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Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology

Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology is an endocrinology journal established in 1974 that publishes research on the genetic, epigenetic, biochemical, molecular, cellular, clinical, and translational aspects of endocrine research and cell regulation, including mechanisms of extracellular signaling, hormone action, gene expression, secretion, metabolism, and comparative endocrinology.

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Subject Endocrinology & Metabolism
Impact Factor 3.6
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0303-7207
eISSN 1872-8057
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Article Publishing Charge (APC): USD 3770 excluding taxes for all articles published open access; no open access publication fee for subscription publication.

Submission Instructions

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

Research Paper

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract must not exceed 250 words. The abstract must be concise and factual and is unstructured.
Manuscript 1 to 7 English keywords must be provided, article highlights must be included as 3 to 5 bullet points of no more than 85 characters each, and a generative AI declaration must be added at the end of the manuscript if AI tools were used.
References References requirements are not specified.
Figures & Tables Tables must be submitted as editable text rather than as images, and figures, images, diagrams and other artwork must be supplied as separate files. All tables must be cited in the manuscript text, tables must be numbered consecutively and include captions, each image must be submitted as a separate logically named file, captions must include a brief title and description, and generative AI use in images must be disclosed in each caption and in the general disclosure statement.
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Review Article

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Required. The abstract must not exceed 250 words. Unstructured.
Manuscript A 500-600 word summary must be provided for Review Article proposals. Article highlights must consist of 3 to 5 bullet points, and a generative AI declaration statement must be added at the end of the manuscript in a new section before the references list if AI tools were used in manuscript preparation.
References Review Article proposals must provide up to 20 key references.
Figures & Tables Tables must be submitted as editable text, not as images, and figures, images, diagrams and other artwork must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript. Each highlight bullet point must be a maximum of 85 characters, including spaces.
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Letters To The Editor

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract must not exceed 250 words. Unstructured.
Manuscript Letters To The Editor should be concise. Article highlights must be provided at submission, and any generative AI use in manuscript preparation must be declared in a new section before the references list.
References References requirements are not specified.
Figures & Tables Tables must be submitted as editable text and figures, images, diagrams, and other artwork must be supplied as separate files. All tables must be cited and numbered consecutively, figures and tables must include captions, highlight bullets must be limited to 3 to 5 items of up to 85 characters each, and generative AI use in images must be disclosed in captions.
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Rapid Papers

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract must not exceed 250 words. Unstructured.
Manuscript Article highlights must be provided as 3 to 5 bullet points, keywords must be provided in English, a generative AI disclosure statement must be added if AI tools were used in manuscript preparation, and co-author contributions must be acknowledged using CRediT roles.
References References requirements are not specified.
Figures & Tables Figures and other artwork must be supplied as separate files, and tables must be submitted as editable text rather than as images. Each figure caption must include a brief title and description, tables must be cited and numbered consecutively, and AI-generated images must be disclosed in captions and not used to create or manipulate primary research images.
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Recent Publications

Editorial Board

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10.1016/s0303-7207(26)00162-0
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Identification of key biomarkers for ferroptosis in diabetic kidney disease using machine learning and WGCNA

Yuxi Liu, Yunfei Huang, Yanyu Su, Lin Wang, Siyi Lv, Yi Fu, Yanling Liu, Baolei Chang, Yusong Ding

10.1016/j.mce.2026.112877
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Editorial Board

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10.1016/s0303-7207(26)00137-1
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Editorial Board

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10.1016/s0303-7207(26)00117-6
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Spatiotemporal complexity and druggability of PTH1R: insights from small molecules and peptides

Jean-Pierre Vilardaga, Sara Heredero-Jimenez

10.1016/j.mce.2026.112814
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Proof corrections are requested within two days. Open access articles are published under open access options; no first-decision or acceptance timeline is stated.

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Is a cover letter required?

A letter of enquiry is required for unsolicited review proposals from prospective authors.

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What are the publication costs?

Open access publication requires an APC of USD 3770 excluding taxes for all articles; subscription publication has no open access publication fee.

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Research Topics

Estrogen and related hormone effects Growth Hormone and Insulin-like Growth Factors Reproductive Biology and Fertility Hypothalamic control of reproductive hormones Hormonal Regulation and Hypertension Pancreatic function and diabetes Adipose Tissue and Metabolism Hormonal and reproductive studies Sperm and Testicular Function Receptor Mechanisms and Signaling Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Human auditory perception and evaluation Metabolism, Diabetes, and Cancer Reproductive System and Pregnancy Genetic and Clinical Aspects of Sex Determination and Chromosomal Abnormalities Ovarian function and disorders Thyroid Disorders and Treatments Regulation of Appetite and Obesity Educational Robotics and Engineering Neuropeptides and Animal Physiology Protein Kinase Regulation and GTPase Signaling Neurobiology and Insect Physiology Research Reproductive Physiology in Livestock Birth, Development, and Health Sexual Differentiation and Disorders

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