OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Journal of Drug Targeting is 7. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-05-01 to 2025-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Combined photodynamic therapy and hollow microneedle approach for effective non-invasive delivery of hypericin for the management of imiquimod-induced psoriasis	52
Cancer cell membrane camouflaging mesoporous nanoplatform interfering with cellular redox homeostasis to amplify photodynamic therapy on oral carcinoma	50
Methods for fabricating oxygen releasing biomaterials	48
Lauric acid-based thermosensitive delivery system for the treatment of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma	44
Resveratrol in ulcerative colitis: therapeutic mechanisms, animal model evidence and novel approaches	42
Significant metabolic alterations in patients with hepatitis B virus replication observed via serum untargeted metabolomics shed new light on hepatitis B virus infection	42
RETRACTED ARTICLE: Melanin-based biomimic photothermal nanoparticles for therapeutic application in diabetic nephropathy	39
Advancement in transporter-oriented nanoplatforms for cancer therapy	36
Progress in tumour-targeted drug delivery based on cell-penetrating peptides	35
Novel strategies for the fight of Alzheimer’s disease targeting amyloid-β protein	33
Trends in iron oxide nanoparticles: a nano-platform for theranostic application in breast cancer	32
Role of curcumin and its nanoformulations in the treatment of neurological diseases through the effects on stem cells	29
Correction	26
Effect of Malt-PEG-Abz@RSL3 micelles on HepG2 cells based on NADPH depletion and GPX4 inhibition in ferroptosis	25
Targeting Nrf2 signaling pathway: new therapeutic strategy for cardiovascular diseases	25
Correction	24
Advances in nanomedicine for retinal drug delivery: overcoming barriers and enhancing therapeutic outcomes	24
Emerging role of ferroptosis in diabetic retinopathy: a review	24
Sequential targeting dual-responsive magnetic nanoparticle for improved therapy of lung metastatic breast cancer	22
Efficient antiglioblastoma therapy in mice through doxorubicin-loaded nanomicelles modified using a novel brain-targeted RVG-15 peptide	22
Micro and nanorobot-based drug delivery: an overview	22
Exosomes derived from cancer cells relieve inflammatory bowel disease in mice	21
Ferroptosis-targeting drugs in breast cancer	21
Interactions and communications in lung tumour microenvironment: chemo/radiotherapy resistance mechanisms and therapeutic targets	20
Absorption enhancer approach for protein delivery by various routes of administration: a rapid review	20

Protective effects of BP-1-102 against intracranial aneurysms-induced impairments in mice	20
Erythrocyte-derived liposomes for the treatment of inflammatory diseases	19
Redefining hepatocellular carcinoma treatment: nanotechnology meets tumor immune microenvironment	19
siRNA targeting PARP-1 alleviates diabetic peripheral neuropathy in a streptozotocin-induced rat model	18
Crafting two-dimensional materials for contrast agents, drug, and heat delivery applications through green technologies	18
Stimulus-responsive peptide hydrogels: a safe and least invasive administration approach for tumor treatment	18
Dehydrocurvularin-loaded mPEG-PLGA nanoparticles for targeted breast cancer drug delivery: preparation, characterization, in vitro , and in vivo	18
Recent progress in biomimetic nanomedicines based on versatile targeting strategy for atherosclerosis therapy	17
Identifying factors controlling cellular uptake of gold nanoparticles by machine learning	17
New advances in brain-targeting nano-drug delivery systems for Alzheimer's disease	15
Isoform-specific vs. isoform-universal drug targeting: a new targeting paradigm illustrated by new anti-ICAM-1 antibodies	15
pH-responsive self-assembled nanoparticles for tumor-targeted drug delivery	15
Comprehensive insights into herbal P-glycoprotein inhibitors and nanoformulations for improving anti-retroviral therapy efficacy	15
Formulation, optimisation, and evaluation of Lornoxicam-loaded Novasomes for targeted ulcerative colitis therapy: in vitro and in vivo investigations	15
In vivo application of magnetic molecularly imprinted polymer in rheumatoid arthritis rat model	15
Harnessing the synergistic potential of NK1R antagonists and selective COX-2 inhibitors for simultaneous targeting of TNBC cells and cancer stem cells	15
Targeted delivery of epirubicin to cancerous cell using copper sulphide nanoparticle coated with polyarginine and 5TR1 aptamer	14
From adhesion to invasion: the multifaceted roles of Mycobacterium tuberculosis lipoproteins	14
Vascular priming with RRx-001 to increase the uptake and accumulation of temozolomide and irinotecan in orthotopically implanted gliomas	14
Emerging biologics for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension	14
Lipo/TK-CDN/TPP/Y6 nanoparticles inhibit cutaneous melanoma formation	14
The role of green synthesis metal and metal oxide nanoparticles in oral cancer therapy: a review	13
Combination therapy based on targeted nano drug co-delivery systems for liver fibrosis treatment: a review	13
Angiopep-2 modified dual drug-loaded liposomes with brain targeting functionality mitigate Alzheimer’s disease-related symptoms in APP/PS-1 mice	13
Non-coding RNAs enhance the apoptosis efficacy of therapeutic agents used for the treatment of glioblastoma multiform	13
An overview of phospholipid enriched-edge activator-based vesicle nanocarriers: new paradigms to treat skin cancer	13
Exploring the translocation behaviours in vivo of herpetrione amorphous nanoparticles via oral delivery	12
Advances, challenge and prospects in cell-mediated nanodrug delivery for cancer therapy: a review	12
Research progress of p38 as a new therapeutic target against morphine tolerance and the current status of therapy of morphine tolerance	12
microRNAs: critical targets for treating rheumatoid arthritis angiogenesis	12
Mesencephalic astrocyte-derived neurotrophic factor restores blood–brain barrier integrity of aged mice after ischaemic stroke/reperfusion through anti-inflammation via TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB pathway	12
Multi-strategic approaches for enhancing active transportation using self-emulsifying drug delivery system	12
Valeric acid reduction by chitosan oligosaccharide induces autophagy in a Parkinson’s disease mouse model	11
Study on lipid nanomicelles targeting placenta for the treatment of preeclampsia	11
Recent developments in nanoparticles for the treatment of diabetes	11
Recent advances in curcumin-based nanoformulations in diabetes	11
Smart delivery of epirubicin to cancer cells using aptamer-modified ferritin nanoparticles	11
Folate receptor-mediated targeted therapy for rheumatoid arthritis by methotrexate-phospholipid complex nano-emulsions	11
Innovative topical niosomal gel formulation containing diclofenac sodium (niofenac)	11
A novel micellar carrier to reverse multidrug resistance of tumours: TPGS derivatives with end-grafted cholesterol	11
Drug repurposing strategies and key challenges for COVID-19 management	11
Edoxaban enfolded beta-1,4-poly- d -glucosamine nanoparticles for targeting eponym Stuart–Prower factor for treatment of venous thrombosis	10
Exosome-mediated transfer of circHIPK3 promotes trastuzumab chemoresistance in breast cancer	10
Lymphatic targeting for therapeutic application using nanoparticulate systems	10
Targeted therapy of tumour microenvironment by gold nanoparticles as a new therapeutic approach	10
Methotrexate-Loaded solid lipid nanoparticles enhance the viability of cutaneous flaps: potential for surgical wound healing	10
MicroRNA-206 inhibition and activation of the AMPK/Nampt signalling pathway enhance sevoflurane post-conditioning-induced amelioration of myocardial ischaemia/reperfusion injury	10
In vitro studies support clinical trials showing platelet-rich fibrin-mediated local delivery of antibiotics improves outcomes in impacted mandibular third molar surgery	10
ROS1-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC): biology, diagnostics, therapeutics and resistance	10
Role of liposomes in chemoimmunotherapy of breast cancer	9

Anti-GPC3 antibody and cell-penetrating peptide CPP44 dual-ligand modified liposomes for targeted delivery of arsenic trioxide in the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma	9
Ultrasound image-guided gene delivery using three-dimensional diagnostic ultrasound and lipid-based microbubbles	9
Olaparib@human serum albumin nanoparticles as sustained drug-releasing tumour-targeting nanomedicine to inhibit growth and metastasis in the mouse model of triple-negative breast cancer	9
ceRNA networks in gynecological cancers progression and resistance	9
Pulmonary delivery of a recombinant RAGE antagonist peptide derived from high-mobility group box-1 in a bleomycin-induced pulmonary fibrosis animal model	9
Development of linagliptin-loaded liposomes using aspartic acid conjugate for bone-targeted delivery to combat osteoporosis	9
Nanoparticle-Based gene therapy strategies in retinal delivery	9
Green synthesis of magnesium oxide nanoparticles using the extract of Falcaria vulgaris to enhance the healing of burn wounds	9
Efficient drug delivery by novel cell-penetrating peptide derived from Midkine, with two heparin binding sites braced by a length-specific helix	8
3D printing technology in healthcare: applications, regulatory understanding, IP repository and clinical trial status	8
Development of mRNA nano-vaccines for COVID-19 prevention and its biochemical interactions with various disease conditions and age groups	8
Advancements in colorectal cancer immunotherapy: from CAR-T cells to exosome-based therapies	8
Overview of role of survivin in cancer: expression, regulation, functions, and its potential as a therapeutic target	8
Nanotransethosomal dual-drug loaded gel of methotrexate and mangiferin as a potent synergistic intervention for rheumatoid arthritis via transdermal delivery	8
The combined treatment of gold nanoparticles associated with photobiomodulation accelerate the healing of dermonecrotic lesion	8
Aptamers: ushering in new hopes in targeted glioblastoma therapy	7
Chemical modification of curcumin increases its potency against hypopharyngeal carcinoma	7
Enhanced pharmacokinetic approach for anastrozole via macromolecule-based silk fibroin nanoparticles incorporated in situ injectables for oestrogen-positive breast cance	7
A platelet-cloaking tetramethylprazine-loaded microemulsion for improved therapy of myocardial ischaemia/reperfusion injury	7
Recent advancements in nanomedicine based lipid metabolism for tumour immunotherapy	7
A paradigm use of monoclonal antibodies-conjugated nanoparticles in breast cancer treatment: current status and potential approaches	7
Integrating machine learning and multitargeted drug design to combat antimicrobial resistance: a systematic review	7
2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidin-1-oxyl: a new potential targeted ligand based on lipid peroxidation for targeted drug delivery	7
DOX-loaded mesoporous hydroxyapatite modified by hyaluronic acid can achieve efficient targeted therapy for lung cancer	7
Methodological advances in liposomal encapsulation efficiency determination: systematic review and analysis	7
Albumin-encapsulated HSP90-PROTAC BP3 nanoparticles not only retain protein degradation ability but also enhance the antitumour activity of BP3 in vivo	7
Macrophage membrane biomimetic drug delivery system: for inflammation targeted therapy	7
Empagliflozin alleviates myocardial I/R injury and cardiomyocyte apoptosis via inhibiting ER stress-induced autophagy and the PERK/ATF4/Beclin1 pathway	7
Legumain protease-sheddable PEGylated, tuftsin-modified nanoparticles for selective targeting to tumour-associated macrophages	7
Patient-derived organoid models of malignant phyllodes tumours for drug sensitivity testing and identification of targeted therapeutic strategies	7
“Exploring the Potential of Ferulic Acid loaded Nanostructured Lipid Carriers: Angiotensin Inhibition via Docking, Formulation, and Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamics Studies”	7
Light mediated drug delivery systems: a review	7