Molecular Endocrinology and Metabolism
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 original contributions and reviews on all aspects of endocrinology and metabolism. We encourage the submission of manuscripts that report significant advances in those fields. Topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Endocrine systems and endocrine-related diseases;
- Molecular, cellular, genetic, epigenetic, developmental approaches, and animal models;
- Novel insights into physiology, pathophysiology, and therapeutics;
- Neuroendocrinology and neuroendocrine control of endocrine axes;
- Classical glands (thyroid, adrenal, pituitary, parathyroid, testis, ovary, pituitary, etc.) and other endocrine systems: gut, bone, liver, etc.;
- Lipids and bone metabolism;
- Hormones, paracrine factors, receptors and binding components, nuclear receptors membrane receptors, signal transduction pathway;
- Steroid biosynthetic enzymes, metabolism of hormones, neurotransmitters, etc.;
- Cellular interactions and factors involved;
- Energy expenditure;
- Diabetes;
- Infertility and reproductive diseases;
- Obesity;
- Osteoporosis;
- Aging;
- Endocrine-related tumor and cancer;
- Endocrine disruption;
- Crossdisciplinary and integrative studies;
- Comparative aspects of endocrinology.
Editorial Board
Topical Advisory Panel
Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Redox Homeostasis and Oxidative Stress in Human Metabolism and Disease：2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 April 2025)
- Recent Advances in Iron Metabolism, Ferritin and Hepcidin Research: 3rd Edition (Deadline: 30 April 2025)
- Strategies to Counteract Oxidative Stress and Inflammation in Chronic-Degenerative Diseases, 3rd Edition (Deadline: 30 April 2025)
- Molecular Advances in Alcohol Metabolism (Deadline: 30 April 2025)
- Progress in Research on Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals (Deadline: 20 May 2025)
- Lipid Metabolism and Biomarkers in Neural and Cardiometabolic Health (Deadline: 20 May 2025)
- Molecular Insights into Cholesterol Metabolism (Deadline: 20 May 2025)
- Targeting Metabolic Reprogramming: From Pathogenesis to Therapeutic Strategies (Deadline: 20 May 2025)
- Diabetes: Regulation of Insulin Secretion in Pancreatic Beta Cells (Deadline: 20 May 2025)
- The Role of Enzymes in Metabolic Processes (Deadline: 20 May 2025)
- The Molecular and Cellular Aspects of Insulin Resistance (Deadline: 20 May 2025)
- Molecular Research on Reproductive Physiology and Endocrinology (Deadline: 20 May 2025)
- Type 2 Diabetes: Molecular Pathophysiology and Treatment (Deadline: 20 May 2025)
- Molecular Advances on Insulin Resistance and Metabolic Dysfunction, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 20 May 2025)
- Molecular and Immunological Biomarkers in Cervical Cancer (Deadline: 30 May 2025)
- Metabolic Reprogramming in Health and Aging-Related Diseases (Deadline: 31 May 2025)
- Regulatory Network of Bone Metabolism (Deadline: 31 May 2025)
- Female Infertility and Fertility (Deadline: 31 May 2025)
- Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutic Targets in Cardiometabolic Disorders (Deadline: 10 June 2025)
- Thyroid Dysfunctions: Molecular Mechanisms Underlying Clinical Consequences (Deadline: 20 June 2025)
- Endometriosis: Focusing on Molecular and Cellular Research (Deadline: 20 June 2025)
- Impact of Endogenic and Exogenic Oxidative Stress Triggers on Pregnant Woman, Fetus, and Child, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 20 June 2025)
- Toxic Liver Injury: Molecular, Mechanistic, and Medical Challenges 3.0 (Deadline: 20 June 2025)
- Editorial Board Members’ Collection Series: Cardiovascular Diseases (Deadline: 20 June 2025)
- Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases, 3rd Edition (Deadline: 20 June 2025)
- Pancreatic Disease: From Molecular Basis to Novel Therapies—2nd Edition (Deadline: 20 June 2025)
- Thyroid-Related Diseases: Molecular Pathology, Diagnosis and Treatment: 2nd Edition (Deadline: 20 June 2025)
- Kynurenic Acid: Emerging Research Advances and Therapeutic Implications (Deadline: 20 June 2025)
- Exploring Cytochromes P450: Drug Metabolism, Endogenous Metabolism, and Human Health (Deadline: 20 June 2025)
- Central and Local Modulators of Reproduction and Fertility: An Update (4th Edition) (Deadline: 20 June 2025)
- Advances in Insulin Resistance Research: 2nd Edition (Deadline: 20 June 2025)
- Hormonal and Metabolic Markers in Health and Disease (Deadline: 25 June 2025)
- Molecular Mechanisms and the Link Between Obesity, Diabetes and Inflammation (Deadline: 30 June 2025)
- The Role of Metabolism-Related Pathways in Animal Growth, Development, Disease and Behavior (Deadline: 30 June 2025)
- Molecular Advances in Cancer and Cell Metabolism—2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 June 2025)
- Recent Developments in Obesity: Metabolism, Pathophysiology and Treatment (Deadline: 30 June 2025)
- Latest Advances in Diabetes Research and Practice (Deadline: 30 June 2025)
- Novel Insights into Mitochondrial Signaling and Homeostasis in Metabolic Diseases (Deadline: 30 June 2025)
- Molecular Metabolisms in Cartilage Health and Diseases: 3rd Edition (Deadline: 20 July 2025)
- Molecular Insights in Steroid Biosynthesis and Metabolism (Deadline: 20 July 2025)
- Hormone Signaling in Human Health and Diseases, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 20 July 2025)
- Hormone Metabolism and Signaling in Human Health and Disease (Deadline: 20 July 2025)
- Lipidomics and Lipid Metabolism in Health and Disease (Deadline: 20 July 2025)
- Emerging Roles for Serotonin in Regulating Metabolism (Deadline: 30 July 2025)
- Focus on Gastrointestinal Diseases: Inflammation, 3rd Edition (Deadline: 30 July 2025)
- Energy Metabolism and Obesity: 2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 July 2025)
- Insights in Metabolomics: Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry Applications in Cancer Research (Deadline: 31 July 2025)
- Metabolic Dynamics and Immune Surveillance in the Tumor Microenvironment (Deadline: 31 July 2025)
- Molecular Research on Diabetes and Obesity (Deadline: 20 August 2025)
- Lipid Metabolism in Human Health and Diseases (Deadline: 20 August 2025)
- The Role of the IGF Axis in Disease, 4th Edition (Deadline: 20 August 2025)
- Molecular and Cellular Advances in Endometriosis Research: 3rd Edition (Deadline: 20 August 2025)
- Fatty Acid Oxidation, Lipid Mediators and Dietary Fatty Acids in the Molecular Mechanisms of Diseases (Deadline: 20 August 2025)
- The Role of Hormones and Nutrients in Health and Disease (Deadline: 20 August 2025)
- Calcium Metabolism and Regulation (Deadline: 20 August 2025)
- New Perspectives in Steroidomics (Deadline: 20 August 2025)
- Advances in Cardiometabolic Phenotypes of Pediatric Obesity (Deadline: 22 August 2025)
- Metabolic Regulators of Bone Health (Deadline: 25 August 2025)
- New Advances in Type 2 Diabetes and Its Complications: 2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 August 2025)
- Molecular Associations Between Adipose Tissue and Diseases (Deadline: 30 August 2025)
- Ruminant Physiology: Digestion, Metabolism, and Endocrine System (Deadline: 30 August 2025)
- Endocrinology of Pregnancy (Deadline: 31 August 2025)
- Type 1 Diabetes: Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutic Approach (Deadline: 20 September 2025)
- Molecular Basis of Pancreatic Secretion and Metabolism (Deadline: 20 September 2025)
- Advanced Research on Female Reproductive Physiology (Deadline: 20 September 2025)
- Molecular Diagnostic and Therapeutic Advances of Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity (Deadline: 20 September 2025)
- Chemicals Impacts on the Reproductive System (Deadline: 20 September 2025)
- Molecular Research on Apoptosis and Autophagy in Osteosarcoma (Deadline: 20 September 2025)
- Functional Studies and Deep Phenotyping in Monogenic Forms of Diabetes, Severe Insulin Resistance and Hypoglycemia (Deadline: 20 September 2025)
- Metabolic Syndrome: New Insights in Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, Prevention, and Management (Deadline: 20 September 2025)
- Molecular Mechanism and Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus and Its Complications (Deadline: 20 September 2025)
- Reproductive Endocrinology Research (Deadline: 20 September 2025)
- High Fat Diet Metabolism and Diseases (Deadline: 20 September 2025)
- Molecular Biology and Hormonal Regulation in Reproductive Processes (Deadline: 20 September 2025)
- Metabolic Dependencies of the Influence of Intestinal Microbiota During Pregnancy, Childbirth and Infancy (Deadline: 25 September 2025)
- Advances in the Molecular Biology of Lipids and Mitochondria (Deadline: 30 September 2025)
- Molecular Progress in Male Reproduction (Deadline: 30 September 2025)
- Neuroendocrine Integration of Stress and Reproduction (Deadline: 30 September 2025)
- Molecular Research on Diabetes—2nd Edition (Deadline: 20 October 2025)
- Mitochondrial and Energy Metabolic Function in Heart and Skeletal Muscle (Deadline: 20 October 2025)
- Molecular Mechanism of Diabetes and Its Complications (Deadline: 20 October 2025)
- Advance of Cell Metabolism in Endocrine Diseases (Deadline: 20 October 2025)
- Hormone Replacement Therapy (Deadline: 20 October 2025)
- Diabetes and Metabolic Dysfunction (Deadline: 20 October 2025)
- Molecular Mechanisms of Obesity and Metabolic Diseases (Deadline: 30 October 2025)
- Molecular Mechanisms of Genetic and Acquired Acid-Base Disorders (Deadline: 31 October 2025)
- Recent Developments in Obesity: Metabolism, Pathophysiology, and Treatment (Deadline: 20 November 2025)
- Molecular Endocrine Regulation in Health and Diseases (Deadline: 25 December 2025)
- Hormones: Evolutionary and Functional Role (Deadline: 20 March 2026)
Topical Collections
Following topical collections within this section are currently open for submissions:
- 21st Anniversary of IJMS: Advances in Molecular Endocrinology and Metabolism
- Feature Paper Collection in Molecular Endocrinology and Metabolism
- Nutrient Energy Partition at the Gut-Liver Metabolic Node
- State-of-the-Art Molecular Endocrinology and Metabolism in Japan
- State-of-the-Art Molecular Endocrinology and Metabolism in Spain
- State-of-the-Art Molecular Endocrinology and Metabolism in the UK (Closed)
