Cells

Cells is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal on cell biology, molecular biology, and biophysics, published semimonthly online by MDPI. The Nordic Autophagy Society (NAS) and the Spanish Society of Hematology and Hemotherapy (SEHH) are affiliated with Cells and their members receive discounts on the article processing charges.
  • Open Access— free for readers, with article processing charges (APC) paid by authors or their institutions.
  • High Visibility: indexed within ScopusSCIE (Web of Science), PubMed, MEDLINE, PMC, CAPlus / SciFinder, and other databases.
  • Journal Rank: JCR - Q2 (Cell Biology) / CiteScore - Q1 (General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology)
  • Rapid Publication: manuscripts are peer-reviewed and a first decision is provided to authors approximately 16 days after submission; acceptance to publication is undertaken in 2.7 days (median values for papers published in this journal in the first half of 2025).
  • Recognition of Reviewers: reviewers who provide timely, thorough peer-review reports receive vouchers entitling them to a discount on the APC of their next publication in any MDPI journal, in appreciation of the work done.
  • Sections: published in 21 topical sections.
  • Companion journal: Organoids.
Impact Factor: 5.2 (2024); 5-Year Impact Factor: 6.1 (2024)
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Topic in Biomedicines, Biomolecules, Cancers, Cells, Hematology Reports, IJMS
Advances in Molecular Pathogenesis and Targeted Therapies for Multiple Myeloma Topic Editors: Chung Hoow Kok, Cindy H. S. Lee, Claudio Cerchione
Deadline: 20 July 2025
Topic in Cancers, Medicines, Medical Sciences, Cells, Pharmaceuticals, Biology, Biologics
Advances in Anti-Cancer Drugs: 2nd Edition Topic Editors: Armando Varela-Ramirez, Elisa Robles-Escajeda, Blanca E. Ruiz-Medina, Patricia Talamás-Rohana, Rachid Skouta
Deadline: 31 August 2025
Topic in Analytica, Metabolites, Toxins, Molecules, Cells, Chemosensors
Application of Analytical Technology in Metabolomics Topic Editors: Preeti Chandra, Raúl G. Enríquez
Deadline: 31 October 2025
Topic in Cells, Chemistry, IJMS, Molecules, Metabolites
Bioactive Compounds and Therapeutics: Molecular Aspects, Metabolic Profiles, and Omics Studies 2nd Edition Topic Editors: Michele Costanzo, Giovanni N. Roviello, Armando Cevenini
Deadline: 20 November 2025
Special Issue in Cells
Primary and Continued Cell Cultures Guest Editor: Xuefeng Liu
Deadline: 8 July 2025
Special Issue in Cells
Sickle Cell Disease: Pathogenesis, Diagnosis and Treatment Guest Editors: Vivien Sheehan, Ben Kopp
Deadline: 10 July 2025
Special Issue in Cells
Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms of Browning of Adipocytes in Metabolic Health and Disease Guest Editors: You Lee Son, Yuko Okamatsu-Ogura
Deadline: 15 July 2025
Special Issue in Cells
Stem Cells and Beyond: Innovations in Tissue Repair and Regeneration Guest Editor: Aurora Almadori
Deadline: 15 July 2025
Topical Collection in Cells
Rejuvenating, Geroprotective and Cytoprotective Activities of Natural and Synthetic Compounds: Proofs of Concept, Associated Mechanisms and Applications Collection Editors: Gérard Lizard, Giuseppe Poli, Mohamed Hammami, Amira Zarrouk
Topical Collection in Cells
Endothelial Cell Dysfunction and Multi-Organ Injury: From Molecular Mechanisms to Therapeutic Interventions Collection Editors: Mingui Fu, Yisong Qian, Zhi-Sheng Jiang
Topical Collection in Cells
Pathometabolism: Understanding Disease through Metabolism Collection Editors: Ferdinando Chiaradonna, Domenca Scumaci, Andre Wegner
Topical Collection in Cells
Role of Stem Cells in Spinal Cord Injuries Collection Editors: Kee D. Kim, Julius O. Ebinu
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