OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Phytochemistry Reviews is 9. 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
Phytochemistry, ethnopharmacology and novel formulations based approaches for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome: a comprehensive review	192
Sulfated flavonoids: An updated and comprehensive review of their chemistry and bioactivities	142
Polyamines: defeat or survival of the fungus	109
Correction: Astaxanthin bioaccumulation in microalgae under environmental stress simulated in industrial effluents highlighting prospects of Haematococcus pluvialis: knowledge gaps and prospective app	98
Navigating the chemical space of natural products from diverse sources: a chemoinformatics perspective	75
Research progress on chemistry, bioactivity, and NMR patterns of acetylene compounds in natural products (2015–2025)	70
Phenylphenalenone-type phytoalexins in banana (Musa species): a comprehensive review for new research directions	66
A systematic review on the research status of quercetagetin: resources, biosynthesis, bioavailability, bioactive-delivery systems, health effects, marketed functional products and patents	46
GC–MS analysis, HPLC–UV analysis, antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of extracts of wild-growing anabasis salsa native to kazakhstan desert iands	45
Chemical composition, nutritional and health related properties of the medlar (Mespilus germanica L.): from medieval glory to underutilized fruit	45
Nutritional immunological effects and mechanisms of chemical constituents from the homology of medicine and food	45
Planar chromatographic super-hyphenations for rapid dereplication	43
The standardization of officinal medicinal plants used in the Eurasian Economic Union: comparison with other pharmacopoeias	41
From present to prosperity: assessing the current status and envisioning opportunities in the industrial-scale cultivation of Haematococcus pluvialis for astaxanthin production	40
Natural alternatives targeting psoriasis pathology and key signaling pathways: a focus on phytochemicals	40
A comprehensive approach to phytochemical analysis of macromolecular composites that protect tubers: case studies in suberized potato periderm tissues	39
Specialized metabolites of the genus Zephyranthes Herb.: a critical review on taxonomy and phytochemistry	35
Nutraceutical potential of genus Garcinia: A comprehensive review	34
Comprehensive review of Urtica dioica L. (Urticaceae) phytochemistry and anti-inflammatory properties	34
Silene genus: a review of its traditional uses, phytochemistry and pharmacology	34
Clerodendrum inerme (L.) Gaertn.: a critical review on current progress in traditional uses, phytochemistry, pharmacological aspects and toxicity	31
Steroidal saponins in edible and medicinal plants: species distribution, bioactivity, biosynthesis, and regulation	31
Natural antioxidants in the preservation of omega-3-rich oils: applications in bulk, emulsified, and microencapsulated chia, flaxseed, and Sacha inchi oils	31
Exploring plant-derived bisindole alkaloids: a comprehensive review of sources, phytochemistry and cytotoxicity	30
Allelopathy research on the continuous cropping problem of poplar (populus)	30

Evidence of phenolic compounds as modulators of ChREBP and NRF2 in type 2 diabetes: a review of their potential for drug development	30
The mechanisms of action of prenylated xanthones against breast, colon, and lung cancers, and their potential application against drug resistance	29
Etlingera Species of Borneo's wild gingers: traditional knowledge, phytochemistry, and modern applications	29
Dietary polyphenols ameliorate inflammatory bowel diseases: advances and future perspectives to maximize their nutraceutical applications	28
Nanocarrier mediated co-delivery of phytochemicals and chemo-drugs: an emerging strategy to combat lung cancer in a systemic way	28
Beyond traditional uses: the multifaceted bioactivities of steroidal saponins from the genus Trillium and their modern applications	28
Correction to: Holothuria triterpene glycosides: a comprehensive guide for their structure elucidation and critical appraisal of reported compounds	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	27
A review of chemical diversity of Kappaphycus alvarezii: biological properties, health benefits, and food applications	26
Moringa oleifera: a comprehensive review with special emphasis on phytochemistry	25
Carbohydrate metabolic responses to water stress in plants: implications for yield and quality	24
Natural compounds as potential anticancer agents aimed at ovarian cancer stem cells	24
Edible fruits and berries as a source of functional polyphenols: current scene and future perspectives	23
Medicinal plants as a source of active molecules for the Leishmania parasite	22
Plant-derived bioactive compounds as key players in the modulation of immune-related conditions	22
Green decontaminants for the remediation of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear contaminants	21
Traditional uses and advances in recent research on wild aromatic plant Mentha longifolia and its pharmacological importance	21
Phytochemicals with anticancer activity from poisonous plants: potential leads for cancer therapy	20
The green antidote: phytochemical defense as a natural shield against chemical warfare	20
From phytochemistry to biomaterials: curcumin-based scaffolds in wound management	20
Natural acylated flavonoids: their chemistry and biological merits in context to molecular docking studies	19
Bioassay-guided studies of mayan origin foods: extraction and clinical relevance of secondary metabolites in the management of CNCDs	19
Cannabis monoterpene synthases: evaluating structure–function relationships	19
Recent advancements in natural compounds for cancer therapy and prevention	19
Image processing and deep learning applications in herbal microscopy: a systematic review	18
Gmelina asiatica: exploring traditional uses, pharmacological insights, and phytoconstituents—a comprehensive review (1961–2023)	18
Artemisia argyi H. Lév. & Vaniot: a comprehensive review on traditional uses, phytochemistry, and pharmacological activities	18
Garlic and breast cancer: how far has the research come?	17
Mechanistic insight into anti-inflammatory potential, phytochemistry and ethnomedicinal status of Ilex species: a review	17
Influence of altitude on the physicochemical composition and antioxidant capacity of strawberry: a preliminary systematic review and meta-analysis	16
Plant flavonoid effects on the non-apoptotic mechanisms of regulated cell death	16
Hordatines, dimerised hydroxycinnamoylagmatine conjugates of barley (Hordeum vulgare L.): an appraisal of the biosynthesis, chemistry, identification and bioactivities	15
Skin applications of cannabidiol: sources, effects, delivery systems, marketed formulations and safety	15
Optimizing Pistacia lentiscus (mastic tree) food and healthcare applications: phytochemical composition, extraction methods, quality control, and novel delivery systems	15
Brazilian arnicas: bioactive compounds, pharmacological properties, potential use and clinical applications	15
Subcritical water extractions to obtain plant volatile compounds: challenges and opportunities for the essential oils industry	15
Unraveling the molecular mechanisms of melon fruit firmness: insights into cell wall gene expression and regulation	14
Advances on resource, biosynthesis pathway, bioavailability, and bioactivity of dihydrodaidzein	14
Pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and cell signaling pathways of pomegranate peel extract	14
The uneven molecular distribution: a connection with plant functioning and stress resilience	13
Phytomedicine approach for management of diabetes mellitus: an overview of scientifically confirmed medicinal plants with hypoglycaemic properties and their probable mechanism of action	13
Unravelling the chemical and pharmacological contour of plants of the genus Duguetia A. St.-Hil. (Annonaceae): a mini-review	13
A comprehensive insight on the bioactive phytochemicals and pharmacological propensities of Ficus benghalensis L.: a reservoir for modern drug discovery	13
The call of the wild hops: chemical diversity of Humulus species and their use in brewing	13
Phytopharmacological aspects of Mimosa tenuiflora (Willd.) poir.: a systematic review of preclinical data	13
Emerging functions within the enzyme families of plant alkaloid biosynthesis	13
Plant flavonoids bioavailability in vivo and mechanisms of benefits on chronic kidney disease: a comprehensive review	13
Application of molecular imprinting approach for alkaloids analysis in food and nutraceuticals: review and perspective	12
Mechanistic insights into therapeutic potential of Centella asiatica (L.) Urb.in diabetes mellitus and its chronic health complexities: from botany, medicinal chemistry to clinical trials approach	12
Research progress on the chemical composition changes of traditional Chinese medicine before and after processing based on modern analytical techniques	12

Phytochemical and pharmacological properties of Xanthium species: a review	12
Moringa 360: a comprehensive review of its nutritional, medicinal and industrial brilliance	12
Hesperidin: a flavanone with multifaceted applications in the food, animal feed, and environmental fields	12
Mass spectrometry imaging: an emerging technology in plant molecular physiology	12
Secondary metabolites of desert and stress-adapted plants: adaptive responses toward salinity and drought stresses, and optimization tools and techniques	12
Mechanisms of action of natural plant-derived bioactive compounds in treating intestinal tight junctions dysfunction	12
Isoquinoline alkaloids from Amaryllidaceae plants as potential agents against neglected tropical diseases: a review from 2019 to 2025	11
Advances in natural products with anti-skin photoaging: mechanisms, phytochemical diversity, and therapeutic potential	11
Guest editorial: special issue on “Microalgae biorefinery: current bottlenecks, challenges, and future directions”	11
Safety concern of drugs of herbal origin	11
Role of bioactive phytochemicals in plant seeds and leaves for diabetes control and prevention: a comprehensive review	11
A review on the genus Melodinus: traditional uses, phytochemical diversity and pharmacological activities of indole alkaloids	11
“C-phycocyanin from cyanobacteria: a therapeutic journey from antioxidant defence to diabetes management and beyond”	11
Australian tropical medicinal plants and their phytochemicals with wound healing and antidiabetic properties	11
Hormetic action of cyanide: plant gasotransmitter and poison	11
Modern research progress on extraction and purification, pharmacological activity, toxicology, pharmacokinetics and carrier new dosage forms of ophiopogonin	11
The metabolites of Piper sarmentosum and their biological properties: a recent update	11
Phytochemistry and pharmacological activities of Tadehagi triquetrum (L.) H. Ohashi, an Asian medicinal plant: a comprehensive review	10
Natural products: protective effects against sensorineural hearing loss	10
Synthetic strategies and pharmacological insights into Boswellic acid-hybrid based therapeutics	10
Where are you heading to, Cannabis research?	10
Advances and challenges in Paeoniae Radix Rubra research from 2014 to 2024: the botany, phytochemistry, pharmacology, and application	10
The anticancer properties of harmine and its derivatives	10
Synthesis and physiological function of lignin in the reproductive structures of angiosperms	10
Bioactivity and application of anthocyanins in skin protection and cosmetics: an extension as a functional pigment	9
Advanced high-resolution chromatographic strategies for efficient isolation of natural products from complex biological matrices: from metabolite profiling to pure chemical entities	9
A comprehensive review of supernatural coriander herb (Coriandrum sativum): phytochemical insights, pharmacological potential and future perspective	9
A critical review on Pulicaria species occurring in Qatar: traditional uses, phytochemistry and biological activities	9
Phytochemistry, pharmacology and bibliometrics insight of the genus Callicarpa L.: an extensive review encompassing the years from approximately 2010 to 2024	9
Reflecting on the interesting phytopharmacology of the cosmopolitan Dodonaea genus: past, present and future	9
Advancing alkaloid-based medicines: medical applications, scalable production and synthetic innovations	9
Bio revolution of green polymers: advancing the circular bioeconomy via bio-sourced biopolymers, from extraction to diverse applications and sustainability assessment	9
Terpenoids and sterols from lichens	9