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Progress In Lipid Research

Progress in Lipid Research publishes invited review articles on the biochemistry, chemistry, physiology, biophysics, metabolism, signaling, enzymology, and biomedical applications of lipids. The journal covers lipid compounds and derivatives ranging from fatty acids and steroids to lipoproteins and biological membranes, with comprehensive surveys that critically appraise recent developments and place current research in historical context.

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Subject Nutrition & Dietetics

Impact Factor 14.9

Quartile Q1

Open Access Type Hybrid

ISSN 0163-7827

eISSN 1873-2194

Invitation Only Yes

Cost Range USD 5390 APC for open access articles; no open access publication fee for subscription publishing.

Submission Instructions

Progress In Lipid Research is an invitation-only journal. Submissions are accepted by invitation from the editorial board only. The following article types are accepted:

Review Articles

Cover Letter A cover letter should be included with Review Article proposals. The cover letter should describe the three most significant research papers relevant to the review area published by the authors’ research group and explain the current interest and significance to the journal’s broad readership.

Abstract A short abstract is required for Review Article proposals. The abstract must not exceed 250 words.

Manuscript Articles must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections, and Review Article proposals must include a proposed table of contents or chapters. The manuscript must include 1 to 7 keywords in English, and any use of generative AI in manuscript preparation must be declared in a section placed before the references list.

References References must be cited by number in square brackets. The reference list must be numbered in order of appearance in the text, and references with more than 6 authors should list the first 6 authors followed by 'et al.'.

Figures & Tables Review Articles are limited to five co-authors. Figures must be uploaded as separate files, while tables must be placed next to the relevant text or on separate pages at the end of the article. Tables must be submitted as editable text and not as images, and each figure and table must be cited and numbered consecutively with a caption.

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Recent Publications

Oxysterols and bile acids - From intertwined biosynthesis to combined quantification

Martin Roumain, Giulio G. Muccioli

10.1016/j.plipres.2026.101385

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Phospholipids in plant systems: metabolism, regulation and functional insights

Qiong Xiao, Stacy D. Singer, Yuki Nakamura, Guanqun Chen

10.1016/j.plipres.2026.101377

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The neurobiology of fatty acids: Metabolism, signaling, and roles in neurodegenerative diseases

Rocío Rojas, Alicia Pellitero, Betül Arslan, Alberto Pérez-Samartín, Carlos Matute

10.1016/j.plipres.2026.101378

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Omega-3 and omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids in neurodevelopment and prematurity: Correcting imbalances and closing the Preterm PUFA Gap

Simon C. Dyall, J. Thomas Brenna, Susan E. Carlson, Michael A. Crawford, Camilia R. Martin, Norman Salem

10.1016/j.plipres.2026.101379

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Nutrigenomics of fat-soluble vitamins and micronutrients in hepatocyte lipotoxicity and MASLD

Anna Migni, Desirée Bartolini, Maria Rachele Ceccarini, Chiara Galli, Gina Cavaliere, Stefano Garetto, Jacopo Lucci, Francesco Galli

10.1016/j.plipres.2026.101380

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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

5 days submission to first decision; 52 days submission to decision after review; 106 days submission to acceptance; 3 days acceptance to online publication.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is expected for unsolicited review proposals and should describe the three most significant research papers from the authors’ research group relevant to the review area and explain the current interest and significance of the proposed review to the journal’s broad readership.

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What are the publication costs?

Open access APC: USD 5390 excluding taxes for all articles. Subscription publishing has no open access publication fee.

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Research Topics

Fatty Acid Research and Health Lipid metabolism and biosynthesis Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptors Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Human auditory perception and evaluation Educational Robotics and Engineering Eicosanoids and Hypertension Pharmacology Lipid Membrane Structure and Behavior Cholesterol and Lipid Metabolism Inflammatory mediators and NSAID effects Metabolomics and Mass Spectrometry Studies Sphingolipid Metabolism and Signaling Adipose Tissue and Metabolism Cancer, Lipids, and Metabolism Photosynthetic Processes and Mechanisms Metabolism and Genetic Disorders Diet, Metabolism, and Disease Diet and metabolism studies Cellular transport and secretion Antioxidant Activity and Oxidative Stress Legal and Regulatory Analysis Linguistic, Cultural, and Literary Studies Military Technology and Strategies Microbial Metabolic Engineering and Bioproduction Plant biochemistry and biosynthesis

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