Cytokine (journal)

Cytokine is a peer-reviewed scientific journal covering research on cytokines, immunoregulatory proteins and their role in immune and inflammatory responses, and related areas of cell signaling.

Scope and Focus:

The journal publishes original research articles, reviews, mini-reviews, and letters to the editor encompassing various aspects of cytokine biology. Key areas of interest include:

• Cytokine structure, function, and regulation.
• Cytokine receptors and signaling pathways.
• The role of cytokines in immune responses, inflammation, and hematopoiesis.
• Cytokines in infectious diseases, autoimmune diseases, and cancer.
• Therapeutic applications of cytokines and cytokine-related molecules.

Publication Details:

• The journal is published by Elsevier.
• It is published on a regular (usually monthly) schedule.
• The journal has an impact factor, which is a measure of the frequency with which articles in the journal have been cited. This metric fluctuates, reflecting the citations accumulated over a specific time frame. Consult the Journal Citation Reports for the current impact factor.

Abstracting and Indexing:

• Cytokine is indexed in major bibliographic databases such as:
  • PubMed/MEDLINE
  • Scopus
  • Web of Science

Editorial Board:

The journal is overseen by an editorial board comprised of leading researchers in the field of cytokine biology. The editorial board is responsible for the peer-review process and ensuring the quality of published articles.