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Editorial Excellence

New Content Item (8)Lipids in Health and Disease ranks in the top percentile of Springer Nature journals based on data collected from the Journal Author Satisfaction Survey. Editorial excellence recognizes extraordinary editors for their commitment and passion to their journals. Learn more about editorial excellence here. Thank you and congratulations to the journal’s Editors-in-Chief, A. M. Abd El-Aty and Christine Meisinger.

Featured Article : Association between the hemoglobin A1c/High-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio and stroke incidence: a prospective nationwide cohort study in China

New Content Item (1)By Chaojuan Huang, Hongtao You, Yuyang Zhang, Ligang Fan, Xingliang Feng & Naiyuan Shao

In this study, the authors utilized data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study spanning from 2011 to 2018. They assessed the link between HbA1c/HDL-C levels and stroke incidence.

The findings revealed that elevated HbA1c/HDL-C levels are significantly associated with increased stroke risk. This underscores the potential of using HbA1c/HDL-C as a clinical marker for assessing long-term stroke risk and guiding preventive measures in healthcare practices. Read full article here.

Featured Article : Association between metabolic score for visceral fat index and BMI-adjusted skeletal muscle mass index in American adults

New Content Item (1)A recent study explored the connection between metabolic score for visceral fat (METS-VF) and skeletal muscle mass index (SMI), revealing important insights into how abdominal obesity impacts muscle health. The findings indicated that increased visceral fat is associated with lower muscle mass among U.S. adults. Read full article here.

Featured Article: Association between body roundness index and risk of osteoarthritis: a cross-sectional study

New Content Item (8)This study explores connection between body roundness index (BRI) and osteoarthritis (OA). The researchers utilized data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey spanning from 1999 to 2018, involving 12,946 individuals.
The developed prediction model demonstrated potential that combining BRI with other easily accessible factors was helpful in assessing and managing high-risk OA groups. Read full article here.

Featured Article: Deficiency of lysophosphatidic acid receptor 3 decreases erythropoietin production in hypoxic mouse kidneys

This interesting research article explores the physiological function of LPAR3 in mouse kidneys under hypoxia. Read full article here.

Call for Papers - Neuropsychiatric Disorders and Lipid Metabolism: Clinical Manifestations, Therapeutic Interventions, and Beyond

Lipids in Health and Disease is calling for submissions to our Collection on Neuropsychiatric Disorders and Lipid Metabolism: Clinical Manifestations, Therapeutic Interventions, and Beyond. This Collection is dedicated to exploring the intricate relationship between neuropsychiatric disorders and lipid metabolism from a clinical research perspective.

Call for Papers: Lipids in Chronic Kidney Disease: Emerging Evidence and Therapeutic Perspectives

Lipids in Health and Disease is calling for submissions to our Collection on Lipids in Chronic Kidney Disease: Emerging Evidence and Therapeutic Perspectives. This Collection aims to bring together cutting-edge research that advances our understanding of lipid metabolism, risk stratification, and therapeutic interventions in chronic kidney disease.

Call for Papers: Environmental Exposures and Lipid Homeostasis: Investigating the Impact of Pollutants on Metabolic Health

Lipids in Health and Disease is calling for submissions to our new Collection on Environmental Exposures and Lipid Homeostasis: Investigating the Impact of Pollutants on Metabolic Health. This Collection focuses on the link between environmental factors and lipid homeostasis. 

Call for Papers: Lipids and Women’s Health

Lipids in Health and Disease is calling for submissions to our new Collection on "Lipids and Women’s Health" which will explore two thematic areas: Lipids in Reproductive Diseases in Women and Influence of Gender Bias on Recent Lipid Studies.

Have a submission for Lipids in Health and Disease?

Have a submission you want to make sure is right for Lipids in Health and Disease? Or a great idea for a new submission or thematic series? Tell our Editors-in-Chief, A. M. Abd El-Aty and Christine Meisinger!

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Editor-in-Chief

A. M. Abd El-Aty, PhD, Cairo University, Egypt

Christine Meisinger, MPH, University of Augsburg, Germany

Aims and scope

Lipids in Health and Disease is an open access, peer-reviewed journal that publishes articles on all aspects of lipids, such as their interaction with proteins and their pharmacological, (bio)chemical, and molecular effects at the organismal level. We are also interested in molecular toxicological investigations related to lipids and natural products that can interact with various aspects of lipids in health and disease. The synthesis and actions of new lipid compounds and enzyme systems involved in lipid synthesis and metabolism are of interest.

Lipids in Health and Disease invites submissions from all scientists, health care professionals, and physicians in all areas of lipids. Lipids are defined herein in their broadest sense and include:

  • cholesterol
  • triacylglycerols
  • fatty acids
  • phospholipids
  • sphingolipids
  • glycosphingolipids
  • remnant cholesterol
  • inositol lipids
  • sterols and oxysterols
  • second messenger lipids (such as diacylglycerol and ceramide)
  • storage and bioactive lipid forms
  • lipid mediators (e.g., eicosanoids, resolvins)
  • lipid‒protein conjugates
  • structural lipids relevant to membranes and signaling pathways

The journal publishes research that investigates and defines the role of lipids in various physiological and pathological processes including, but not limited to:

  • enzymes and synthetic machinery involved in the metabolism of lipids in cells and tissues
  • lipid transport
  • energy storage and metabolism
  • structural components of cell membranes
  • hormone synthesis
  • cellular signaling
  • brain and nervous system function
  • nutrient absorption and transport
  • thermoregulation and protection
  • cardiovascular diseases
  • obesity and metabolic syndrome
  • diabetes mellitus
  • neurodegenerative diseases
  • inflammatory and autoimmune diseases
  • cancer
  • liver diseases
  • infectious diseases
  • kidney disease
  • pulmonary diseases
  • musculoskeletal disorders
  • reproductive and endocrine disorders
  • dermatological diseases
  • eye diseases
  • the gut‒brain axis and microbiota-linked disorders
     

The journal particularly welcomes:

  • Cutting-edge studies in emerging areas of lipid research, including lipidomics, spatial lipidomics, and the integration of lipid data with other omics technologies such as genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics, to identify novel lipid biomarkers and therapeutic targets.
  • Research exploring the roles of lipids in immunometabolism, all areas of immunity, and the resolution of inflammation is especially encouraged.
  •  Research on lipid-based nanocarriers, including lipid nanoparticles (LNPs), and other lipid-derived delivery systems used in gene therapy, mRNA vaccines, and advanced drug delivery applications.
  • Studies investigating lipid dysregulation in aging, cellular senescence, and longevity
  • Research employing computational modeling and artificial intelligence (AI) to predict lipid interactions, functions, and disease associations.
  • Submissions addressing the influence of dietary lipids, food-derived bioactive lipids, nutraceuticals, and environmental exposures on lipid metabolism and related health outcomes are strongly supported.

In particular, the journal seeks to bridge the gap between fundamental research and clinical application by highlighting studies that clarify the role of lipids in disease mechanisms, diagnostics, and therapeutic strategies.

Annual Journal Metrics

  • Citation Impact 2023
    Journal Impact Factor: 3.9
    5-year Journal Impact Factor: 4.3
    Source Normalized Impact per Paper (SNIP): 1.220
    SCImago Journal Rank (SJR): 1.112

    Speed 2024
    Submission to first editorial decision (median days): 1
    Submission to acceptance (median days): 74

    Usage 2024
    Downloads: 2,444,278
    Altmetric mentions: 1,385