Academic Journal
Q1Tissue Barriers
About Tissue Barriers
About Tissue Barriers
Tissue Barriers is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by Taylor and Francis Ltd. (United Kingdom). It focuses on Q1. Publication coverage spans 2013-2026.
Key indicators: ISSN 2168-8370, 2168-8362; H-index 56; Impact Factor 3.1.
Understanding This Journal's Metrics
Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:
- H-index (56): Strong citation impact — 56 articles cited at least 56 times each, reflecting solid influence.
- Impact Factor (3.1): Average citations per recent article. A solid figure indicating regular citation by the research community.
Publishing in Tissue Barriers
An established venue in its field. The journal welcomes solid, well-executed research. Ensure your manuscript fits the stated scope and follows author guidelines carefully.
- Scope fit: Confirm your research aligns with Q1. Off-scope manuscripts are typically desk-rejected quickly.
- Author guidelines: Follow formatting, reference style, and article-type requirements exactly — non-compliant manuscripts may be returned without review.
- Submission: Submit via the official journal website.
Is This Journal Right for Your Paper?
- Audience match: Will the journal's readers cite and build on your findings?
- Timeline: Higher-tier journals mean longer review and higher rejection risk. Balance prestige against your schedule.
- Indexing: Confirm indexing in Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed (if biomedical) meets your institutional requirements.
- Open access needs: Check funder mandates and whether the journal offers compliant OA options.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ISSN of Tissue Barriers?
2168-8370, 2168-8362.
Who publishes Tissue Barriers?
Taylor and Francis Ltd..
What are Tissue Barriers's metrics?
Impact Factor 3.1; H-index 56.
Where do I submit to Tissue Barriers?
Via the official website.
Is Tissue Barriers peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.
Verified field sources
- Journal Impact Factor: 3.1 — Official source; checked 2026-10-03. Publisher-reported Journal Impact Factor and year from Taylor & Francis About this journal information.
- Impact Factor year: 2025 — Official source; checked 2026-10-03. Publisher-reported Journal Impact Factor and year from Taylor & Francis About this journal information.
Source-backed journal facts
Topics in published research
Barrier Structure and Function Studies; Gut microbiota and health; Connexins and lens biology; Wnt/β-catenin signaling in development and cancer; Cell Adhesion Molecules Research; Hippo pathway signaling and YAP/TAZ.
OpenAlex classifies topics from published works. These topics are not the publisher’s official aims and scope.
Source: OpenAlex source record. Retrieved 2026-10-03. Source record updated 2026-10-02. OpenAlex metrics are different from SCImago metrics and the Clarivate Journal Impact Factor.
Journal Metrics
Quartile, SJR and the listed SCImago H-index use the 2025 imported SCImago dataset. A quartile may vary by subject category. Values without a source or reporting year are unverified historical entries. Verify the current Journal Impact Factor with Clarivate or the publisher before using it.
Aims & Scope
The publisher’s official aims and scope have not yet been verified for this profile. Use the journal website to check subject fit and accepted article types before submitting.
Recent Research Articles
Latest publications matched automatically by ISSN.
Emerging roles of migrasomes in blood–tissue barrier integrity and intercellular signaling
Amal Ahmed El-Sheikh, Rashid A. Aldahhan
2026-10-07 · DOI: 10.1080/21688370.2026.2738431Role of mononuclear cells, stem cells, and exosomes in hypothyroid testicular dysfunction in rats via modulation of ZO-1, SIRT/FOXO. Focusing on blood testes barrier
Yasmine Osama Mohamed Mokhtar, Nada Amgad Mohamed Abdel Majeed, Manar Fouli Gaber Ibrahim, Randa Ahmed Ibrahim et al.
2026-09-29 · DOI: 10.1080/21688370.2026.2738428Barrier function of the Vero E6 cell monolayer
Júlia Tárnoki-Zách, Elöd Méhes, Bernadett Pályi, Szilvia Bősze et al.
2026-09-28 · DOI: 10.1080/21688370.2026.2736960A simulation of recreational and addictive methamphetamine use on the integrity of the blood-brain barrier endothelium using an in vitro BBB model
Kelly Fick, David Fisher, Khayelihle Brian Makhathini, Chontrelle Willemse et al.
2026-09-18 · DOI: 10.1080/21688370.2026.2728887NEK2 is involved in the mediation of the effects of LPS in endothelial cells
Md Matiur Rahman Sarker, Saikat Fakir, Madan Sigdel, Nektarios Barabutis et al.
2026-09-14 · DOI: 10.1080/21688370.2026.2732890Estrogen-dependent regulation of lipolysis-stimulated lipoprotein receptor via G-protein-coupled estrogen receptor 1 in breast cancer malignancy
Misaki Takada, Akira Takasawa, Taishi Akimoto, Kumi Takasawa et al.
2026-09-14 · DOI: 10.1080/21688370.2026.2731724Cathepsin D as a central regulator of extracellular matrix remodeling in wound healing and chronic tissue pathologies
Shobith Rangappa, Thammanna Gowda SS, Parimala Hanumesh, Prashantha K et al.
2026-09-10 · DOI: 10.1080/21688370.2026.2730865Solute transport through the glomerular filtration barrier: the podocyte slit diaphragms’ role in maintaining glomerular basement membrane integrity and podocyte-to-endothelial crosstalk
Azin Azadi, Chang-Joon Lee, David W. Smith, Bruce S. Gardiner et al.
2026-09-01 · DOI: 10.1080/21688370.2026.2721728Decoding the multidimensional landscape of skin aging: molecular pathways and next-generation diagnostics & therapeutics
Megha Sharma, Sonam Chawla
2026-08-25 · DOI: 10.1080/21688370.2026.2721715An agonist of the cannabinoid-sensing G-protein coupled receptor 55 promotes wound healing and protects against UVB-induced keratinocyte damage
Pimngeon Chatkul, Apiwan Arinno, Lapasrada Panpoca, Mathusorn Wongsawat et al.
2026-08-05 · DOI: 10.1080/21688370.2026.2713791Irisin-treated microbiota restore blood–testis barrier integrity and spermatogenesis in chronically stressed rats
Itishree Dubey, Manisha Yadav, Sapana Kushwaha
2026-07-24 · DOI: 10.1080/21688370.2026.2700679Modeling tonsil organoids for studying mucosal immune responses to SARS-CoV-2 vaccination
Yang Gao, Wan Wang, Ying-Ying Wang, Bao-Feng Wang et al.
2026-07-19 · DOI: 10.1080/21688370.2026.2700690Claudins as signaling hubs of fibrosis, autophagy, and metabolism
Haruna Fukunaga, Yuki Niwa, Masuo Kondoh
2026-07-16 · DOI: 10.1080/21688370.2026.2703918Intestine organotypic culture recapitulates human embryonic villus morphogenesis at week 8
Melis Asal, Nanne J. Paauw, Maria Thon, Taco Waaijman et al.
2026-07-15 · DOI: 10.1080/21688370.2026.2700689Erlotinib impairs epidermal tight junction and barrier integrity by inhibiting EGFR and Src and affects maturation of cell–cell junctions in human and mouse keratinocytes
Keisuke Imafuku, Alexander Garcia-Ponce, Jens Waschke
2026-07-13 · DOI: 10.1080/21688370.2026.2696758A Dsg3-specific pemphigus autoantibody induces formation of immature desmosomes associated with impaired adhesion
Julia Huber, Michael Fuchs, Jens Waschke, Christoph Hudemann et al.
2026-07-10 · DOI: 10.1080/21688370.2026.2700483Blood-brain barrier permeability in diffuse large B-Cell lymphoma: associations with established risk factors for CNS relapse
Martine Prütz Nørskov, Elisabeth Præstekjær Cramer, Ulrich Lindberg, Adam Espe Hansen et al.
2026-07-04 · DOI: 10.1080/21688370.2026.2696764Developmental maturation of intestinal junctional complexes in preterm infants
Catherine Kollmann, Carolin Niklas, Karen Ernestus, Grit Gesine Ruth Hiller et al.
2026-07-02 · DOI: 10.1080/21688370.2026.2697088Inflammation and epidermal barrier integrity, decline, and restoration: It’s time to rouse the “guardians at the gate”
Michael L. Samulevich, Liam E. Carman, Brian J. Aneskievich
2026-06-30 · DOI: 10.1080/21688370.2026.2696086Involvement of vimentin intermediate filaments in overcoming tissue barriers during cancer cell dissemination
Anna O. Zholudeva, Ekaterina A. Kozlova, Natalya A. Gloushankova, Antonina Alexandrova et al.
2026-06-23 · DOI: 10.1080/21688370.2026.2689473Reviews
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