Molecular and Biochemical Parasitology
Overview
Molecular and Biochemical Parasitology is a renowned scientific journal that focuses on the molecular and biochemical aspects of parasitic organisms. It covers a wide range of topics including parasite-host interactions, molecular mechanisms of pathogenesis, drug resistance, and novel therapeutic strategies. With its rigorous peer-review process, the journal provides valuable insights into the intricate world of parasitology, contributing to the advancement of knowledge and the development of effective interventions against parasitic diseases.
Details
Details
Abbr.
Mol Biochem Parasitol
Start
1980
End
Continuing
Frequency
Fourteen no. a year
p-ISSN
0166-6851
e-ISSN
1872-9428
Country
Netherlands
Language
English
Specialties
Biochemistry
Molecular Biology
Parasitology
Molecular Biology
Parasitology
Metrics
Metrics
h-index / Ranks: 2214
121
SJR / Ranks: 10042
422
CiteScore / Ranks: 8179
3.20
JIF / Ranks: 6109
1.5
Recent Articles
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Rashed H, El-Shenawy N, El-Fahla N
Mol Biochem Parasitol
. 2025 Mar;
262:111677.
PMID: 40064449
This study investigates the prevalence, severity, and impacts of parasitic infestations in Clarias gariepinus. Additionally, the study assesses the detrimental impacts of parasite infestation on the health condition of affected...
2.
Jain S
Mol Biochem Parasitol
. 2025 Feb;
262:111672.
PMID: 39894059
In this work the relationship between Schistosoma mansoni (Sm) and the induction and progression of colorectal cancer (CRC) is examined. Various clinical studies reviewed here yield inconsistent results, with some...
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Pinheiro C, Rocha Y, Rodrigues J, Moura G, de Oliveira J, Lourenco F, et al.
Mol Biochem Parasitol
. 2025 Jan;
262:111674.
PMID: 39875027
Globally, an estimated 1 billion people reside in endemic areas, and over 12 million individuals are infected with leishmaniasis. Despite its prevalence, leishmaniasis continues to be a neglected disease, mainly...
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El-Refaiy A, Amer N, Alhejely A, Qahl S, Shaban A, Mohamed A, et al.
Mol Biochem Parasitol
. 2025 Jan;
262:111673.
PMID: 39875026
This study investigated the effect of dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) leaf aqueous extract (DLE) on the immunological response of mice following infection with Schistosoma mansoni. Mice (in groups of 7) were...
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Black J, Poulton B, Gonzaga B, Iskantar A, Paape D, Tosi L, et al.
Mol Biochem Parasitol
. 2025 Jan;
261():111664.
PMID: 39746453
Eukaryotic chromosomes segregate faithfully prior to nuclear division to ensure genome stability. If segregation becomes defective, the chromosome copy number of the cell may alter leading to aneuploidy and/or polyploidy,...
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Karamian M, Alemzadeh E, Abedi A, Eshaghi S, Abdollahpour-Alitappeh M, Alemzadeh E, et al.
Mol Biochem Parasitol
. 2024 Dec;
261():111663.
PMID: 39675636
Cutaneous leishmaniasis is considered as one of the most concerns of the World Health Organization (WHO). The main objective of this study was to use polycaprolactone (PCL) nanofiber scaffolds in...
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Ahmed N, Rani N, Robin T, Mashrur M, Shovo M, Prome A, et al.
Mol Biochem Parasitol
. 2024 Nov;
260:111655.
PMID: 39521441
The parasite Toxoplasma gondii, or T. gondii, is zoonotic that both individuals as well as animals can contract resulting in toxoplasmosis, a life-threatening illness. We used an immunoinformatic technique in...
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Ciganda M, Jackson A, Bangs J
Mol Biochem Parasitol
. 2024 Oct;
260:111656.
PMID: 39461507
Phosphosphingolipids (PSL) are essential components of eukaryotic membranes. The major PSL in fungi and protists is inositol phosphorylceramide (IPC), while sphingomyelin (SM), and to a lesser extent ethanolamine phosphorylceramide (EPC)...
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Zeng A, Song Y, Wan X, Shen B, Fang R, Zhao J, et al.
Mol Biochem Parasitol
. 2024 Oct;
260:111654.
PMID: 39461506
Protein phosphatases Mg/Mn dependent (PPMs), serine/threonine phosphatases, are widely distributed in apicomplexan parasites, and Toxoplasma gondii possesses the largest number of PPMs in the apicomplexan parasites. Though the function of...