Journal profile · Toxicology
Molecular & Cellular Toxicology
ISSN 1738-642X · eISSN 2092-8467 · Springer Singapore · SOUTH KOREA · Quarterly · Founded 2010
Molecular & Cellular Toxicology: CAS Zone 4 · Medicine (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 1.46; subscription journal; APC about USD 3,990; median 90 days to acceptance (69 articles, last 24 months); community-reported acceptance: easy; 96 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Molecular & Cellular Toxicology is published by Springer Singapore and is in Zone 4 of Medicine in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are MicroRNA in disease regulation, Cancer-related molecular mechanisms research and Nanoparticles: synthesis and applications, together about 23.6% of its articles. Its main subfields are Cancer Research, Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis and Molecular Biology. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Molecular & Cellular Toxicology publishes original research and reviews in all areas of the complex interaction between the cell´s genome (the sum of all genes within the chromosome), chemicals in the environment, and disease. Acceptable manuscripts are the ones that deal with some topics of environmental contaminants, including those that lie in the domains of analytical chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacology, and toxicology with the aspects of molecular and cellular levels. Emphasis will be placed on toxic effects observed at relevant genomics and proteomics, which have a direct impact on drug development, environmental health, food safety, preventive medicine, and forensic medicine. The journal is committed to rapid peer review to ensure the publication of the highest quality original research and timely news and review articles. The Korea Society of Toxicogenomics and Toxicoproteomics (KSTT) In order to contribute to the interests of society in general, in accordance with the provisions of the Act on the Management of Public Corporations, this Society applies the cutting-edge theories and technologies of molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and bioinformatics to toxicology to further promote academic contributions in medicine, agriculture, veterinary medicine, food, environment, health, etc. It aims to improve public health, well-being, safe-being, and the environmental ecosystem, both qualitatively and quantitatively. As the main promotion of the society, more than 25% of the society budget was allocated for SCI registration for globalization of the journal. In addition, this society is planning to consideration of the revitalization of workshops, activation of short-term training courses, activation of educational certification programs, publication of booklets under the name of society, planning and operation of international conferences that make foreign scholars want to participate, and furthermore, considering the study of everyday life, and planning to activate Risk Communication with consumer groups and help the underprivileged. As the articles of association and operating policies of this society are already widely known, we will work hard to grow together by establishing a framework in a developmental direction, receiving a lot of stimulation from existing societies.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Toxicology
Editorial board by country: 1 in mainland China (about 2%); most named South Korea 29, United States 12, Japan 4, India 2, Canada 2 (55 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- MicroRNA in disease regulationBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology9%
- Cancer-related molecular mechanisms researchBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology7.7%
- Nanoparticles: synthesis and applicationsMaterials Science6.9%
- Carcinogens and Genotoxicity AssessmentBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology6.2%
- Effects and risks of endocrine disrupting chemicalsEnvironmental Science6.2%
- Circular RNAs in diseasesBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology5.8%
- RNA modifications and cancerBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology4.8%
- Heavy Metal Exposure and ToxicityEnvironmental Science4.5%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Medicine Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Toxicology | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Medicine Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Toxicology | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Medicine Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Toxicology | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
EmbaseCASCAB AbstractsPublisher website
Other: Google Scholar, EBSCO, ProQuest, Dimensions, CNKI, Baidu, Naver, OCLC, Portico, CLOCKSS
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor
- 1.46LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 1.4Publisher website ·
- 5-year impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 1.5Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 3.1LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.4LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.4LetPub ·
- h-index
- 18LetPub ·
- h-index
- 35OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 248OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.77OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 14.3%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 3.83%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 91LetPub ·
- Downloads per year (publisher) 2025
- 95,200Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 1,180 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 60 | 11 | 25 |
| 2025 | 96 | 9 | 165 |
| 2024 | 79 | 3 | 226 |
| 2023 | 92 | 6 | 335 |
| 2022 | 128 | 23 | 659 |
| 2021 | 77 | 8 | 696 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Review time from article dates manuscript dates registered with Crossref · to
90 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 60 days – 147 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 17 days (97 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 121 days
- Sample
- 69 articles with submission and acceptance dates (170 in the window); the latest was accepted on
Only articles that were accepted and published are counted, not the time spent on rejected manuscripts, so this usually runs longer than a publisher's "time to first decision".
Other sources
- Average review time (community reports)
- 6–12 weeksLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- EasyLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 13 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Subscription journalLetPub
A subscription journal: articles are read by subscription or purchase, and authors usually pay no publication charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 3,990 / EUR 2,990 / GBP 2,590 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 800 / USD 3,790 | — | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare1 items from the author guidelines
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted8, with length limits
- mini-reviewsThe length of the manuscript is limited to 4,000 words (excluding references).Length not stated
- protocolFull-length research articles, Mini-reviews and Protocols will be considered for publication. Authors are urged to keep the length of manuscripts below eight pr…main text ≤ 200 words · abstract ≤ 200 words
- protocolsProtocols offer a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to a method, ensuring its reliability and reproducibility.Length not stated
- research articleFull-length research articles, Mini-reviews and Protocols will be considered for publication. Authors are urged to keep the length of manuscripts below eight pr…Length not stated
- research paperFull-length research articles, Mini-reviews and Protocols will be considered for publication. Authors are urged to keep the length of manuscripts below eight pr…main text ≤ 6,000 words
- research papersResearch papers, with all components included, must not surpass 6,000 words.Length not stated
- reviewFull-length research articles, Mini-reviews and Protocols will be considered for publication. Authors are urged to keep the length of manuscripts below eight pr…main text ≤ 4,000 words
- special issuesSpecial Issues are curated to compile papers focusing on specific topics, fostering a community of authors and readers to engage in discussions on the latest re…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAuthorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review
- Authorship Author contribution
Language of paper Model summary
The contributions of all authors must be described. Examples include designing research studies, conducting experiments, acquiring data, analyzing data, providing reagents, and writing the manuscript. Multiple contributions may be listed for a single individual, and more than one individual may be associated with a single contribution. For manuscripts with 2 or more co–first authors, the method us…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Disclosure of potential conflicts of interest
Authors must disclose all relationships or interests that could influence the research or create bias, whether directly or indirectly related to the work. Transparency through disclosure ensures a fair and objective evaluation of the manuscript, even if no conflict is perceived by the author. Such disclosures are not intended to suggest impropriety in financial or professional relationships. The c…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics Publication Ethics
Publication Ethics Model summary
Manuscripts submitted for publication must contain a statement to the effect that all human studies have been approved by the appropriate ethics committee and have therefore been performed in accordance with the ethical standards laid down in the 1964 Declaration of Helsinki and its later amendments. It should also be stated clearly in the text that all persons gave their informed consent prior to…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright
Submission of a manuscript implies: that the work described has not been published before (except in the form of an abstract or as part of a published lecture, review, or thesis); that it is not under consideration for publication elsewhere; that its publication has been approved by all coauthors, if any, as well as tacitly or explicitly by the responsible authorities at the institution where the …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open Access:
When an article is accepted for publication, the author/s or funder/s pay an Article Processing Charge (APC; US $3,790). Open Choice allows you to publish open access in more than 1900 Springer Nature journals, making your research more visible and accessible immediately on publication. Benefits: Increased researcher engagement: Open Choice enables access by anyone with an internet connection, imm…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer Review process
Peer review process Model summary
All manuscripts are considered to be confidential and are reviewed by the editors, members of the editorial board, or qualified ad hoc reviewers in a single-blinded manner. All manuscripts submitted to MCT are reviewed critically, and it is the responsibility of the editors, the associate editors, and editorial board to determine their suitability for publication. After receipt of a manuscript by …
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Springer Singapore
- Country or region
- SOUTH KOREA
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Quarterly
- Founded
- 2010
- ISSN
- 1738-642X
- Electronic ISSN
- 2092-8467
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 22, Issue 4 (August 2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Molecular & Cellular Toxicology
What CAS zone is Molecular & Cellular Toxicology in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Molecular & Cellular Toxicology is in Zone 4 of Medicine, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Toxicology. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 4 of Medicine. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Molecular & Cellular Toxicology?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 1.46; CiteScore 3.1, h-index 35.
How long does peer review take at Molecular & Cellular Toxicology?
Based on the dates recorded on 69 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 90 days (interquartile range 60–147 days); authors report an average review time of 6–12 weeks; the community-reported acceptance is “Easy”. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
Where are the editorial board members of Molecular & Cellular Toxicology based?
Of the 55 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 1 (about 2%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are South Korea (29), United States (12) and Japan (4). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Molecular & Cellular Toxicology?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Molecular & Cellular Toxicology is indexed in SCIE and Scopus. The journal's website also lists Embase, CAS and CAB Abstracts; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Molecular & Cellular Toxicology open access, and what is the APC?
Molecular & Cellular Toxicology is a subscription journal. APC about USD 3,990.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, Publisher website; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-24). Last updated: .