Updated BJP guidelines for transparent and rigorous natural product research

Wang, X., Azam, T., Alexander, S. P. H., Cortese-Krott, M. M., Engh, M. A., Helyes, Z., Izzo, A. A., Martemyanov, K. A., Mauro, C., Panettieri, R. A., Papapetropoulos, A., Patel, H. H., Schulz, R., Stefanska, B., Stephens, G. J. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8966-4238, Vergnolle, N., Ward, S., Wainwright, C. L. and Ferdinandy, P. (2026) Updated BJP guidelines for transparent and rigorous natural product research. British Journal of Pharmacology. ISSN 1476-5381 doi: 10.1111/bph.70420

Abstract/Summary

Reflecting the global expansion of research, the British Journal of Pharmacology (BJP) has observed a substantial increase in the number of studies focusing on natu- ral products. However, disparities in publication requirements between studies of synthetic small molecules and natural products have led to variable acceptance rates. Building on the progress observed following the 2020 and 2024 BJP editorial on natural products, this updated editorial aims to harmonise expectations across different research domains and promote fair and unbiased assessment of natural product studies. By standardising these criteria, the BJP reaffirms its commitment to maintaining scientific rigour whilst ensuring that the guidelines are clear and practical, thereby contributing to high-quality research reporting that advances pharmacological science.

Item Type	Article
URI	https://centaur.reading.ac.uk/id/eprint/129765
Identification Number/DOI	10.1111/bph.70420
Refereed	Yes
Divisions	Interdisciplinary Research Centres (IDRCs) > Centre for Integrative Neuroscience and Neurodynamics (CINN) Life Sciences > School of Chemistry, Food and Pharmacy > School of Pharmacy > Division of Pharmacology
Publisher	Wiley
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