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Fish & Shellfish Immunology

Fish & Shellfish Immunology is the official journal of the International Society of Fish and Shellfish Immunology (ISFSI) and publishes peer-refereed research in fish and shellfish immunology, including specific and non-specific defense systems, immune cells and tissues, humoral factors, environmental and intrinsic influences, pathogen and vaccination responses, and vaccine development for aquaculture.

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Subject Immunology
Impact Factor 3.9
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 1050-4648
eISSN 1095-9947
Invitation Only No
Cost Range USD 4110 APC for open access; no open access publication fee for subscription publication.

Submission Instructions

Fish & Shellfish Immunology accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Research Papers

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must 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. Manuscript must include 1 to 7 English keywords, submission highlights of 3 to 5 bullet points in a separate editable file, and any generative AI use declaration in a new section before the references if applicable.
References References must be cited in the text by number in square brackets and numbered in the order of appearance. References may use any consistent submission style but must include author names, source title information, year, and volume, article number, or pagination where applicable.
Figures & Tables Tables must be provided as editable text and figures must be supplied as separate files, with all tables and figures cited in the manuscript text. Tables must be numbered consecutively and include captions, and all artwork must be numbered in order and accompanied by captions that include a brief title, description, and explanations of symbols or abbreviations.
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Review Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must 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. Manuscript must include 1 to 7 English keywords, article highlights submitted as a separate editable file with 3 to 5 bullet points of no more than 85 characters each, and a generative AI declaration section before the references if such tools were used.
References References must be cited using numbered square-bracket citations. References may be in any consistent style at submission, must be numbered in order of appearance, and must include core bibliographic details with journal names abbreviated according to LTWA.
Figures & Tables Tables must be provided as editable text and figures must be uploaded as separate files, with all tables and figures cited in the manuscript text. Tables must be numbered consecutively and include captions, and figures must be numbered in article order and include captions with a brief title, description, and explanations of any symbols or abbreviations.
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Short Communications

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is not required for Short Communications.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed the equivalent of two printed pages including references. Short Communications do not require subheadings and must include introductory sentence or sentences that make the purpose clear. Manuscript must include 1 to 7 keywords in English, and article highlights are required as a separate editable file containing 3 to 5 bullet points of no more than 85 characters each, with any use of generative AI in manuscript preparation declared in a new section before the references.
References References must be cited in the text using numbers in square brackets and numbered in the order of appearance, and references may be in any consistent style at submission.
Figures & Tables Short Communications should normally contain no more than one illustration and one short table. Figures must be supplied as separate files, whereas tables must be submitted as editable text. All figures and tables must be cited in the text, numbered according to order of appearance, and provided with captions.
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Short Sequence Reports

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is not required.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed the equivalent of two printed pages, including references. Subheadings are not required, and the text must include introductory sentence or sentences that make the purpose clear and, for Short Sequence Reports, explain why the sequence is novel and the approach used to obtain the gene. The submission must include 1 to 7 keywords in English and 3 to 5 highlights submitted as a separate editable file, and any use of generative AI in manuscript preparation must be declared in a separate section before the references.
References References must be cited in the text using numbers in square brackets. References may be in any consistent style at submission, must be numbered in the order cited, and must include author names, source title information, year, and volume, article number, or pagination where applicable.
Figures & Tables Short Sequence Reports should normally contain no more than one illustration and one short table. Figures must be supplied as separate files, whereas tables are submitted as editable text. All figures and tables must be cited in the text, numbered in order of appearance, and accompanied by captions.
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Recent Publications

Exploring hemopexin's antibacterial activity in bony fish: An immunological study of PoHpx-a

Sheng-han Gao, Yi-qi zhou, Wen Du, Qiu Jin, Fei Wang, Xue-peng Li

10.1016/j.fsi.2026.111590
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Dopamine receptor (DAR) is required for the antibacterial immune responses in hemocytes of Procambarus clarkii

Jing Wen, Mingyue Tan, Zeyu Feng, Zhiqiang Du

10.1016/j.fsi.2026.111573
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An immunoinformatics-derived multi-epitope DNA vaccine targeting the Micropterus salmoides rhabdovirus G protein elicits protective immunity in largemouth bass

Zhenning Yu, Boge Gu, Qianhui Gui, Chuanxiang Sun, Jianfei Lu, Jiong Chen

10.1016/j.fsi.2026.111572
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An LNP-encapsulated mRNA vaccine targeting the major capsid protein of largemouth bass virus confers protective immunity and reduces RIG-I pathway activation in Micropterus salmoides

Yujun Liu, Gengrong Zhang, Haozhe Qu, Ziyu Hu, Maosheng He, Fei Ling, Gaoxue Wang, Tianqiang Liu

10.1016/j.fsi.2026.111560
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Editorial Board

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10.1016/s1050-4648(26)00461-4
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

5 days from submission to first decision; 37 days from submission to decision after review; 80 days from submission to acceptance; 1 day from acceptance to online publication.

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What are the publication costs?

Open access APC: USD 4110 excluding taxes. Subscription publication: no open access publication fee.

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Research Topics

Aquaculture disease management and microbiota Invertebrate Immune Response Mechanisms Aquaculture Nutrition and Growth interferon and immune responses Immune Response and Inflammation Antimicrobial Peptides and Activities Vibrio bacteria research studies Physiological and biochemical adaptations Parasite Biology and Host Interactions Environmental Toxicology and Ecotoxicology Marine Bivalve and Aquaculture Studies Aquatic life and conservation Mosquito-borne diseases and control Animal Virus Infections Studies Immune Cell Function and Interaction MicroRNA in disease regulation Neurobiology and Insect Physiology Research Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Human auditory perception and evaluation Educational Robotics and Engineering Insect symbiosis and bacterial influences T-cell and B-cell Immunology Protein Hydrolysis and Bioactive Peptides Viral Infections and Vectors Reproductive biology and impacts on aquatic species

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