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Marine Drugs

Marine Drugs is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal focused on the research, development, and production of biologically and therapeutically active compounds from the sea. It is published monthly online by MDPI and is affiliated with the Australia New Zealand Marine Biotechnology Society (ANZMBS).

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Subject Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Impact Factor 5.4
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Open
eISSN 1660-3397
Invitation Only No
Cost Range CHF 2900 article processing charge for papers accepted after peer review, plus local VAT or Sales Tax if applicable.

Submission Instructions

Marine Drugs accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Feature Paper

Cover Letter A cover letter is required with the submission. The cover letter must briefly explain the paper’s significance, explain its fit to the journal’s scope, and include the statement that all authors have approved the manuscript and agree with its submission to Marine Drugs.
Abstract An abstract is required as part of the front matter. Abstract should be about 200 words maximum. Abstract must be a single paragraph written in a structured style without headings.
Manuscript Manuscript should be a substantial original Article with front matter of Title, Author list, Affiliations, Abstract, and Keywords; main sections of Introduction, Results, Discussion, Materials and Methods, and optional Conclusions; and back matter of Supplementary Materials, Author Contributions, Funding, Data Availability Statement, Acknowledgments, Conflicts of Interest, and References. Three to ten keywords must follow the abstract, feature papers should involve several techniques or approaches and provide an outlook for future research directions and possible research applications, and applicable use of generative AI must be disclosed in the manuscript and its product details provided in the Acknowledgments section.
References References must be numbered in order of appearance, cited in square brackets before punctuation, and listed individually at the end of the manuscript with full titles.
Figures & Tables In Microsoft Word manuscripts, graphics should be inserted in the main text after the paragraph of first citation. Figures, schemes, and tables must be numbered in order of appearance and accompanied by a short explanatory title and caption.
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Article

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. The cover letter must explain the paper’s significance and fit to the journal’s scope, include the statement “All authors have approved the manuscript and agree with its submission to Marine Drugs”, and for expanded conference papers disclose the conference origin and describe what has been changed from the original paper.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract should be about 200 words maximum. Abstract must be a single paragraph written in a structured style without headings. Abstract should include background, methods, results, and conclusion content without using headings.
Manuscript Article submissions should include the sections Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, and optional Conclusions. Three to ten keywords must follow the abstract, research articles with several authors must include a short author contributions paragraph, and applicable use of generative artificial intelligence must be disclosed in the Materials and Methods section.
References References must be numbered in order of appearance, cited in square brackets before punctuation, and listed individually at the end of the manuscript with full titles.
Figures & Tables Graphics in Microsoft Word manuscripts should be inserted in the main text after the paragraph of first citation. Figures, schemes, and tables must be numbered in order of appearance and provided with a short explanatory title and caption.
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Review

Cover Letter A cover letter is required with the submission. Cover letter must explain the paper's significance and fit to the journal's scope and include the statement that all authors have approved the manuscript and agree with its submission to Marine Drugs.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract should be about 200 words maximum. Abstract must be a single paragraph written in a structured style without headings.
Manuscript Review manuscripts can include Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Relevant Sections, Discussion, Conclusions, and Future Directions, with front matter of Title, Author list, Affiliations, Abstract, and Keywords and back matter of Author Contributions, Acknowledgments, Conflicts of Interest, and References. The manuscript should include three to ten keywords after the abstract and, where applicable, disclose use of generative artificial intelligence in the paper.
References References must be numbered in order of appearance, cited in square brackets before punctuation, and listed individually at the end of the manuscript with full titles.
Figures & Tables Graphics in Microsoft Word manuscripts should be inserted in the main text after the paragraph of first citation. Figures, schemes, and tables must be numbered in order of appearance and include a short explanatory title and caption.
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Scoping Review

Cover Letter A cover letter must be included with the submission. The cover letter must briefly explain the paper’s significance, explain its fit with the journal’s scope, and include the statement that all authors have approved the manuscript and agree with its submission to Marine Drugs.
Abstract An abstract is required as part of the front matter. Abstract should be about 200 words maximum. Abstract must be a single paragraph written in a structured style without headings.
Manuscript The manuscript should be submitted as a Review and include front matter of Title, Author list, Affiliations, Abstract, and Keywords, a logically organized literature review with sections and optional subsections, and back matter of Author Contributions, Acknowledgments, Conflicts of Interest, and References. The manuscript must include three to ten keywords after the abstract, a Methods statement that the review followed the PRISMA guidelines, registration information if available, and a review author-contributions statement clarifying who led the ideation, performed the literature search and/or data analysis, and drafted and revised the work.
References References must be numbered in order of appearance, cited in square brackets before punctuation, and listed individually at the end of the manuscript with the full title included.
Figures & Tables Figures in Microsoft Word manuscripts should be inserted in the main text after the paragraph of first citation. Figures, schemes, and tables must be numbered in order of appearance and accompanied by a short explanatory title and caption.
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Systematic Reviews

Cover Letter A cover letter must be included with the submission. The cover letter must explain the paper's significance and fit to the journal's scope and include the statement that all authors approved the manuscript and agree with its submission to Marine Drugs.
Abstract An abstract is required as part of the front matter. Abstract should be about 200 words maximum. Abstract must be a single paragraph written in a structured style without headings.
Manuscript Systematic Reviews should use the same structure as research articles with front matter, Introduction, Results, Discussion, Materials and Methods, optional Conclusions, and back matter. The manuscript must include three to ten keywords, a review-author contribution statement clarifying ideation, literature search and/or data analysis, and drafting and revision responsibilities, and where applicable a disclosure of generative AI use in the Materials and Methods section.
References References must be numbered in order of appearance, cited in square brackets before punctuation, and listed individually at the end of the manuscript with full titles.
Figures & Tables In Microsoft Word manuscripts, graphics should be inserted in the main text after the paragraph of first citation. Figures, schemes, and tables must be numbered in order of appearance and provided with a short explanatory title and caption.
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Meta-Analyses

Cover Letter A cover letter must be included with the submission. The cover letter must explain the paper's significance and fit to the journal's scope and include the statement that all authors approved the manuscript and agree with its submission to Marine Drugs.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract should be about 200 words maximum. Abstract must be a single paragraph written in a structured style without headings.
Manuscript Meta-analyses should use the same structure as research articles, generally following IMRAD with Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, and Discussion sections. The manuscript must include three to ten keywords after the abstract, a review-author contribution statement clarifying ideation, literature search and/or data analysis, and drafting and revision responsibilities, and disclosure of any generative AI use where applicable.
References References must be numbered in order of appearance, cited in square brackets before punctuation, and listed individually at the end of the manuscript with full titles.
Figures & Tables Graphics in Word manuscripts should be inserted in the main text after the paragraph of first citation. Figures, schemes, and tables must be numbered in order of appearance and include a short explanatory caption or title.
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Recent Publications

Identification of Novel Anti-Inflammatory Peptides from Jellyfish Nemopilema nomurai Enzymatic Hydrolysate: An Integrated In Silico Analysis and Cellular Evaluation

Wen Shen, Xueqin Wang, Rongfeng Li, Song Liu, Ronge Xing, Pengcheng Li, Huahua Yu

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Floridoside as a Hinge-Targeted Inhibitor of MAPK13: Atomistic Insights from Molecular Dynamics Simulations

Yang Zhong, Feng Liang, Zhongli Xiong, Zhen Liu

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Manzamine-A: Unraveling the Chemical and Biological Tapestry of a Marine-Derived Drug Lead

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Zhuandi He, Yali Nie, Changcai Li, Guangqiang Sun, Wei Zheng, Hongchun Liu, Meiyu Geng, Jingwei Tian, Yu Zhang

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Ether Phosphatidylserine from Soft Coral Sclerophytum heterospiculatum Reveals Antioxidant Activity and Modulates Lipid Composition in LPS-Activated Human Microglial HMC-3 Cells

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10.3390/md24060188
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Publication time metrics are provided for submission to first decision and acceptance to publication.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter must be included with each manuscript submission. It should explain the significance of the work, place the findings in context, explain fit with the journal scope, acknowledge any prior submissions to MDPI journals, and include statements that the manuscript is not under consideration elsewhere and that all authors approved the submission.

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What are the publication costs?

CHF 2900 article processing charge for papers accepted after peer review, plus local VAT or Sales Tax if applicable.

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Research Topics

Marine Sponges and Natural Products Microbial Natural Products and Biosynthesis Seaweed-derived Bioactive Compounds Algal biology and biofuel production Protein Hydrolysis and Bioactive Peptides Echinoderm biology and ecology Marine Toxins and Detection Methods Fungal Biology and Applications Synthesis and Biological Activity Bioactive Compounds and Antitumor Agents Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors Study Marine and coastal plant biology Synthetic Organic Chemistry Methods Marine Biology and Environmental Chemistry Aquaculture Nutrition and Growth Antimicrobial Peptides and Activities Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies Fatty Acid Research and Health Aquaculture disease management and microbiota Enzyme Production and Characterization Antioxidant Activity and Oxidative Stress Microbial Community Ecology and Physiology Marine and coastal ecosystems Chemical Synthesis and Analysis Polysaccharides and Plant Cell Walls

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