Mucosal Immunology is the official publication of the Society for Mucosal Immunology (SMI).
It aims to provide a forum for both basic and clinical scientists to discuss all aspects of immunity and inflammation involving mucosal tissues. The journal reflects the interests of scientists studying gastrointestinal, pulmonary, nasopharyngeal, oral, ocular, and genitourinary immunology through the publication of original research articles, scholarly reviews, and timely commentaries, editorials and letters. Publication of basic, translational, and clinical studies will all be given equal consideration.
In addition, the journal publishes news items concerning its sponsoring society.
According to the Journal Citation Reports, the journal has a 2014 impact factor of 7.374, ranking it 14th out of 148 journals in the category "Immunology".
Current editors
The journal was published by Nature Publishing Group, on behalf of the Society from January 2008.