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Neuropharmacology

Neuropharmacology publishes original research in neuroscience focused on the actions of exogenous and endogenous chemical agents on neurobiological processes in the mammalian nervous system. The journal may consider non-mammalian and invertebrate studies in exceptional circumstances, generally does not accept clinical research except when human neuropharmacological studies provide novel mechanistic insight, and also publishes special issues and topical narrative reviews.

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Impact Factor 4.6
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0028-3908
eISSN 1873-7064
Invitation Only No
Cost Range USD 4180 excl. taxes for open access; no open access publication fee for subscription publication.

Submission Instructions

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

Original Research Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A concise and factual abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. The manuscript must include 1 to 7 keywords in English, required article highlights of 3 to 5 bullet points submitted as a separate editable file, and a generative AI declaration section before the references if such tools were used in writing or in the research process.
References Text citations must use author name and year. References must be arranged alphabetically and then chronologically if needed, with consistent formatting that includes standard bibliographic details.
Figures & Tables Tables must be included as editable text and figures must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript. Tables must be cited and numbered consecutively with captions, and figures must be cited and numbered in order with a caption for each image.
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Topical Narrative Reviews

Cover Letter A cover letter should be included for a Topical Narrative Review. The cover letter should clearly indicate the authors' expertise in the review area or justify why they are the right persons to write the review if they lack an experimental track record.
Abstract A concise and factual abstract is required. The abstract must not exceed 250 words. The abstract should be unstructured and able to stand alone.
Manuscript The manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. The submission must include 1 to 7 English keywords, article highlights of 3 to 5 bullet points, and a generative AI declaration section placed before the references if AI tools were used in writing.
References Citations must use an author-date style. The reference list should be arranged alphabetically and then chronologically if needed, with consistent formatting and abbreviated journal names.
Figures & Tables Figures must be uploaded as separate files, while tables must be provided as editable text. Tables must be editable text with captions and consecutive numbering, and all figures and tables must be cited in the manuscript text.
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Recent Publications

Editorial Board

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10.1016/s0028-3908(26)00235-2
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Study on the effect and mechanism of sesamin on P2X3-related cheek allergic contact dermatitis in mice induced by SADBE stimulation

Xiaoqian Ma, Yuanyuan Zhang, Yuxin Yang, Yusen Sun, Shangdong Liang, Guilin Li

10.1016/j.neuropharm.2026.111051
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Prefrontal cortex projections to the mediodorsal thalamus are uniquely vulnerable to the effects of early adolescent alcohol consumption

Hernan Mejia-Gomez, Jessica Fawcett-Patel, Faith M. Maxwell, Grant Collins, Sara A. Zakris, Michael C. Salling

10.1016/j.neuropharm.2026.111015
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Role of accumbens medium spiny neurons subtypes in reinstatement to ketamine cues in male and female Long Evans rats

Devin P. Hagarty, Adam Dawoud, Alfonso Brea Guerrero, Kevin Etienne, Sarah Dollie Jennings, Katherine Martinez, Olivia Csernecky, Kristin J. Schoepfer, Caroline E. Strong, Samantha K. Saland, Mohamed Kabbaj

10.1016/j.neuropharm.2026.111067
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Corrigendum to “Preventive effects of a standardized flavonoid extract of safflower in rotenone-induced Parkinson's disease rat model” [Neuropharmacology 217 (2022) 109209]

Nuramatjan Ablat, Runzhe Liu, Mihray Ablimit, Yi Sun, Feng Xu, Xin Zhao, Hongbin Han, Xiaoping Pu

10.1016/j.neuropharm.2026.111044
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Submissions deemed suitable are typically sent to a minimum of two reviewers. Proof corrections are requested within two days. Share Link access is available for 50 days for non-open-access articles.

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Is a cover letter required?

Authors submitting review articles should clearly indicate in the cover letter their expertise, the timeliness of the topic, how the review differs from recent related reviews, and provide full citations to recent experimental papers relevant to the topic.

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What are the publication costs?

Open access APC: USD 4180 excluding taxes. Subscription publication: no open access publication fee.

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Research Topics

Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior Receptor Mechanisms and Signaling Ion channel regulation and function Neuropeptides and Animal Physiology Pain Mechanisms and Treatments Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors Study Neuroendocrine regulation and behavior Memory and Neural Mechanisms Stress Responses and Cortisol Neuroinflammation and Neurodegeneration Mechanisms Tryptophan and brain disorders Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research Pharmacological Receptor Mechanisms and Effects Neuroscience of respiration and sleep Sleep and Wakefulness Research Human auditory perception and evaluation Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Epilepsy research and treatment Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments Educational Robotics and Engineering Adenosine and Purinergic Signaling Neural dynamics and brain function Cholinesterase and Neurodegenerative Diseases Neurogenesis and neuroplasticity mechanisms