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Mitochondrion

Mitochondrion is a peer-reviewed international research journal and the official journal of the Mitochondria Research Society, affiliated with the Japanese Society of Mitochondria Research and Medicine. Its scope covers basic science of mitochondria across all organisms, spanning basic research, pathology, and clinical aspects of mitochondrial diseases, and welcomes contributions from fields including evolution, biophysics, biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, genetics, pharmacology, toxicology, forensic science, programmed cell death, aging, cancer, and clinical features of mitochondrial diseases.

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Subject Genetics & Heredity
Impact Factor 4.5
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 1567-7249
eISSN 1872-8278
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Open Access APC: USD 3,220 (excluding taxes); subscription: no publication fee charged to authors

Submission Instructions

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

Original Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract should not exceed 100 words.
Manuscript Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections and include the essential elements needed to convey the work, including Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, and Conclusions. Manuscript must include keywords and a declaration of generative AI use in a new section before the references when applicable.
References References may be submitted in any consistent style or format. References must be cited consistently between the text and reference list and, where applicable, include author names, title, year, volume or chapter, and article number or pagination.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables may be embedded next to the relevant text in the manuscript, and figures and tables must also be uploaded with their captions or titles. Each figure must have a caption and each table must include a title, description, and any footnotes.
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Review Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract should not exceed 100 words.
Manuscript Review Articles may be of any length, although unusually long submissions should be discussed with the editor before submission. Article must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. Manuscript must include keywords and a declaration of generative AI use in a new section before the references if AI was used in manuscript preparation.
References References may be in any consistent style or format at submission. Every reference cited in the text must appear in the reference list, and every reference in the reference list must be cited in the text.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables in a single-file submission must be placed next to the relevant text in the manuscript, although tables may also be placed on separate pages at the end. Each figure and table must be numbered consecutively and include its caption or title, with tables submitted as editable text rather than images.
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Fast Track Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract should not exceed 100 words.
Manuscript Manuscript should not exceed 1300 words excluding references and should not exceed 10 double-spaced pages including up to 4 tables/figures. Manuscript should be a concise complete piece of work of special significance and timeliness and be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. Include a maximum of 6 keywords immediately after the abstract, a declaration of generative AI use in a new section before the references if applicable, and a competing interests statement.
References References at submission may be in any consistent style or format and should include standard bibliographic details where applicable.
Figures & Tables No more than 4 tables and/or figures are permitted in total. Figures and tables may be placed next to the relevant text in the manuscript, and if included in a single file the corresponding caption should appear directly below each figure or table. Each figure must have a caption and tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images.
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Letters To The Editor

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract should not exceed 100 words.
Manuscript Letters To The Editor should be less than 400 words. Keywords are required, and any use of generative AI in manuscript preparation must be disclosed in a section placed before the references list.
References References may be in any consistent style or format at submission.
Figures & Tables Letters To The Editor may include one illustration or table. Figures and tables in a single-file submission must be placed next to the relevant text in the manuscript. Each figure or table must include a caption placed directly below it.
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Recent Publications

Editorial Board

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10.1016/s1567-7249(26)00099-1
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Uncovering hidden complexity in the Apis mellifera mitotranscriptome: a polyadenylation-centered perspective

Merve Nur Aydemir, Habeş Bilal Aydemir, Ertan Mahir Korkmaz

10.1016/j.mito.2026.102193
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Transmitochondrial pigs reveal causal effects of mitochondrial DNA on backfat thickness via nuclear epigenetic reprogramming

Hao Liu, Yunliang Jiang, Wenshu Shi, Chao Yan, Zhaochao Ouyang, Xin Zhang, Yanshun Guo, Zhongju Guo, Qiuyan Li, Xingbo Zhao

10.1016/j.mito.2026.102217
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Mitophagy: a regulator and therapeutic target in cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury

Chalton Manengu, Zhen Tian, Huifeng Zhu

10.1016/j.mito.2026.102212
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Editorial Board

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10.1016/s1567-7249(26)00070-x
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

130 days from submission to acceptance; 2 days from acceptance to online publication; Fast Track Articles are published generally within 10 weeks.

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What are the publication costs?

Open Access APC: USD 3,220 (excluding taxes). Subscription option: no publication fee charged to authors.

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Research Topics

Mitochondrial Function and Pathology Metabolism and Genetic Disorders ATP Synthase and ATPases Research Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Human auditory perception and evaluation RNA modifications and cancer Educational Robotics and Engineering Adipose Tissue and Metabolism RNA and protein synthesis mechanisms Photosynthetic Processes and Mechanisms Metabolomics and Mass Spectrometry Studies Cancer, Hypoxia, and Metabolism Autophagy in Disease and Therapy Genetic Neurodegenerative Diseases Coenzyme Q10 studies and effects Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies Alzheimer's disease research and treatments Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress and Disease Biochemical Acid Research Studies Diet and metabolism studies Genomics and Rare Diseases Genetics, Aging, and Longevity in Model Organisms Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research DNA Repair Mechanisms Diverse Specialized Academic Research

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