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Journal of Translational Autoimmunity

Journal of Translational Autoimmunity is a peer-reviewed open access journal focused on bench-to-bedside research in autoimmunity. It publishes translational research across autoimmune diseases and considers both direct submissions and transfers from Journal of Autoimmunity. The journal welcomes formats including original research, systematic reviews, letters to the editor, brief communications, and case studies or case cohorts.

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Subject Immunology
Impact Factor 3.6
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Open
ISSN 2589-9090
eISSN 2589-9090
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Article Publishing Charge: USD 3540 for Full length articles; USD 3160 for Practice Guidelines and Protocols, excluding taxes.

Submission Instructions

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

Original Research

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. Manuscript must include 1 to 7 keywords, a Generative AI disclosure section before the references if AI tools were used in manuscript preparation, and highlights consisting of three to five bullet points.
References References must be cited using a numbered style with numbers in square brackets. References must be numbered in the order they appear in the article and journal names in the reference list must be abbreviated according to the List of Title Word Abbreviations.
Figures & Tables Figures must be supplied as separate files, while table placement is not explicitly stated beyond being submitted as editable text. Tables must be editable text rather than images, and all figures and tables must be cited in the manuscript, numbered consecutively, and provided with captions.
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Systematic Reviews

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections, and the abstract must not be included within the section numbering. Manuscript must include 1 to 7 keywords in English, a Generative AI disclosure section before the references if AI tools were used in manuscript preparation, and highlights of three to five bullet points with each bullet no more than 85 characters including spaces.
References References must be cited by number in square brackets in the text. References must be numbered in the order they appear in the article, and journal names in the reference list must be abbreviated according to the List of Title Word Abbreviations.
Figures & Tables Figures must be supplied as separate files, whereas tables are submitted within the manuscript as editable text. Tables must be cited in the text, numbered consecutively, and include captions, and all artwork must be cited in the text, numbered in order, and accompanied by captions.
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Letters To The Editor

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required and must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. The manuscript must include a Generative AI disclosure section before the references if AI tools were used in manuscript preparation.
References References must be cited using numbered square-bracket citations. References must be numbered in the order they appear in the article and journal names must be abbreviated according to the List of Title Word Abbreviations.
Figures & Tables Figures must be supplied as separate files, and tables must be submitted as editable text. Tables must be cited in the text and numbered consecutively with captions, and figures must be cited in the text, numbered by appearance, and provided with captions.
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Brief Communications

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. Manuscript must include 1 to 7 keywords in English, provide highlights of three to five bullet points, and include a Generative AI declaration section before the references if such tools were used in manuscript preparation.
References References must be cited using numbered square-bracket citations. References must be numbered in the order they appear in the article and journal names must be abbreviated according to the List of Title Word Abbreviations.
Figures & Tables Figures must be supplied as separate files, while tables are submitted within the manuscript as editable text. Tables must be editable text with captions and consecutive numbering, and all figures and tables must be cited in the manuscript text.
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Case Studies

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. Manuscript must include 1 to 7 keywords, a Generative AI disclosure section before the references if AI tools were used in manuscript preparation, acknowledgements in a separate section before the references, and highlights consisting of three to five bullet points.
References References must be cited in the text using numbers in square brackets and listed in the order of first appearance.
Figures & Tables Figures must be supplied as separate files, whereas tables are submitted within the manuscript as editable text. Tables must be editable text with captions and citation in the text, and all figures must have captions and be cited in the manuscript text.
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Case Cohorts

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. Manuscript must include 1 to 7 keywords, 3 to 5 highlights, and a generative AI declaration in a new section before the references if AI tools were used in manuscript preparation.
References References must be cited by number in square brackets and numbered in the order they appear in the article.
Figures & Tables Figures must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript, while tables are submitted within the manuscript as editable text. Tables must be editable text with captions and figures must each have a caption.
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Recent Publications

Circulating cell-free DNA as a biomarker in systemic lupus erythematosus: A narrative review

Klaudia Andrea Garai, Attila Szederjesi, Anna Bazsó, Péter Szodoray, Yehuda Shoenfeld, György Nagy, Emese Virág Kiss

10.1016/j.jtauto.2026.100404
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Helicobacter pylori-specific genes in gastric biopsies of patients with autoimmune gastritis with and without gastric cancer

L. Belloni, G. Cozza, S. Cingolani, F. Fabretti, M. Vavallo, G. Esposito, E. Pilozzi, B. Annibale, E. Lahner

10.1016/j.jtauto.2026.100386
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Targeting the NLRP3 inflammasome in immune cells: A new frontier in autoimmune disease research

Aysan Asefpour, Shiva Alipour, Sepideh Sohrabi, Yasser Bagheri, Leili Aghebati-Maleki

10.1016/j.jtauto.2026.100410
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Distinct Risk Factors for Thrombosis in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Primary Sjögren’s Syndrome: A Large Chinese Cohort Study with Arterial-Venous Distinction

Mao Xia, Daibao Peng, Hui Xie, Guanghao Song, Guiting Zhang, Sijia He, Haixuan Sun, Zhiming Ding, Han Shen, Fei Chen

10.1016/j.jtauto.2026.100409
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Lactylation-associated CXCL12-mediated intercellular communication in rheumatic heart disease valves

Junyu Zhai, Zheng Zuo, Tao Yan, Fangyu Liu, Jiaxing Liu, Kai Zhu, Hao Lai, Chunsheng Wang, Jun Li

10.1016/j.jtauto.2026.100405
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

3 days submission to first decision; 29 days submission to decision after review; 61 days submission to acceptance; 2 days acceptance to online publication.

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What are the publication costs?

Article Publishing Charge: USD 3540 for Full length articles; USD 3160 for Practice Guidelines and Protocols, excluding taxes.

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Research Topics

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Research Diabetes and associated disorders T-cell and B-cell Immunology Liver Diseases and Immunity Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and Therapies Monoclonal and Polyclonal Antibodies Research Immune Cell Function and Interaction Systemic Sclerosis and Related Diseases Immunodeficiency and Autoimmune Disorders COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research Vasculitis and related conditions Psoriasis: Treatment and Pathogenesis Celiac Disease Research and Management Salivary Gland Disorders and Functions Inflammasome and immune disorders Atherosclerosis and Cardiovascular Diseases Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Spondyloarthritis Studies and Treatments interferon and immune responses Inflammatory Myopathies and Dermatomyositis Inflammatory Bowel Disease Immunotherapy and Immune Responses Thyroid Disorders and Treatments Immune Response and Inflammation

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