Biochemistry
A section of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067).
Section Information
This section of the International Journal of Molecular Sciences (IJMS) aims to rapidly publish contributions on all aspects of biochemistry. We encourage the submission of manuscripts that provide novel and mechanistic insights and papers that report significant advances in the fields. Topics include, but are not limited to:
- the molecular basis of biological processes
- functional and mechanistic studies of molecular pathways in vivo and in vitro
- gene and protein structure and expression
- protein biosynthesis
- the folding of biomolecules
- structural biology
- membrane function and post-translational modification
- drugs and pharmaceutics
- advances in biochemical, biophysical, and molecular methodologies, as well as imaging techniques and data analysis
Keywords
biochemistry; biochemical processes; biotechnology; genetics; genomics; proteomics; nucleic acid; RNA decay; DNA structure; DNA replication; DNA damage and repair; RNA structure; RNA processing, splicing and polyadenylation; transcription; non-coding RNAs; RNA folding; DNA folding; translation; gene expression and regulation; post-translational modifications; amino acid; proteins; enzymes; protein synthesis; protein folding, processing and degradation; membrane proteins; biomolecular interactions; biomarkers; cell–cell interactions; stem cells; apoptosis; cellular and molecular cross-talks; cell motility; structure biology; chromatin structural and function; chromosome; drugs; membrane transport; signal transduction; signaling networks; microscopy; data analysis; nano-biology
Editorial Board
Topical Advisory Panel
Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- ROS Signalling and Cell Turnover (Deadline: 20 June 2026)
- Role of Protein Post-Translational Modifications in Cancer: Mechanisms and Therapeutic Opportunities (Deadline: 20 June 2026)
- Oxidative Stress in Human Diseases (Deadline: 20 June 2026)
- Research Progress on Photosensitizers and Photodynamic Therapy (Deadline: 20 June 2026)
- Regulation of Brown Adipose Function (Deadline: 20 June 2026)
- Conversion and Valorization of Lignocellulosic Biomass (Deadline: 20 June 2026)
- Targeting Epigenetic Complexes and Alternative Protein Degradation Pathways in Medicinal Chemistry (Deadline: 20 June 2026)
- Lectins: Structural Diversity, Molecular Recognition and Emerging Applications (Deadline: 20 June 2026)
- Sphingolipids in Infections, Disorders and Diseases (Deadline: 20 June 2026)
- Mitochondrial Function in Human Health and Disease: 3rd Edition (Deadline: 25 June 2026)
- Fine-Tuning Proteostasis: Insights into Ubiquitination and Deubiquitination Pathways (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Updates on Synthetic and Natural Antioxidants (2nd Edition) (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Biochemistry and Biophysics Tools for Peptide and Protein Research (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Molecular Insights into Bioactive Compounds from Agro-Industrial Waste Biomass (Deadline: 20 July 2026)
- Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Based Therapy: Cell Therapy vs. EV Therapy (Deadline: 20 July 2026)
- Phytochemicals: Mechanisms and Applications in Cancer Prevention and Therapy (Deadline: 20 July 2026)
- Latest Research in Photocatalysis (Deadline: 20 July 2026)
- Stem Cells Research: Advancing Science and Medicine (Deadline: 20 July 2026)
- TRP Channels: Mechanisms, Functions, and Therapeutic Implications (Deadline: 20 July 2026)
- Recent Research on Glycosylation (Deadline: 20 July 2026)
- Biomolecular Structure, Function and Interactions: 2nd Edition (Deadline: 20 July 2026)
- The Characterization and Application of Enzymes in Bioprocesses, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 20 July 2026)
- Evolving Landscape of Cardiovascular Pathophysiology (Deadline: 25 July 2026)
- Nutrition as a Tool for Modulating Cellular Metabolism (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Red Blood Cells in Health and Disease (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Molecular Studies of Natural Compounds and Plant Extracts—3rd Edition (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Extraction, Isolation and Identification of Natural Chemicals (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Advanced Research on Enzymes in Biocatalysis (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- New Insights into Antimicrobial Peptides with Anticancer Activity (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Molecular Mechanisms of GPCR Signaling (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Relevant Molecules in the Process of Oxidative Stress (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Calcium Signaling in Human Health and Diseases, 4th Edition (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Antioxidants in Healthspan Regulation: From Molecular Mechanisms to Cellular Signaling (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- The Role of Lipids in Health and Diseases: 2nd Volume (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Calcium Dynamics in Disease: Mechanisms and Therapeutic Opportunities (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Molecular Mechanisms and Translational Roles of Regulatory Enzyme Superfamilies in Physiology and Disease (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Mitochondrial Bioenergetics and Signaling in Diseases (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- The Biogenesis, Structure, Function and Division of Plastids (Deadline: 20 August 2026)
- Electromagnetic Field Interactions with Biomolecules (Deadline: 20 August 2026)
- Circulating Non-Coding RNAs as Diagnostic and Prognostic Markers of Human Diseases: 3rd Edition (Deadline: 20 August 2026)
- Advances in Mass Spectrometry-Based Proteomics: From Biomarker Discovery to Translational Applications (Deadline: 20 August 2026)
- Protein-Targeted Therapeutics: Functional Modulation in Disease Pathways (Deadline: 20 August 2026)
- Advances in Research of Estrogen Receptors in Health and Diseases (Deadline: 20 August 2026)
- Advances in the Synthesis and Study of Novel Bioactive Molecules (Deadline: 20 August 2026)
- Novel Heterocyclic Bioactive Compounds: Design, Synthesis and Biological Evaluation (Deadline: 20 August 2026)
- New Progress in Peptidic Protease Inhibitors (Deadline: 20 August 2026)
- Molecular Research in Protein–Ligand Interactions (Deadline: 20 August 2026)
- Endothelial Cells in Vascular Health and Immunity (Deadline: 20 August 2026)
- Lipid Metabolism in Aging and Diseases: From Mechanisms to Therapy (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Photophysics and Photochemistry in Biological Molecules (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Heterocyclic Compounds: Synthesis, Design, and Biological Activity—2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Programmed Cell Death and Oxidative Stress: 4th Edition (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Current Research Trends on Enzyme Structure, Dynamics, and Mechanisms of Action (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Molecular Advances in Endocannabinoid Research (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Melanin and Other Pigments: Function, Synthesis and Characterization (Deadline: 20 September 2026)
- Advances in Burn Wound Healing and Skin Regeneration: Innovations and Insights (Deadline: 20 September 2026)
- Synthesis and Application of Organic Antibacterial Agents (Deadline: 20 September 2026)
- The Neuro and Immune Mechanisms Behind Cannabinoids Effects (Deadline: 20 September 2026)
- Ion Transporters and Channels (Deadline: 20 September 2026)
- Plasma-Based Technologies for Food Safety and Health Enhancement (Deadline: 20 September 2026)
- Angiogenin: From Molecular Mechanisms to Clinical Implications (Deadline: 20 September 2026)
- Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Disease: Mechanisms, Biomarkers and Emerging Therapies (Deadline: 20 September 2026)
- Flexible Sensors for Biomedical Application (Deadline: 20 September 2026)
- Schiff Bases and Their Metal Complexes: Structure, Synthesis, and Biological Application (Deadline: 20 September 2026)
- Advances in Understanding the Molecular Basis of Antimicrobial Properties in Natural Products, Functional Additives, and Food-Derived Compounds (Deadline: 20 September 2026)
- Molecular Handshakes: Engineering Protein–Ligand Interfaces for Precision Drug Design (Deadline: 20 September 2026)
- Design and Application of Biocatalysts: Emerging Advances and Innovations in Enzyme Immobilization and Technologies (Deadline: 20 September 2026)
- Updates on Metal Ions and Related Complexes in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry (Deadline: 20 September 2026)
- RNA Structure and Regulation in Biological Processes (Deadline: 20 September 2026)
- Nitrogen-Containing Heterocycles and Their Biological Applications (Deadline: 25 September 2026)
- Molecular Research on Tea Flavor and Chemistry (Deadline: 29 September 2026)
- Lipid Peroxidation and Protein Carbonylation in Human Diseases (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Abnormal Production and Structure of Hemoglobin Molecules (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Oxidative-Stress in Human Health and Diseases (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Dynamics of Fascia: Cellular, Molecular, and Biochemical Mechanisms (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Molecular Research into the Applications of Metabolites from Marine Organisms (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Advances in Cell Signaling Pathways and Signal Transduction, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Transformation and Associated Isotope Kinetics of Halogenated Organic Pollutants in the Environment and Living Organisms (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Current Research on Redox Homeostasis and Oxidative Stress in Health and Disease (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Nuclear Receptor-Mediated Signal Transduction (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Valorization of Agri-Food Wastes: Extraction, Characterization and Functional Applications of Bioactive Compounds (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Inflammatory and Metabolic Biomarkers in Disease Prediction and Prognosis (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Lipopolysaccharide in the Health and Disease (Deadline: 20 October 2026)
- Molecular Regulation and Mechanisms of Nitric Oxide in Endothelial Cells and Beyond (Deadline: 20 October 2026)
- Advances in Surfactant Systems: Thermodynamics, Molecular Interactions, and Applications (Deadline: 20 October 2026)
- Antioxidants: The Molecular Guardians Against Oxidative Stress (Deadline: 23 October 2026)
- Trace Elements, Metals and Bioactive Compounds: Homeostasis and Metabolic Impairment (Deadline: 23 October 2026)
- Microbial Enzymes for Biotechnological Applications: 2nd Edition (Deadline: 25 October 2026)
- Biochemical Perspectives on Diabetes (Deadline: 25 October 2026)
- Collagen and Its Derivatives in Tissue Engineering (Deadline: 30 October 2026)
- The Impact of Oxidative Stress on Male and Female Germ Cells: From Redox Biology to Photon Emission (Deadline: 30 October 2026)
- Novel Mechanisms of Receptor Activation (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Biosensors: Emerging Technologies and Real-Time Monitoring (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Ferroptosis, ROS and Cell Death Cytomodulator Compounds (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Bioactive Lipid Metabolites in Age-Related Comorbidities: From Mechanisms to Therapeutics (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Next-Generation Antimicrobials and Anticancer Agents: From Natural to Synthetic Compounds (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Proteases and Their Inhibitors (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Recent Research on Natural Compounds: Biosynthesis, Analysis, and Application (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Protein Biomarkers in Cancer and Neurodegeneration (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- New Molecules for Advanced Biosensors for Health, Food Safety and Environment (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Glycobiology in Human Health and Disease, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Discovery, Synthesis, and Therapeutic Applications of Enzyme Inhibitors (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Molecular Docking Studies and Enzyme Inhibitory Assessment of Synthesized Heterocyclic Compounds (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Biochemical Functions and Therapeutic Potential of Dietary Bioactive Peptides (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Extracellular Vesicles: From Molecular Mechanisms to Therapeutic Applications: 2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Ion Channels and Transporters: Regulation and Roles in Human Diseases (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Insights of Metabolomics (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Molecular Research on Cancer Stem Cells (Deadline: 20 November 2026)
- Advances in Sepsis: Molecular and Biochemical Perspectives (Deadline: 20 November 2026)
- Molecular Research in Hepatic Amino Acid Catabolism (Deadline: 20 November 2026)
- Current Research on Autophagy in Aging and Age Related Diseases (Deadline: 20 November 2026)
- Advances in the Purinergic System (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Antimicrobial and Antiviral Peptides: 2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Focus on Heterocyclic Compounds and Their Various Applications (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Peptides in Healthcare and Beyond: Emerging Roles in Skincare, Nutrition, Medicine, and Animal Health (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Advances in Metalloproteinase, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Sphingolipids: Health and Disease (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- G Protein-Coupled Receptor Signaling and Regulation, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Zinc Signaling in Immunity (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Current Research in DNA Methylation (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Research of Aldo-Keto Reductases in Human Disease (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Spectroscopic Techniques in Molecular Sciences, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Roles of Lipid Rafts in the Regulation of Cellular Processes and Diseases (Deadline: 25 December 2026)
- Applications of Mass Spectrometry in the Analysis of Bioactive and Plant Organic Compounds (Deadline: 25 December 2026)
- Heat Shock Proteins (HSPs): Biological Functions and Mechanisms of Actions (Deadline: 25 December 2026)
- Molecular Insights into Antimicrobial Agents: Mechanisms and Applications (Deadline: 25 December 2026)
- Exploring Recent Research on Natural Compounds: From Biosynthesis to Application (Deadline: 25 December 2026)
- New Research Perspectives in Protein Glycosylation (Deadline: 25 December 2026)
- Molecular Insights into Photocatalytic Degradation and Biomass Valorization for Green Chemistry Applications (Deadline: 25 December 2026)
- Design and Application of Biocatalysts: Emerging Advances in Enzyme Technology (Deadline: 25 December 2026)
- Molecular Research on Inflammasome Signaling (Deadline: 25 December 2026)
- Molecular Interactions for Advanced Food Safety Biosensing (Deadline: 30 December 2026)
- Mitochondrial Function and Therapies (Deadline: 30 December 2026)
- Natural Bioactive Compounds as Modulators of Oxidative Stress and Inflammation (Deadline: 30 December 2026)
- Membrane Channels in Intercellular Communication (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Current Trends in Redox Physiology Research (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Repair Mechanisms of Stem Cells (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Multi-Omics Platforms for Comprehensive Biological Insights (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Advances in Coordination Chemistry: Thermodynamic, Spectroscopic, and Biological Insights (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Interfacial Chemistry, Conformational Dynamics, and Molecular Assemblies of Amphiphilic Molecules (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Mitochondrial Signaling Pathways in Inflammation and Diseases (Deadline: 29 January 2027)
- Calcium Homeostasis of Cells in Health and Disease: Third Edition (Deadline: 30 January 2027)
- Current Molecular Advances in Apoptosis (Deadline: 31 January 2027)
- Pseudopeptidases: From Structure to Function in Health and Disease (Deadline: 31 January 2027)
Topical Collections
Following topical collections within this section are currently open for submissions:
