BBA - Molecular Cell Research
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BBA - Molecular Cell Research focuses on understanding the mechanisms of cellular processes at the molecular level. These include aspects of cellular signaling, signal transduction, cell cycle, apoptosis, intracellular trafficking, secretory and endocytic pathways, biogenesis of cell organelles, cytoskeletal structures, cellular interactions, cell/tissue differentiation and cellular enzymology. Also included are studies at the interface between Cell Biology and Biophysics which apply, for example, novel imaging methods for characterizing cellular processes. Color figures in original papers are free of charge when they are necessary for the presentation of cell biological results.

Reviews and mini-reviews on timely topics are considered for publication. Prospective authors of reviews should send a presubmission enquiry with key references to the Editorial Office. Color figures in reviews are published free of charge.

2007 Impact factor:4.133
2007 Average time to first decision: 3.3 weeks

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