OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Bioscience of Microbiota Food and Health is 2. 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 2022-07-01 to 2026-07-01.)

Article	Citations
Phylogenomic analysis in <i>Latilactobacillus sakei</i> by using polymorphisms detected by next-generation sequencing	29
Comparison of plasma and cecal quercetin in <i>Enterococcus</i> sp. rutin_18 mono-associated and germ-free mice fed rutin-supplemented diet	21
Extracellular vesicles shed by macrophages co-cultured with <i>Lactiplantibacillus plantarum</i> No. 14 reduce adipocyte size in mice fed a high-fat diet	21
Transcriptional profiling of geniposide bioconversion into genipin during gardenia fructus extract fermentation by <i>Lactobacillus (Lactiplantibacillus) plantarum</i> SN13T	20
Therapeutic approaches targeting the gut microbiota in ischemic stroke: current advances and future directions	17
Deciphering microbial community dynamics along the fermentation course of soy sauce under different temperatures using metagenomic analysis	17
<i>Bifidobacterium adolescentis</i> protects the intestinal barrier from obesity-related inflammatory stimuli in association with the nuclear translocation of nuclear factor kappa B	13
Anti-allergic effect of <i>Cyclopia</i> (honeybush) extracts via anti-degranulation activity in a murine allergy model for inhaled antigen	13
Continuous intake of galacto-oligosaccharides containing syrup contributes to maintaining the health of household dogs by modulating their gut microbiota	13
Gut microbiota: a potential therapeutic target for hyperuricemia and gout	12
Quercetin up-regulates the expression of tumor-suppressive microRNAs in human cervical cancer	11
Research on the combination of <i>Polygonatum sibiricum</i> and <i>Poria cocos</i> for preventing constipation due to pi deficiency	11
Antimicrobial resistance in food-associated <i>Escherichia coli</i> in Mexico and Latin America	11
Gut microbiota involvement in the effect of water-soluble dietary fiber on fatty liver and fibrosis	10
Immunomodulatory effects of <i>Ulva</i>-derived polysaccharides, oligosaccharides, and residues in a murine model of delayed-type hypersensitivity	9
Gandouling improves Wilson’s disease liver fibrosis by modulating intestinal flora: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial	9
Fermentation of soymilk with <i>Lacticaseibacillus paracasei</i> strain Shirota reduces soluble Gly m 4 levels and allergic reactions associated with soybean-related pollen-food allergy sy	9
Association between <i>Lactococcus cremoris</i> subsp. <i>cremoris</i> FC intake and microbiota profiles in relation to bowel movement: a post hoc analysis of a placebo-control	9
Analysis of D-amino acid in Japanese post-fermented tea, Ishizuchi-kurocha	8
Host genotype is associated with selective colonization of human fecal microbiota in NCG and SGM3 mice: implications for microbiota-based therapies	8
Colchicine effects on the gut microbiome in adults with metabolic syndrome	8
Characterization of <i>Bacillus subtilis</i> isolated from the rumen contents of Mongolian pasture-grazing sheep	7
Screening of the most efficacious lactic acid bacteria strain for myocardial infarction recovery and verification and exploration of its functions and mechanisms	7
α-Lipoic acid increases phagocytosis of some lactic acid bacteria via modulation of CD36 expression	7
<i>Enterococcus faecium</i> 129 BIO 3B is classified as <i>Enterococcus lactis</i> 129 BIO 3B	7

Gut microbiome in adult Asians with obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and a combination of obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus	7
Cross interaction between bacterial and fungal microbiota and their relevance to human health and disease: mechanistic pathways and prospective therapy	6
Changes in the tissue elements of the gastric mucosa interacting with different strains of <i>Helicobacter pylori</i>, taking into consideration the patient’s genotype	6
Protective effect of <i>Bifidobacterium longum</i> BB536 against nausea caused by pirfenidone in a mouse model of pellagra	5
Additive effect of mixtures of multiple strains combining the effects of single strains on human gut microbiota <i>in vitro</i>	5
Genome-based assessment of safety characteristics of <i>Lacticaseibacillus paracasei</i> NY1301 and genomic differences in closely related strains marketed as probiotics	5
Modulation of the gut microbiota by dietary intervention with <i>Acanthocereus tetragonus</i> improves the health status of Wistar rats with metabolic syndrome	5
Diverse impact of a probiotic strain,<i> Lacticaseibacillus paracasei </i>Shirota, on peripheral mononuclear phagocytic cells in healthy Japanese office workers: a randomized, double-blind	5
Effect of circadian clock and claudin regulations on inulin-induced calcium absorption in the mouse intestinal tract	5
Isolation of the high polyamine-producing bacterium <i>Staphylococcus epidermidis</i> FB146 from fermented foods and identification of polyamine-related genes	5
Activation of chloride channels and promotion of bowel movements by heat-killed <i>Bifidobacterium longum</i> CLA8013	5
Regulation effect of the intestinal flora and intervention strategies targeting the intestinal flora in alleviation of pulmonary fibrosis development	5
Effects of subchronic and mild social defeat stress on the intestinal microbiota and fecal bile acid composition in mice	5
Dietary phytochemicals, gut microbiota composition, and health outcomes in human and animal models	4
Mechanisms of interleukin-10 induction in murine spleen and RAW264 cells by <i>Latilactobacillus curvatus</i> K4G4 isolated from fermented <i>Brassica rapa</i> L.	4
Microbial ecology between <i>Clostridioides difficile</i> and gut microbiota	4
Epidemiological study on the effects of gut microbiota and nutrients on breath hydrogen and methane concentrations	4
Oral administration of <i>Lacticaseibacillus casei</i> ATCC393 promotes angiogenesis by enhancing neutrophil activity in a murine hind-limb ischemia model	4
Effect of a fructooligosaccharides fraction from <i>Psacalium decompositum</i> on the intestinal bacterial microbiota of rats	4
Development of an intestinal epithelial cell line and organoids derived from the same swine and characterization of their antiviral responses	4
Verification of an alteration in the gut microbiota that increases nutritional risk in patients on hemodialysis	3
Administration of <i>Bifidobacterium pseudolongum</i> suppresses the increase of colonic serotonin and alleviates symptoms in dextran sodium sulfate-induced colitis in mice	3
Microbial composition and metabolic profiles during machine-controlled intra-factory fermentation of cocoa beans harvested in semitropical area of Japan	3
Peptidoglycan from <i>Bifidobacterium bifidum</i> G9-1 induces IgA secretion in Peyer’s patch-derived cells	3
Gut microbial stability in older Japanese populations: insights from the Mykinso cohort	3
Roles of flavoprotein oxidase and the exogenous heme- and quinone-dependent respiratory chain in lactic acid bacteria	3
Impact of vegetables on the microbiota of the rice bran pickling bed Nukadoko	3
The effect of culturing temperature on the growth of the most dominant bacterial species of human gut microbiota and harmful bacterial species	3
Beneficial effects of probiotic supplementation (<i>Lactiplantibacillus plantarum</i> Dad-13) on body weight, liver function, and liver histopathological features in non-alcoholic fatty li	3
α-ketoglutarate produced by lactic acid bacteria inhibits hyaluronidase activity	3
Application of the SpCas9 inhibitor BRD0539 for CRISPR/Cas9-based genetic tools in <i>Lacticaseibacillus paracasei</i>	3
Effect of applying <i>Lactiplantibacillus plantarum</i> subsp. <i>plantarum</i> N793 to the scalps of men and women with thinning hair: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-cont	3
Urinary indoxyl sulfate in children: age-related decline and its association with Bacteroidota in the gut microbiota	3
Combination of poly-γ-glutamic acid and galactooligosaccharide improves intestinal microbiota, defecation status, and relaxed mood in humans: a randomized, double-blind, parallel-group comparison tria	3
Administration of a probiotic supplement attenuates nonalcoholic fatty liver disease by reducing hepatic lipid accumulation, oxidative stress, and inflammation	2
Genetic analysis of a β-1,3/1,4-glucan utilization gene cluster in <i>Segatella copri</i> JCM 13464<sup>T</sup>	2
Impact of <i>Bifidobacterium adolescentis</i> in patients with abdominal aortic aneurysm: a cross-sectional study	2
Effect of probiotic <i>Limosilactobacillus reuteri</i> on a serum sex-hormone- and metabolic-syndrome-related health evaluation: a single-arm open-label pilot study	2
<i>Bacillus subtilis</i> TO-A extends the lifespan of <i>Caenorhabditis elegans</i>	2
Safety evaluation of a heat-treated <i>Bifidobacterium bifidum</i> OLB6378 concentrate	2
Effects of blackcurrant extract on indole and ammonia productions in an <i>in vitro</i> human fecal culture model	2
Canna starch improves immune functions and the intestinal environment in mice	2
Effects of food-grade iron(III) oxide nanoparticles on cecal digesta- and mucosa-associated microbiota and short-chain fatty acids in rats	2
Administration of bifidobacteria and dietary fiber improves cognitive function by increasing short-chain fatty acid-producing bacteria and reducing inflammation	2
Strain-specific protection of intestinal barrier by heat-treated plant-derived lactic acid bacteria via distinct tight junction modulation	2
Ingestion of dark chocolate improves constipation and alters the intestinal microbiota in Japanese women	2
<i>Lactiplantibacillus plantarum</i> 06CC2 upregulates intestinal ZO-1 protein and bile acid metabolism in Balb/c mice fed high-fat diet	2
Effects of food containing <i>Lactococcus lactis</i> strain T21 on the improvement of skin condition: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group study	2
Effect of long-term consumption of <i>Lacticaseibacillus paracasei</i> strain Shirota-fermented milk on weight loss in the institutionalized oldest old: an exploratory study	2
Antibiotic combination therapy for the induction and maintenance of remission in patients with ulcerative colitis	2

Amounts and species of probiotic lactic acid bacteria affect stimulation of short-chain fatty acid production in fecal batch culture	2
α-Cyclodextrin supplementation improves endurance exercise performance and reduces post-exercise fatigue in human males: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group study	2
Heterogeneity of gut microbiome compositions in the third decade of life in Japanese women: insights from a comparative analysis	2
Optimization of growth conditions and the inducer concentration for increasing spike protein expression in recombinant <i>Lactococcus lactis</i> and its kinetic modeling	2
Effects of the loss of maternal gut microbiota before pregnancy on gut microbiota, food allergy susceptibility, and epigenetic modification on subsequent generations	2
Correlation between differences in the intestinal flora structure and Chinese medicine evidence in patients with Wilson disease-related liver fibrosis analyzed via high-throughput sequencing technolog	2