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The Journal of Immunology

The Journal of Immunology is an immunology journal published for the American Association of Immunologists by Oxford Academic. It publishes research in immunology and medicine and health, offers online and print editions, and provides both subscription access and open access options.

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Subject Immunology
Impact Factor 3.4
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0022-1767
eISSN 1550-6606
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Standard license: $1,500 for AAI Members and $1,875 for Nonmembers. Open Access: $2,800 for AAI Members and $3,500 for Nonmembers.

Submission Instructions

The Journal of Immunology accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Research Article

Cover Letter Cover letter must disclose any use of AI. Cover letter must disclose any use of AI.
Abstract Research Articles must include an abstract. Abstract must be unstructured and must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured. Abstract must clearly state the species of animals or species of origin of cells used, and its final few sentences must provide a succinct summary of the main point in 50 words or less.
Manuscript Manuscript must use first-level section headers titled Introduction, Materials and methods, Results, and Discussion, and the Results and Discussion sections must not be combined. Manuscript must include 3 to 5 keywords and the back matter sections Acknowledgments, Author contributions with CRediT details, Funding, Conflicts of interest, and Data availability, and any use of AI must be disclosed in the Methods or Acknowledgements section.
References There is no reference limit. References use standard CSE style with a numerical citation system. References must be numbered in the order they appear in the text, and all authors must be listed for each reference at initial submission.
Figures & Tables There is no limit on tables and figures, but no more than four supplemental figures and/or tables may be included. Tables must be placed at the end of the main text, while figure titles, legends, and captions must be included within the manuscript file and each figure must be submitted as a separate file. Figures and tables must be numbered and cited in sequence in the manuscript, and all images, figures, illustrations, and photographs must include alt text in the main manuscript file directly under the relevant figure legend.
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Cutting Edge Articles

Cover Letter Cover letter must disclose any use of AI. Cover letter must disclose any use of AI.
Abstract Abstract is required and must be included within the main manuscript file. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Manuscript must include end sections for Acknowledgments, Funding, and Conflicts of interest, and group authors must be listed under a “List of Contributors” heading when applicable. Manuscript must disclose AI use in the Methods or Acknowledgements section and include a clearly labeled “Conflicts of interest” section and alt text directly under each figure legend.
References References use standard CSE style with a numerical citation system. References must be numbered in order of appearance, all authors must be listed at initial submission for full-length manuscripts, and only published or in-press works may appear in the reference list.
Figures & Tables Tables must be placed at the end of the main text, while figures are submitted as separate individual files with legends included in the manuscript file. 3D models must be cited and numbered in sequence like figures and must include a manuscript caption with a representative still image and the Sketchfab hyperlink.
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Brief Reviews

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstracts should be unstructured.
Manuscript Brief Reviews must be four to six journal pages in length, including illustrations and references. The manuscript must include a clearly labeled Conflicts of interest section and a clearly marked Funding section at the end, and any AI use must be disclosed in the Methods or Acknowledgements section.
References References follow standard CSE style with a numerical citation system. References may be in any readable style at submission but must be numbered in the order cited in the text, and only published papers and papers in press may be included in the reference list.
Figures & Tables All tables must be placed at the end of the main text, while figure titles, legends, and captions must be included within the manuscript file and each figure submitted as a separate file. All images, figures, illustrations, and photographs must include alt text in the main manuscript file directly under the relevant figure legend.
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Full-Length Articles

Cover Letter Cover letter must disclose any use of AI and include disclosures and copies of related or similar preprints, dissertations, manuscripts, published papers, and reports along with an explanation of how the submission differs from related work. Cover letter must disclose AI use and include related or similar works with copies and a concise explanation of how the submitted manuscript differs from them.
Abstract Abstract is required and must be included within the main manuscript file. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Manuscript must include a title page and end sections for Acknowledgments, Funding, and Conflicts of interest, with full-length article supplementary material limited to legends only and no supplemental text. Manuscript must disclose AI use in the Methods or Acknowledgements section, include a “Conflicts of interest” section and a “Funding” section at the end, and include a “List of Contributors” heading when a group author is listed.
References References follow standard CSE style with a numerical citation system. References may be in any readable style at submission, but all authors must be listed for each reference in initial full-length manuscript submissions and references must be numbered in order of appearance in the text.
Figures & Tables Tables must be placed at the end of the main text, while figures must be submitted as individual separate files with legends included in the manuscript file. All tables and figures must be numbered and cited in chronological order in the text, tables must be editable rather than image files, and alt text is required for all figures and illustrations in the main article.
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Letter To The Editor

Cover Letter AI use must be disclosed in the cover letter.
Abstract Abstract must not be included.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 250 words. Manuscript must include the back matter sections Acknowledgments, Author contributions with CRediT details, Funding, Conflicts of interest, and Data availability. Manuscript must include 3 to 5 keywords.
References References are limited to a maximum of 10. References follow standard CSE style with a numerical citation system. References may be in any readable style at submission but must be numbered in the order they appear in the text.
Figures & Tables A maximum of 1 table or figure is allowed. Tables must be placed at the end of the main text, and figure legends must be included within the manuscript file. All tables and figures must be numbered and accompanied by a legend.
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Response To Comment

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not be included.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 250 words. Manuscript must include the back matter sections Acknowledgments, Author contributions with CRediT details, Funding, Conflicts of interest, and Data availability. Manuscript must include 3 to 5 keywords.
References References are limited to a maximum of 10. References use standard CSE style with a numerical citation system. References must be numbered in the order they appear in the text, and all authors must be listed for each reference at initial submission.
Figures & Tables A maximum of 1 table or figure may be included. Tables must be placed at the end of the main text. Figure titles, legends, and captions must be included within the manuscript file, and all tables and figures must be numbered and cited in the text.
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Recent Publications

Nanobodies specific for Vβ11 enable detection and noninvasive imaging of antigen-specific T cells in vivo

Stephanie D Scharmann, Francisca Faber, Lauren Hoorens van Heyningen, Mirna Reljić, Brooke D Huisman, Priscilla P M Faas, Himadri Medhi, Manpreet Meyer, Camille Le Gall, Ishani Sahay, Pavana Suresh, Floris J van Dalen, Nanette Becht, Leif S Ludwig, Michael E Birnbaum, Hidde L Ploegh, Novalia Pishesha

10.1093/jimmun/vkag237
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ACE2 decoy Fc-fusions and bispecific killer engagers require Fc engagement for in vivo efficacy against SARS-CoV-2

Jenna K Dick, Venkatramana D Krishna, Dustin Hicks, Jules A Sangala, Robert J Oldham, Benjamin T Zandstra, Carly Baehr, J Sjef Verbeek, Mark S Cragg, Marco Pravetoni, Maxim C -J Cheeran, Geoffrey T Hart

10.1093/jimmun/vkag235
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Identification of an Fgd5-positive subset of iNKT1 cells with enhanced cytotoxicity

Alyssa H Cull, James Lok Chi Che, Sandy MacDonald, Maria Jassinskaja, Alexander Hogg, Monika Gonka, John Davey, Ellie Bennett, Samuel Elberfeld, Grace Vasey, Miriam Belmonte, Caroline A Oedekoven, Daniel Bode, Lauren B Colborn, Cera Mai, Mika Zwart, Joanna Greenman, Emma Dann, Chenqu Suo, Nathan G F Leborgne, Dave Boucher, Sarah Teichmann, Cristina Lo Celso, Elisa Laurenti, James P Hewitson, David G Kent, Jillian L Barlow

10.1093/jimmun/vkag199
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Invariant chain controls HLA-DQ folding and shapes the HLA class II proxiome

Mohamed Abdelwafi Moulefera, William Mitchell, Nabil El Bilali, Abdelilah Majdoubi, Rebecca Panès, Suzanne Salti, Roger Lippé, Étienne Gagnon, Walid Mourad, Jacques Thibodeau

10.1093/jimmun/vkag201
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Age-related changes in the human T cell receptor alpha repertoire suggest positive selection of dual-specific T cells

Juho Nummelin, Joonatan Mattila, Vera Middelkamp, Jari Saramäki, Nelli Heikkilä, T Petteri Arstila

10.1093/jimmun/vkag214
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Accepted papers are published on the Advance Articles page after copyediting and review of the final proof.

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Is a cover letter required?

Authors may include a cover letter. The cover letter should include requests to exclude up to 3 specific reviewers with a brief explanation, disclosure of AI use, and disclosure of related or similar preprints, dissertations, manuscripts, published papers, and reports.

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What are the publication costs?

Standard license fee is $1,500 for AAI Members and $1,875 for Nonmembers. Open Access fee is $2,800 for AAI Members and $3,500 for Nonmembers, replacing the standard license fee rather than adding to it.

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Research Topics

Immune Cell Function and Interaction T-cell and B-cell Immunology Immunotherapy and Immune Responses Monoclonal and Polyclonal Antibodies Research Immune Response and Inflammation CAR-T cell therapy research Cell Adhesion Molecules Research Glycosylation and Glycoproteins Research Immune cells in cancer Cytokine Signaling Pathways and Interactions interferon and immune responses Immunodeficiency and Autoimmune Disorders Cancer Immunotherapy and Biomarkers Asthma and respiratory diseases Complement system in diseases Reproductive System and Pregnancy IL-33, ST2, and ILC Pathways Diabetes and associated disorders HIV Research and Treatment Cytomegalovirus and herpesvirus research NF-κB Signaling Pathways Mast cells and histamine RNA Interference and Gene Delivery Neutrophil, Myeloperoxidase and Oxidative Mechanisms Virus-based gene therapy research

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