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 2021-10-01 to 2025-10-01.)

Article	Citations
The standardization of officinal medicinal plants used in the Eurasian Economic Union: comparison with other pharmacopoeias	166
A systematic review on the research status of quercetagetin: resources, biosynthesis, bioavailability, bioactive-delivery systems, health effects, marketed functional products and patents	138
Phytochemistry, ethnopharmacology and novel formulations based approaches for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome: a comprehensive review	109
GC–MS analysis, HPLC–UV analysis, antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of extracts of wild-growing anabasis salsa native to kazakhstan desert iands	107
Planar chromatographic super-hyphenations for rapid dereplication	93
From present to prosperity: assessing the current status and envisioning opportunities in the industrial-scale cultivation of Haematococcus pluvialis for astaxanthin production	73
Natural alternatives targeting psoriasis pathology and key signaling pathways: a focus on phytochemicals	66
Polyamines: defeat or survival of the fungus	62
Sulfated flavonoids: An updated and comprehensive review of their chemistry and bioactivities	61
Correction: Astaxanthin bioaccumulation in microalgae under environmental stress simulated in industrial effluents highlighting prospects of Haematococcus pluvialis: knowledge gaps and prospective app	58
Phenylphenalenone-type phytoalexins in banana (Musa species): a comprehensive review for new research directions	54
Nutritional immunological effects and mechanisms of chemical constituents from the homology of medicine and food	50
Seasonal variations of natural products in European herbs	49
Chemical composition, nutritional and health related properties of the medlar (Mespilus germanica L.): from medieval glory to underutilized fruit	47
Evidence of phenolic compounds as modulators of ChREBP and NRF2 in type 2 diabetes: a review of their potential for drug development	46
A comprehensive approach to phytochemical analysis of macromolecular composites that protect tubers: case studies in suberized potato periderm tissues	42
Specialized metabolites of the genus Zephyranthes Herb.: a critical review on taxonomy and phytochemistry	37
Nutraceutical potential of genus Garcinia: A comprehensive review	36
Comprehensive review of Urtica dioica L. (Urticaceae) phytochemistry and anti-inflammatory properties	36
Etlingera Species of Borneo's wild gingers: traditional knowledge, phytochemistry, and modern applications	35
The mechanisms of action of prenylated xanthones against breast, colon, and lung cancers, and their potential application against drug resistance	34
Beyond traditional uses: the multifaceted bioactivities of steroidal saponins from the genus Trillium and their modern applications	34
Exploring plant-derived bisindole alkaloids: a comprehensive review of sources, phytochemistry and cytotoxicity	34
Natural antioxidants in the preservation of omega-3-rich oils: applications in bulk, emulsified, and microencapsulated chia, flaxseed, and Sacha inchi oils	31
Clerodendrum inerme (L.) Gaertn.: a critical review on current progress in traditional uses, phytochemistry, pharmacological aspects and toxicity	31

Dietary polyphenols ameliorate inflammatory bowel diseases: advances and future perspectives to maximize their nutraceutical applications	29
Flavonoid mediated selective cross-talk between plants and beneficial soil microbiome	28
Allelopathy research on the continuous cropping problem of poplar (populus)	28
Natural compounds as potential anticancer agents aimed at ovarian cancer stem cells	27
Edible fruits and berries as a source of functional polyphenols: current scene and future perspectives	27
Correction to: Holothuria triterpene glycosides: a comprehensive guide for their structure elucidation and critical appraisal of reported compounds	26
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
Moringa oleifera: a comprehensive review with special emphasis on phytochemistry	25
Nanocarrier mediated co-delivery of phytochemicals and chemo-drugs: an emerging strategy to combat lung cancer in a systemic way	25
Carbohydrate metabolic responses to water stress in plants: implications for yield and quality	25
Plant-derived bioactive compounds as key players in the modulation of immune-related conditions	24
Green decontaminants for the remediation of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear contaminants	23
Trends in the biotechnological production of isoflavonoids in plant cell suspension cultures	23
Recent advancements in natural compounds for cancer therapy and prevention	23
Medicinal plants as a source of active molecules for the Leishmania parasite	22
Natural acylated flavonoids: their chemistry and biological merits in context to molecular docking studies	21
Cannabis monoterpene synthases: evaluating structure–function relationships	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
Mechanistic insight into anti-inflammatory potential, phytochemistry and ethnomedicinal status of Ilex species: a review	19
Bioassay-guided studies of mayan origin foods: extraction and clinical relevance of secondary metabolites in the management of CNCDs	19
Brazilian arnicas: bioactive compounds, pharmacological properties, potential use and clinical applications	19
Hordatines, dimerised hydroxycinnamoylagmatine conjugates of barley (Hordeum vulgare L.): an appraisal of the biosynthesis, chemistry, identification and bioactivities	19
Plant flavonoid effects on the non-apoptotic mechanisms of regulated cell death	19
Artemisia argyi H. Lév. & Vaniot: a comprehensive review on traditional uses, phytochemistry, and pharmacological activities	19
Influence of altitude on the physicochemical composition and antioxidant capacity of strawberry: a preliminary systematic review and meta-analysis	19
Skin applications of cannabidiol: sources, effects, delivery systems, marketed formulations and safety	18
Linking phytochemistry to traditional uses and pharmacology of an underexplored genus – Psydrax: a review	18
Gmelina asiatica: exploring traditional uses, pharmacological insights, and phytoconstituents—a comprehensive review (1961–2023)	18
The fruit of Corema album (L.) D. Don, a singular white berry with potential benefits in nutrition and health	17
Biosynthesis and biotechnological production of salidroside from Rhodiola genus plants	17
Phytomedicine approach for management of diabetes mellitus: an overview of scientifically confirmed medicinal plants with hypoglycaemic properties and their probable mechanism of action	17
Sustainable microalgal biomass production in food industry wastewater for low-cost biorefinery products: a review	16
Eustress application trough-controlled elicitation strategies as an effective agrobiotechnology tool for capsaicinoids increase: a review	16
Pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and cell signaling pathways of pomegranate peel extract	16
Unraveling the molecular mechanisms of melon fruit firmness: insights into cell wall gene expression and regulation	15
Plant flavonoids bioavailability in vivo and mechanisms of benefits on chronic kidney disease: a comprehensive review	15
A comprehensive insight on the bioactive phytochemicals and pharmacological propensities of Ficus benghalensis L.: a reservoir for modern drug discovery	15
Emerging functions within the enzyme families of plant alkaloid biosynthesis	15
Influence of environmental stress on microalgae growth and lipid profile: a systematic review	14
Advances on resource, biosynthesis pathway, bioavailability, and bioactivity of dihydrodaidzein	14
Phytopharmacological aspects of Mimosa tenuiflora (Willd.) poir.: a systematic review of preclinical data	13
Unravelling the chemical and pharmacological contour of plants of the genus Duguetia A. St.-Hil. (Annonaceae): a mini-review	13
Plant metabolomics in biotic and abiotic stress: a critical overview	13
Hormetic action of cyanide: plant gasotransmitter and poison	12
Mass spectrometry imaging: an emerging technology in plant molecular physiology	12
A review on the genus Melodinus: traditional uses, phytochemical diversity and pharmacological activities of indole alkaloids	12
Application of molecular imprinting approach for alkaloids analysis in food and nutraceuticals: review and perspective	12
Moringa 360: a comprehensive review of its nutritional, medicinal and industrial brilliance	12
Research progress on the chemical composition changes of traditional Chinese medicine before and after processing based on modern analytical techniques	12

The call of the wild hops: chemical diversity of Humulus species and their use in brewing	12
The uneven molecular distribution: a connection with plant functioning and stress resilience	12
Hesperidin: a flavanone with multifaceted applications in the food, animal feed, and environmental fields	12
Guest editorial: special issue on “Microalgae biorefinery: current bottlenecks, challenges, and future directions”	11
Safety concern of drugs of herbal origin	11
Holothuria triterpene glycosides: a comprehensive guide for their structure elucidation and critical appraisal of reported compounds	11
Phytochemical and pharmacological properties of Xanthium species: a review	11
Agronomic, genetic and chemical tools for hop cultivation and breeding	10
Synthesis and physiological function of lignin in the reproductive structures of angiosperms	10
Role of bioactive phytochemicals in plant seeds and leaves for diabetes control and prevention: a comprehensive review	10
The metabolites of Piper sarmentosum and their biological properties: a recent update	10
Australian tropical medicinal plants and their phytochemicals with wound healing and antidiabetic properties	10
Reflecting on the interesting phytopharmacology of the cosmopolitan Dodonaea genus: past, present and future	9
Terpenoids and sterols from lichens	9
Advances in natural products with anti-skin photoaging: mechanisms, phytochemical diversity, and therapeutic potential	9
Phytochemistry, pharmacology and bibliometrics insight of the genus Callicarpa L.: an extensive review encompassing the years from approximately 2010 to 2024	9
Bioactivity and application of anthocyanins in skin protection and cosmetics: an extension as a functional pigment	9
“C-phycocyanin from cyanobacteria: a therapeutic journey from antioxidant defence to diabetes management and beyond”	9
Where are you heading to, Cannabis research?	9
Modern research progress on extraction and purification, pharmacological activity, toxicology, pharmacokinetics and carrier new dosage forms of ophiopogonin	9
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
The anticancer properties of harmine and its derivatives	8
Exploring the medicinal potential of Lantana camara: a comprehensive review of phytochemicals and therapeutic application	8
Natural products: protective effects against sensorineural hearing loss	8
Sustainable extraction methods for the recovery of polyphenolic compounds from grape pomace and its biological properties: a comprehensive review	8
Advanced high-resolution chromatographic strategies for efficient isolation of natural products from complex biological matrices: from metabolite profiling to pure chemical entities	8
Chili peppers (Capsicum spp.): the spice not only for cuisine purposes: an update on current knowledge	8
A comprehensive review of supernatural coriander herb (Coriandrum sativum): phytochemical insights, pharmacological potential and future perspective	8
A critical review on Pulicaria species occurring in Qatar: traditional uses, phytochemistry and biological activities	8