OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Phytochemistry Reviews 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 2021-02-01 to 2025-02-01.)

Article	Citations
The uneven molecular distribution: a connection with plant functioning and stress resilience	218
Phytochemistry and pharmacology of the Brazilian cherry (Eugenia involucrata, Myrtaceae): a systematic review	92
An overview of the phytochemistry of medicinal bark (trunk, stem or root) from the most popular southern African species	91
Quantitative analysis of epigallocatechin-3-gallate in treating renal injury via meta-analysis and machine learning	84
Molecular insights of diabetic nephropathy and chemical constituents-based treatment approach	73
Which East Asian herbal medicines can decrease viral infections?	70
Phytochemistry, ethnopharmacology and novel formulations based approaches for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome: a comprehensive review	56
The genus Quercus: metabolites, biological activity and mechanisms of action	55
Algal lipids for biofuel production: strategies, environmental impacts, downstream processing and commercialization	55
Vigna mungo (Linn.) Hepper: ethnobotanical, pharmacological, phytochemical, and nutritious profile	52
Aspalathin: a rare dietary dihydrochalcone from Aspalathus linearis (rooibos tea)	47
Planar chromatographic super-hyphenations for rapid dereplication	47
Hesperidin: a flavanone with multifaceted applications in the food, animal feed, and environmental fields	45
From present to prosperity: assessing the current status and envisioning opportunities in the industrial-scale cultivation of Haematococcus pluvialis for astaxanthin production	37
The structure and bioactivities of Stemona alkaloids and alkaloids with [1,2-α] azepine nucleus (2009–2021)	37
Hormetic action of cyanide: plant gasotransmitter and poison	36
Iridoid glycosides of the tribe Antirrhineae	36
Duchesnea genus: a comprehensive review of its phytochemistry, bioactivity, and pharmacology	36
Phytochemical and pharmacological properties of Xanthium species: a review	35
Little-known Saniculeae genera: phytochemical studies and pharmaceutical activities	29
Chemistry and toxicity of 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OHMG): an updated review on the oxidized derivative of mitragynine	28
The traditional uses, secondary metabolites, and pharmacology of Lycopodium species	25
Optimal chemical defence allocation in roots: where, why and how?	25
Biological activity of Cannabis compounds: a modern approach to the therapy of multiple diseases	23
Phenylphenalenone-type phytoalexins in banana (Musa species): a comprehensive review for new research directions	23

Natural alternatives targeting psoriasis pathology and key signaling pathways: a focus on phytochemicals	22
Flavonoids and carotenoids from Brazilian flora: food and pharmaceutical applications and their extraction features	21
Unravelling role of crocin for the treatment of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease: sojourn from food to nanomedicine	20
Polyamines: defeat or survival of the fungus	20
Salinity-induced stress in plants vis-à-vis endophytic microorganisms: searching for a sustainable solution to feed the future world	20
Propolis: chemical diversity and challenges in quality control	20
Nutrients and polyphenols-rich Sorghum bicolor genotypes as complementary therapy for Alzheimer’s disease	20
Production of microalgae with high lipid content and their potential as sources of nutraceuticals	20
Phytochemistry and therapeutic potential of the genus Asphodelus L.: an update	19
Mass spectrometry imaging: an emerging technology in plant molecular physiology	18
The standardization of officinal medicinal plants used in the Eurasian Economic Union: comparison with other pharmacopoeias	17
Current state, strategies, and perspectives in enhancing artemisinin production	17
Flavonoid UDP-glycosyltransferase in plants: functional identification, substrate recognition mechanism, and biotechnology application	16
Drawing a parallel between phytochemistry and other features of Vismieae species	16
The genus Pittosporum: current knowledge on traditional use, phytochemistry, and pharmacological activity	16
Nutritional immunological effects and mechanisms of chemical constituents from the homology of medicine and food	15
GC–MS analysis, HPLC–UV analysis, antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of extracts of wild-growing anabasis salsa native to kazakhstan desert iands	15
Phytopharmacological aspects of Mimosa tenuiflora (Willd.) poir.: a systematic review of preclinical data	15
Medicinal plants cultivated in Egypt with anticancer potential; a systematic review	15
Asclepiadoideae subfamily (Apocynaceae): ethnopharmacology, biological activities and chemophenetics based on pregnane glycosides	15
Seasonal variations of natural products in European herbs	14
A review on the genus Melodinus: traditional uses, phytochemical diversity and pharmacological activities of indole alkaloids	14
Saponins as cytotoxic agents: an update (2010–2021). Part II—Triterpene saponins	14
Potential avenue of genetic engineered algal derived bioactive compounds: influencing parameters, challenges and future prospects	13
Application of molecular imprinting approach for alkaloids analysis in food and nutraceuticals: review and perspective	13
Phytic acid: a reservoir of phosphorus in seeds plays a dynamic role in plant and animal metabolism	13
Biosynthesis, natural distribution, and biological activities of acyclic monoterpenes and their derivatives	13
Encapsulated phenolic compounds: clinical efficacy of a novel delivery method	13
Accessible versatility underpins the deep evolution of plant specialized metabolism	13
Application of essential oils as preservatives in food systems: challenges and future prospectives – a review	12
Structural diversity and biological activities of secondary metabolites isolated from the genus Selaginella	12
Anti-viral triterpenes: a review	12
Mycochemicals in wild and cultivated mushrooms: nutrition and health	12
Chemical composition, nutritional and health related properties of the medlar (Mespilus germanica L.): from medieval glory to underutilized fruit	12
Insights into one drug, multi-target aspects of polyphenols for diabetes management: in vitro, in vivo, and clinical evidence	11
Chalcone and derived natural products: versatile scaffolds for multiple targets in treatment of Type 2 diabetes	11
Correction: Plant cytochrome P450s directing monoterpene indole alkaloid (MIA) and benzylisoquinoline alkaloid (BIA) biosynthesis	11
Aroma Alchemy: Uridine diphosphate-dependent glycosyltransferases mediated regulation of fruit aroma and flavor biosynthesis	11
A review of Juniperus rigida Sieb. et Zucc.: a potential supplier of bioactive compounds and medical outcomes	10
Comprehensive inventory of cannabinoids in Cannabis sativa L.: Can we connect genotype and chemotype?	10
Dietary polyphenols ameliorate inflammatory bowel diseases: advances and future perspectives to maximize their nutraceutical applications	10
Biosynthesis of paclitaxel using synthetic biology	9
Advances and challenges in cancer treatment and nutraceutical prevention: the possible role of dietary phenols in BRCA regulation	9
“C-phycocyanin from cyanobacteria: a therapeutic journey from antioxidant defence to diabetes management and beyond”	9
Update on Brazilian essential oils with leishmanicidal activity	9
Garcinia kola: a critical review on chemistry and pharmacology of an important West African medicinal plant	8
Eleutherococcus giraldii (Harms) Nakai: a review of botany, traditional uses, phytochemistry, pharmacology and quality control	8
Guest editorial: special issue on “Microalgae biorefinery: current bottlenecks, challenges, and future directions”	8
A systematical review on ethnobotanical, phytochemical and pharmacological aspects of Dendrobium nobile Lindl.	8
Dysphania ambrosioides essential oils: from pharmacological agents to uses in modern crop protection—a review	8

Metabolomics: towards acceleration of antibacterial plant-based leads discovery	8
Achievements in the production of bioplastics from microalgae	8
Chemical composition, biological activities and traditional uses of plants from the segregated genus Caesalpinia sensu lato	8
Giant milkweed: a comprehensive review of chemical constituents and their insecticidal properties	7
Role of secondary metabolites in plant defense mechanisms: a molecular and biotechnological insights	7
A comprehensive approach to phytochemical analysis of macromolecular composites that protect tubers: case studies in suberized potato periderm tissues	7
An updated review of the structural chemistry and biological activity of compounds from Trichilia species	7
A comprehensive review on essential oils and extracts from Iris rhizomes	7