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Seminars in Immunology

Seminars in Immunology is a review journal dedicated to keeping scientists informed of developments in immunology on a topic-by-topic basis. Each issue is thematic in approach, devoted to an important topic of interest to immunologists, and focuses on recent advances across a broad spectrum of research, from the molecular and cellular basis of the immune response to the possibilities for its manipulation. Every issue is edited by a guest editor and contains six to eight authoritative invited reviews on different aspects of the subject area.

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Subject Immunology
Impact Factor 7.8
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 1044-5323
eISSN 1096-3618
Invitation Only Yes
Cost Range Open Access APC: USD 4,270 (excluding taxes); subscription: no publication fee charged to authors.

Submission Instructions

Seminars in Immunology 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 Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A concise and factual abstract is required. 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, required article highlights of 3 to 5 bullet points, a declaration of competing interests, a generative AI statement placed before the references, acknowledgements before the references, and co-author contributions using CRediT roles.
References References must be cited in the text using numbered square brackets. References must be numbered in order of appearance, journal names must be abbreviated according to LTWA, and every in-text citation must appear in the reference list and vice versa.
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. Tables must be editable text with captions and figures must each be cited, numbered in sequence, and accompanied by a caption.
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Recent Publications

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Editorial Board

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10.1016/s1044-5323(26)00029-1
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The immune system in Latin America and the Caribbean: Insights into diseases and diversity from local perspectives

Ileana Licona-Limón, José Luis Maravillas-Montero, Maria Carolina Amezcua Vesely, Paula Licona-Limón

10.1016/j.smim.2026.102035
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

7 days submission to first decision; 60 days submission to decision after review; 85 days submission to acceptance; 8 days from acceptance to first online publication.

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What are the publication costs?

Open Access APC: USD 4,270 (excluding taxes); subscription option has no publication fee charged to authors.

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Research Topics

Immune Cell Function and Interaction T-cell and B-cell Immunology Immunotherapy and Immune Responses Immune Response and Inflammation CAR-T cell therapy research Immune cells in cancer Monoclonal and Polyclonal Antibodies Research IL-33, ST2, and ILC Pathways Cancer Immunotherapy and Biomarkers Immunodeficiency and Autoimmune Disorders Complement system in diseases vaccines and immunoinformatics approaches Cytokine Signaling Pathways and Interactions Inflammasome and immune disorders Gut microbiota and health Neutrophil, Myeloperoxidase and Oxidative Mechanisms HIV Research and Treatment Diabetes and associated disorders Immune responses and vaccinations Asthma and respiratory diseases Neuroinflammation and Neurodegeneration Mechanisms Glycosylation and Glycoproteins Research Cell Adhesion Molecules Research Cytomegalovirus and herpesvirus research Reproductive System and Pregnancy

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