Peptides
Overview
'Peptides' is a peer-reviewed scientific journal that focuses on the study of peptides, which are short chains of amino acids. It covers a wide range of topics including peptide synthesis, structure, function, and their applications in various fields such as medicine, biochemistry, and biotechnology. The journal publishes original research articles, reviews, and perspectives, providing a comprehensive platform for the advancement of peptide science.
Details
Details
Abbr.
Peptides
Start
1980
End
Continuing
Frequency
Monthly, 1999-
p-ISSN
0196-9781
e-ISSN
1873-5169
Country
United States
Language
English
Specialty
Biochemistry
Metrics
Metrics
h-index / Ranks: 1660
139
SJR / Ranks: 5040
826
CiteScore / Ranks: 3626
6.20
JIF / Ranks: 3481
3.0
Recent Articles
1.
Bailey C, Flatt P, Conlon J
Peptides
. 2025 Mar;
:171380.
PMID: 40081498
Recent studies with peptide-based incretin herapies have focussed mainly on the glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist semaglutide and the dual agonist tirzepatide that engages receptors for GLP-1 and glucose-dependent insulinotropic...
2.
Zuo Z, Wang Y, Fang Y, Zhao M, Wang Z, Yang Z, et al.
Peptides
. 2025 Mar;
187:171381.
PMID: 40064242
The NLRP3 inflammasome plays a crucial role as a critical regulator of the immune response and has been implicated in the pathogenesis of numerous diseases. Peptides, known for their remarkable...
3.
Yang Y, Liu J, Wang L, Wu W, Wang Q, Zhao Y, et al.
Peptides
. 2025 Mar;
:171365.
PMID: 40057379
No abstract available.
4.
Zhang M, Lei R, Wang L, Jiang Y, Zhou X, Wang Y
Peptides
. 2025 Feb;
187:171379.
PMID: 40015605
Background: Hypertension, a major cause of cardiovascular disease, is linked to vascular remodeling, which is influenced by phenotypic changes in vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs). Studies have shown that KLF4...
5.
Narimatsu Y, Kato M, Iwakoshi-Ukena E, Furumitsu M, Ukena K
Peptides
. 2025 Feb;
186:171376.
PMID: 39993656
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) featuring hepatic steatosis and insulin dysregulation is becoming a common cause of chronic hepatic diseases. Although the involvement of endocrine disruption in the onset...
6.
Rafaiee R, Mohseni F, Khaksari M, Garmabi B, Masoudi A, Jamali Z, et al.
Peptides
. 2025 Feb;
186:171368.
PMID: 39983919
Excessive prenatal exposure to ethanol leads to a condition called fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD). The neurotoxicity of alcohol causes changes in the hippocampus of animals during this time, resulting...
7.
Skoracka K, Hryhorowicz S, Schulz P, Zawada A, Ratajczak-Pawlowska A, Rychter A, et al.
Peptides
. 2025 Feb;
186:171367.
PMID: 39983918
Leptin and ghrelin are two key hormones that play opposing roles in the regulation of appetite and energy balance. Ghrelin stimulates appetite and food intake following binding to receptors and...
8.
Rehfeld J
Peptides
. 2025 Feb;
186:171369.
PMID: 39983917
This review describes how the classic gut hormone, cholecystokinin (CCK), should be comprehended in 2025. In the early physiological tradition of studying gastrointestinal hormones, the hormones were named after the...
9.
Xi L, Du J, Lu Y, Xue W, Xia Y, Chen T, et al.
Peptides
. 2025 Feb;
185:171366.
PMID: 39954860
Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) are frequently utilized to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Several GLP-1RAs (Exendin-4 and liraglutide) have been shown to accelerate diabetic wound healing. The major...
10.
Ribeiro F, Arnaldo L, P Milhomem L, Passos L, S Aguiar S, Aguiar S, et al.
Peptides
. 2025 Feb;
185:171356.
PMID: 39929256
There are different molecular pathways that regulate appetite, particularly the role of the hypothalamus, circadian rhythms, and gastrointestinal peptides. The hypothalamus integrates signals from orexigenic peptides like neuropeptide Y (NPY)...