Journal of Peptides
Advancing molecular insights into peptide structure, function, and interactions through rigorous peer-reviewed research in chemistry, biochemistry, and pharmacology.
Molecular Focus
Dedicated to elucidating peptide structure-function relationships, protein-peptide interactions, and molecular mechanisms underlying peptide biological activity.
Global Collaboration
Connecting peptide researchers worldwide to advance collective understanding of peptide chemistry, synthesis, and molecular characterization.
Open Science
Providing unrestricted access to peptide research findings, accelerating discovery and enabling reproducibility in molecular and biochemical investigations.
JOP publishes research exploring peptides through molecular and biochemical lenses. Our scope encompasses peptide discovery, structural characterization, synthetic methodologies, receptor binding studies, signaling pathway analysis, and functional genomics approaches. We particularly welcome submissions that advance mechanistic understanding of peptide action at cellular and molecular levels.
Core Research Areas
Peptide Structure and Chemistry: Conformational analysis, 3D structure determination, NMR spectroscopy, X-ray crystallography, mass spectrometry, and computational modeling of peptide folding and stability.
Peptide Synthesis and Engineering: Solid-phase synthesis, cyclization strategies, modification chemistry, non-natural amino acid incorporation, stapling techniques, and peptide library generation.
Molecular Mechanisms: Receptor binding kinetics, signal transduction cascades, post-translational modifications, peptide processing enzymes, proteolytic pathways, and intracellular trafficking.
Biochemical Characterization: Enzyme kinetics, binding affinity measurements, structure-activity relationships (SAR), peptide-protein interactions, and biochemical assay development.
- Open Access Model: Immediate global visibility ensures your molecular discoveries reach researchers across chemistry, biology, pharmacology, and related disciplines without subscription barriers.
- Rigorous Molecular Peer Review: Expert evaluation by specialists in peptide chemistry, structural biology, and biochemistry ensures methodological soundness and mechanistic clarity.
- Rapid Publication Timeline: Efficient editorial processes minimize time from submission to publication, accelerating dissemination of molecular insights and structural discoveries.
- Multidisciplinary Integration: Connecting peptide chemistry with biochemistry, molecular biology, and pharmacology to foster cross-disciplinary collaboration and innovation.
- Data Sharing Support: Encouragement of structural data deposition, spectroscopic data availability, and methodological transparency to enhance reproducibility.
- Global Indexing: Comprehensive indexing in molecular biology databases ensures discoverability by researchers studying protein structure, signaling pathways, and chemical biology.
JOP's editorial board comprises internationally recognized experts in peptide chemistry, structural biology, molecular pharmacology, and biochemistry. Board members bring deep expertise in peptide synthesis, structure determination, receptor characterization, and mechanistic analysis.
Our editorial team ensures that published research advances molecular understanding of peptide systems through rigorous evaluation of experimental design, analytical methods, structural interpretations, and mechanistic conclusions. We prioritize studies that provide reproducible protocols, detailed structural data, and clear molecular insights.
Submission Guidelines
Authors should submit manuscripts via our online submission portal or email to [email protected]. All submissions must follow formatting requirements detailed in our Instructions for Authors.
- Original research articles
- Comprehensive molecular reviews
- Technical methodology papers
- Structural characterization studies
- Brief communications on novel findings
Manuscript Requirements
Submissions must present original molecular research not previously published or under consideration elsewhere. Manuscripts should include:
- Detailed experimental protocols
- Structural or biochemical data
- Statistical analyses and validation
- Ethics compliance documentation
- Conflict of interest disclosure
- Data availability statements
JOP employs a rigorous peer review system aligned with best practices in molecular science publishing. Each manuscript undergoes evaluation by at least two independent experts in peptide chemistry, structural biology, or relevant molecular disciplines.
Reviewers assess experimental design, methodological rigor, data interpretation, structural validation, mechanistic logic, and reproducibility. Authors receive constructive feedback aimed at strengthening molecular conclusions and experimental clarity.
Submission
Authors submit manuscripts with complete molecular data, methods, and structural information.
Initial Screening
Editorial team evaluates scope alignment, molecular focus, and technical completeness.
Peer Review
Expert reviewers assess molecular rigor, structural validity, and mechanistic insights.
Editorial Decision
Authors receive feedback with revision guidance to enhance molecular clarity.
Publication
Accepted articles are published online with full open access availability.
Open Access Publishing Model
JOP operates under a transparent open access model that makes peptide research immediately available to the global scientific community. Published articles are distributed under Creative Commons licenses, enabling broad reuse while maintaining appropriate attribution.
To sustain high-quality peer review and editorial operations, JOP charges a nominal Article Processing Charge (APC) for accepted manuscripts. These fees support rigorous review processes, manuscript preparation, XML conversion, indexing submissions, and permanent archival hosting.
We recognize that financial constraints should not impede the dissemination of important molecular discoveries. Authors facing funding limitations are encouraged to contact the editorial office regarding waiver or discount opportunities.
JOP is committed to advancing fundamental understanding of peptide molecules through publication of rigorous molecular investigations. We welcome submissions that deepen knowledge of peptide structure, elucidate biochemical mechanisms, develop innovative synthetic approaches, or reveal new insights into peptide-receptor interactions.
Our journal serves as a nexus for peptide chemists, structural biologists, molecular pharmacologists, and biochemists to share discoveries that advance basic science knowledge. By focusing on molecular mechanisms rather than clinical applications, JOP maintains clarity of purpose while contributing foundational insights that may ultimately inform therapeutic development.
We invite peptide researchers worldwide to contribute to this growing body of molecular knowledge and to engage with our community of scholars dedicated to understanding peptides at the most fundamental chemical and biochemical levels.
Submit Your Peptide Research to JOP
Join the international community of peptide scientists advancing molecular understanding through rigorous, peer-reviewed publication. Share your discoveries in peptide chemistry, structure, and biochemical function with researchers worldwide.
