OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Journal of Medicinal Food is 5. 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 2022-05-01 to 2026-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Suppressive Effect of Chrysanthemum × Morifolium Ramat. on	55
Actinidia arguta Extract Containing Myo -Inositol Suppresses TNF- α -Induced VC	31
The Effect of Mastic Chios Supplementation in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Systematic Literature Review	31
Nutrigenomic Insights and Cardiovascular Benefits of Jujube Tree ( Ziziphus lotus L.)	30
Supplemental Lycopene Reduces Feed Intake, Increases Fluid Consumption, and Enhances Bone and Stomach Growth in Growing Wistar Rats Fed a High-Fructose Diet	30
Chemometric and Dereplication Analyses of the Anti- Staphylococcus aureus Strains Activity of Salvia hispanica	24
Therapeutic Plants with Immunoregulatory Activity and Their Applications: A Scientific Vision of Traditional Medicine in Times of COVID-19	22
Umbilicaria esculenta Extract Exhibits Antiwrinkle Activity by Suppressing ErbB2 Phosphorylation	20
Prebiotic Potential of Goji Berry ( Lycium barbarum ) in Improving Intestinal Integrity and Inflammatory Profiles via Modification of the Gut Microbiota	20
Comparative Study of Two Erythronium sibiricum Bulb Polysaccharide Fractions in Alleviating Airway Remodeling by Affecting Autophagy and Apoptosis	20
Korean Red Ginseng Extract Powder Mitigates Fasting And Postprandial Hyperglycemia in Type 2 Diabetic Mice	20
Protective Effects of Cudrania tricuspidata Against Helicobacter pylori -Induced Inflammation in C57BL/6 M	20
A Combined Turmeric and Allspice Supplement Improves Metabolic Health in Obese Rats by Reducing Carbohydrate and Lipid Absorption	17
Phosphodiesterase 4 mRNA Level Suppression is Important for Extract of Black Carrot to Protect Against Hepatic Injury Induced by Ethanol	16
Anti-Obesity Effect of Jeju Roasted Citrus Peel Extract in High-Fat Diet-Induced Obese Mice and 3T3-L1 Adipocytes Via Lipid Metabolism Regulation	15
Soy Sauce Lowers Body Weight and Fat Mass in High-Fat Diet-Induced Obese Rats	15
Intermittent Versus Continuous Wild Blueberry Feeding Alters Inflammation and Behavior in Aged Male Rats	14
Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid in Rice Bran Extract Exerts Antistress Effects in Mouse Models with Depressive-Like Behaviors	13
Neohesperidin from Aurantii Fructus Immaturus Exerts Antidepressant-Like Effects and Modulates Glucocorticoid Receptor Signaling in a Chronic Stress Mode	13
Fermented Strawberry ( Fragaria x Ananassa Duch.) Mitigates Renal Fibrosis in a Unilateral Ureteral Obstruction Model by Reducing Inflammation, Oxidative	12
In Vitro and In Vivo Models for the Development of Hair Growth Materials By Regulating the β	12
Fridericia chica (Bonpl.) L.G. Lohmann: An Overview of Medicinal Plant Studies	12
Gly-Pro-Val-Gly-Pro-Ser Low Molecular Weight Fish Collagen Peptide Promotes Hair Regeneration in Human Dermal Papilla Cells and C57BL/6 Mice	12
A Systematic Review Evaluating Cinnamon's Effects on Glucose Utilizing a Ranking System to Assess Bias and Study Quality	12
Laxative Effect of Crataegus azarolus Leaves Decoction Extract Against Loperamide-Induced Constipation and Oxidative Stress in Rats	12

Sesamin Attenuates Obesity-Associated Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis in High-Fat and High-Fructose Diet-Fed Mice	11
Effects of Pear Extracts on Microbiome and Immunocytokines to Alleviate Air Pollution-Related Respiratory Hypersensitivity	11
Unraveling the Potential Anti-Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Mechanisms of Ginger by Computational Target Fishing	11
Association Between Consumption of Foods Containing Vitamin D and All-Cause Mortality in Korea	10
Is Cottonseed Oil the Next Healthy Oil?	10
Anticancer Effects of the Polysaccharide Fraction of Bioprocessed Black Rice Bran Extract in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) Cells and Radiotherapy-Resistant TNBC Cells by Inhibiting Interactions	10
Natural Honey Proteins Prevent Diet-Induced Obesity and Metabolic Disorders in Rats	10
Pharmacological Evaluation of Respiratory Safety Following a Single Intravenous Administration of Theophylline in Sprague–Dawley Rats	10
Hovenia dulcis Thunb. Fruit Extract Attenuates Psoriatic Skin Inflammation in Tumor Necrosis Factor- α -Stimulated Human Kerat	10
Evaluation of the Consumption of Fruits and Vegetables by Phenylketonurics in the Metabolic Control of Phenylalanine: An Integrative Review	10
Scrophularia buergeriana Extract (Brainon) Attenuates Neuroinflammation in BV-2 Microglia Cells and Promotes Neuroprotection in SH-SY5Y Neuroblastoma Cells	10
Neurological Restorative Effects of (-)-Epicatechin in a Model of Gulf War Illness	10
Nigella sativa -Fortified Cookies Ameliorate Oxidative Stress, Inflammatory and Immune Dysfunction in Plasmodium berghei -Infe	10
Protective Effect of Açai Seed Extract ( Euterpe oleracea Mart.) Combined with Exercise Training on Cardiovascular Alterations, Oxidative Stress, and Los	9
Melinjo ( Gnetum gnemon L) Extract Attenuates Colonic Inflammation in a Mouse Colitis Model by Regulating the AMPK/NFκB/Sirt1 Pathway	9
Salvia hispanica L. Seed Oil: Effect on Cell Viability in Colon Cancer Line Caco2 and Breast Cancer Line MCF7	9
Immune Boosting Effect of Limosilactobacillus Reuteri in Immunocompetent C57BL/6J Mice	9
The Effect of Royal Jelly on Telomere Length and Some Biochemical Parameters in Wistar Albino Rats with Liver Damage Caused by Carbon Tetrachloride	9
Effect of GHX02 on an Asthma–Rhinitis Mouse Model Induced by Ovalbumin and Diesel Particulate Matter	9
Lactobacillus gasseri BNR17 Ameliorates Dexamethasone-Induced Muscle Loss in BALB/c Mice and C2C12 Myotubes	8
Silymarin Prevents High-Fat Diet-Induced Muscle Atrophy by Regulating Protein Degradation and Synthesis in Mice	8
Application of Metabolomics and Microbiome Analysis for Revealing the Endogenous Mechanism of Baizhu Xiaozhong San in Postpartum Rats with Spleen-qi Deficiency	8
Clinical Benefits of Boswellia Serrata (BOSMAX®) in Early Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Study	8
Cardiovascular Evaluations of a Mixed Extract of Salvia Miltiorrhiza Bunge and Paeonia Lactiflora Pall. (U	8
A Combination of Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Rind and Theobroma cacao Seed Extracts Ameliorates Obesity in H	8
Metabolites Generated from Foods Through Lactic Fermentation and Their Benefits on the Intestinal Microbiota and Health	8
The Effect of Prebiotics and Probiotics (Synbiotics) on Weight Loss and Biochemical Parameters in Obese Individuals	8
Exploring the Biomedical Potential of Pereskia grandifolia : A Comprehensive Review of Botanical, Phytochemical, and Pharmacological Aspects	8
Antioxidant and Hepatoprotective Effect of Rosa davurica Pall Seed Oil on CCl ₄ -Induced Acute Liver I	7
Antioxidant Properties of Mexican Ganoderma lucidum Extracts in Obese C57BL/6 Mice Fed with a High-Fat and Sugar Diet	7
Functional Observation Battery Test for Single Intravenous Caffeine Exposure in Male ICR Mice	7
Rosa Roxburghii Tratt Polysaccharides Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease-Like Cognitive Dysfunctions and Pathology in Rats by Regulating the Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis and Oxidative	7
Therapeutic Potential of Artichoke in the Treatment of Fatty Liver: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	7
Neuroprotective Potential of Brown Seaweed Phytochemicals in Rodent Models of Cerebral Ischemia	7
Anticoagulant Effects of Albiflorin via Factor Xa Inhibition	7
Heat-Treated Culture-Dried Lactiplantibacillus plantarum L-14 Regulates Lipid Metabolism and Attenuates Diet-Induced Obesity in Adipose Tissue	7
Correction to : Lactic Acid Bacteria and Natural Product Complex Ameliorates Ovalbumin-Induced Airway Hyperresponsiveness in Mice, by Nam et al.	7
The Short-Term Effect of Olive Oil Extract Enriched with Hydroxytyrosol on Cardiovascular Function	7
Systemic/Immune-Modulation of Olea europaea Leaf Extract in Fetuses of Alloxan-Induced T1 Diabetic Rats	7
Abelmoschus manihot Flower Extract Retards Platelet-Derived Growth Factor-BB-Stimulated Proliferation and Migration in Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells by Inhibiting the MAPK/NF	6
High Iron Consumption Modifies the Hepatic Transcriptome Related to Cholesterol Metabolism	6
Monarda Fistulosa Flower Extract Decreases Interleukin-6 Production by Lipopolysaccharide-Stimulated RAW 264.7 Murine Macrophages	6
In Vivo Chemosuppressive Effects of Kolaviron on 7,12-Dimethylbenzanthracene-Induced Mammary Lesions are Associated with Changes in Levels of Estrogen Receptor-α, CYP 1A1, P	6
Portulaca Oleracea L. Phenolic Amide Methyl (3,4,5-Trimethoxybenzoyl) Valylprolinate Attenuates Diethylhexyl Phthalate-Induced Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells’ Inflammation Through NLRP3 and NF	6
Abelmoschus esculentus (Okra) Prevents Insulin Resistance and Restores Neuron Autophagy by Regulating Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 and Thus Improving Hippocampal Function	6
Chrysanthemum Zawadskii Var. and Platycodon Grandifloras Extract Mixture Protects Against Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Pulmonary	6
Cardiomodulatory and Antioxidative Potentials of Almond–Citrus Peel Fortified Shortbread in High Fat Diet/L-NAME-Induced Hyperlipidemic–Hypertensive Rats	6
Cytotoxicity Screening of Sterculia striata A.St.-Hil. & Naudin (Chichá) and Arachis hypogaea L. (Pean	6
Gastroprotective Role of Fruit Extracts in Gastric Damage Induced by Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs: A Systematic Review	6
Ginseng Berry Concentrate Alleviates Fatigue in Humans: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blinded Clinical Trial	6

Impact of Chronic Consumption of Herbal Rooibos on Cardiovascular Function in Adults with Cardiovascular Risk	6
Correction to: Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load of Two Dishes Cooked with Alache ( Anoda cristata ) and Chaya (	6
Natural Products as Modulators of Mitochondrial Dysfunctions Associated with Cardiovascular Diseases: Advances and Opportunities	6
Ameliorative Effects of Fermented Red Ginseng Extract on Muscle Atrophy in Dexamethasone-Induced C2C12 Cell And Hind Limb-Immobilized C57BL/6J Mice	6
Efficacy and Tolerability of Ich Nieu Khang Dietary Supplement for Overactive Bladder	6
The Role of Garlic in Metabolic Diseases: A Review	6
Crude Extracts of Pleurotus Spp. and the Presence of Their Proteins in the Ovicidal and Larvicidal Activity of Haemonchus contortu	6
Sweetly Improving Sugars? Reviewing Cinnamon's Effects on Blood Glucose	6
Capsicum annuum var. abbreviatum Induces a Macrophage M2-Like Phenotype Mediated by Nrf2/HO-1 in LPS-Stimulated Macrophages	6
KGR-BG1, a Standardized Korean Black Ginseng Extract, Has No Significant Effects on Head or Face Temperature Compared with Korean Red Ginseng Extract and a Placebo	6
Corydalis yanhusuo Polysaccharides Ameliorate Chronic Stress-Induced Depression in Mice through Gut Microbiota-Derived Short-Chain Fatty Acid Activation of 5-Hydroxytryptami	6
Tyrosol: Repercussion of the Lack of a Hydroxyl-Group in the Response of MCF-7 Cells to Hypoxia	6
Clinical Efficacy of the Probiotic Weissella cibaria CMU in Adults with Gingivitis: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial	5
Antitumor Effect of Isoliquiritigenin via Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Oxidative Stress in Cholangiocarcinoma Cells	5
Hypoglycemic Activity of the Hydroalcoholic Extract of Porophyllum ruderale in CD1 Mice	5
Inhibitory Effects of Wheat Sprouts Extract on RANKL-Induced Osteoclast Differentiation via Suppressing MAPK and NFATc1 Signaling Pathways	5
Association of Common Foods with Inflammation and Mortality: Analysis from a Large Prospective Cohort Study	5
Neuroprotective Effects of Zerumbone on H ₂ O ₂ -Induced Oxidative Injury in Human Neuroblastoma S	5
Water Extract of Allium Victorialis L. Prevents Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiotoxicity Through Its Antioxidant Property	5
Nowarta110 Displays Antiviral Properties Against Coxsackievirus B and Herpes Simplex Virus 2	5
Ellagic Acid Attenuates MASLD by Reducing Hepatic Lipogenesis and Fibrosis in ApoE ^–/– Mice Fed a Cholesterol- and Cholate-Rich Paigen Diet	5
Suppressive Effects of Arriheuk Wheat Sprout Extract on Muscle Atrophy in Dexamethasone-Induced C2C12 Myotubes and a Mouse Model	5
Inhaling Odor-Active Compounds of Osmanthus fragrans Var. aurantiacus Suppresses Inflammation-Related Tran	5
Heat-Modified Cornstarch by a Homemade Process with Glucose Extended-Release for Possible Dietary Treatment of Glycogen Storage Diseases	5
Effects of Lacticaseibacillus paracasei HP7 Against Helicobacter pylori -Induced Gastric Mucosal Inflammat	5
Linseed Oil Attenuates Liver Inflammation, Fatty Acid Accumulation, and Lipid Distribution in Periportal and Perivenous Hepatocytes Induced by a High-Carbohydrate Diet in Mice	5
Therapeutic Potential of Brassica oleracea and Raphanus sativus Aqueous Extracts on a Prediabetic Rat Mode	5
Savory Cracker Development for Blood Glucose Control and Management: Glycogen Storage Diseases	5
Effects of Consuming Fermented Fish (Surströmming) on the Fecal Microflora in Healthy Individuals	5
Cruciferous Plant Extracts, Their Isothyocianate or Indol Derivatives, and Their Effect on Cellular Viability of Breast Cancer Cell Lines	5
Hibiscus sabdariffa as a Novel Alternative Strategy Against Helicobacter pylori Infection Development to Gastric Cancer	5
The Perceived Impact of Ashwagandha on Stress, Sleep Quality, Energy, and Mental Clarity for College Students: Qualitative Analysis of a Double-Blind Randomized Control Trial	5
Panax Notoginseng Saponins Regulate Angiogenic Cytokines Through the PI3K/AKT/mTOR Signaling Pathway to Promote Fracture Healing in Ovariectomized Rats	5
Aruncus Dioicus Var. Kamtschaticus Extract Prevents Ocular Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress, Inflammation, and Oxidative Stress	5
The Anxiolytic-Like Effects of Protocatechuic Acid in an Animal Model of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder	5
Low-Energy Dense Potato- and Bean-Based Diets Reduce Body Weight and Insulin Resistance: A Randomized, Feeding, Equivalence Trial	5
Partial Replacement of High-Fat Diet with Beef Tallow Attenuates Dyslipidemia and Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress in db / db	5
Protective Effect of Whole Wheat on Muscle Atrophy in C2C12 Cells via Akt/FoxO1 Signaling Pathways	5
Anticancer Effects of Washed-Dehydrated Solar Salt Doenjang on Colon Cancer-Induced C57BL/6 Mice	5
Study of the Pharmacodynamic Material Basis and Mechanisms of the Action of Fubai Chrysanthemum in Relieving Visual Fatigue	5
Acknowledgment of Reviewers 2024	5
Buttermilk and Whey as Functional Foods to Ameliorate Clindamycin-Induced Changes in Mouse Intestine: Modulation of Intestinal Motility and Toll-like Receptors Expression	5
Evidence of the Cardioprotective Effects of Aloysia polystachya in Isoproterenol-Induced Myocardial Infarction in Rats	5
Effects of Krill Oil and Coconut Oil on Behavioral Changes and Inflammatory Markers in Rats with Chronic Unpredictable Mild Stress Induced Depression Model	5
Research Progress in the Medicine–Food Dual Use of Astragalus for Gastrointestinal Tumors	5
Momordica charantia Bioactive Components: Hypoglycemic and Hypolipidemic Benefits Through Gut Health Modulation	5
Cichorium glandulosum Ameliorates HFD-Induced Obesity in Mice by Modulating Gut Microbiota and Bile Acids	5
Lutein–Zeaxanthin Extract (XanMax ^® 2002) Attenuates Oxidative Stress, Neuroinflammation, and Memory Deficits in H ₂	5