Testimonials

“We have recently published a review article in the special issue of the International Journal of Molecular Sciences ERK Signaling Pathway in Diseases. Our experience with the editorial office was very good as all steps went smoothly. We were particularly impressed by the remarkably short time from submission through the review process to publication, which took just 5 weeks.”

Article in International Journal of Molecular Sciences: Nuclear ERK: Mechanism of Translocation, Substrates, and Role in Cancer

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“First of all, I appreciate being invited to edit the special issue "Adipokines" for the second time. We contributed a review article with the title “Chemerin Isoforms and Activity in Obesity” to this special issue. The editorial team is competent, efficient and highly supportive. The review process was quick and comments of the reviewers were fair and very helpful. The online system was easy to use. The reputation of IJMS and its impact factor are very good. I would recommend IJMS to my colleagues.”

Article in International Journal of Molecular Sciences: Chemerin Isoforms and Activity in Obesity

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“I really appreciate being invited to the Special Issue “Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Toxicology of Natural and Synthetic Toxins.” This was my first manuscript published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, before I also published in others MDPI journals. I am very satisfied with the overall publication process. I had excellent contact with the editorial staff created by courteous, competent and helpful people. The peer review process was very fast. I would definitively recommend IJMS for the publication of high quality papers."

Article in International Journal of Molecular Sciences: Toxins Utilize the Endoplasmic Reticulum-Associated Protein Degradation Pathway in Their Intoxication Process

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“Having published several papers in IJMS, I can only underline my positive experiences with this Journal. The reviewing was professionally conducted. Production and handling of proofs were close to perfect and remarkably rapid. After submission of corrected proofs, my last paper was published within a day. I would like to recommend this Publisher and the Journal.”

Article in International Journal of Molecular Sciences: Aging, Melatonin, and the Pro- and Anti-Inflammatory Networks

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“We just published our 4th research work in the prestigious “International Journal of Molecular Sciences”, I have to say that it was a great experience as in the other three occasions. The scientific and editorial team was very supportive contributing with a series of deeply-qualified reviewers whose questions to our work made our manuscript even better and with a magnifique infrastructure, the editorial team, whom always were very quick in answering and solving all my bureaucratic questions . I can not express enough thanks to them. Of course, I will choose this journal for publish again and strongly recommend the journal to my colleagues and friends.”

Article in International Journal of Molecular Sciences: Extract of Deschampsia antarctica (EDA) Prevents Dermal Cell Damage Induced by UV Radiation and 2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin

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“Our experience to publish with IJMS can be simply characterized as excellent and superb; really constructive suggestions, rapid revision process, highly efficient communication with the Handling Editor, strong support from the Editorial Office regarding reduction of the APC expenses when applied (e.g. an author affiliated with Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA), an incredible illustration of the final article, and a unique flexibility and understanding of the accounting department in terms of the time APC debts are paid back to the journal. I strongly suggest IJMS as an ideal journal for scientists, professors and researchers to submit their work for publication. It is one of the best and worldwide recognized journals in its field. We are all here, in Athens, Greece and Harvard Medical School, MA, USA, very excited and proud for having our works finally published in IJMS. Thank you all so much for this great opportunity.”

Article in International Journal of Molecular Sciences: Revisiting Histone Deacetylases in Human Tumorigenesis: The Paradigm of Urothelial Bladder Cancer

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“This was the first time for me to work with IJMS of MDPI. This was also the first time for me to feel that "something is going on" instead of "Is it being read at all?" before the announcement of decision. These two different attitudes are related to the publication speed and professional reviewers level. Although we spent a lot of time writing a paper for which we were considered experts, our first draft were nearly rejected and the comments were frustratingly harsh. However, our manuscript was getting much better because of the immediate and constructive response from the referees. So if I have another opportunity to introduce our research, I will.”

Article in International Journal of Molecular Sciences: Two-Dimensional and Three-Dimensional Single Particle Tracking of Upconverting Nanoparticles in Living Cells

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“I appreciated the invitation by guest editors Dr. Grässel and Dr. Aszodi to contribute a paper to IJMS’ Special Issue "Osteoarthritis and Cartilage Regeneration". Upon discussing it with my international team of collaborators, we happily accepted this invitation. Overall, submission was stress-free and reviewing was fair and rebuttal transparent. The publication process with MDPI was fast and involved all co-authors at all times. In addition, communication with the editorial staff was pleasant.”

Article in International Journal of Molecular Sciences: Bioreactor-Controlled Physoxia Regulates TGF-β Signaling to Alter Extracellular Matrix Synthesis by Human Chondrocytes

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“I really appreciate being published to the Special Issue “Genetics of Neurodegenerative Diseases: Focus on Progression and Response to Treatment.” This was my first manuscript published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences. Peer reviewing and publication processes were remarkably rapid and really satisfied. I will continue to submit my papers to International Journal of Molecular Sciences.”

Article in International Journal of Molecular Sciences: The First Report of Polymorphisms and Genetic Features of the prion-like Protein Gene (PRND) in a Prion Disease-Resistant Animal, Dog

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“The publication of an invited review article in a special issue of IJMS has been a very fulfilling experience. The submission and revision process was very smooth and it took 6 weeks only on the whole from initial submission to appearance in PUBMED.”

Article in International Journal of Molecular Sciences: Impact of ERK5 on the Hallmarks of Cancer

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“It was a rewarding experience to contribute to IJMS with an invited review. The submission system was very smooth and reviewer comments were appropriate and useful for improving our manuscript. The process, from initial submission through final acceptance, was really fast. We will consider this journal for our future submissions.”

Article in International Journal of Molecular Sciences: Dual Role of Bile Acids on the Biliary Epithelium: Friend or Foe?

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“It was a pleasure to publish our work in IJMS. The processing of the paper from the handling by the editors, reviewers and the editorial office was extremely efficient. The paper went through full peer review with constructive reviewers comments, in spite of the quick turn around time from submission to first decision. Overall, I was most impressed with the high level of professionalism at every stage of the processing of the manuscript.”

Article in International Journal of Molecular Sciences: TRPM7, Magnesium, and Signaling

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“Our publication as invited research article in “Tumor Invasion and Metastases” special issue of IJMS has been a fulfilling experience. Cancer metastasis is lethal in most cancers and mechanistic understandings of Circulating Tumor Cells (CTCs) interactions with circulatory cells of the immune system are critical. We dissected interplays between CTCs and Polymorphonuclear-Myeloid Derived Suppressor Cells (PMN-MDSCs) by heterotypic clustering as a key mechanism to promote CTC survival and sustain the metastatic process. Transplantation of both cell populations in mice revealed significantly enhanced dissemination and metastasis compared to mice injected with CTCs or PMN-MDSCs alone. This was coupled with in vitro co-culturing demonstrating that CTCs induced PMN-MDSC pro-tumorigenic differentiation through paracrine Nodal signaling, augmenting their production of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Augmented PMN-MDSC ROS upregulated Notch1 CTC expression, thus priming CTCs to respond to ligand-mediated (Jagged1) Notch activation. This study provided seminal evidence showing that PMN-MDSCs directly promote CTC dissemination and metastatic potency. Targeting CTC/PMN-MDSC crosstalks can represent a novel therapeutic avenue for limiting hematogenous spread of metastasis.”

Article in International Journal of Molecular Sciences: PMN-MDSCs Enhance CTC Metastatic Properties through Reciprocal Interactions via ROS/Notch/Nodal Signaling

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“This was our first time working with IJMS on an invited article. If I want to sum our experience up I would say it was the perfect example of efficiency and professionalism. Kuddos to editor and the whole team. The made sure we were informed from the first step to the end. The most delightful thing was the rapid publication from the time of acceptance! With such a peasant experience, we will surely be working with them again.”

Article in International Journal of Molecular Sciences: Curcumin and Intestinal Inflammatory Diseases: Molecular Mechanisms of Protection

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“It was a great pleasure to publish our review article in a special issue of IJMS. The efficient handling of the paper by the editors, reviewers, and editorial office made me impressed. The reviewer’s comments were insightful and significant, which highly improved our manuscript. Furthermore, the editorial office provided arrangements to deal with embargo and adjusted the date of online-publication, regarding the manuscript cited in the Reference section. Their remarkably high level of professionalism was fantastic.”

Article in International Journal of Molecular Sciences: Novel Therapeutic Potentials of Taxifolin for Amyloid-β-associated Neurodegenerative Diseases and Other Diseases: Recent Advances and Future Perspectives

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“We have an extremely positive experience with IJMS. It was very convenient and satisfying, that we were informed at every step of the process. We were very impressed how smooth and fast the entire process of submission, peer-review and acceptance was handled. Big thumbs up for the editors and the editorial office! We will definitely consider this journal for our future submissions.”

Article in International Journal of Molecular Sciences: Anti-Cancer Activity of Novel Dihydrotestosterone-Derived Ring A-Condensed Pyrazoles on Androgen Non-Responsive Prostate Cancer Cell Lines

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“We have recently published a research article in the special issue of the International Journal of Molecular Sciences “Hormones-Dependent Cancers: New Aspects on Biochemistry and Molecular Pathology (II)”. We were impressed by the efficiency of the reviewing process and the competence and the helpfulness of the members of the Editorial office. Moreover, the provided online platform by the journal works very well and undoubtedly contributes for the rapidity of the manuscript’s submission and publication. This was our first publication in IJMS and we will definitely consider submitting manuscripts in this journal in the future.”

Article in International Journal of Molecular Sciences: The polypeptide GALNT6 Displays Redundant Functions upon Suppression of its Closest Homolog GALNT3 in Mediating Aberrant O-Glycosylation, Associated with Ovarian Cancer Progression

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“This was my first time submitting to IJMS. I was particularly impressed by the speed and efficiency of the review process and especially the very short delay from acceptance to publishing. This was not due to the editor cutting corners; I saw that the manuscript had been extensively edited for the proofs and the phrasing had in most cases been improved. The editorial team also noticed a number of small errors that had escaped our and the reviewers’ notice. Publishing with IJMS has been a very positive experience, and I will certainly give this journal consideration as a venue for future publications.”

Article in International Journal of Molecular Sciences: Catching a SPY: Using the SpyCatcher-SpyTag and Related Systems for Labeling and Localizing Bacterial Proteins

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“My first experience with the International Journal of Molecular Sciences was very satisfying. The entire processing was surprisingly fast and efficient. I particularly appreciated the manuscript’s ease of submission, with a unique template including text, figures and tables. Moreover, peer-review was fast and significant, with helpful comments for manuscript improvement. From acceptance to publication it took only a couple of days. Overall, I can say that I’m fully satisfied with this publication and will definitely consider The International Journal of Molecular Sciences for future publications.”

Article in International Journal of Molecular Sciences: Genetic Stability of Mesenchymal Stromal Cells for Regenerative Medicine Applications: A Fundamental Biosafety Aspect

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“I had a very positive experience publishing in IJMS. The process, from initial submission to final acceptance was very smooth and fast (submitted April 26, published May 15). It is easy to get in touch with the editorial staff for any question by email, you receive a reply within few hours. The proofreading process, based on the classical word editing software, is also very convenient and fast. I will consider IJMS for publication in the future.”

Article in International Journal of Molecular Sciences: Chemical Basis of Reactive Oxygen Species Reactivity and Involvement in Neurodegenerative Diseases

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