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Peptides

Peptides is an international journal publishing original contributions and reviews on the genetics, biochemistry, physiology, and pharmacology/pharmaceutics of biologically active peptides, including functions related to neuroscience, metabolic control, diabetes, gastroenterology, endocrinology, diabetology, appetite control, cancer, and behavioral and psychological effects. The journal emphasizes high-profile peptide research in mammals and non-mammalian vertebrates, with consideration for plant and invertebrate studies related to peptides and encourages clinically relevant submissions.

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Subject Endocrinology & Metabolism, Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Impact Factor 2.9
Quartile Q3
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0196-9781
eISSN 1873-5169
Invitation Only No
Cost Range USD 3560 APC for open access articles; no open access publication fee for subscription articles.

Submission Instructions

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

Research Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured and concise enough to stand alone.
Manuscript Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. The submission must include 1 to 7 English keywords, 3 to 5 highlights submitted as a separate editable file, and an AI declaration section before the references if generative AI was used in manuscript preparation.
References References may be submitted in any consistent style or format. References must be cited in the text as numbers in square brackets and numbered in the order of first appearance.
Figures & Tables Tables must be placed next to the relevant text or on separate pages at the end of the article, while figures and other artwork must be uploaded as separate files. Tables must be editable text with captions and all figures and tables must be cited and numbered consecutively in the manuscript.
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Review Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured and concise enough to stand alone.
Manuscript Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. Submission must include 1 to 7 English keywords, 3 to 5 highlights submitted as a separate editable file, and an AI-use declaration section before the references if generative AI was used in manuscript preparation.
References References may be submitted in any consistent style. References must be cited in the text as numbers in square brackets and numbered in the order of first appearance.
Figures & Tables Tables must be placed next to the relevant text or on separate pages at the end of the article, while figures must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript. Tables must be editable text with captions and figures must each have a caption and be cited and numbered in order in the text.
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Letter To The Editor

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required and must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be concise, 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. Submission must include 1 to 7 English keywords, 3 to 5 article highlights submitted as a separate editable file, and an AI declaration section before the references if generative AI was used in manuscript preparation.
References References may be submitted in any consistent style or format. References must be cited in the text using numbers in square brackets and numbered in the order of appearance in the article.
Figures & Tables Tables must be placed next to the relevant text or on separate pages at the end of the article, while figures must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript. Tables must be editable text with captions and figures must each have a caption and be cited in the manuscript text.
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Recent Publications

Editorial Board

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10.1016/s0196-9781(26)00041-0
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P1642-1, a novel pancreatic polypeptide analogue, ameliorates cognitive impairment in 5×FAD mice and is associated with enhanced PINK1/Parkin-related mitophagy

Huan Zhang, Yinuo Wei, Enhua Liu, Hongyu Sun, Peter Flatt, Victor Gault, Nigel Irwin, Christian Hölscher, Li Hao, Zijuan Zhang

10.1016/j.peptides.2026.171501
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Structure-based rational design of high-affinity JAZF1 variants peptides to target the testicular orphan nuclear receptor 4 and pro-opiomelanocortin axis in Cushing’s disease

Wang Guoguo, Su Meng

10.1016/j.peptides.2026.171500
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[Gly2]-GLP-2(1–5)：An Ultra-Short GLP-2 Peptide for Intestinal Mucosal Protection in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Haiqing Liu, Weizhen Li, Chujun Ni, Songqi Jing, Jinyao Liu, Yun Zhao

10.1016/j.peptides.2026.171499
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Endothelin-1 modulates hippocampal and hypothalamic neuronal network activity in mouse primary dissociated cultures and brain slices

Lea Wegmann, Morris Haid, Dennis Thomassen, Olga A. Sergeeva

10.1016/j.peptides.2026.171495
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

2 days from submission to first decision; 25 days from submission to decision after review; 65 days from submission to acceptance; 2 days from acceptance to online publication.

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What are the publication costs?

USD 3560 Article Publishing Charge for open access articles, excluding taxes. Subscription publication has no open access publication fee.

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Research Topics

Neuropeptides and Animal Physiology Receptor Mechanisms and Signaling Regulation of Appetite and Obesity Neuroendocrine regulation and behavior Antimicrobial Peptides and Activities Chemical Synthesis and Analysis Neurobiology and Insect Physiology Research Hypothalamic control of reproductive hormones Biochemical Analysis and Sensing Techniques Stress Responses and Cortisol Cardiovascular, Neuropeptides, and Oxidative Stress Research Peptidase Inhibition and Analysis Pain Mechanisms and Treatments Biochemical and Structural Characterization Protein Hydrolysis and Bioactive Peptides Adipose Tissue and Metabolism Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Hormonal Regulation and Hypertension Diabetes Treatment and Management Pancreatic function and diabetes Renin-Angiotensin System Studies Educational Robotics and Engineering Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research Biochemical effects in animals Human auditory perception and evaluation

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