral.2026.106448
View Publication

Bemnifosbuvir and remdesivir inhibit tick-borne encephalitis virus infection in complementary in vitro and ex vivo disease models

Simone Leoni, Isabel Schultz-Pernice, Zuzana Krátka, Lucie Freiholz, Amal Fahmi, Teodora David, Antoinette Golomingi, Fabian Blank, Michaela Beránková, Milan Dejmek, Denis Grandgirard, Ronald Dijkman, Daniel Růžek, Luděk Eyer, Marco P. Alves, Stephen L. Leib

10.1016/j.antiviral.2026.106439
View Publication

Targeting dengue virus envelope protein: Insights from structural analysis and high-throughput screening

Ruifang Wei, Edgar Jacoby, Emmanuel Gustin, Chloé Pluchart, Marnix Van Loock, Anil Koul, Doortje Borrenberghs, Olivia Goethals

10.1016/j.antiviral.2026.106440
View Publication

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

4 days submission to first decision; 33 days submission to decision after review; 81 days submission to acceptance; 2 days acceptance to online publication.

Reformat to Antiviral Research using Livewrite Premium

Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is required with submission. It should be short, focused, explain the study's aim, main findings, fit with the journal's aims and scope, novelty, and broader implications, and should not include funding information, author declarations, or suggested or opposed reviewers.

Reformat to Antiviral Research using Livewrite Premium

What are the publication costs?

USD 3950 APC excluding taxes for open access articles; no open access publication fee for subscription publication.

Reformat to Antiviral Research using Livewrite Premium

Research Topics

Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments HIV/AIDS drug development and treatment HIV Research and Treatment Cytomegalovirus and herpesvirus research Hepatitis C virus research Hepatitis B Virus Studies Virus-based gene therapy research Influenza Virus Research Studies Viral Infections and Immunology Research Respiratory viral infections research Mosquito-borne diseases and control Viral Infections and Vectors Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research interferon and immune responses Animal Virus Infections Studies Human auditory perception and evaluation SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research Biochemical and Molecular Research Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Immune Cell Function and Interaction Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology Monoclonal and Polyclonal Antibodies Research HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions Educational Robotics and Engineering

Related Journals

JO
Journal Of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography Elsevier BV
MA
Molecular Aspects Of Medicine Elsevier BV
SI
Seminars In Nuclear Medicine Elsevier BV
LD
Lancet Digital Health Elsevier BV
Co
Cortex Elsevier BV
IA
Infection And Drug Resistance Dove Medical Press