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Immunopharmacology and Immunotoxicology publishes manuscripts on drug discovery, pre-clinical and clinical development of agents targeting the immune system, and immunotoxicology of defined drug compounds. It focuses on anti-inflammatory treatments, cancer immunotherapy, vaccines, small molecules, biologics, and cell-based therapies, and covers immune-mediated diseases, cancer immunology, infections, transplantation, allergy, chronic kidney disease, neurodegenerative disorders, immunodeficiencies, neurology, inflammatory atherosclerosis, and related areas. The journal considers mechanism-of-action studies, in vitro and pre-clinical animal studies, and non-interventional and interventional clinical studies.
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Subject
Immunology, Pharmacology & Pharmacy, Toxicology
Impact Factor
3
Quartile
Q3
Open Access Type
Hybrid
ISSN
0892-3973
eISSN
1532-2513
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
Individual and institutional subscription pricing is listed; institutional online-only subscription is USD 6,695.00 and print & online subscription is USD 9,791.00.
Submission Instructions
Immunopharmacology and Immunotoxicology accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Original Manuscripts
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
Manuscript must include a disclosure statement under the subheading “Disclosure of interest” and a statement in the Methods or Acknowledgments section disclosing any generative AI use, including the tool name, version, how it was used, and the reason for use.
References
References must follow the Taylor & Francis standard NLM style. References must be numbered consecutively in order of first mention, cited in square brackets, and listed at the end in numerical order.
Figures & Tables
Figures should be saved separately from the text, and the manuscript should indicate where figures and tables should appear. Tables must be supplied as editable files and should present new information rather than duplicating the text.
Mini-Reviews
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
Manuscripts must include a disclosure statement under the heading “Disclosure of interest” and a statement disclosing whether and how generative AI was used in the research and manuscript preparation process.
References
References must use the T&F standard NLM style. References must be numbered consecutively in first-citation order, cited in square brackets in the text, and listed in numerical order at the end of the article.
Figures & Tables
Figures should be saved separately from the text, and the manuscript should indicate where figures and tables should appear. Tables must be supplied as editable files and should present new information that is interpretable without reference to the text.
Review
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Review manuscripts must include a structured abstract. The abstract must be 250 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must use the headings Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion.
Manuscript
Review manuscripts must be no more than 12,000 words inclusive of tables, references, and figure or table captions. Review manuscripts must be ordered as title page, abstract, keywords, main text introduction, main text, acknowledgments, declaration of interest statement, references, appendices as appropriate, tables with captions on individual pages, figures, and figure captions as a list. Review manuscripts must contain 5 to 10 keywords and include a statement disclosing whether and how generative AI was used in the Methods or Acknowledgments section.
References
References must use the T&F standard NLM style. References must be numbered consecutively in order of first mention and cited with bracketed square numbers, with the reference list presented in numerical order.
Figures & Tables
Tables with captions must appear on individual pages in the manuscript order, figures must be included after the tables, figure captions must be provided as a list, and figures should be saved separately from the text. Tables must be interpretable without reference to the text and supplied as editable files.
Clinical Trials
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract should include the clinical trial number and registration date.
Manuscript
Methods section should include the clinical trial number and registration date. Manuscript must include a statement disclosing whether and how generative AI has been used in the research and manuscript preparation process, including the tool name and version, how it was used, and the reason for use, in the Methods or Acknowledgments section.
References
References must use the T&F standard NLM style. References must be numbered consecutively in order of first mention and cited in square brackets, with the reference list presented in numerical order.
Figures & Tables
Figures should be saved separately from the text.
Research Article
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Research Article manuscripts must include a structured abstract. The abstract must be 250 words. The abstract must be structured. The structured abstract must cover, in order, the context of the article, its objective, its materials and methods, the results and discussion, and conclusions.
Manuscript
Research Article manuscripts must be no more than 12,000 words inclusive of tables, references, and figure or table captions. The manuscript must be ordered as title page, abstract, keywords, introduction, materials and methods, results, discussion, acknowledgments, declaration of interest statement, references, appendices as appropriate, tables with captions on individual pages, figures, and figure captions as a list. The manuscript must include 5 to 10 keywords and a statement disclosing whether and how generative AI was used, including the tool name and version, how it was used, and the reason for use.
References
References must use the T&F standard NLM style. References must be numbered consecutively in order of first mention, cited in square brackets, and listed at the end in numerical order.
Figures & Tables
Tables with captions must appear on individual pages within the manuscript, while figures must be saved separately and figure captions provided as a list. The manuscript text must clearly indicate where each table and figure should appear.
Brief Communication
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required for Brief Communications. The abstract must be 250 words. The abstract must be structured.
Manuscript
Brief Communications are limited to 2000 words, with a maximum of 2500 words inclusive of tables, references, and figure or table captions. The manuscript must be ordered as title page, abstract, keywords, main text introduction, main text, acknowledgments, declaration of interest statement, references, appendices as appropriate, tables with captions on individual pages, figures, and figure captions as a list. The manuscript must include 5 to 10 keywords and a declaration of interest statement, and it must include a statement disclosing whether and how generative AI was used in the research and manuscript preparation process.
References
References must use the T&F standard NLM style. References must be numbered consecutively in order of first mention and presented in numerical order using bracketed square-number citations.
Figures & Tables
Figures should be saved separately from the text, and Brief Communication manuscripts must place tables with captions on individual pages and include figures followed by a list of figure captions.
Clinical Cases
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
Manuscripts must include a disclosure statement under the subheading 'Disclosure of interest' and a statement disclosing whether and how generative AI has been used in the research and manuscript preparation process.
References
References must use the Taylor & Francis standard NLM style. References must be numbered consecutively in order of first mention, cited in square brackets in the text, and listed in numerical order at the end of the article.
Figures & Tables
Figures should be saved separately from the text, and the manuscript should clearly indicate where figures and tables should appear. Tables must be supplied as editable files and should present new information rather than duplicating the text.
Clinical Note
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract is required. Abstract must be 250 words. Abstract must be structured.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 2500 words inclusive of tables, references, and figure or table captions. Manuscript must be ordered as title page, abstract, keywords, main text with introduction, materials and methods, results, and discussion, acknowledgments, declaration of interest statement, references, appendices as appropriate, tables with captions on individual pages, figures, and figure captions as a list. Manuscript must include 5 to 10 keywords and a statement disclosing whether and how generative AI has been used in the Methods or Acknowledgments section, including the tool name, version, how it was used, and the reason for use.
References
References must use the T&F standard NLM style. References must be numbered consecutively in order of first mention and cited in square brackets, with the reference list presented in numerical order.
Figures & Tables
Figures should be saved separately from the text, and tables with captions on individual pages, figures, and figure captions as a list must appear in that order within the manuscript. Tables must be supplied as editable files and figures must be relevant and valuable to the work reported.
Letter
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
Letter manuscripts must be no more than 750 words inclusive of tables, references, and figure or table captions. Letters must be pertinent to articles recently published in Dove Medical Press journals and provide a useful and objective critique of the paper under discussion. The manuscript must include the article under discussion as one of the references and include a statement disclosing whether and how generative AI has been used in the Methods or Acknowledgments section.
References
Letters must contain no more than 15 references. References must use the T&F standard NLM reference style. References must be numbered consecutively in order of first mention and listed in numerical order with bracketed square-number citations reused for repeated references.
Figures & Tables
Letters must not contain figures or tables. Figures should be saved separately from the text.
Recent Publications
The diverse immunoregulatory role of iodine in thyropathy
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10.1080/08923973.2026.2702337
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Clinical characteristics, treatment and prognosis of ixekizumab-induced inflammatory bowel disease
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Matrine pre-intervention protects against inflammatory responses and mucosal injury in rats with gastric ulcer by inhibiting mitochondrial ferroptosis through the PKC/NOX4 pathway
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
Optional Accelerated Publication offers a final decision in as little as 3 weeks from submission, with peer review in approximately 2 weeks, online publication usually 1-2 weeks after acceptance, first proofs within 5 working days, and proof corrections requested within 48 hours.
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Institutional online-only subscription is USD 6,695.00 and print & online subscription is USD 9,791.00.
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T-cell and B-cell Immunology
Asthma and respiratory diseases
Toxin Mechanisms and Immunotoxins
Pharmacological Effects of Natural Compounds
Mast cells and histamine
Natural product bioactivities and synthesis
Monoclonal and Polyclonal Antibodies Research
Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization
Dermatology and Skin Diseases
Neuroinflammation and Neurodegeneration Mechanisms
NF-κB Signaling Pathways
Cytokine Signaling Pathways and Interactions
Immunotoxicology and immune responses
Neuropeptides and Animal Physiology
Inflammasome and immune disorders
Neutrophil, Myeloperoxidase and Oxidative Mechanisms
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Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity
Herbal Medicine Research Studies
Genomics, phytochemicals, and oxidative stress
Drug-Induced Hepatotoxicity and Protection
Phytochemistry and Biological Activities
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