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Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology

The Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology publishes work advancing knowledge of the mechanisms responsible for both normal and diseased cardiovascular function. It covers structural biology, genetics, proteomics, morphology, stem cells, molecular biology, metabolism, biophysics, electrophysiology, pharmacology, and physiology, and encourages both basic and translational approaches for basic scientists and clinical cardiologists.

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Impact Factor 4.7
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0022-2828
eISSN 1095-8584
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Open access articles require payment of an article publishing charge (APC) if the manuscript is accepted.

Submission Instructions

Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Research Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured and able to stand alone as a concise and factual summary.
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, 3 to 5 highlights submitted as a separate editable file, CRediT author contribution acknowledgement, and a generative AI declaration in a new section before the references when applicable.
References References must be cited in the text by number in square brackets. References may be submitted in any consistent style at submission, must be numbered in order of appearance, must include core bibliographic details, and journal names must be abbreviated according to LTWA.
Figures & Tables Tables must be placed next to the relevant text or on separate pages at the end of the article, while figures must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript. Tables must be editable text with captions and figures must each be cited, numbered in sequence, submitted as separate files, and accompanied by captions.
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Recent Publications

Editorial Board

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10.1016/s0022-2828(26)00080-5
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Restoration of mitochondrial Ca2+ and redox homeostasis by enhancement of SK channels rescues Ca2+ cycling in HFpEF cardiomyocytes

Shanna Hamilton, Radmila Terentyeva, Roland Veress, Fruzsina Perger, Veronica Loyo, Matthew W. Gorr, Joseph Owusu-Sarfo, Sage Quiggle, Sandor Gyorke, Daniel Scherr, Richard T. Clements, Senka Ljubojevic-Holzer, Przemysław B. Radwański, Harpreet Singh, Dmitry Terentyev, Andriy E. Belevych

10.1016/j.yjmcc.2026.05.004
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Histone Deacetylase 7 protects against pathologic cardiac hypertrophy

Jin Bu, Sophie M. Hand, Shuliang Guo, Jihyun Jang, Deqiang Li

10.1016/j.yjmcc.2026.06.001
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Mutation specific impairment of fatty acid and pyruvate oxidation in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy mouse models

Mukundan Ragavan, Garretty Knotts, Tilo Thottakara, Anthony G. Giacalone, Hannah Eades, Peder Larson, M. Roselle Abraham, Matthew E. Merritt

10.1016/j.yjmcc.2026.06.005
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Cardiomyocyte-targeted Gi signaling promotes cardiac repair under sustained adrenergic stress in mice

Marcos Eliezeck, Sérgio Ricardo Aluotto Scalzo Júnior, Mateus Chaves da Costa, Victor Moura, Thais Marques da Silva, Carlos Alberto Aguiar Silva, Flavia L. Martins, Cibele Rocha-Resende, Rubens Fazan, Hélio César Salgado, Vânia F. Prado, Adriana C. Girardi, Marco Antônio Máximo Prado, Silvia Guatimosim

10.1016/j.yjmcc.2026.06.004
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Median 4 days from submission to first decision and median 2 days from acceptance to online publication.

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Research Topics

Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias Cardiac Ischemia and Reperfusion Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors Ion channel regulation and function Cardiomyopathy and Myosin Studies Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics Mitochondrial Function and Pathology Cardiac Fibrosis and Remodeling Adipose Tissue and Metabolism Receptor Mechanisms and Signaling Nitric Oxide and Endothelin Effects Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise Advanced MRI Techniques and Applications Signaling Pathways in Disease Neuroscience and Neural Engineering Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation Congenital heart defects research Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research Viral Infections and Immunology Research Electron Spin Resonance Studies Eicosanoids and Hypertension Pharmacology Cardiovascular Disease and Adiposity Human auditory perception and evaluation Metabolism and Genetic Disorders