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ACS Chemical Biology
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ACS Chemical Biology

1554-8929

Published by: American Chemical Society Publications

https://pubs.acs.org/journal/acbcct

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Biology and Biochemistry 131 458 549 36
Chemistry 211 411 502 33

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 1024
Documents by Best Scientists*: 931
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 41
SCIMAGO H-index: 142
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.383
Impact Factor: 3.8

Overview

Top Research Topics at ACS Chemical Biology?

ACS Chemical Biology was organized to reinforce research efforts on Biochemistry, Cell biology, Stereochemistry, Enzyme and Small molecule. ACS Chemical Biology concentrated on Biochemistry research, specifically Biosynthesis, Peptide, Binding site, Protein structure and Amino acid. ACS Chemical Biology explores research in Peptide and the adjacent study of Peptide sequence.

It facilitates discussions on Cell biology that incorporate concepts from other fields like Cell and Receptor. The study on Stereochemistry presented in the journal intersects with the topics under Active site.

  • Biochemistry (41.93%)
  • Cell biology (16.54%)
  • Stereochemistry (12.58%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • HaloTag: A Novel Protein Labeling Technology for Cell Imaging and Protein Analysis (1349 citations)
  • Bright Ideas for Chemical Biology (902 citations)
  • Engineered luciferase reporter from a deep sea shrimp utilizing a novel imidazopyrazinone substrate. (816 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at ACS Chemical Biology:

The most cited articles mainly tackle studies in Biochemistry, Cell biology, Small molecule, Computational biology and Stereochemistry. The journal publications connects research in Biochemistry with the related topics of Biophysics. While Cell biology is the focus of the published papers, it also provides insights into the studies of Molecular biology and Receptor.

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

  • Enzyme
  • Gene
  • DNA

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Biochemistry, Enzyme, Cell biology, Biophysics and Computational biology are the subjects of interest in ACS Chemical Biology. Most of the works presented in it deals with Biochemistry but it intersects with the subject of Bacteria. It features Cell biology research that overlaps with concepts in Cell.

In addition to Biophysics research, it aims to explore topics under Small molecule, Peptide and Ligand (biochemistry). ACS Chemical Biology investigates Computational biology research which frequently intersects with Chemical biology. Many of the studies tackled connect Active site with a similar field of study like Stereochemistry.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • m6A-RNA Demethylase FTO Inhibitors Impair Self-Renewal in Glioblastoma Stem Cells. (14 citations)
  • A Clinical-Stage Cysteine Protease Inhibitor blocks SARS-CoV-2 Infection of Human and Monkey Cells. (11 citations)
  • Chemical Diversification of Simple Synthetic Antibodies. (6 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

The top authors publishing in ACS Chemical Biology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Laura L. Kiessling (35 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • Wilfred A. van der Donk (24 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Matthew D. Disney (23 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 4 less than at the previous edition,
  • David J. Craik (22 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
  • Ronald T. Raines (19 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in ACS Chemical Biology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Scripps Research Institute (157 papers) published 8 papers at the last edition, 4 less than at the previous edition,
  • Harvard University (141 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 4 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison (111 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Michigan (91 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • University of California, San Francisco (83 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2021 edition, 10.00% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 16.67% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 11.97% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 23.08% of all publications and 48.29% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

  • Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
  • Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
  • Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
  • Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
  • Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

Becoming a Professional in Chemical Biology

Given the range of topics and research studies covered in ACS Chemical Biology, pursuing a career in this field demands a strategic blend of academic qualifications, hands-on laboratory experience, and ongoing professional development. While most positions would require at least a bachelor's degree in chemical biology, biochemistry, or a related field, higher roles may necessitate advanced degrees such as a doctorate or even a specialized license, particularly for roles that involve pharmaceutical work. For instance, if you're considering a career that intertwines the intricacies of chemical biology with pharmacology, you might draw inspiration or guidance from how to become a licensed practitioner in certain areas. For example, learning from the expertise of pharmacists in California and their process of licensure could offer a fascinating perspective. In fact, to further illustrate the role of chemical biology in pharmacology, you might be interested in discovering how to be a pharmacist in California. A keen understanding of chemical biology principles could immensely aid in a successful career in this field. By grasping ACS Chemical Biology topics, you can enhance your expertise and possibly contribute impactful research in the realm of pharmaceuticals. Going beyond educational requirements, aspiring chemical biologists should also seek to establish a strong network within the scientific community, get their research published in respected journals like ACS Chemical Biology, and attend relevant conferences or symposiums to stay updated on current trends and discoveries in the field. Investing time in understanding the various aspects of Chemical Biology, and incorporating this knowledge into your chosen profession, can potentially lead to significant breakthroughs that have a meaningful impact on our understanding and application of biological systems. Learn more about becoming a pharmacist in California!

Top Publications

  • Radiation-Induced Lipid Peroxidation Triggers Ferroptosis and Synergizes with Ferroptosis Inducers

    Ling F. Ye;Kunal R. Chaudhary;Fereshteh Zandkarimi;Andrew D. Harken

    (2020)
    365 Citations
  • Antibody–PROTAC Conjugates Enable HER2-Dependent Targeted Protein Degradation of BRD4

    Marı A Maneiro;Nafsika Forte;Maria M Shchepinova;Cyrille S Kounde

    (2020)
    215 Citations
  • A Useful Guide to Lectin Binding: Machine-Learning Directed Annotation of 57 Unique Lectin Specificities

    (2022)
    188 Citations
  • LPCAT3 Inhibitors Remodel the Polyunsaturated Phospholipid Content of Human Cells and Protect from Ferroptosis.

    (2022)
    133 Citations
  • A Clinical-Stage Cysteine Protease Inhibitor blocks SARS-CoV-2 Infection of Human and Monkey Cells.

    Drake M. Mellott;Chien Te Tseng;Aleksandra Drelich;Pavla Fajtová;Pavla Fajtová

    (2021)
    99 Citations
  • A Nimbolide-Based Kinase Degrader Preferentially Degrades Oncogenic BCR-ABL

    Bingqi Tong;Jessica N. Spradlin;Luiz F. T. Novaes;Erika Zhang

    (2020)
    88 Citations
  • Modulation of Phosphoprotein Activity by Phosphorylation Targeting Chimeras (PhosTACs).

    Po-Han Chen;Zhenyi Hu;Elvira An;Ifunanya Okeke

    (2021)
    75 Citations
  • Assessing the Cell Permeability of Bivalent Chemical Degraders Using the Chloroalkane Penetration Assay

    Caroline A. Foley;Frances Potjewyd;Kelsey N. Lamb;Lindsey I. James

    (2020)
    74 Citations
  • Structural Insights into PROTAC-Mediated Degradation of Bcl-xL

    Chun-Wa Chung;Han Dai;Esther Fernandez;Christopher P Tinworth

    (2020)
    73 Citations

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