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Molecular Metabolism

Molecular Metabolism is an open access journal included in PubMed and PMC. It publishes hypothesis-driven interdisciplinary research on energy homeostasis and the etiology, development, treatment, and health consequences of metabolic disorders such as obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer, with a focus on mechanistic understanding and transformative impact across approaches ranging from molecules to man throughout the lifespan.

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Subject Endocrinology & Metabolism

Impact Factor 6.6

Quartile Q1

Open Access Type Open

ISSN 2212-8778

eISSN 2212-8778

Invitation Only No

Cost Range Article Publishing Charge (APC): USD 4,560 (excluding taxes)

Submission Instructions

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

Full-Length Article

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.

Abstract Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract may be structured using appropriate headings. Abstract must state the purpose of the research, outline basic procedures, include the main findings and principal conclusions, and emphasize new and important aspects of the study or observations.

Manuscript Main text should be around 8500 words. Article must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. Manuscript must include 1 to 7 English keywords, article highlights of 3 to 5 bullet points, a declaration of competing interests document, and an AI-use declaration section before the references if AI tools were used in manuscript preparation.

References References must be cited in the text using numbers in square brackets. References must be numbered in the order of appearance and journal names must be abbreviated according to LTWA.

Figures & Tables There must be no more than 8 figures and/or tables in total. Figures must be uploaded as separate files, while tables must be submitted as editable text. Tables must include captions and be cited and numbered consecutively in the text, and figures must have captions and be cited and numbered according to their sequence in the article.

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Review Article

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.

Abstract Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract may be structured using appropriate headings. Structured abstract should state the purpose of the research, basic procedures, main findings, and principal conclusions, emphasizing new and important aspects of the study or observations.

Manuscript Main text should be around 7500 words. Article must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. Manuscript must include 1 to 7 keywords in English, provide article highlights as 3 to 5 bullet points, complete the declarations tool with the resulting document uploaded, and include an AI-use declaration section before the references if AI tools were used in manuscript preparation.

References References must be cited in the text using numbers in square brackets. References must be numbered in the order of appearance and journal names must be abbreviated according to LTWA.

Figures & Tables Review Articles must have no more than 5 figures. Figures must be uploaded as separate files, while tables are submitted as editable text. Tables must include captions and be cited consecutively in the text, and figures must each have a caption and be numbered in sequence.

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Brief Communication

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.

Abstract Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Structured abstracts should use appropriate headings.

Manuscript Main text should be around 3500 words. Article must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. Manuscript must include 1 to 7 keywords in English, provide article highlights as a separate editable file with 3 to 5 bullet points of no more than 85 characters each, and include an AI declaration section before the references if AI tools were used in manuscript preparation.

References References must be cited in the text using numbers in square brackets. References must be numbered in the order they appear in the article, and journal names must be abbreviated according to LTWA.

Figures & Tables Brief Communications must have no more than 4 figures. 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 consecutively, and accompanied by captions.

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Recent Publications

A UFMylation-COPII axis orchestrates lipid transport in intestinal enterocytes and regulates systemic lipid balance

Yaqun Wang, Feng Zhou, Xin Xu, Guangyu Wu, Hong Xu, Honglin Li

10.1016/j.molmet.2026.102397

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Hepatokines lipocalin 2 and osteopontin drive muscle atrophy in MASH

Amy R. Fumo, Simon I. Dreher, Pauline Morigny, Honglei Ji, Raul Terron Exposito, Tuna F. Samanci, Tushar More, Lara Ruoff, Joël J. Tissink, Carmen Paredes Yubero, Ana Jimena Alfaro, Christine von Törne, Stefanie Hauck, Sophie H.A. Nusser, Zoltan Czigany, Kenneth A. Dyar, Stephan Herzig, Mauricio Berriel Diaz, Anja Zeigerer, Karsten Hiller, Theresa H. Wirtz, Cora Weigert, Maria Rohm

10.1016/j.molmet.2026.102391

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Dysregulated glucagon signaling contributes to hypoglycemia after vertical sleeve gastrectomy in mice

Tyler M. Cook, Maigen Bethea, Silvania da Silva Teixeira, Carissa Birznieks, Andrew McClennan, Jasmine Hendrix, Richard K.P. Benninger, Mary-Elizabeth Patti, Darleen A. Sandoval

10.1016/j.molmet.2026.102399

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Chronic viral infection aggravates white adipose tissue dysfunction and liver pathology in obesity

Katarzyna M. Luda, Marianne Agerholm, Si Brask Sonne, Dipsikha Biswas, Lisa DeCamp, Russell G. Jones, Allan Randrup Thomsen, Benjamin Anderschou Holbeck Jensen, Jan Pravsgaard Christensen, Kei Sakamoto

10.1016/j.molmet.2026.102394

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Endocannabinoid system and skeletal muscle health: insights from cannabidiol

Anaïs Deglos, Nicolas Saroul, Stéphane Walrand, Olivier Le Bacquer

10.1016/j.molmet.2026.102396

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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

2 days submission to first decision; 24 days submission to decision after review; 70 days submission to acceptance; 6 days from acceptance to first online publication.

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What are the publication costs?

Article Publishing Charge (APC): USD 4,560 (excluding taxes).

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Research Topics

Adipose Tissue and Metabolism Pancreatic function and diabetes Regulation of Appetite and Obesity Adipokines, Inflammation, and Metabolic Diseases Metabolism, Diabetes, and Cancer Diet and metabolism studies Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Diabetes Treatment and Management Biochemical Analysis and Sensing Techniques Diabetes and associated disorders Diet, Metabolism, and Disease Mitochondrial Function and Pathology Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Academic Publishing and Open Access Mathematics, Computing, and Information Processing Cancer, Hypoxia, and Metabolism Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress and Disease Lipid metabolism and biosynthesis Epigenetics and DNA Methylation Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptors Dietary Effects on Health Circadian rhythm and melatonin Fibroblast Growth Factor Research Receptor Mechanisms and Signaling Birth, Development, and Health

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