Molecular & Cellular Toxicology

Scope & Guideline

Pioneering research at the crossroads of toxicology and pharmacology.

Introduction

Immerse yourself in the scholarly insights of Molecular & Cellular Toxicology with our comprehensive guidelines detailing its aims and scope. This page is your resource for understanding the journal's thematic priorities. Stay abreast of trending topics currently drawing significant attention and explore declining topics for a full picture of evolving interests. Our selection of highly cited topics and recent high-impact papers is curated within these guidelines to enhance your research impact.
LanguageEnglish
ISSN1738-642x
PublisherKOREAN SOCIETY TOXICOGENOMICS & TOXICOPROTEOMICS-KSTT
Support Open AccessNo
CountryGermany
TypeJournal
Convergefrom 2010 to 2024
AbbreviationMOL CELL TOXICOL / Mol. Cell. Toxicol.
Frequency4 issues/year
Time To First Decision-
Time To Acceptance-
Acceptance Rate-
Home Page-
AddressHANYANG UNIV, SCI & TECHNOL BLDG 1, RM 423, SA-DONG, SANGROK-GU, ANSAN, GYEONGGI-DO 426 791, SOUTH KOREA

Aims and Scopes

The journal 'Molecular & Cellular Toxicology' focuses on the intricate relationships between molecular biology, cellular processes, and toxicological effects. It aims to disseminate research that elucidates the mechanisms of toxicity at the cellular and molecular levels, contributing to the understanding of environmental and pharmacological toxicants.
  1. Molecular Mechanisms of Toxicity:
    Research examining the biochemical pathways and molecular interactions that lead to cellular damage or dysfunction due to toxic agents.
  2. Cellular Responses to Toxicants:
    Studies exploring the cellular responses, including apoptosis, autophagy, and inflammation, triggered by exposure to various toxic substances.
  3. Comparative Toxicology:
    Analysis of the toxic effects of substances across different biological models, including in vitro and in vivo studies, to understand species-specific responses.
  4. Environmental Toxicology:
    Investigation of the effects of environmental pollutants and their mechanisms of action on cellular and molecular levels.
  5. Pharmacological Toxicology:
    Research focused on the adverse effects of pharmaceuticals and their metabolites on cellular physiology, including drug interactions and resistance mechanisms.
  6. Innovative Toxicological Testing Methods:
    Development and application of advanced methodologies, such as omics technologies and computational models, to assess toxicological impacts.
The journal has recently highlighted several emerging themes and trends, reflecting the evolving landscape of toxicology research. These themes indicate a shift towards more integrative and mechanistic approaches to understanding toxicity.
  1. Molecular Signaling Pathways:
    Increasing focus on elucidating specific molecular signaling pathways involved in the cellular response to toxicants, such as MAPK, NF-κB, and PI3K/Akt pathways.
  2. Role of Non-coding RNAs in Toxicity:
    Emerging research on how non-coding RNAs (e.g., microRNAs, lncRNAs) regulate gene expression and contribute to the toxicological effects of various agents.
  3. Nanotoxicology:
    Research on the toxicological implications of nanomaterials and their interactions at the cellular and molecular levels is gaining prominence due to the increasing use of nanotechnology.
  4. Oxidative Stress Mechanisms:
    Heightened interest in the role of oxidative stress as a mediator of toxicity, with studies investigating antioxidants and their protective effects against various toxicants.
  5. Integrative Omics Approaches:
    Adoption of multi-omics techniques (genomics, proteomics, metabolomics) to provide a comprehensive understanding of toxicity mechanisms and biological responses.
  6. Environmental Health and Toxicology:
    A growing intersection between environmental health and toxicology, focusing on how environmental exposures impact human health at the molecular level.

Declining or Waning

While 'Molecular & Cellular Toxicology' has maintained a robust focus on various themes, certain areas have seen a decline in research output. This may reflect shifting interests within the field or advancements in methodologies that allow for new approaches to older questions.
  1. Traditional Toxicology Assessments:
    Research heavily reliant on classical toxicological methods and models is decreasing as more sophisticated techniques and alternative models are being developed.
  2. Single-Agent Toxicity Studies:
    Investigations focusing solely on the toxic effects of single agents are becoming less prevalent, with a growing emphasis on understanding complex interactions and multi-agent exposures.
  3. General Environmental Toxicology:
    Broad studies on environmental toxicants without specific molecular or cellular focus are waning, as the field moves towards more targeted molecular investigations.
  4. Historical Data Analysis:
    Research that primarily relies on historical toxicological data without integrating contemporary molecular techniques is diminishing in favor of novel experimental approaches.
  5. In Vivo Animal Studies:
    The reliance on traditional in vivo animal studies is decreasing, with a shift towards in vitro and alternative methods that align with ethical considerations and 3Rs (Replacement, Reduction, Refinement) principles.

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