JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE BIOLOGY

Scope & Guideline

Innovating Insights into Membrane Biology

Introduction

Explore the comprehensive scope of JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE BIOLOGY through our detailed guidelines, including its aims and scope. Stay updated with trending and emerging topics, and delve into declining areas to understand shifts in academic interest. Our guidelines also showcase highly cited topics, featuring influential research making a significant impact. Additionally, discover the latest published papers and those with high citation counts, offering a snapshot of current scholarly conversations. Use these guidelines to explore JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE BIOLOGY in depth and align your research initiatives with current academic trends.
LanguageEnglish
ISSN0022-2631
PublisherSPRINGER
Support Open AccessNo
CountryUnited States
TypeJournal
Convergefrom 1969 to 2024
AbbreviationJ MEMBRANE BIOL / J. Membr. Biol.
Frequency6 issues/year
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AddressONE NEW YORK PLAZA, SUITE 4600 , NEW YORK, NY 10004, UNITED STATES

Aims and Scopes

The JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE BIOLOGY is dedicated to advancing the understanding of membrane biology through innovative research. The journal focuses on the structure, function, and dynamics of biological membranes, emphasizing the role of membrane proteins, lipids, and their interactions in cellular processes.
  1. Membrane Protein Dynamics and Functionality:
    Investigates the dynamics, interactions, and functions of membrane proteins, including ion channels, receptors, and transporters, highlighting their roles in various physiological and pathological processes.
  2. Lipid-Membrane Interactions:
    Explores the interactions between lipids and proteins, as well as the implications of lipid composition on membrane structure and function, which are crucial for understanding membrane biophysics.
  3. Biophysical Methods in Membrane Studies:
    Utilizes a range of biophysical techniques, such as fluorescence and molecular dynamics simulations, to study membrane behavior, protein-lipid interactions, and membrane remodeling.
  4. Membrane Role in Disease Pathogenesis:
    Examines how alterations in membrane structure and function contribute to disease mechanisms, particularly in cancer, neurodegeneration, and metabolic disorders.
  5. Therapeutic Strategies Targeting Membranes:
    Focuses on the development of therapeutic approaches that target membrane components, including drug delivery systems and the design of membrane-active compounds.
Recent publications in the JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE BIOLOGY indicate a shift towards several emerging themes that reflect current trends in membrane biology research. These themes highlight innovative methodologies and interdisciplinary approaches that are shaping the future of the field.
  1. Nanotechnology in Membrane Research:
    The integration of nanotechnology, such as the use of nanoparticles and nanobodies, in enhancing drug delivery and immune responses is gaining traction, showing promise for novel therapeutic strategies.
  2. Interdisciplinary Approaches to Membrane Biology:
    There is an increasing trend towards interdisciplinary research that combines biology, chemistry, and physics, particularly in the study of membrane dynamics and interactions at the molecular level.
  3. Role of Membranes in Cancer Biology:
    A growing focus on the role of membrane dynamics and composition in cancer biology, including how tumors manipulate their membrane properties for growth and metastasis, is becoming more prominent.
  4. Membrane Proteins as Drug Targets:
    Research emphasizing the therapeutic potential of membrane proteins, especially in the context of drug design and development, is on the rise, reflecting a broader interest in targeting these proteins for various diseases.
  5. Computational Modeling of Membrane Dynamics:
    The use of advanced computational methods, including molecular dynamics simulations and bioinformatics, to study membrane behavior and protein interactions is emerging as a key area of research.

Declining or Waning

While the JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE BIOLOGY continues to publish a wide range of topics, certain areas of focus appear to be declining in prominence. This may reflect evolving research interests or advancements in related fields.
  1. Basic Membrane Composition Studies:
    Research focused solely on the basic composition and properties of membranes, without linking to functional implications or disease relevance, seems to be less prevalent as the field shifts towards more applied and therapeutic contexts.
  2. Traditional Electrophysiological Techniques:
    While still important, traditional electrophysiological studies of ion channels are being overshadowed by more integrative approaches that combine biophysical methods with cellular and molecular biology.
  3. Static Membrane Models:
    The reliance on static or simplistic models for studying membrane behavior is decreasing, as researchers increasingly adopt dynamic and complex systems that better reflect biological reality.

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