OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research is 4. 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
Unlocking the molecular realm: advanced approaches for identifying clinically and environmentally relevant bacteria	18
Eight-year change in carotid intima-media thickness and associated risk factors in adults with and without psoriasis - the ELSA-Brasil cohort study	17
Extract of Cimicifuga racemosa (L.) Nutt protects ovarian follicle reserve of mice against in vitro deleterious effects of dexamethasone	17
Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound inhibits chondrocyte senescence by inhibiting PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling	15
Volumetric analysis of the damage and response of non-invasive brain stimulation in patients with spatial neglect after stroke: a subgroup analysis of the ELETRON trial	15
Erratum notice for: “Unlocking the molecular realm: advanced approaches for identifying clinically and environmentally relevant bacteria” [Braz J Med Biol Res 2023: 56, e12894]	13
ACE gene polymorphisms (rs4340) II and DI are more responsive to the ergogenic effect of caffeine than DD on aerobic power, heart rate, and perceived exertion in a homogeneous Brazilian group of adole	13
The dynamic changes in quantitative parameters of diffusion-weighted imaging at different b-values in a prostate cancer mouse model and their correlation with histopathology parameters	12
Cognitive behavioral stress management effectively facilitates neurologic recovery, alleviates mental distress, and elevates health status in acute ischemic stroke patients	11
Telomerase inhibitors TMPyP4 and thymoquinone decreased cell proliferation and induced cell death in the non-small cell lung cancer cell line LC-HK2, modifying the pattern of focal adhesion	11
Ovarian hormones influence immune response to liver ischemia-reperfusion	10
The role of ferroptosis in vascular endothelial cells and its role in the pathogenesis of cervical spondylosis of vertebral artery type: a comprehensive review	10
Brief results of heterotopic xenotransplantation of meningioma into the peritoneum of Wistar rats: an experimental study	10
Anti-inflammatory, procollagen, and wound repair properties of topical insulin gel	10
Barriers to patient recruitment in a poststroke neurorehabilitation multicenter trial in Brazil	9
The duration-dependent and sex-specific effects of neonatal sevoflurane exposure on cognitive function in rats	9
Resveratrol as a cardioprotective adjuvant for 5-fluorouracil in the treatment of gastric cancer cells	9
Evaluation of cytokine levels in HIV-infected individuals on therapy with tenofovir, lamivudine, and dolutegravir	9
Prediction of early myocardial damage in obstructive sleep apnea patients using combined logistic regression and QUEST decision tree models	9
Erratum notice for: “Aliskiren attenuates cardiac dysfunction by modulation of the mTOR and apoptosis pathways” [Braz J Med Biol Res 2020;53(2): e8793]	9
Nutrition management by a multidisciplinary team for prevention of nutritional deficits and morbidity following esophagectomy	8
The role and mechanisms of cordycepin in inhibiting cancer cells	8
Didymin protects against polystyrene nanoplastic-induced hepatic damage in male albino rats by modulation of Nrf-2/Keap-1 pathway	8
Is near-infrared spectroscopy a promising predictor for early intracranial hemorrhage diagnosis in the Emergency Department?	8
In vitro effects of lapachol and β-lapachone against Leishmania amazonensis	8

Sorting nexin 10 knockdown: new strategies for alleviating sepsis-associated acute lung injury	8
Chemical stability and compatibility of acetaminophen injection with six common opioid drugs: implications for clinical use	8
GSK3B inhibition reduced cervical cancer cell proliferation and migration by modulating the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway and epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition	8
Effects of N-butanol extract of Amygdalus mongolica on rats with bleomycin‐induced pulmonary fibrosis based on metabolomics	8
Prevalence and risk factors for falls among older Chinese adults in the community: findings from the CLHLS study	7
Mental stress induces endothelial dysfunction by AT1R-mediated redox imbalance in overweight/obese men	7
CAR-T therapy for gastrointestinal cancers: current status, challenges, and future directions	7
Machine learning approaches and genetic determinants that influence the development of type 2 diabetes mellitus: a genetic association study in Brazilian patients	7
Neurocognitive effects of proanthocyanidin in Alzheimer's disease: a systematic review of preclinical evidence	7
Effects of imposed and self-selected exercise on perceptual and affective responses, muscle function, quality, and functionality of strength training in older women and men: a randomized trial	7
Fatty acid profile and effect of Plukenetia volubilis L. (sacha inchi) oil on lipid metabolism in rats fed a high-fat diet	7
Sulfasalazine prevents lung injury due to intra-abdominal sepsis in rats: possible role of Nrf2 and angiopoietin-2	7
Epidemiological and clinical factors of breast cancer in a population of mostly Afro-descendant women	7
The essential role of adenine nucleotide translocase 4 on male reproductive function in mice	7
Quantifying lactulose and mannitol using LC-MS/MS in a clinical study of children with environmental enteric disease	7
Eugenol inhibits preadipocyte differentiation and lipid accumulation via upregulating ATF3	7
Giant uterine tumor and miscarriage: how to proceed?	6
Unveiling immune mechanisms and potential biomarkers in intervertebral disc degeneration through integrated analysis	6
Effect of propolis on Th2 and Th17 cells: interplay with EtxB- and LPS-treated dendritic cells	6
Effects of endurance exercise training on endoplasmic reticulum stress in pancreatic islets of obese mice	6
A U-shaped relationship between sleep duration and tinnitus incidence: analysis of 13,871 participants from NHANES	6
Diagnostic value of serum inflammatory markers in predicting early refractoriness of transarterial chemoembolization in patients with Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer Stage 0, A, and B hepatocellular car	6
Extraction and characterization of collagen from the skin of Amazonian freshwater fish pirarucu	6
Puerarin protects the fatty liver from ischemia-reperfusion injury by regulating the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway	6
Angiotensin receptor-neprilysin inhibitors and cardiac remodeling	6
Assessing the reaction to and efficacy of the Screener drug discovery and development board game as a pedagogical tool in postgraduate courses	6
Trifolirhizin improves the hyperproliferation and excessive inflammatory response in human HaCaT keratinocytes and ameliorates skin lesions in psoriasis-like mouse models	6
H2S inhibits high glucose-induced osteoblast injury by inhibiting ferroptosis in diabetic osteoporosis in vitro	6
1H-NMR-based metabolomics reveals that prior exercise modulates metabolic changes in the cerebral cortex and hippocampus in sleep-deprived mice	6
Upregulation of PGC-1α expression by pioglitazone mediates prevention of sepsis-induced acute lung injury	5
Integrative analyses of genetic characteristics associated with skeletal endothelial cells	5
Interplay between volemic balance and the intestinal tract: insights on biomarkers and diagnostic tests used to assess intestinal morphofunctional barrier	5
Effect of high-intensity childhood games on heart rate variability, saliva leptin concentrations, and body composition in children	5
Quality of life and functional capacity in depressive patients on hemodialysis: a systematic review and meta-analysis	5
Investigations on the cytotoxicity and antimicrobial activities of terezine E and 14-hydroxyterezine D	5
Data-driven decision making for the screening of cognitive impairment in primary care: a machine learning approach using data from the ELSA-Brasil study	5
Synergy between isobavachalcone and doxorubicin suppressed the progression of anaplastic thyroid cancer through ferroptosis activation	5
Self-reported carbohydrate supercompensation and supplementation strategies adopted by Olympic triathlon athletes	5
Luteolin ameliorates loperamide-induced functional constipation in mice	5
FNDC5/Irisin in dementia and cognitive impairment: update and novel perspective	5
Deoxycholic acid aggravates necrotizing enterocolitis through downregulation of mesenchymal-epithelial transition factor expression	5
Effects of an early rehabilitation program for adult cystic fibrosis patients during hospitalization: a randomized clinical trial	5
The body weight-walking distance product as a superior parameter in determining the VO2 on-kinetics in coronary artery disease	5
Loneliness, spiritual well-being, and death perception, as well as their risk factors in urological cancer patients	5
Bioinformatic features and immunological response of recombinant antigen CTLA4-IgV-EgG1Y162 against Echinococcus granulosus	5
MMP9 regulates osteogenesis and MMP2 expression through the TGF-β1/SMAD2/3 signaling pathway in lipopolysaccharide-induced osteoblasts	4
Cortical thickness is related to working memory performance after non-invasive brain stimulation	4
Biochanin A exerts an anti-inflammatory effect on adipose tissue and liver of ovariectomized obese mice	4
Genomic instability in long-term culture of human adipose-derived mesenchymal stromal cells	4
Acupuncture for generalized anxiety disorder: a study protocol for a randomized controlled trial	4

Chrysin induces cell death and inhibits migration and invasion in squamous cervical carcinoma using a three-dimensional cell culture model	4
Impact of targeted nursing care and nutritional support on clinical outcomes in diabetic nephropathy patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis	4
Salvia miltiorrhiza: insights on the protective effect and mechanism of myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury	4
Saccharomyces boulardii supplementation does not affect anaerobic power gain induced by short-term sprint interval training in physically active individuals	4
Association among cardiopulmonary and metabolic rehabilitation, arrhythmias, and myocardial ischemia responses of patients with HFpEF or HFmrEF	4
Metformin attenuates fructose-induced pulmonary fibrosis, possibly through the involvement of the TRPC6 channel	4
Relationship between resting augmentation index and spontaneous cardiac baroreflex sensitivity during handgrip exercise in postmenopausal women	4
Comparison of exploratory behavior of male and female woodlice (Armadillidium vulgare)	4
N-glycosylation of ACTRIIB enhances protein stability leading to rapid cell proliferation and strong resistance to docetaxel in nasopharyngeal carcinoma	4
Moderate physical exercise and ATP modulate the P2X7 receptor and improve cisplatin-induced gastric emptying delay in rats	4
Disulfidptosis modification patterns are involved in the immune microenvironment regulation of septic acute respiratory distress syndrome	4
Systemic effects of oral tolerance improve the healing of several and concomitant wounds on different parts of the body	4
ZC3H12D upregulation in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma: a potential prognostic biomarker associated with immune infiltration	4
The role of the PKCζ/JNK signaling pathway in regulating the development of femoral head necrosis	4
A model for preservation of thymocyte-depleted thymus	4
Circulating JKAP levels may correlate with postpartum anxiety and depression through its interaction with T helper 17 cells	4
Assessing multiple factors affecting the gut microbiome structure of very preterm infants	4
Biomarker-based prediction of radial artery occlusion after cardiac catheterization	4
Precision application of target-controlled infusion of esketamine combined with sufentanil in anesthesia for thoracoscopic surgery and its effect on hemodynamics, postoperative pain, and safety	4