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Phytotherapy Research

Phytotherapy Research is an international pharmacological journal publishing original medicinal plant research for biochemists, pharmacologists, and toxicologists. Its key areas of interest include pharmacology, toxicology, and the clinical applications of herbs and natural products in medicine, with particular interest in the effects of common food ingredients and standardized plant extracts. The journal considers original research papers, review articles, and letters.

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Subject Pharmacology & Pharmacy

Impact Factor 6.3

Quartile Q1

Open Access Type Hybrid

ISSN 0951-418X

eISSN 1099-1573

Invitation Only No

Cost Range Open access article publication charge (APC) applies; coverage may be available through an author's institution or funder.

Submission Instructions

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

Research Papers (Experimental And Clinical)

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.

Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract must be no more than 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings background and aim, experimental procedure, and key results and conclusions and implications.

Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 10 printed pages, with one page defined as 800 words or the equivalent in illustrative and tabular material. Manuscript must be ordered as title page, abstract, key words, main text, references, figure legends, tables, acknowledgments, author contribution, and conflict of interest, and the main text must include introduction, material and methods, results, and discussion. Manuscript must include up to six keywords and a graphical abstract.

References References may be submitted in any consistent style or format.

Figures & Tables Tables must be placed on separate pages after the reference list and not embedded in the main text, while figures may be included in the main manuscript or uploaded separately. Figures and tables must have legends.

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Review Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.

Abstract Abstract is required.

Manuscript Manuscript should normally be limited to 20,000 words excluding references. Manuscript must be ordered as title page, abstract, key words, introduction, relevant sections, discussion, conclusions, future directions, references, figure legends, tables, acknowledgments, author contribution, and conflict of interest. Manuscript must include a graphical abstract, a Table of Contents, and up to six keywords.

References References may be submitted in any citation style or format if used consistently throughout the manuscript. References may be formatted in any style provided the formatting is consistent throughout the manuscript.

Figures & Tables Tables must be placed on separate pages after the reference list and not embedded in the main text, while figures may be embedded in the manuscript or uploaded separately. Figures and tables must have legends.

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Systematic Reviews

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.

Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must include the headings background, objective, search methods, selection criteria, data collection and analysis, main results, and conclusions.

Manuscript Manuscript is normally limited to 20,000 words excluding references. Manuscript must be ordered as title page, abstract, key words, introduction, relevant sections, discussion, conclusions, future directions, references, figure legends, tables, acknowledgments, author contribution, and conflict of interest, and review articles should include a Table of Contents. Manuscript must include up to six keywords.

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Meta-Analyses

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.

Manuscript Manuscript is normally limited to 20,000 words excluding references. Manuscript must be ordered as title page, abstract, key words, introduction, relevant sections, discussion, conclusions, future directions, references, figure legends, tables, acknowledgments, author contribution, and conflict of interest. Manuscript must include a Table of Contents and up to six keywords.

References References may be submitted in any citation style or format if used consistently throughout the manuscript. References may be formatted in any consistent style or format.

Figures & Tables Tables must be placed on separate pages after the reference list and not incorporated into the main text, while figures may be embedded in the manuscript or uploaded separately. Figures and tables must include legends.

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Experimental Papers

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.

Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract must be up to 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must be organized into background and aim, experimental procedure, and key results and conclusions and implications.

Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed ten printed pages, with one page defined as 800 words or the equivalent in illustrative and tabular material. Text file must be ordered as title page, abstract, key words, main text, references, figure legends, tables, acknowledgments, author contribution, and conflict of interest, and the main text must include introduction, material and methods, results, and discussion. Manuscript must include up to six keywords, a graphical abstract, author contribution, conflict of interest, and acknowledgments.

References References may be submitted in any consistent style or format.

Figures & Tables Tables must be placed on separate pages after the reference list and not incorporated into the main text, while figures may be included in the main manuscript or uploaded separately. Figures and tables must have legends, figure legends must report the number of experiments or group size and spell out abbreviations fully, and figures must be self-explanatory.

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Letters To The Editor

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.

Abstract Abstract is not required for Letters to the Editor.

Manuscript Letters to the Editor may be up to 3 double-spaced pages. Letters to the Editor must not be subdivided into Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion. Manuscript must include up to six keywords.

References Letters to the Editor may include a maximum of 25 references. References may be submitted in any consistent style or format.

Figures & Tables Letters to the Editor may include a maximum of 2 figures and/or 2 tables. Tables must be placed on separate pages after the reference list, while figures may be included in the main manuscript or uploaded separately. Figures and tables must have legends.

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Recent Publications

Pomegranate in Cancer Therapy: A Review of Anticancer Potential, Mechanisms and Clinical Challenges in Breast, Colon and Prostate Cancers

Dusanka Kitic, Bojana Miladinovic, Milica Randjelovic, Agnieszka Szopa, Veronique Seidel, Javad Sharifi‐Rad, William N. Setzer, Daniela Calina

10.1002/ptr.70382

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Bakuchiol Ameliorates Glucocorticoid‐Induced Osteoporosis by Enhancing Osteoblast Differentiation via Targeting FAT4 to Activate YAP1

Hengjun Wang, Tingting Zhou, Yunchao Zhao, Zhengxin Meng, Zhiqiang Sun, Hao Zhou, Huan Liu, Changyu Du, Shuquan Lv, Jianyong Zhao, Zhongyong Zhang, Huantian Cui

10.1002/ptr.70384

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N6 ‐(2‐Hydroxyethyl) Adenosine Alleviates Hepatic Steatosis and Insulin Resistance by Inhibiting JunB + Adipocytes

Keyan Zhang, Mengdie Lu, Yan Yang, Jingping Huang, Liyin Li, Yishu Yan, Ruiyi Li, Jing Yang

10.1002/ptr.70287

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Isothiocyanates as Ferroptosis Inducers to Promote Cancer Cell Death

Valentina Citi, Renda Chahna, Francesca Maffei, Alma Martelli, Vincenzo Calderone, Carmela Fimognari, Eleonora Turrini

10.1002/ptr.70389

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The Role of Polyphenols in Respiratory and Gut Health: From the Perspective of Gut‐Lung Axis

Jian Kang, YongJun Du, Yanmei Hou, Liangliang Hao, Zhen Chen, Haoyang Xie, Chuantao Zhang, Lei Li

10.1002/ptr.70379

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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Median submission to first decision is 18 days, median submission to acceptance is 179 days, and median acceptance to publication is 37 days.

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What are the publication costs?

Open access article publication charge (APC) applies; coverage may be available through an author's institution or funder.

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Research Topics

Natural product bioactivities and synthesis Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity Phytochemistry and Biological Activities Pharmacological Effects of Natural Compounds Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities Natural Antidiabetic Agents Studies Ginseng Biological Effects and Applications Drug-Induced Hepatotoxicity and Protection Medicinal Plants and Neuroprotection Genomics, phytochemicals, and oxidative stress Bioactive Compounds and Antitumor Agents Phytochemical compounds biological activities Phytochemistry and Bioactive Compounds Curcumin's Biomedical Applications Traditional Chinese Medicine Analysis Ethnobotanical and Medicinal Plants Studies Traditional and Medicinal Uses of Annonaceae Ginger and Zingiberaceae research Phytochemicals and Medicinal Plants Toxin Mechanisms and Immunotoxins Antioxidant Activity and Oxidative Stress Medicinal Plants and Bioactive Compounds Phytochemistry and biological activity of medicinal plants Berberine and alkaloids research Bioactive natural compounds

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