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Biochemical Pharmacology

Biochemical Pharmacology publishes original research findings and review articles on cellular and tissue functions at the biochemical and molecular levels, drug- and genetic-induced modification of cellular phenotypes, and the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of xenobiotics, biologics, and drugs. The journal covers cellular biology and cellular, tissue, organ, and whole animal pharmacology, with emphasis on mechanistic, biochemical, and molecular studies relevant to drug discovery, development, safety, and efficacy.

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Subject Pharmacology & Pharmacy

Impact Factor 5.6

Quartile Q1

Open Access Type Hybrid

ISSN 0006-2952

eISSN 1873-2968

Invitation Only No

Cost Range USD 3420 APC for open access; no open access publication fee for subscription publication.

Submission Instructions

Biochemical Pharmacology accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Full-Length Research Papers

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.

Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured.

Manuscript Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined sections using headings and Full-Length Research Papers must include a rationale for the choice of the compound or drug studied and the concentrations or doses used. Manuscript must include 1 to 7 keywords in English, a graphical abstract submitted as a separate file, a declaration of competing interests, and an AI disclosure statement before the references if generative AI was used in manuscript preparation.

References References may be submitted in any consistent style or format. References cited in the text must appear in the reference list and vice versa, and references must include author names, source title, article or chapter title, year, and volume and page or article numbers where applicable.

Figures & Tables Tables must be placed next to the relevant text or on separate pages at the end of the article, while figures must be uploaded as separate files with the manuscript. Tables must be editable text rather than images and both tables and figures must be cited in the text, numbered consecutively, and provided with captions.

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Review Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.

Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words.

Manuscript Review Articles can vary in length from 4,000 to 25,000 words excluding references. Manuscripts must be divided into clearly defined sections using headings. Manuscripts must include 1 to 7 keywords, a graphical abstract submitted as a separate file, a separate acknowledgements section before the references, a competing interests declaration, and an AI disclosure statement before the references if generative AI was used in manuscript preparation.

References References may be submitted in any consistent style or format. References cited in the text must appear in the reference list and vice versa, and each reference must include author names, title information, year, and volume or pagination where applicable.

Figures & Tables Tables must be placed next to the relevant text or on separate pages at the end of the article, while figures must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript. Tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images and all tables and figures must be cited in the text, numbered consecutively, and accompanied by captions.

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Recent Publications

Corrigendum to “Pharmacological and neurobehavioral evaluation of the bifunctional opioid peptide Gluten exorphin B5” [Biochem. Pharmacol. 250 (2026) 118013]

Vishwadeep Asokan, Deepak Kumar Jha, V. Aranganathan

10.1016/j.bcp.2026.118071

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Corrigendum to “Taraxasterol prevents cisplatin-induced cochlear hair cell loss via inducing GNAQ” [Biochem. Pharmacol. 250(Part 1) (2026) 117964]

Xiaodan Zhu, Hongmin Li, Yang Wang, Yuan Zhang, Fanglei Ye

10.1016/j.bcp.2026.118062

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Editorial Board

10.1016/s0006-2952(26)00476-4

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Editorial Board

10.1016/s0006-2952(26)00462-4

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Corylifol A alleviates rheumatoid arthritis by targeting HSP90α and suppressing Wnt/β-catenin signaling

Ruojia Zhang, Huancai Fan, Zhuoyuan Dong, Tingting Feng, Zhenwei Zhu, Luna Ge, Yu’ang Zhang, Guanhua Song, Yeyong Zhang, Lin Wang, Jinxiang Han

10.1016/j.bcp.2026.118153

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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

12 days submission to first decision; 46 days submission to decision after review; 106 days submission to acceptance; 2 days acceptance to online publication

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What are the publication costs?

USD 3420 APC for open access publication; no open access publication fee for subscription publication.

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Research Topics

Pharmacogenetics and Drug Metabolism Drug Transport and Resistance Mechanisms Receptor Mechanisms and Signaling Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research Ion channel regulation and function Eicosanoids and Hypertension Pharmacology Metabolism and Genetic Disorders Nitric Oxide and Endothelin Effects Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior Drug-Induced Hepatotoxicity and Protection Neuropeptides and Animal Physiology Biochemical and Molecular Research Cancer therapeutics and mechanisms Adenosine and Purinergic Signaling Amino Acid Enzymes and Metabolism Alcohol Consumption and Health Effects Inflammatory mediators and NSAID effects Genomics, phytochemicals, and oxidative stress Enzyme function and inhibition Cholinesterase and Neurodegenerative Diseases Adipose Tissue and Metabolism Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors Study Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Polyamine Metabolism and Applications Human auditory perception and evaluation

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