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Pharmacological Research

Pharmacological Research is an IUPHAR-affiliated journal that publishes cutting-edge articles in biomedical sciences across molecular, biochemical, translational, and clinical pharmacology, including clinical trials. The journal covers a broad range of topics spanning cardiovascular research, neuroscience, oncology, immunology, renal pharmacology, pregnancy-related pharmacology, pharmacogenomics, natural products, rare diseases, and related pharmacological fields, with invited and unsolicited review articles welcome.

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Subject Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Impact Factor 10.5
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Open
ISSN 1043-6618
eISSN 1096-1186
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Article Publishing Charge: USD 4510 excluding taxes for all articles.

Submission Instructions

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

Original Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections, with the abstract excluded from section numbering. Manuscript must include 1 to 7 English keywords, 3 to 5 highlights submitted as a separate editable file, a graphical abstract submitted as a separate file, and if generative AI was used in writing, a declaration section placed immediately before the references.
References References must be cited in the text using numbers in square brackets. References must be numbered in the order of appearance and may use any consistent style as long as author names, source title details, year, and volume or pagination information are included where applicable.
Figures & Tables Figures must be uploaded as separate files, while tables must be provided as editable text. All figures and tables must be cited in the text, numbered consecutively in order of appearance, and provided with captions.
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Review Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections, with the abstract excluded from section numbering. Manuscript must specify the paper type in the heading, include 1 to 7 keywords, provide highlights as a separate editable file with 3 to 5 bullet points, include a graphical abstract at submission as a separate file, and add a declaration section before the references if generative AI was 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, be consistent in style, include core bibliographic details, and use LTWA journal title abbreviations.
Figures & Tables Tables must be submitted as editable text, while figures and other graphical items must be uploaded as separate files and all must be cited in the manuscript text. Tables must be numbered consecutively and include captions, and figures must be numbered by order of appearance and include captions.
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Meta-Analyses

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections, and the heading must specify the paper type. Provide 1 to 7 keywords, submit 3 to 5 highlights as a separate editable file, provide a graphical abstract at submission, and include a declaration of generative AI use at the end of the manuscript before the references if such tools were used in writing.
References References must be cited in the text using numbers in square brackets. References may be in any consistent style, must be numbered in order of appearance, and should include standard bibliographic details with journal titles abbreviated according to LTWA.
Figures & Tables Tables must be provided as editable text, while figures and other graphical media must be uploaded as separate files with the manuscript. Tables and figures must be cited in the text, numbered consecutively 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 must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript Manuscript must identify the paper type in the heading and Letters To The Editor must address relevant issues of pharmacology or comment on the published literature. Manuscript must include 1 to 7 keywords in English, and if generative AI was used in manuscript preparation, a declaration section must be added immediately before the references.
References References must be cited in the text using numbers in square brackets and listed in the order they appear, with a consistent style containing the required bibliographic details.
Figures & Tables Tables and figures must be uploaded as separate files rather than embedded only in 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

Terpenoids in the management of MASLD: Multi-target mechanisms, therapeutic potential, and future perspectives

Chengzi Huang, Rong Zhang, Caizhi Liu, Cheng Hu

10.1016/j.phrs.2026.108231
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Commentary on: Efficacy of Chinese medicine WW-1 in managing gastric atrophy and intestinal metaplasia in patients with chronic atrophic gastritis

Barry Marshall

10.1016/j.phrs.2026.108223
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Efficacy of Sativex® on Pain, Spasticity, and Disability in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Saverio Nucera, Sara Ilari, Rosamaria Caminiti, Valeria Mazza, Stefania Proietti, Sabina Pulone, Chantalle Moulton, Jessica Maiuolo, Lucia Carmela Passacatini, Vincenzo Mollace, Ennio Tasciotti, Carolina Muscoli

10.1016/j.phrs.2026.108250
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Neocryptomerin targets NAE1 to induce DNA re-replication and DNA damage by inhibiting neddylation-mediated CDT1 degradation in gastric cancer

Peng Tan, Dongjun Fu, Fei Wang, Zhuguo Wang, Huiming Huang, Xuejiao Wei, Xinyu Qiu, Yufeng Gao, Ruoxin Zhang, Xiaoxue Wang, Wanying Xie, Zhongdong Hu

10.1016/j.phrs.2026.108255
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NAT10-dependent ac4C mRNA modification programs fibroblast pathogenicity in systemic sclerosis

Weibo Tang, Ye Xu, Wenya Liu, Wenhang Wang, Chunhui Jiang, Xiaojing Yi, Meifan Jiang, Nan Wang, Shengjun He, Juntao He, Jingling Shen, Weitao Cong, Zhongxin Zhu

10.1016/j.phrs.2026.108247
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

1 day submission to first decision; 31 days submission to decision after review; 73 days submission to acceptance; 2 days acceptance to online publication.

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What are the publication costs?

Article Publishing Charge: USD 4510 excluding taxes for all articles.

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Research Topics

Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research Receptor Mechanisms and Signaling Neuropeptides and Animal Physiology Nitric Oxide and Endothelin Effects Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior Ion channel regulation and function Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Human auditory perception and evaluation Eicosanoids and Hypertension Pharmacology Educational Robotics and Engineering Adipose Tissue and Metabolism Drug Transport and Resistance Mechanisms Pain Mechanisms and Treatments Diet and metabolism studies Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias Gut microbiota and health Tryptophan and brain disorders Adenosine and Purinergic Signaling Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research Cardiac Ischemia and Reperfusion Stress Responses and Cortisol Mitochondrial Function and Pathology Inflammatory mediators and NSAID effects Pharmacological Receptor Mechanisms and Effects Autophagy in Disease and Therapy

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