OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Phytochemistry Reviews is 8. 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
GC–MS analysis, HPLC–UV analysis, antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of extracts of wild-growing anabasis salsa native to kazakhstan desert iands	281
Phenylphenalenone-type phytoalexins in banana (Musa species): a comprehensive review for new research directions	117
Natural alternatives targeting psoriasis pathology and key signaling pathways: a focus on phytochemicals	114
Polyamines: defeat or survival of the fungus	104
Chemical composition, nutritional and health related properties of the medlar (Mespilus germanica L.): from medieval glory to underutilized fruit	85
Phytochemistry, ethnopharmacology and novel formulations based approaches for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome: a comprehensive review	81
A systematic review on the research status of quercetagetin: resources, biosynthesis, bioavailability, bioactive-delivery systems, health effects, marketed functional products and patents	69
The standardization of officinal medicinal plants used in the Eurasian Economic Union: comparison with other pharmacopoeias	61
From present to prosperity: assessing the current status and envisioning opportunities in the industrial-scale cultivation of Haematococcus pluvialis for astaxanthin production	55
Planar chromatographic super-hyphenations for rapid dereplication	55
Nutritional immunological effects and mechanisms of chemical constituents from the homology of medicine and food	54
Seasonal variations of natural products in European herbs	50
Correction: Astaxanthin bioaccumulation in microalgae under environmental stress simulated in industrial effluents highlighting prospects of Haematococcus pluvialis: knowledge gaps and prospective app	50
Flavonoid mediated selective cross-talk between plants and beneficial soil microbiome	48
Dietary polyphenols ameliorate inflammatory bowel diseases: advances and future perspectives to maximize their nutraceutical applications	42
The mechanisms of action of prenylated xanthones against breast, colon, and lung cancers, and their potential application against drug resistance	41
A comprehensive approach to phytochemical analysis of macromolecular composites that protect tubers: case studies in suberized potato periderm tissues	40
Beyond traditional uses: the multifaceted bioactivities of steroidal saponins from the genus Trillium and their modern applications	38
Comprehensive review of Urtica dioica L. (Urticaceae) phytochemistry and anti-inflammatory properties	38
Exploring plant-derived bisindole alkaloids: a comprehensive review of sources, phytochemistry and cytotoxicity	36
Evidence of phenolic compounds as modulators of ChREBP and NRF2 in type 2 diabetes: a review of their potential for drug development	34
Allelopathy research on the continuous cropping problem of poplar (populus)	33
Specialized metabolites of the genus Zephyranthes Herb.: a critical review on taxonomy and phytochemistry	30
Clerodendrum inerme (L.) Gaertn.: a critical review on current progress in traditional uses, phytochemistry, pharmacological aspects and toxicity	28
Natural antioxidants in the preservation of omega-3-rich oils: applications in bulk, emulsified, and microencapsulated chia, flaxseed, and Sacha inchi oils	28

Edible fruits and berries as a source of functional polyphenols: current scene and future perspectives	27
Comparative structural analysis of plant uridine diphosphate (UDP)-dependent glycosyltransferases (UGTs) in plant specialized metabolism: structures of plant UGTs for biosynthesis of steviol glycoside	26
Plant-derived bioactive compounds as key players in the modulation of immune-related conditions	26
Nanocarrier mediated co-delivery of phytochemicals and chemo-drugs: an emerging strategy to combat lung cancer in a systemic way	25
Flavonoid delivery by solid dispersion: a systematic review	25
Correction to: Holothuria triterpene glycosides: a comprehensive guide for their structure elucidation and critical appraisal of reported compounds	25
Alkaloid diversification in the genus Palicourea (Rubiaceae: Palicoureeae) viewed from a (retro-)biogenetic perspective	23
Traditional uses and advances in recent research on wild aromatic plant Mentha longifolia and its pharmacological importance	23
Phytochemicals with anticancer activity from poisonous plants: potential leads for cancer therapy	23
Green decontaminants for the remediation of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear contaminants	23
Cannabis monoterpene synthases: evaluating structure–function relationships	23
Recent advancements in natural compounds for cancer therapy and prevention	22
Natural acylated flavonoids: their chemistry and biological merits in context to molecular docking studies	22
Brazilian arnicas: bioactive compounds, pharmacological properties, potential use and clinical applications	22
Trends in the biotechnological production of isoflavonoids in plant cell suspension cultures	22
Mechanistic insight into anti-inflammatory potential, phytochemistry and ethnomedicinal status of Ilex species: a review	21
Influence of altitude on the physicochemical composition and antioxidant capacity of strawberry: a preliminary systematic review and meta-analysis	21
Gmelina asiatica: exploring traditional uses, pharmacological insights, and phytoconstituents—a comprehensive review (1961–2023)	21
Artemisia argyi H. Lév. & Vaniot: a comprehensive review on traditional uses, phytochemistry, and pharmacological activities	20
Linking phytochemistry to traditional uses and pharmacology of an underexplored genus – Psydrax: a review	20
Skin applications of cannabidiol: sources, effects, delivery systems, marketed formulations and safety	18
Phytomedicine approach for management of diabetes mellitus: an overview of scientifically confirmed medicinal plants with hypoglycaemic properties and their probable mechanism of action	17
Hordatines, dimerised hydroxycinnamoylagmatine conjugates of barley (Hordeum vulgare L.): an appraisal of the biosynthesis, chemistry, identification and bioactivities	17
Unraveling the molecular mechanisms of melon fruit firmness: insights into cell wall gene expression and regulation	16
Eustress application trough-controlled elicitation strategies as an effective agrobiotechnology tool for capsaicinoids increase: a review	16
Biosynthesis and biotechnological production of salidroside from Rhodiola genus plants	16
The fruit of Corema album (L.) D. Don, a singular white berry with potential benefits in nutrition and health	16
Pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and cell signaling pathways of pomegranate peel extract	16
Emerging functions within the enzyme families of plant alkaloid biosynthesis	16
A review of the botany, traditional uses, phytochemistry and pharmacology of Stemonae Radix	16
Sustainable microalgal biomass production in food industry wastewater for low-cost biorefinery products: a review	15
Comparative phytochemistry of flavaglines (= rocaglamides), a group of highly bioactive flavolignans from Aglaia species (Meliaceae)	15
Plant flavonoids bioavailability in vivo and mechanisms of benefits on chronic kidney disease: a comprehensive review	15
Plant metabolomics in biotic and abiotic stress: a critical overview	14
Mass spectrometry imaging: an emerging technology in plant molecular physiology	14
Flavonoids are promising safe therapy against COVID-19	14
Influence of environmental stress on microalgae growth and lipid profile: a systematic review	14
Phytochemical and pharmacological properties of Xanthium species: a review	13
The uneven molecular distribution: a connection with plant functioning and stress resilience	13
Application of molecular imprinting approach for alkaloids analysis in food and nutraceuticals: review and perspective	13
Phytopharmacological aspects of Mimosa tenuiflora (Willd.) poir.: a systematic review of preclinical data	12
“C-phycocyanin from cyanobacteria: a therapeutic journey from antioxidant defence to diabetes management and beyond”	12
A review on the genus Melodinus: traditional uses, phytochemical diversity and pharmacological activities of indole alkaloids	12
The call of the wild hops: chemical diversity of Humulus species and their use in brewing	12
Guest editorial: special issue on “Microalgae biorefinery: current bottlenecks, challenges, and future directions”	12
Hesperidin: a flavanone with multifaceted applications in the food, animal feed, and environmental fields	12
Unravelling the chemical and pharmacological contour of plants of the genus Duguetia A. St.-Hil. (Annonaceae): a mini-review	12
Hormetic action of cyanide: plant gasotransmitter and poison	12
Role of bioactive phytochemicals in plant seeds and leaves for diabetes control and prevention: a comprehensive review	11
Safety concern of drugs of herbal origin	11

Modern research progress on extraction and purification, pharmacological activity, toxicology, pharmacokinetics and carrier new dosage forms of ophiopogonin	10
Synthesis and physiological function of lignin in the reproductive structures of angiosperms	10
Holothuria triterpene glycosides: a comprehensive guide for their structure elucidation and critical appraisal of reported compounds	10
Agronomic, genetic and chemical tools for hop cultivation and breeding	9
The metabolites of Piper sarmentosum and their biological properties: a recent update	9
The anticancer properties of harmine and its derivatives	9
Metabolomics: towards acceleration of antibacterial plant-based leads discovery	9
A critical review on Pulicaria species occurring in Qatar: traditional uses, phytochemistry and biological activities	8
Exploring the medicinal potential of Lantana camara: a comprehensive review of phytochemicals and therapeutic application	8
Where are you heading to, Cannabis research?	8
Advanced analysis of oligomeric proanthocyanidins: latest approaches in liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry based analysis	8
Bioactivity and application of anthocyanins in skin protection and cosmetics: an extension as a functional pigment	8
Terpenoids and sterols from lichens	8
Advances and challenges in Paeoniae Radix Rubra research from 2014 to 2024: the botany, phytochemistry, pharmacology, and application	8
Advancing alkaloid-based medicines: medical applications, scalable production and synthetic innovations	8
Chili peppers (Capsicum spp.): the spice not only for cuisine purposes: an update on current knowledge	8
Natural products: protective effects against sensorineural hearing loss	8
Advanced high-resolution chromatographic strategies for efficient isolation of natural products from complex biological matrices: from metabolite profiling to pure chemical entities	8