OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Physiological Research is 6. 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 2022-08-01 to 2026-08-01.)

Article	Citations
Molecular Genetic Aspects of Sporadic Multiglandular Primary Hyperparathyroidism	49
Prediction of Akute Kidney Injury Development in Critically Ill Septic Patients Based on NGAL Determination	36
Network Pharmacological Prediction and Experimental Analyses Reveal That Naringin Alleviates Osteoarthritis Progression by Targeting MMP13	36
The Non-Invasive Transcranial Doppler for Hemodynamic Monitoring	35
Cardiometabolic Parameters and Transcription Factors in Rat Models of Prehypertension With or Without Hypertriglyceridemia: Focus on NRF2 and PPARα Gene Expression	32
Contralateral and Ipsilateral Arterial Vasculature of the Human Uterus: The Pilot Results of an Anatomical Study	32
GPER-1 Rapid Regulation Influences p-Akt Expression to Resist Stress-Induced Injuries in a Sex-Specific Manner	30
Vitamin D Levels During Fracture Healing in Children	29
Comparative Analysis of Matrix Metalloproteinases by Zymography in Patients With Colorectal Carcinoma	27
RPS3 Aggravates Sepsis-Induced Acute Kidney Injury Through Activating NF-κB Mediated Renal Inflammatory Responses	26
Jaroslava Folbergrová, Dr.Sc. (1932 – 2024)	24
Assessment of the Cardiovascular Risk of High-Fat-High-Fructose Diet in Hereditary Hypertriacylglycerolemic Rats and Venlafaxine Effect	23
The Role of Cornichons in the Biogenesis and Functioning of Monovalent-Cation Transport Systems	23
Our First Experience Implementing “Clinical Embryology and Reproductive Medicine” as a Curriculum Course of the Study Program General Medicine at the Faculty of Medicine in Bratislava, Slovakia	23
Electroacupuncture Stimulation Alleviates Inflammatory Pain in Male Rats by Suppressing Oxidative Stress	22
Steroid Conjugates and Their Physiological Role	20
Effects of Astaxanthin on Chronic Exercise Fatigue	20
Multi-Frequency Bioimpedance Analysis in Practice: A Review of Validated Prediction Equations for Key Body Composition Parameters	20
Serum Glutathione and Malondialdehyde Levels as Predictors of Early Neurological Deficits and Short-Term Outcomes in Acute Cerebral Infarction	20
Low Energy Availability and Its Impact on Bone Health and Metabolism in Athletes: A Narrative Review	19
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Cellular and Molecular Connections Between Bone Fracture Healing and Exosomes	18
Effects of Hindlimb Suspension on the Development of Hip Bone Morphologies in Growing Rats	18
The impact of atrial fibrillation and atrial tachycardias on the hemodynamic status of patients with pulmonary hypertension	18
The Relationship Between Hormonal Contraceptives, Level of Anxiety and Emotional Awareness: Pilot Project	18

Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Kidney Cortex and Medulla of Subtotally Nephrectomized Rat	18
Ellagic Acid Attenuates Muscle Atrophy in STZ-Induced Diabetic Mice	18
Curcumin in vitro Neuroprotective Effects Are Mediated by p62/keap-1/Nrf2 and PI3K/AKT Signaling Pathway and Autophagy Inhibition	17
The Temporal and Spatial Effects of Reconstructive Surgery on the Atrophy of Hindlimb Muscles in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Transected Rats	17
Post-Operative Atrial Fibrillation: Novel Predictive Value of CT-Derived Adipose Tissue Density in Minimally Invasive Mitral Surgery	16
Can Buckwheat Affect Health and Female Reproductive Functions?	16
Distinct Cardiac Connexin-43 Expression in Hypertrophied and Atrophied Myocardium May Impact the Vulnerability of the Heart to Malignant Arrhythmias. A Pilot Study	15
Night-to-Day Ratio Specified by 24-hour Blood Pressure Monitoring, Arterial Stiffness and Cardio-Ankle Vascular Index as Predictive Factors of Cardiovascular Risk	15
Capsaicin-Assessed Cough Reflex in Asthma Patients	15
Modulation of Cardiac Gene Expression by anti-HMGB1 in a Model of Experimental Myocardial Infarction	14
Direct Effects of Waterpipe Smoke Extract on Aortic Endothelial Cells: An In Vitro Study	14
Intraventricular Spring Expander Attenuates Cardiac Atrophy of the Failing Heart After Unloading Caused by Heterotopic Heart Transplantation: No Sex-Linked Differences	14
Postprandial Triglyceride, Glucose and Insulin Levels 10 Years After Bariatric Surgery in Women With Severe Obesity – A Pilot Study: Part 1 – Laparoscopic Greater Curvature Plication	14
Serum Vitamin D Level in Overweight Individuals and Its Correlation With the Incidence of Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease	13
Influence of Blood Pressure and Heart Rate on PWV Measurement: Assessment Under Real-Time Blood Pressure Monitoring	13
Role of 5-HT2 Receptors Family in the Allergy-Induced Increased Aorta Contractile Responses to 5-HT	13
Dissociation Between the Epileptogenic Lesion and Primary Seizure Onset Zone in the Tetanus Toxin Model of Temporal Lobe Epilepsy	13
Predictive Value of Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Levels in the Onset and Glycemic Control of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus	13
Sex differences in blood pressure, free radicals and plasma cholesterol fractions in Ren-2 transgenic rats of various ages	13
Epilepsy Research in the Institute of Physiology of the Czech Academy of Sciences in Prague	12
Connexin 43 in Pathophysiology of Cardiac Diseases: From Molecular Mechanisms to Therapeutic Strategies	12
Circadian Disruption as a Risk Factor for Development of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disorders – From Animal Models to Human Population	12
Neurophysiological Assessment of H-Reflex Alterations in Compressive Radiculopathy	12
Role of Esketamine in Attenuating Neuroinflammation and Improving Postoperative Cognitive Function via Autophagy Activation Through PARP1 Targeting	12
Novel Predictors of Preeclampsia and Pregnancy Complications: the Impact of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus on Maternal and Fetal Circulatory Levels	12
First Application of Whole Genome Sequencing in Myelinated Retinal Nerve Fibers (MRNF)	12
Correlation Analysis of Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Levels With Immune Function and Calcium-Phosphate Metabolism in Patients With Bronchial Asthma Treated With Combination Therapy	12
Rho-Kinase Inhibition Ameliorates Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Type 2 Diabetic Rats	11
ASIC1a Involves the Acid-Mediated Activation of Pancreatic Stellate Cells Associated With Autophagy Induction	11
History of Blood Pressure Measurement in Newborns and Infants	11
Sexual Dimorphism in Plantar Pressure Distribution Patterns	11
Waterpipe Smoke Inhalation Induces Lung Injury and Aortic Endothelial Dysfunction in Mice	11
Pelargonidin inhibits isoproterenol induced myocardial fibrosis via regulating transforming growth factor-β/Smad2/3 signaling and Th2 cytokines in mice	11
The Effect of Bariatric-Metabolic Surgery on Selected Components of Metabolic Syndrome and Visceral Adipose Tissue – The Pilot Study	11
Adaptive Induction of Nonshivering Thermogenesis in Muscle Rather Than Brown Fat Could Counteract Obesity	11
Cardiorenal Syndromes and Their Role in Water and Sodium Homeostasis	10
Cholesterol efflux and macrophage polarization in human adipose tissue	10
Altered Balance between Vasoconstrictor and Vasodilator Systems in Experimental Hypertension	10
Anti-Müllerian Hormone Can Help With Predicting Ovarian Failure for Premenopausal Women Who Have Undergone Ablative Radioiodine Treatment for Thyroid Cancer	10
Endurance Exercise Attenuates Plasma Level of Neurofilament Light Chain and Prevents Body Weight Loss in a Rat Model of Tauopathy	10
Fluid shear stress-induced down-regulation of miR-146a-5p inhibits osteoblast apoptosis via targeting SMAD4	10
Ten Years of Our Translational Research in the Field of Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation	10
Association Between Serum 25(OH)D Concentrations and Glucose-Lipid Metabolism in Women With Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: Analysis of A NHANES 2007-2018	10
Trunk Impairment Scale and Stroke Impact Scale for Clinical Assessment of Patients in the Subacute Stage After Stroke Following Sensory Intervention	10
Experimental Lung Transplantation Related With HIF-1, VEGF, ROS. Assessment of HIF-1α, VEGF, and Reactive Oxygen Species After Competitive Blockade of Chetomin for Lung Transplantation in Rats	10
Comparison of Pulse Wave Arrival Times Measured by Bioimpedance Method and Doppler Ultrasound	9
Microsensors for a Quick Detection of Tissue Functional Age and Precision Medicine	9
NADPH oxidase 4 contributes to oxidative stress in a mouse model of myocardial infarction	9
PAR2: The Cornerstone of Pancreatic Diseases	9
Bioelectrical Impedance in Monitoring Hyperhydration and Muscle Wasting in Critically Ill Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) Patients: The Feasibility of Predicting Outcome	9

Unusual Functions of Insect Vitellogenins: Minireview	9
The Role of L-Cysteine/H2S Pathway in CaSRs-Mediated Relaxations in Mouse Bladder Tissue	9
Effect of Carvacrol on Diabetes-Induced Oxidative Stress, Fibrosis and Apoptosis in Testicular Tissues of Adult Rats	9
The Effect of Dietary Oat Consumption and Its Constituents on Fat Storage and Obesity	9
Colored Light Exposure Ensues Chronotype-Based Responses: Evidence From QEEG Analysis	9
Cardiovascular Changes During Phototherapy in Newborns	8
Modern Perspective of Lactate Metabolism	8
From a Passive Conduit to Highly Dynamic Organ. What are the Roles of Uterine Tube Epithelium in Reproduction?	8
Steroidogenic Enzyme Gene Expression and Testosterone Production are Developmentally Modulated by Bone Morphogenetic Protein Receptor-1B in Mouse Testis	8
Nutrition and Bone Marrow Adiposity in Relation to Bone Health	8
Iodine Intake and Iodine Status in the Czech Republic – Past, Present, Future	8
Eicosapentaenoic Acid Alleviates Inflammatory Response and Insulin Resistance in Pregnant Mice With Gestational Diabetes Mellitus	8
Decellularization techniques of human foreskin for tissue engineering application	8
Berberine Exerts Neuroprotective Effects in Alzheimer’s Disease by Switching Microglia M1/M2 Polarization Through PI3K-AKT Signaling	8
Impact of Bariatric Surgery Type on Adipokines, Myokines, and Hepatokines: An 18-Month Prospective, Observational, Open-Label Study	8
Gut Hormone Levels During Mixed Liquid Meal Test in Short Bowel Syndrome, the Possible Influence on the Intestine Adaptation	8
Surgery and Acute Stress Decrease NRF2 mRNA Expression and Promote Iron Metabolism Alteration, Oxidative Stress, and Inflammatory Gene Expression in the Liver of Prehypertensive Rats	8
Aspalathin Alleviates Skeletal Muscle Insulin Resistance and Mitochondrial Dysfunction	8
Bruton’s Tyrosine Kinase: A Potential Novel Target for Neurological Disorders	8
Stress and the immune system: Insights from psychoneuroimmunology	8
Is there a Need to Change the Basic Principles of Histology? Educational, Functional and Embryological Perspective	8
Chronic Venous Disease and Its Intersections With Diabetes Mellitus	8
Baicalin Ameliorates Cartilage Injury in Rats With Osteoarthritis via Modulating miR-766-3p/AIFM1 Axis	8
Effects of Isovolumic Loading Elicited Either by 3-Branch or by 4-Branch Spring Expander on the Degree of Cardiac Atrophy of the Failing Heart in Rats After Heterotopic Heart Transplantation: No Evide	8
Potential Effect of Trigonella Microgreens on Functional Parameters of HUVEC Cells in vitro	7
Metabolic Syndrome in Hypertriglyceridemic Rats: Effects of Antioxidants	7
Sixty Years of Heart Research in the Institute of Physiology of the Czech Academy of Sciences	7
Dihydromyricetin Inhibits Ferroptosis to Attenuate Cisplatin-Induced Muscle Atrophy	7
Are Oligodendrocytes the Culprits or Victims in Alzheimer's Disease	7
Comprehensive Genomic Profiling in Predictive Testing of Cancer	7
Targeting the Toll-Like Receptor 4 Ameliorates Heart Failure in Aged Mice by Inhibiting the Formation of Neutrophil Extracellular Traps	7
Analysis of Gene Expression Profiles Regulating Phenotypic Transformation of Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells by Endothelial Cell-Derived Exosomes	7
Differential Mitochondrial Adaptation of the Slow and Fast Skeletal Muscles by Endurance Running Exercise in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Mice	7
Mechanisms Controlling the Behavior of Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells in Hypoxic Pulmonary Hypertension	7
Postprandial Triglyceride, Glucose and Insulin Levels 10 Years After Bariatric Surgery in Women With Severe Obesity – A Pilot Study: Part 2 – Biliopancreatic Diversion	7
Circulating Exosomal miRNAs as a Promising Diagnostic Biomarker in Cancer	7
The role of renal Na+/H+ exchange in the regulation of acid-base and sodium homeostasis in premature infants	7
Phase Angle in Bioelectrical Impedance: New Perspectives in Health and Body Composition Assessment	7
Effect of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy on Serum Adipokine Levels	7
Cadmium-Induced Hepatotoxicity in Mice – Prophylactic Supplementation of Quercetin Exerts Hepatoprotective Effect by Modulating PI3K/Akt/NF-κB Signaling Pathway	7
Altered Plasma Butyrylcholinesterase Activity in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Hypertensive Rats Does Not Reflect Impaired Liver Function	7
Role of PKM2 Tetramer in Modulating Endothelial Mitochondrial Dysfunction in a Rat Model of Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension	6
Podophyllotoxin Alleviates DSS-Induced Ulcerative Colitis via PI3K/AKT Pathway Activation	6
Clinical Efficacy of Blood Ultrafiltration Therapy in Patients with Acute Decompensated Chronic Heart Failure	6
Effects of total intravenous anesthesia with etomidate and propofol on postoperative cognitive dysfunction	6
Hydrolat of Helichrysum Italicum promotes tissue regeneration during wound healing	6
Mitochondrial Peroxiredoxins and Monoamine Oxidase-A: Dynamic Regulators of ROS Signaling in Cardioprotection	6
Myocardial Fibrosis, The Silent Instigator of Diastolic Dysfunction in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis	6
Linc-ROR Modulates the Endothelial-Mesenchymal Transition of Endothelial Progenitor Cells through the miR-145/Smad3 Signaling Pathway	6
Ginsenoside-MC1 Alleviates Stroke by Modulating AMPK/SIRT1 Pathway in a Rat Model	6
Interplay Between Astroglial Endocannabinoid System and the Cognitive Dysfunction in Alzheimer's Disease	6
Nitric Oxide Synthase Expression in Endometrium During Physiological Cycle	6
Research on Experimental Hypertension in Prague (1966-2009)	6
Cerebral Perfusion Pressure and Behavior Monitoring in Freely Moving Rats	6
Early Uterine Transplant Graft Loss Due to Thrombosis: Single-Center Experience With Causes, Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment	6
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Techniques for Indirect Assessment of Myelin Content in the Brain Using Standard T1w and T2w MRI Sequences and Postprocessing Analysis	6
Parvalbumin - Positive Neurons in the Neocortex: A Review	6
The Expression Level of Inflammation-Related Genes in Patients With Bone Nonunion and the Effect of BMP-2 Infected Mesenchymal Stem Cells Combined With nHA/PA66 on the Inflammation Level of Femoral Bo	6
Impairment of Endogenous H2S Pathway due to Aging and Endothelium Denudation in Mouse Isolated Thoracic Aorta	6
Ca2+ Depletion in the ER Causes Store-Operated Ca2+ Entry via the TRPC6 Channel in Mouse Brown Adipocytes	6
Role of Carvedilol in Inhibiting the Proliferation and Migration of Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells by Upregulating microRNA-145 Expression	6
Mechanisms of Cardiovascular Changes of Phototherapy in Newborns with Hyperbilirubinemia	6
Biological Analyses of the Effects of TiO2 and PEG-b-PLA Nanoparticles on Three-Dimensional Spheroid-Based Tumor	6
Type 2 Diabetes, Obesity and Their Relation to the Risks of Thyroid Cancer	6