Inflammation and Regeneration, the official journal of the Japanese Society of Inflammation and Regeneration (JSIR), is an open-access platform covering a wide range of basic and clinical research on inflammation and regenerative medicine, including studies on infectious diseases like COVID-19. The journal emphasizes the growing significance of these interlinked areas in translational research and encourages submissions that bridge these fields.
Aims and scope
Articles
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Transcriptomic and lipidomic analysis of aging-associated inflammatory signature in mouse liver
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NRP2+ human mesenchymal stem cells have stemness-associated properties
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The dual roles of chemokines in peripheral nerve injury and repair
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Lactobacillus reuteri NCHBL-005 improves wound healing by promoting the activation of fibroblasts through TLR2/MAPK signaling
2023
Thematic series
Dynamic Regulation by Inter-Organ Network
Guest edited by Takanori Kanai
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CNS homeostasis and its disruption by microglia and astrocytes
Guest edited by Tatsusada Okuno & Hideyuki Takeuchi
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Novel biolgical modalities evolved during COVID-19
Guest edited by Ken Ishii
Thematic series
Regulation of microorganism induced inflammation
Guest edited by Kiyoshi Takeda
2022
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Front line of COVID-19 research: insights of its inflammatory response, immune memory and treatment
Guest edited by Atsushi Kumanogoh
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Pluripotent stem cell researches reaching clinical applications
Guest edited by Jun Yamashita
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In vivo imaging dissecting inflammation and regeneration of living body
Guest edited by Kenji Kabashima
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Regulation of Inflammation and Immune Systems in Tissue Microenvironment
Guest edited by Hiroshi Takayanagi
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Destruction and regeneration in bone and cartilage
Guest edited by Noriyuki Tsumaki
2021
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Cross-talk between nervous, immune and metabolic systems
Guest edited by Atsushi Kumanogoh
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Effect of aging on the immune system and tissue homeostasis
Guest edited by Yumi Matsuzaki & Atsushi Iwama
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The role of lymph in inflammation and tissue regeneration
Guest edited by Masayuki Miyasaka
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Frontiers in inflammation-associated tumorigenesis and metastasis
Guest edited by Tetsuya Taga
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Application of Omics/Single cell analysis in precision medicine
Guest edited by Keishi Fujio
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Chronic inflammation and fibrosis
Guest edited by Akihiko Yoshimura
2020
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Application of human genomics to clinical medicine (Single cell)
Guest edited by Keishi Fujio
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Autoinflammatory Disease: Clinical Perspectives and Therapeutic Strategies
Guest edited by Takeshi Urano & Atsushi Kawakami
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Current Topics in Regenerative Therapy using iPSCs
Guest edited by Hideyuki Okano
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Immune regulation of iPSC-based transplantation
Guest edited by Kenichiro Seino
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The genome-oriented treatment strategies for autoimmune diseases
Guest edited by Yoshiya Tanaka
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COVID-19: its pathogenetic mechanisms and potential therapeutics
Guest edited by Hideyuki Okano & Ken-ichiro Seino
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Inflammation in Cardiovascular Diseases
Guest edited by Daiju Fukuda
2019
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Real Frontier in Clinical Applications of Regeneration Medicine
Guest edited by Kazuo Tsubota
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Recent Progress in Osteoimmunology
Guest edited by Hiroshi Takayanagi
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Regenerative Medicine and Disease Modeling using iPS cells
Guest edited by Hideyuki Okano
2018
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Immunoregulation for Regenerative Medicine
Guest edited by Motokazu Tsujikawa
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Inflammation and Aging
Guest edited by Motoko Yanagita
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Frontiers of Lipid Mediator Research
Guest edited by Makoto Murakami
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Front-line research on skin regeneration
Guest edited by Kenji Kabashima
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A New Era of Stem Cell Therapy for Disease
Guest edited by Tetsuya Taga
2017
Thematic series
Strategies for regulating tissue fibrosis and their clinical application
Guest edited by Masataka Kuwana
Thematic series
Inflammation and blood vessel formation
Guest edited by Nobuyuki Takakura
Thematic series
Tissue stem cells as a novel therapeutic strategy for inflammatory disease
Guest edited by Takahiro Ochiya
Thematic series
Imaging of inflammation and regeneration
Guest edited by Masaru Ishii
Thematic series
Arthritis and cartilage regeneration
Guest edited by Noriyuki Tsumaki
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Biological barrier and inflammatory diseases
Guest edited by Koji Hase
Thematic series
Introduction of microcapillary in 3D engineered tissue
Guest edited by Ikuo Morita
2016
Thematic series
Vascular and neuro-inflammation
Guest edited by Susumu Ishida
Thematic series
Inflammation and regeneration in cross-organs
Guest edited by Seiji Okada
Thematic series
Aging and inflammation
Guest edited by Issei Komuro
Thematic series
New targets and new strategy for the treatment of systemic autoimmune diseases
Guest edited by Yoshiya Tanaka
Thematic series
Chronic inflammation and endogenous ligands
Guest edited by Atsushi Kumanogoh
Best of I and R
Best of I and R was established with the purpose of selecting and honoring high-quality, original, and outstanding research papers published in Inflammation and Regeneration, excluding review articles, between January and December of each year. The award is presented at the annual meeting of the Japanese Society for Inflammation and Regeneration, where the first author of the winning paper receives a plaque and prize.
Award details and list of previous winners can be found here.
Latest collections
CNS homeostasis and its disruption by microglia and astrocytes
Guest edited by Tatsusada Okuno & Hideyuki Takeuchi
Novel biolgical modalities evolved during COVID-19
Guest edited by Ken Ishii
Front line of COVID-19 research: insights of its inflammatory response, immune memory and treatment
Guest edited by Atsushi Kumanogoh
Information for JSIR members
The Japanese Society of Inflammation and Regeneration covers the article-processing charge (APC) for the papers submitted by the member of the society (from May 2025 onwards, provided that the first author or the corresponding author is a member of the society) and for the papers invited by the journal. To receive this benefit, the JSIR members and invited authors must claim the APC coverage at the time of editorial acceptance of their manuscript.
See below for further information:
- Changes in manuscript submission *(in Japanese)
- To request APC coverage for JSIR members　
For questions, please contact the Society office.
Archival content
Inflammation and Regeneration was founded in 1980 and transferred to BioMed Central in 2016. Articles published in the journal between 2006 and 2015 are fully accessible from the following link.
Editor-in-Chief:Â Hideyuki Okano, MD, PhD
Distinguished Professor at Keio University
Director of Keio University Regenerative Medicine Research Center
Hideyuki Okano, a trailblazer in regenerative medicine, began his career with an M.D. from Keio University in 1983, followed by a Ph.D. in 1988. His postdoctoral work at Johns Hopkins University paved the way for professorships at Tsukuba, Osaka, and Keio Universities, where he focused on neural stem cells, iPS cells, and spinal cord injury research. Okano's groundbreaking work has earned him international recognition, including the Purple Ribbon Medal and the Erwin von Bälz Prize. As of 2024, he continues his research as a distinguished professor at Keio University and a visiting professor at Fujita Health University. Additionally, he serves as the Vice President of the International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR), contributing significantly to the global advancement of stem cell research and regenerative medicine, showcasing his commitment to both scientific innovation and ethical research practices.
The official journal of the Japanese Society of Inflammation and Regeneration.
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Citation Impact 2023
Journal Impact Factor: 5.0
5-year Journal Impact Factor: 7.2
Source Normalized Impact per Paper (SNIP): 1.199
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR): 1.720Speed 2024
Submission to first editorial decision (median days): 8
Submission to acceptance (median days): 70Usage 2024
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