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International Immunopharmacology

International Immunopharmacology publishes original research papers in immunology, pharmacology, cytokine biology, immunotherapy, immunopathology, and immunotoxicology, and also welcomes review articles covering these subjects. The journal supports open access and publishes subscription content for subscribers.

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Subject Immunology, Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Impact Factor 4.7
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 1567-5769
eISSN 1878-1705
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Article Publishing Charge (APC) for open access articles: USD 3290 excluding taxes. Subscription publication has no open access publication fee.

Submission Instructions

International Immunopharmacology accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Full-Length Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Unstructured.
Manuscript Manuscripts must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. One to seven English keywords are required, article highlights are required at submission, and a generative AI disclosure statement must be included before the references list if AI tools were used.
References Numbered Vancouver-style citations in square brackets. References must be numbered in the order they appear in the article, and each reference cited in the text must appear in the reference list and vice versa.
Figures & Tables Tables must be submitted as editable text and figures, images, diagrams, and other artwork must be supplied as separate files. Tables must be cited and numbered consecutively, include captions, and have notes below the table body, while figures must be cited and numbered in order with captions, and natural product papers must fully characterize any natural extract or drug and identify active substances.
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Reviews

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. The abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Manuscripts must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. Article highlights are required, 1 to 7 keywords in English must be provided, and any use of generative AI tools in manuscript preparation must be disclosed in a new section before the references list when first submitted.
References References must use numbered citations in square brackets. References must be numbered in order of appearance, and every in-text citation must appear in the reference list and vice versa.
Figures & Tables Tables must be submitted as editable text and figures, images, diagrams, and other artwork must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript. All tables and images must be cited in the text, tables need captions, and each artwork file must have a caption while figures and tables must be numbered consecutively.
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Short Communications

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Unstructured.
Manuscript Manuscripts must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. Article highlights are required, 1 to 7 English keywords must be provided, and a generative AI disclosure statement must appear in a new section before the references list if AI tools were used.
References Numbered references. References in the text must be indicated by numbers in square brackets and listed in the order they appear in the article.
Figures & Tables Tables must be submitted as editable text and figures, images, diagrams, and other artwork must be supplied as separate files. Tables must be cited, numbered consecutively, and include captions, while figures must be cited, numbered in order, include captions, and be submitted as separate files.
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Preliminary Studies

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Unstructured.
Manuscript Preliminary Studies and Preliminary Reports must comprise up to four printed pages including all references and display items. Manuscripts must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections, with subsections numbered hierarchically. Authors must provide 1 to 7 English keywords, article highlights, and a Generative AI disclosure statement in a new section before the references list when AI tools are used.
References Numbered citations in square brackets. References must be numbered in order of appearance, and every in-text citation must appear in the reference list and vice versa.
Figures & Tables Tables may be placed next to the relevant text or on separate page(s) at the end of the article, and figures and other artwork must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript. Tables must be editable text and cited in the manuscript, while figures and tables must be numbered consecutively, include captions, and be submitted as separate files.
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Preliminary Reports

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Required. Must not exceed 250 words. Unstructured.
Manuscript Must comprise up to four printed pages including all references and display items. Must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. Highlights are required at submission, 1 to 7 English keywords must be provided, and use of generative AI tools must be declared in a new section before the references list if applicable.
References Numbered citation style. References must be cited in the text by numbers in square brackets, numbered in order of appearance, and listed consistently with all cited references included and all listed references cited.
Figures & Tables Tables may be placed next to the relevant text or on separate pages at the end of the article, and figures and other artwork must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript. Tables must be editable text and cited in the manuscript, and figures must be numbered in order of appearance with captions.
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Letters To The Editor

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Unstructured.
Manuscript Manuscripts must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. Article highlights are required at submission, 1 to 7 English keywords must be provided, and any generative AI use must be declared in a new section before the references list if applicable.
References Numbered citation style. References must be cited in the text by numbers in square brackets and listed in the order they appear, with journal names abbreviated according to the List of Title Word Abbreviations.
Figures & Tables Tables must be submitted as editable text and placed next to the relevant text or on separate page(s) at the end of the article, while figures and other artwork must be supplied as separate files. All tables and images must be cited in the manuscript text, numbered in order of appearance, and supplied with captions.
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Recent Publications

Protocadherins in solid tumors: mechanisms, clinical implications, and therapeutic horizons

Lei Feng, Lina Wu, Zhuo Wang, Yuqing Xia, Zheming Zhu, Yi Zhao, Song Gao

10.1016/j.intimp.2026.116927
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PARD6G mediates resistance to PD-1 immune checkpoint blockade in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma

Wei Xu, Aibo Xu, Xiaoting Zhang, Kai Yu, Kui Fang, Yilin Fang, Bingqian Zhuo, Kaiqiang Li, Jiajie Xu, Yumei Ge

10.1016/j.intimp.2026.116949
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Rheumatoid arthritis synovial fibroblasts promote the glycolysis of myeloid-derived suppressor cells via TREM1/mTOR axis

Bishun Deng, Guojun Liang, Lin Zeng, Huijie Huang, Yan Ma, Yi Wang, Jingyao Yan, Xiaohui Huang, Kai Lan, Peifeng Ke, Anping Peng, Min He

10.1016/j.intimp.2026.116961
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Targeting macrophage metabolism: Ghrelin regulates macrophage polarization via dual modulation of the AMPK/mTOR axis in immune-mediated diseases

Shiwang Wu, Chang Zheng, Xinyi Ye, Yamei Huang, Haotian Yuan, Huiyi Wang, Si Chen, Nan Zhang, Shan Wang

10.1016/j.intimp.2026.116902
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Brain-derived HMGB1 mediates periodontal inflammation after ischemic stroke through the STAT3/NLRP3 inflammasome pathway

Jin Wang, Jiehua Zhang, Yingze Ye, Yikun Gao, Yina Li, Hua Zhu, Shi Feng, Ziqi Cheng, Zhi Zeng, Xiaoxing Xiong, Lijuan Gu

10.1016/j.intimp.2026.116962
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Proof corrections are requested within two days after proofing. The journal uses single anonymized peer review and an initial editorial assessment before external review.

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What are the publication costs?

Open access publication fee is USD 3290 excluding taxes for all articles. Subscription publication has no open access publication fee.

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Research Topics

Immune Response and Inflammation Immune Cell Function and Interaction Immune cells in cancer Inflammasome and immune disorders Immunotherapy and Immune Responses Neuroinflammation and Neurodegeneration Mechanisms Cancer Immunotherapy and Biomarkers Asthma and respiratory diseases Ferroptosis and cancer prognosis T-cell and B-cell Immunology NF-κB Signaling Pathways Cancer-related molecular mechanisms research Natural product bioactivities and synthesis Cytokine Signaling Pathways and Interactions Neutrophil, Myeloperoxidase and Oxidative Mechanisms MicroRNA in disease regulation Tryptophan and brain disorders Pharmacological Effects of Natural Compounds Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and Therapies Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Dermatology and Skin Diseases interferon and immune responses Human auditory perception and evaluation Autophagy in Disease and Therapy IL-33, ST2, and ILC Pathways

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