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Stem Cells

STEM CELLS focuses primarily on the functional and mechanistic aspects of stem cell biology and the potential of different types of stem cells for therapeutic applications. The journal publishes key, well-controlled advances in stem cell clinical trials and mechanism-based manuscripts with definitive conclusions.

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Subject Hematology, Oncology
Impact Factor 3.6
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Closed
ISSN 1066-5099
eISSN 1549-4918
Invitation Only No

Submission Instructions

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

Original Articles

Cover Letter A cover letter is required and must explain the study’s significance, why the journal is the right venue, how the article advances the field, and reference prior communications or submissions. Cover letter must relate the study’s significance and relevance to the journal’s audience, explain why the journal is the right place for publication, describe how the article will advance the field, and reference prior communications or submissions.
Abstract An abstract is required.
Manuscript Manuscript must include a clear statement of purpose, an account of how the study was conducted, and an overview of the results. Manuscript should include at least 5 relevant key words, and funding support must be acknowledged when prompted.
References References requirements are not specified.
Figures & Tables Results reported in tables must match the results reported in the text.
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Concise Reviews

Cover Letter Cover letter is required. Cover letter must explain the article’s significance and relevance to the journal’s audience, why the journal is the right venue, how the article will advance the field, and reference prior communications or submissions including poster presentations.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Manuscript should generally be 3,000 to 4,000 words. Manuscript must be organized with headings and subheadings as appropriate and include an Introduction, a logical body presentation of the literature, and a Summary/Conclusion defining the state of the field and future directions. Manuscript should include at least 5 relevant key words.
References References should number up to approximately 80.
Figures & Tables Manuscript should include 3 or 4 display items.
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Recent Publications

CircVapa promotes the abnormal differentiation of small intestinal epithelial stem cells in diabetic state

Ti-Dong Shan, Wen-Jing Feng, Li Chen

10.1093/stmcls/sxag035
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Transforming Growth Factor beta-2 (TGFβ2) Drives Trabecular Meshwork Progenitor Cell Differentiation Through SMAD2/3 Signalling

Xiaochen Fan, Emine K Bilir, Olivia A Kingston, Victoria R Kearns, Colin E Willoughby, Carl M Sheridan

10.1093/stmcls/sxag033
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Circular RNA circEGFR overexpression attenuates chemosensitivity and enhances cancer stemness via targeting IGF2BP2/SOX2 in breast cancer cells

Xinran Zhao, Jie Wen, Yijian Yao, Yi Qin, Xingyu Du, Jin Liu, Luyao Wang, Xiaozhong Li, Xiaoxia Wang

10.1093/stmcls/sxag032
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Regeneration of the mammalian brain: a relic of evolution?

Olena Zhulyn, Vanessa Donega

10.1093/stmcls/sxag029
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Nail Proximal Fold Stem Cells (NPFSCs) Participate In Nail Growth, Orchestrating Enhanced Digit Regeneration via BMP Signaling Activation

Anna Pulawska-Czub, Alicja Olczak-Cossu, Tomasz D Pieczonka, Krzysztof Kobielak

10.1093/stmcls/sxag028
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Frequently asked questions

Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is expected and should explain the significance and relevance of the study to the journal’s audience and reference any prior communications such as pre-submission inquiries or previous reviews.

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Research Topics

Pluripotent Stem Cells Research Mesenchymal stem cell research Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation CRISPR and Genetic Engineering Neurogenesis and neuroplasticity mechanisms Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Cancer Cells and Metastasis Epigenetics and DNA Methylation Renal and related cancers RNA Interference and Gene Delivery MicroRNA in disease regulation Acute Myeloid Leukemia Research Immune Cell Function and Interaction 3D Printing in Biomedical Research Immunotherapy and Immune Responses Virus-based gene therapy research Platelet Disorders and Treatments Pancreatic function and diabetes Congenital heart defects research Biomedical Ethics and Regulation Nerve injury and regeneration Neonatal Respiratory Health Research T-cell and B-cell Immunology Immune cells in cancer Angiogenesis and VEGF in Cancer

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