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Journal overview

Autophagy publishes peer-reviewed research on all aspects of autophagic processes.

The aim of Autophagy is to be the premiere journal publishing high quality papers in the field which has advanced tremendously, due in large part to the multiple connections between autophagy and various aspects of human health and disease.

Autophagy covers the following topics: autophagic processes (i.e. the lysosome/vacuole dependent degradation of intracellular material); the connections between autophagy and various aspects of human health and disease including, cancer, neurodegeneration, aging, diabetes, myopathies and heart disease; and we are interested in all experimental systems, from yeast to human. Suggestions for appropriate specialized topics are welcome.

The journal accepts the following article types:

  • Original research (basic science, translational and clinical)
  • Reviews (both comprehensive overviews and short puncta)
  • Technical papers (toolbox, protocol and resource)
  • Brief Reports
  • Addenda
  • Letters to the Editor
  • Commentaries and Views
  • Articles on science and art


Autophagy
operates a single anonymized peer review policy. Authors can choose to publish gold open access in this journal.

Read the Instructions for Authors for information on how to submit your article.

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Autophagy Reports

Autophagy Reports is home to research covering the autophagic recycling processes and their relationship to human health and disease including neurodegeneration, aging, diabetes, and cancer.

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