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Chemiluminescence-based Assays for Detection of Nitric Oxide and its Derivatives from Autoxidation and Nitrosated Compounds
Published on: February 16, 2022
New directions for Nitric Oxide - Focused, rapid, and forward-looking.
Miriam M Cortese-Krott1, Lorenzo Berra2, Adrian Hobbs3
1Myocardial Infarction Research Laboratory, Clinic of Cardiology, Pneumology and Angiology, Medical Faculty, Heinrich-Heine-University, Germany; CARID, Cardiovascular Research Institute Düsseldorf, Medical Faculty, Heinrich-Heine-University, Germany.
The journal Nitric Oxide is expanding its scope to include redox biology and medicine, covering small molecule signaling like hydrogen sulfide. Editorial policies are updated for faster, more rigorous peer review and enhanced community engagement.
Area of Science:
- Redox biology and medicine
- Small molecule signaling
Background:
- The journal Nitric Oxide is undergoing significant editorial and structural changes.
- This evolution reflects the growing interdisciplinary nature of nitric oxide research and its connections to broader redox biology.
Discussion:
- The journal now embraces a wider range of small signaling molecules, including hydrogen sulfide, persulfides, and carbon monoxide.
- Mechanistic, translational, and interdisciplinary studies are explicitly welcomed to foster comprehensive research.
Key Insights:
- Streamlined peer review process to eliminate major revisions and accelerate decision timelines.
- Introduction of invitation-only review articles and a dedicated Reviewer Board to enhance scientific rigor and mentorship.
- Implementation of curated method collections and a strengthened social media presence to boost reproducibility, engagement, and visibility.
Outlook:
- These strategic changes aim to position Nitric Oxide as a leading, responsive journal for the redox biology and medicine community.
- The journal seeks to better serve the evolving research landscape and foster scientific advancement in small molecule signaling.
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