Cell Metabolism Template
Get your Cell Metabolism paper right the first time: a ready-made structure with the right abstract and citations, so editors see your science, not formatting slips.
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How to Use the Cell Metabolism Template | A Step-by-Step Guide
Authored by Sumalatha Gangadhar | Published on 3 August, 2026
Submitting to Cell Metabolism goes smoothly when your draft already matches the journal's own rules. Editors screen new manuscripts against the Cell Metabolism guide for authors before peer review, so formatting, structure, and required statements should be right on the first draft rather than repaired during upload. This template sets that structure up for you.
What is the Cell Metabolism Template?
It is a manuscript shell aligned to Cell Metabolism. It covers front matter, the abstract the journal expects, a body organized to the journal's article types, and a reference list in the journal's required style. Confirm current scope and article types on the Cell Metabolism journal page before you draft.
What's actually in a Cell Metab submission:
Prepare the title, authors, affiliations, and ORCID iDs. Write the abstract to the journal's rule and word limit, organize the body to the article type, and apply the required reference style from the first citation. Complete every declaration (ethics, competing interests, funding, data availability) the Cell Metabolism guide for authors lists, and cite figures and tables in order.
What separates a clean submission from one that gets kicked back:
The common failure modes are formatting or reference style that does not match the guide for authors, missing required statements, and an incomplete portal checklist. Clear all three against the Cell Metabolism guide for authors before you submit.
What does this Cell Metabolism Template include?
The shell mirrors what editorial staff check first: article-type fit, the abstract rules, required declarations, and the journal's reference style. For more detail see the author resources. When your draft is ready, upload it through Editorial Manager.
Steps to Use This Template with SciSpace Agent
- Click Start Writing on this page. The SciSpace Agent prompt screen opens with the template loaded.
- Use the loaded template, or upload a version your group already uses for Cell Metab.
- Edit the prompt with your topic and article type, and note any requirement from the Cell Metabolism guide for authors.
- Run the prompt. The agent drafts into the correct structure and reference style.
- Use View Outputs to verify required statements and formatting are present.
- Export and submit through Editorial Manager.
Cell Metabolism Template Structure at a Glance
| Element | Cell Metab requirement |
|---|---|
| Abstract | Summary (abstract) is a single paragraph of no more than 150 words, which should include: (1) the background and/or purpose of the research; (2) a description of the principal results, approaches/model systems, and major conclusions; and (3) an indication of the broader significance of the work. No reference citations, avoid non-standard abbreviations. For Reviews: abstract no more than 150 words. For Perspectives: 100-word abstract. For Commentary: abstract no more than 50 words. For other research article types (Research, Resource, Technology, Clinical/translational reports, Short article): unstructured summary, 150 words maximum |
| Main text | Research articles: under 7,000 words (including main figure legends but excluding STAR Methods text, supplemental item legends, and references section), no more than 7 figures/tables. Resource articles: under 7,000 words (same exclusions), no more than 7 main figures/tables. Short articles: under 4,000 words (same exclusions), no more than 4 figures/tables. Clinical and translational reports: under 7,000 words (same exclusions), no more than 7 figures/tables. Technology articles: under 7,000 words (same exclusions), no more than 7 main figures/tables. Reviews: 5,000-8,000 words, 3-5 figures. Perspectives: 3,000-6,000 words, 3-5 figures. Previews: 1,000 words, 1-2 figures, no more than 10 references. Forum: 2,000 words, 10 citations. Letters: no more than 1,000 words, 10 references. Spotlights: maximum 1,500 words, 1 figure, no more than 10 references. Commentary: 3,000 words, 15 citations |
| Declarations | Ethics approval/consent as applicable; competing interests; funding; data availability |
| Figures/tables | Publication-ready; cited in order |
| Supplemental | Upload separately when used |
| Keywords | Up to 10 keywords may be included (optional), which will be associated with the paper on Cell Press platforms and on PubMed and other abstract indexing platforms. Separate keywords with commas, and treat terms and their abbreviations as separate keywords (e.g., embryonic stem cell, ESC). Note: for some journals, keywords are chosen by the editors |
| References | Numbered superscript Cell Press referencing style. In-text citations are numbered sequentially in superscript (e.g., 'Multiple reports support this observation1,2'). Full references listed at end in numbered order. Format: Author(s). (Year). Article title. Journal abbreviation Volume, pages. DOI. All authors listed (no 'et al.' in reference list), 'and' before last author, year in parentheses, journal abbreviation per MEDLINE, volume in bold, comma between volume and pages, period at end. References section is excluded from word count limits |
| Peer review | Single-blind peer review (reviewer identities are kept anonymous from authors;' identities are known to reviewers). The EM website preserves reviewer anonymity - reviewer identity is only revealed to the reviewer and the editors, not to authors or other reviewers |
| Submission | www.editorialmanager.com/cell-metabolism/default2.aspx |
Quick Tips for Using the Cell Metabolism Template
Read the Cell Metabolism guide for authors once before drafting and once before upload. Draft the abstract after results are stable. Set the reference style before adding citations. Keep a cover letter that states your contribution and fit to Cell Metabolism in under a page.
Best Practices
Skim two or three recent Cell Metab papers to calibrate depth and figure style. Make the novelty clear in the first two pages. Deposit data and code when the policy on the Cell Metabolism journal page requires it. Disclose any preprint or conference version with identifiers in the cover letter.
Before You Submit: Final Check
Do one focused pass against the Cell Metabolism guide for authors: scope, length, reference style, required declarations, and figure quality. Then submit through Editorial Manager.
