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Biomedicines

_Biomedicines_ is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal on biomedicines published monthly online by MDPI.

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Subject Medicine, Research & Experimental, Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Impact Factor 3.9
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Open
eISSN 2227-9059
Invitation Only Yes
Cost Range Article processing charge of CHF 2600 applies to papers accepted after peer review.

Submission Instructions

Biomedicines is an invitation-only journal. Submissions are accepted by invitation from the editorial board only. The following article types are accepted:

Article

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. It must explain the paper’s significance, its fit with the journal scope, note any prior MDPI submissions, state that the manuscript is not under consideration or published elsewhere, confirm that all authors approve the submission, and for an expanded conference paper describe what has changed from the original.
Abstract An abstract is required. Around 250 words. Structured. Background/Objectives, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Research article format with Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, and Discussion sections, with optional Conclusions. It must include keywords, a short author contributions paragraph for multi-author papers, and any GenAI use, preregistration codes, and software version information must be disclosed in the Materials and Methods section.
References References must be numbered in order of appearance in the text, including table captions and figure legends, and formatting must be consistent if not using a specific style.
Figures & Tables Figures, schemes, and tables must be inserted into the main text close to their first citation. Figures and tables must use English text and correct symbols, figures and tables must be complete and clearly legible, and numbers of five or more digits must include a comma.
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Review

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. The cover letter must explain the paper’s significance, place the findings in context, state why the manuscript fits the journal scope, acknowledge any prior submissions to MDPI journals, confirm that the manuscript is not under consideration elsewhere or published elsewhere, confirm that all authors approve the submission, and note any special circumstances such as translated articles or waived voucher specimen deposition for rare plants.
Abstract An abstract is required. Unstructured.
Manuscript Review manuscripts should include front matter with Title, Author list, Affiliations, Abstract, and Keywords, followed by logically organized literature review sections and back matter with Author Contributions, Acknowledgments, Conflicts of Interest, and References. Review manuscripts should include an author contributions statement, and if the article is a scoping review it should follow PRISMA scoping review guidance with a checklist, flow diagram, methods statement, and registration information if available.
References References must be numbered in order of appearance in the text, including table captions and figure legends.
Figures & Tables Figures, schemes, and tables must be inserted into the main text close to their first citation. Figures and tables must use SI units where possible, figures should be high quality, figures should contain only English text with complete characters, and tables must have explanatory headings.
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Systematic Review

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. It must explain the paper’s significance, its fit to the journal scope, note any prior MDPI submissions, confirm that the manuscript is not under consideration elsewhere and all authors approve the submission, and for rare or threatened plants it must explain any waiver of voucher specimen deposition.
Abstract An abstract is required. Around 250 words. Structured.
Manuscript Systematic Review manuscripts should use the same research-article structure with front matter, research manuscript sections, and back matter, and the Methods section must be clearly detailed. It must include a statement of compliance with relevant reporting guidelines, a PRISMA checklist and flow diagram or similar checklist, an author-contributions statement, registration information if available, and any required GenAI disclosure in Materials and Methods.
References References must be numbered in order of appearance in the text, including table captions and figure legends.
Figures & Tables Figures, schemes, and tables must be inserted into the main text close to their first citation. Figures and tables must be clear and complete, figures should use English text and correct symbols, table columns need explanatory headings, and figures, schemes, and tables should follow the stated image and unit conventions.
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Communication

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. The cover letter must explain why the paper is significant and within the journal scope, acknowledge any prior MDPI submissions, confirm the work is not under consideration elsewhere, confirm all authors approved the manuscript and submission, and disclose any special case such as a translated article or waived plant voucher deposition.
Abstract An abstract is required. Unstructured.
Manuscript Communication manuscripts should use a research article structure with front matter, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, and optional Conclusions. The manuscript must include author information, keywords, a conflicts of interest section, a data availability statement, an author contributions paragraph, and any required AI-use disclosures, preregistration codes, and software details in Materials and Methods.
References References must be numbered in order of appearance in the text, including table captions and figure legends.
Figures & Tables Figures, schemes, and tables must be inserted into the main text close to their first citation. Figures and tables must use SI units where possible, figures should be high quality and preferably at least 600 dpi, tables must have explanatory headings and use at least 8 pt font, and figures should contain only English text with complete, unmasked content.
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Case Report

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. It must explain the significance of the paper, place the findings in context, state why the manuscript fits the journal scope, acknowledge any prior submission to MDPI journals, confirm that the manuscript is not under consideration elsewhere or published elsewhere, confirm that all authors approved the submission, and note any waiver of rare or endangered plant voucher deposition if applicable.
Abstract An abstract is required.
Manuscript Case reports must include a succinct introduction, a case presentation with de-identified demographic and descriptive patient information, a description of symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and outcome, a discussion, and a conclusion. Three to ten keywords must be added after the abstract, and any generative AI use in text, data, graphics, study design, data collection, analysis, or interpretation must be declared.
References References must be numbered in order of appearance in the text, including table captions and figure legends.
Figures & Tables Figures, schemes, and tables must be inserted into the main text close to their first citation. Figures and tables must use English text and correct mathematical symbols, figures and tables must define acronyms and abbreviations on first use, and tables should have explanatory column headings.
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Recent Publications

Lack of Galectin-3 Disturbs Gut–Adipose–Liver Axis in High-Fat-Diet Mice Model

Flávia R. S. Corrêa, Natália G. Mação, Felipe S. Lemos, Victor F. S. Ferreira, Vinícius F. Carvalho, Felipe L. Oliveira

10.3390/biomedicines14061288
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Across Clinical Profiles of Cardiorenal–Metabolic (CKM) Syndrome: A Phenotype-Driven Therapeutic Approach

Irene Carlino, Sonia Di Franco, Nicola Colalillo, Stefania Bisogno, Luigi Gennari, Alberto Palazzuoli

10.3390/biomedicines14061289
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From Biomarker Discovery to Targeted Clinical Application: Addressing Translational Gaps in Early Cancer Detection

Mohamad Adam Bujang

10.3390/biomedicines14061292
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Iridis tectori Rhizome Alleviates LPS-Triggered Inflammatory Responses Through Inhibiting NF-κB Signaling in Macrophages

Yi-Lin Guo, Wen-Jing Li, Xin Huang, Yu-Lin Lin, Yu Liu, Min Cai, Qian Chen, Mu-Qing Wang, Cong-Yu Wu, Yuan Gao, Yun Qi

10.3390/biomedicines14061291
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Metagenomic Profiling of the Gut Microbiome in Age-Related Macular Degeneration—A Pilot Study

Andreea-Talida Tîrziu, Mirabela Romanescu, Paula Diana Ciordas, Nadina Mercea, Mihnea Munteanu, Florin George Horhat, Aimee Rodica Chis, Maria-Alexandra Preda

10.3390/biomedicines14061290
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Submission to first decision and acceptance to publication are reported as journal statistics, with monthly timeline charts available.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter must be included with each manuscript submission. It should explain the significance of the paper, its fit with the journal scope, and any prior submissions to MDPI journals. Proposed and excluded reviewers belong in the submission system rather than the cover letter.

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What are the publication costs?

Article processing charge of CHF 2600 applies to papers accepted after peer review.

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Research Topics

MicroRNA in disease regulation Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Gut microbiota and health Extracellular vesicles in disease Cancer Immunotherapy and Biomarkers COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies Cancer-related molecular mechanisms research Adipokines, Inflammation, and Metabolic Diseases Neuroinflammation and Neurodegeneration Mechanisms Mesenchymal stem cell research Epigenetics and DNA Methylation Immune cells in cancer Cancer, Hypoxia, and Metabolism Alzheimer's disease research and treatments Adipose Tissue and Metabolism RNA modifications and cancer Ferroptosis and cancer prognosis Immunotherapy and Immune Responses Diet and metabolism studies Tryptophan and brain disorders Cancer Cells and Metastasis CAR-T cell therapy research Immune Cell Function and Interaction SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research Long-Term Effects of COVID-19

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