The Building Blocks of Life: Amino Acid Research
Join the International Journal of Amino Acids (IJAA) for priority publication in amino acid biochemistry, protein structure, metabolic pathways, nutritional science, and therapeutic applications for conditions ranging from metabolic disorders to nutritional deficiencies requiring evidence-based interventions. Our community connects biochemists, nutritional scientists, and clinical researchers worldwide exploring how these fundamental molecular building blocks influence health, disease, and therapeutic intervention across diverse research and clinical settings. From essential amino acid nutrition to metabolic disorders and protein folding diseases, amino acid science offers insights into fundamental biological processes with direct therapeutic relevance.
Glycine
Simplest amino acidLeucine
Branched-chain essentialTryptophan
Aromatic precursorCysteine
Disulfide bondsExcellence in Amino Acid Science
Expert Biochemistry Review
Review by biochemists, protein scientists, and metabolic researchers who understand amino acid chemistry, protein folding, enzymatic pathways, and the complex roles these molecules play in biological systems and therapeutic applications for conditions ranging from metabolic disorders to nutritional deficiencies requiring evidence-based interventions.
Rapid 21-Day Decisions
Streamlined workflow delivers first decisions within 21 days, essential for competitive research areas where timely publication ensures priority for novel amino acid findings and therapeutic discoveries requiring rapid dissemination to the scientific community for translation and validation.
Global Open Access
Published research reaches biochemists, nutritionists, and clinical researchers worldwide without subscription barriers, maximizing visibility and ensuring amino acid discoveries translate into broader scientific understanding and clinical applications across healthcare and research settings globally.
Metabolic Focus
We prioritize research on amino acid metabolism, inborn errors of metabolism, nutritional biochemistry, and the metabolic pathways connecting amino acids to broader physiological processes and disease states requiring rigorous scientific investigation and clinical translation.
Protein Science
Amino acids are protein building blocks. IJAA welcomes research on protein structure, folding, misfolding diseases, and the amino acid determinants of protein function that underlie fundamental biological processes and pathological conditions including neurodegenerative and metabolic diseases.
Therapeutic Applications
Connect research to clinical translation. IJAA publishes studies on amino acid supplementation, therapeutic amino acids, and clinical applications of amino acid science for patient care, treatment development, and nutritional optimization in clinical settings.
Investment Options
All tiers include rigorous peer review, DOI assignment, and comprehensive indexing
- 1 Article APC Waiver
- Unlimited submissions
- Priority review handling
- Language editing services
- 2 Article APC Waivers
- Expedited review process
- Editorial board eligibility
- Membership certificate
- Coverage for 25 articles
- Centralized billing
- Multiple author support
- Dedicated account manager
Amino Acid Science Focus Areas
BCAABranched-ChainAAAAromatic AAsMETSulfur AAsGLUGlutamateARGArgininePROProlineHISHistidineSERSerineEssential Amino Acids
Research on essential amino acids that must be obtained through diet forms a core focus of IJAA. From leucine signaling in muscle protein synthesis to tryptophan metabolism and serotonin production, we publish studies exploring how essential amino acids influence health and disease across the lifespan from early development through aging.
Non-Essential Amino Acids
Conditionally essential and non-essential amino acids play critical metabolic roles. IJAA welcomes research on glutamine in immune function, arginine in vascular health, glycine in neurological function, and the diverse biological activities of amino acids beyond protein synthesis.
Inborn Errors of Metabolism
Genetic disorders affecting amino acid metabolism cause significant disease burden. IJAA publishes research on phenylketonuria, maple syrup urine disease, homocystinuria, and other aminoacidopathies from molecular mechanisms to diagnostic advances, newborn screening, and therapeutic interventions including dietary management and emerging pharmacological approaches.
Nutritional Applications
Amino acid nutrition spans sports performance to clinical medicine. IJAA welcomes research on protein quality, amino acid supplementation, parenteral nutrition, and the optimization of amino acid intake for health promotion, athletic performance, clinical rehabilitation, and disease management across patient populations.
Protein Folding
Amino acid sequence determines protein structure and function. IJAA publishes research on protein folding, misfolding diseases including amyloidoses, chaperone biology, and the fundamental principles connecting amino acid sequence to three-dimensional protein architecture and biological function.
Analytical Methods
Accurate amino acid analysis underpins the field. IJAA welcomes methodological research on amino acid quantification, metabolomic profiling, mass spectrometry applications, and analytical advances enabling amino acid science discovery and clinical diagnostics.
Signaling Pathways
Amino acids regulate major signaling cascades including mTOR. IJAA publishes research on amino acid sensing, nutrient signaling, autophagy regulation, and the molecular mechanisms connecting amino acid availability to cellular responses affecting growth, metabolism, and survival.
Editorial Opportunities
Join our editorial board to shape amino acid research publishing. Handle manuscripts in your specialty from protein biochemistry to clinical nutrition. Propose special issues on emerging topics from precision nutrition to novel amino acid therapeutics, metabolic engineering, and computational approaches to amino acid research.
IJAA maintains strict editorial independence. All submissions undergo rigorous double-blind peer review regardless of membership tier. Our reviewers evaluate manuscripts for scientific rigor, methodological quality, and potential to advance understanding of amino acid biochemistry. This ensures the IJAA seal represents excellence in amino acid science research spanning biochemistry, nutrition, and clinical medicine worldwide.
Ready to Publish Your Amino Acid Research?
Submit for expert peer review and global Open Access. Contact [email protected] for membership inquiries. Whether studying essential amino acids, metabolic disorders, or protein structure, IJAA provides expert reviewers and worldwide visibility for your innovative amino acid research.