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Molecular Genetics and Metabolism

Molecular Genetics and Metabolism is the official journal of the Society for Inherited Metabolic Disorders and publishes original full-length research articles, short communications, and reviews focused on inborn metabolic diseases and metabolic dysfunction in Mendelian conditions across fundamental, translational, and clinical research domains.

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Subject Endocrinology & Metabolism, Genetics & Heredity, Medicine, Research & Experimental
Impact Factor 3.5
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 1096-7192
eISSN 1096-7206
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Open access APC: USD 3500 excluding taxes; subscription publication: no open access publication fee.

Submission Instructions

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

Original Articles

Cover Letter A statement declaring any use of generative AI tools in manuscript preparation must be added at the end of the manuscript upon submission.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract should be concise and factual and able to stand alone, which indicates an unstructured abstract.
Manuscript Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections, with the abstract excluded from section numbering and acknowledgements placed in a separate section before the references. Include 1 to 6 English keywords, provide 3 to 5 highlights as a separate editable Word file at the final files stage, complete declarations including competing interests, and add an end-of-manuscript statement disclosing any use of generative AI tools in manuscript preparation.
References References must be cited as numbers in square brackets. References must be numbered in the order they appear in the text, be consistent in style, include core bibliographic elements, and use LTWA abbreviations for journal names.
Figures & Tables Tables must be included as editable text in the submission files, while figures and other graphical media must be uploaded as separate files and all must be cited in the manuscript text. Tables must be editable text with captions and consecutively numbered, and figures must each have a caption and be numbered according to their order of appearance.
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Minireviews

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript Minireviews may be any length. Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. A generative AI use statement must be added at the end of the manuscript upon submission if AI tools were used in manuscript preparation, and 1 to 6 keywords are required.
References Minireviews may include any number of references. References must be cited as numbers in square brackets and numbered in the order of appearance, with a consistent style throughout.
Figures & Tables Minireviews may include figures and tables without a stated numerical limit. Figures must be supplied as separate files, while tables must be submitted as editable text. All figures and tables must be cited in the text, numbered in order of appearance, and accompanied by captions.
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Brief Communications

Cover Letter All authors must approve the article before publication.
Abstract An abstract is required for Brief Communications. Abstract must be 75 words or fewer. Abstract should be limited to a few sentences.
Manuscript Brief Communications should be approximately 1000 words and no more than 5 manuscript pages. Brief Communications should use standard section headings. A generative AI use statement must be added at the end of the manuscript on submission, and article highlights of 3 to 5 bullet points are required at the final files stage.
References References must be cited as numbers in square brackets and numbered in the order of appearance, with a consistent style used throughout.
Figures & Tables Brief Communications may include no more than one figure or table. Figures must be supplied as separate files, while tables must be included as editable text in the submission files. All figures and tables must be cited in the text, numbered in order of appearance, and accompanied by captions.
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Letters To The Editor

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Letters To The Editor should be 300 words or less. Letters To The Editor should be presented without subject headings.
References References must be cited using numbers in square brackets in the text. References must be numbered in the order they appear in the article and formatted consistently.
Figures & Tables Letters To The Editor may include one table or figure. Figures, images, diagrams and other graphical media must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript. Tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images and both tables and figures must be cited in the manuscript text and carry captions.
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Metabolic Images

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is not required for Metabolic Images.
Manuscript Metabolic Images are mini reviews focused on a specific aspect of inborn errors of metabolism. A generative AI use statement must be included at the end of the manuscript upon initial submission if AI tools were used in manuscript preparation.
References References must be cited as numbers in square brackets and listed in the order they appear in the article.
Figures & Tables Figures, images, diagrams, and other graphical media must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript. Metabolic Images should include unique and high-resolution figures.
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Recent Publications

Corrigendum to ‘FGF21 elevation is a biomarker of citrin deficiency and its metabolic dysregulation in pediatric patients’ [Mol. Genet. Metab., Volume 149, Issue 3, November 2026, 110262]

Jiaqi Liang, Vanessa Chu, Emily Che, Anne Kwok, Kiran Belaramani, Helen Wu, Terry Law, Yvonne Kwok, Carmen Yeung, Chloe Mak, Sheila Wong, Shirley Lam, Fion Yu, Ho-Ming Luk, Nike Lau, Felix Wong, Charles Brenner, Cheuk-Wing Fung

10.1016/j.ymgme.2026.110287
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Bone mineral density in children and adults with classic galactosemia

Nicole H. Smith, Olivia S. Garrett, Yuhan Wu, Jessica B. Spencer, Shanlee M. Davis, Judith L. Fridovich-Keil

10.1016/j.ymgme.2026.110299
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Measurement of galactose-1-phosphate in dried blood spots by LC-MS/MS: method characteristics and therapeutic range

Nicholas A. Kent, Mark T. Bolster, Matthew J. Schultz, Dietrich Matern, Patricia L. Hall

10.1016/j.ymgme.2026.110295
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Biotin-dependent carboxylases and related disorders: Comparative mechanisms and therapeutic advances

Shuang Tan, Cunshuo Yu, Xiaoqing Li, Suhong Zhu, You Wang

10.1016/j.ymgme.2026.110297
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Letter: Sapropterin responsiveness testing in phenylketonuria: Unresolved questions on baseline phenylalanine and phenylalanine measurement matrix

Egidio Candela, Rita Ortolano, Elisa Bortolamedi, Federico Baronio, Giacomo Biasucci

10.1016/j.ymgme.2026.110296
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

4 days from submission to first decision; 32 days from submission to decision after review; 82 days from submission to acceptance; 3 days from acceptance to online publication.

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What are the publication costs?

Open access APC is USD 3500 excluding taxes. Subscription publication has no open access publication fee.

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Research Topics

Lysosomal Storage Disorders Research Metabolism and Genetic Disorders Glycogen Storage Diseases and Myoclonus Mitochondrial Function and Pathology Trypanosoma species research and implications Carbohydrate Chemistry and Synthesis Biochemical and Molecular Research Cellular transport and secretion Glycosylation and Glycoproteins Research Folate and B Vitamins Research Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Diet and metabolism studies Genomics and Rare Diseases Amino Acid Enzymes and Metabolism Biomedical Research and Pathophysiology Neonatal Health and Biochemistry Human auditory perception and evaluation Calcium signaling and nucleotide metabolism RNA regulation and disease Neurogenetic and Muscular Disorders Research Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptors Studies on Chitinases and Chitosanases Ferroelectric and Negative Capacitance Devices Big Data and Digital Economy

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