OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Journal of Medicinal Food is 5. 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 2021-06-01 to 2025-06-01.)

Article	Citations
Decreased Docosahexaenoic Acid Levels in Serum of HIV Carrier Patients	43
The Effect of Mastic Chios Supplementation in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Systematic Literature Review	41
Effects of Bonito Elastin HC on Skin Dryness, Wrinkles, and Pigmentation In Vitro and In Vivo	25
Korean Red Ginseng Extract Powder Mitigates Fasting And Postprandial Hyperglycemia in Type 2 Diabetic Mice	23
Chemometric and Dereplication Analyses of the Anti-Staphylococcus aureus Strains Activity of Salvia hispanica L. Seeds	22
Comparative Study of Two Erythronium sibiricum Bulb Polysaccharide Fractions in Alleviating Airway Remodeling by Affecting Autophagy and Apoptosis	21
Actinidia arguta Extract Containing Myo-Inositol Suppresses TNF-α-Induced VCAM-1 Expression and Monocyte Adhesion to Endothelial Cells via Inhibition of the PTEN/Akt/GSK-3β	20
Umbilicaria esculenta Extract Exhibits Antiwrinkle Activity by Suppressing ErbB2 Phosphorylation	20
Therapeutic Plants with Immunoregulatory Activity and Their Applications: A Scientific Vision of Traditional Medicine in Times of COVID-19	18
Ginkgolic Acid Suppresses Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Growth by Inducing Apoptosis and InhibitingAKT/NF-κBSignaling	18
Acknowledgment of Reviewers 2021	17
Laxative Effect of Crataegus azarolus Leaves Decoction Extract Against Loperamide-Induced Constipation and Oxidative Stress in Rats	16
Hepatic Proteomics Analysis of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Obese Rat Model After Short- and Long-Term Soy Protein Isolate Feeding	16
Prebiotic Potential of Goji Berry (Lycium barbarum) in Improving Intestinal Integrity and Inflammatory Profiles via Modification of the Gut Microbiota in High-Fat Diet-Fed Rats	16
In Vitro and In Vivo Models for the Development of Hair Growth Materials By Regulating the β-Catenin Signaling Pathways	16
Intermittent Versus Continuous Wild Blueberry Feeding Alters Inflammation and Behavior in Aged Male Rats	16
Dietary Supplementation of Carob and Whey Modulates Gut Morphology, Hemato-Biochemical Indices, and Antioxidant Biomarkers in Rabbits	16
Protective Effects of Cudrania tricuspidata Against Helicobacter pylori-Induced Inflammation in C57BL/6 Mice	15
Fermented Strawberry (Fragaria x Ananassa Duch.) Mitigates Renal Fibrosis in a Unilateral Ureteral Obstruction Model by Reducing Inflammation, Oxidative Stress, and Regulating Smad Signaling	15
Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid in Rice Bran Extract Exerts Antistress Effects in Mouse Models with Depressive-Like Behaviors	15
A Systematic Review Evaluating Cinnamon's Effects on Glucose Utilizing a Ranking System to Assess Bias and Study Quality	14
A Combined Turmeric and Allspice Supplement Improves Metabolic Health in Obese Rats by Reducing Carbohydrate and Lipid Absorption	14
Unraveling the Potential Anti-Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Mechanisms of Ginger by Computational Target Fishing	14
Anti-Obesity Effect of Jeju Roasted Citrus Peel Extract in High-Fat Diet-Induced Obese Mice and 3T3-L1 Adipocytes Via Lipid Metabolism Regulation	14
Phosphodiesterase 4 mRNA Level Suppression is Important for Extract of Black Carrot to Protect Against Hepatic Injury Induced by Ethanol	14

Soy Sauce Lowers Body Weight and Fat Mass in High-Fat Diet-Induced Obese Rats	13
Association Between Consumption of Foods Containing Vitamin D and All-Cause Mortality in Korea	12
High-Fat Diet with LyophilizedAcrocomia aculeataPulp Increases High-Density Lipoprotein-Cholesterol Levels and Inhibits Adipocyte Hypertrophy in Mice	12
Effects of Pear Extracts on Microbiome and Immunocytokines to Alleviate Air Pollution-Related Respiratory Hypersensitivity	12
Is Cottonseed Oil the Next Healthy Oil?	12
Nigella sativa-Fortified Cookies Ameliorate Oxidative Stress, Inflammatory and Immune Dysfunction in Plasmodium berghei-Infected Murine Model	12
Evaluation of the Consumption of Fruits and Vegetables by Phenylketonurics in the Metabolic Control of Phenylalanine: An Integrative Review	12
Hovenia dulcis Thunb. Fruit Extract Attenuates Psoriatic Skin Inflammation in Tumor Necrosis Factor-α-Stimulated Human Keratinocyte HaCaT Cells In Vitro	11
Fermented Curcuma longa L. Prevents Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Mice by Regulating CYP2E1, SREBP-1c, and PPAR-α	11
Natural Honey Proteins Prevent Diet-Induced Obesity and Metabolic Disorders in Rats	11
Pharmacological Evaluation of Respiratory Safety Following a Single Intravenous Administration of Theophylline in Sprague–Dawley Rats	11
Antidiabetic Activity of Xoconostle Fruit fromOpuntia matudaeScheivar in Mice	11
Scrophularia buergeriana Extract (Brainon) Attenuates Neuroinflammation in BV-2 Microglia Cells and Promotes Neuroprotection in SH-SY5Y Neuroblastoma Cells	11
Black Mulberry Extract Elicits Hepatoprotective Effects in Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Models by Inhibition of Histone Acetylation	11
Acmella oleracea Is a Medicinal Plant That Decreases Chymase Activity, Oxidative Stress, and Inflammation: Possible Role in the Adjuvant Treatment of COVID-19	10
Metabolites Generated from Foods Through Lactic Fermentation and Their Benefits on the Intestinal Microbiota and Health	10
Lactobacillus gasseri BNR17 Ameliorates Dexamethasone-Induced Muscle Loss in BALB/c Mice and C2C12 Myotubes	10
Neurological Restorative Effects of (-)-Epicatechin in a Model of Gulf War Illness	10
Immune Boosting Effect of Limosilactobacillus Reuteri in Immunocompetent C57BL/6J Mice	10
Application of Metabolomics and Microbiome Analysis for Revealing the Endogenous Mechanism of Baizhu Xiaozhong San in Postpartum Rats with Spleen-qi Deficiency	10
The Effect of Royal Jelly on Telomere Length and Some Biochemical Parameters in Wistar Albino Rats with Liver Damage Caused by Carbon Tetrachloride	10
Melinjo (Gnetum gnemon L) Extract Attenuates Colonic Inflammation in a Mouse Colitis Model by Regulating the AMPK/NFκB/Sirt1 Pathway	10
Antinociceptive and Anti-Inflammatory Properties of Cannabidiol Alone and in Combination with Standardized Bioflavonoid Composition	10
Sesamin Attenuates Obesity-Associated Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis in High-Fat and High-Fructose Diet-Fed Mice	10
Salvia hispanica L. Seed Oil: Effect on Cell Viability in Colon Cancer Line Caco2 and Breast Cancer Line MCF7	9
Garlic Scape (Allium sativum L.) Extract Decreases Adipogenesis by Activating AMK-Activated Protein Kinase During the Differentiation in 3T3-L1 Adipocytes	9
Effect of GHX02 on an Asthma–Rhinitis Mouse Model Induced by Ovalbumin and Diesel Particulate Matter	9
Butein-Enriched Fractions of Butea monosperma (Lam.) Taub. Flower Decrease Weight Gains and Increase Energy Expenditure in High-Fat Diet-Induced Obese Mice	8
Therapeutic Potential of Artichoke in the Treatment of Fatty Liver: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	8
Prefrontal Cortex and Hippocampus Inflammation in Mice Fed High-Carbohydrate or High-Fat Diets	8
Correction to: Lactic Acid Bacteria and Natural Product Complex Ameliorates Ovalbumin-Induced Airway Hyperresponsiveness in Mice, by Nam et al. J Med Food 2021; 24(5):517–526. doi: 10	8
Antioxidant and Hepatoprotective Effect ofRosa davuricaPall Seed Oil on CCl₄-Induced Acute Liver Injury in Mice	8
Effects of the Use of Curcumin on Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease: A Systematic Review	8
Pumpkin Seed Extracts Inhibit Proliferation and Induce Autophagy in PC-3 Androgen Insensitive Prostate Cancer Cells	8
The Effect of Prebiotics and Probiotics (Synbiotics) on Weight Loss and Biochemical Parameters in Obese Individuals	8
Silymarin Prevents High-Fat Diet-Induced Muscle Atrophy by Regulating Protein Degradation and Synthesis in Mice	8
Lactobacillus paracasei HY7015 Promotes Hair Growth in a Telogenic Mouse Model	8
Efficacy and Tolerability of Ich Nieu Khang Dietary Supplement for Overactive Bladder	7
Cytotoxicity Screening of Sterculia striata A.St.-Hil. & Naudin (Chichá) and Arachis hypogaea L. (Peanut) and Comparative Chemical Profiles Before and After in Vitro Digestion	7
Vitamin A and Diabetes	7
Artichoke Extract Directly Suppresses Inflammation and Apoptosis in Hepatocytes During the Development of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease	7
Chrysanthemum Zawadskii Var. and Platycodon Grandifloras Extract Mixture Protects Against Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Pulmonary Inflammation and Cyclophosphamide-Induced Immune Deficiency	7
Lowering of Blood Glucose Levels with the Peptide Mixture Deglusterol in In Vitro and In Vivo Models	7
Ameliorative Effects of Fermented Red Ginseng Extract on Muscle Atrophy in Dexamethasone-Induced C2C12 Cell And Hind Limb-Immobilized C57BL/6J Mice	7
Corydalis yanhusuo Polysaccharides Ameliorate Chronic Stress-Induced Depression in Mice through Gut Microbiota-Derived Short-Chain Fatty Acid Activation of 5-Hydroxytryptamine Signaling	7
Functional Observation Battery Test for Single Intravenous Caffeine Exposure in Male ICR Mice	7
Rosa Roxburghii Tratt Polysaccharides Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease-Like Cognitive Dysfunctions and Pathology in Rats by Regulating the Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis and Oxidative Stress	7
Cardiomodulatory and Antioxidative Potentials of Almond–Citrus Peel Fortified Shortbread in High Fat Diet/L-NAME-Induced Hyperlipidemic–Hypertensive Rats	7
Maillard Reaction Products and Phenolic Compounds from Roasted Peanut Flour Extracts Prevent Scopolamine-Induced Amnesia Via Cholinergic Modulation and Antioxidative Effects in Mice	7
Abelmoschus manihot Flower Extract Retards Platelet-Derived Growth Factor-BB-Stimulated Proliferation and Migration in Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells by Inhibiting the MAPK/NF-κB Pathway and Matr	7

The Anxiolytic-Like Effects of Protocatechuic Acid in an Animal Model of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder	6
KGR-BG1, a Standardized Korean Black Ginseng Extract, Has No Significant Effects on Head or Face Temperature Compared with Korean Red Ginseng Extract and a Placebo	6
Abelmoschus esculentus (Okra) Prevents Insulin Resistance and Restores Neuron Autophagy by Regulating Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 and Thus Improving Hippocampal Function	6
β-Glucan-Rich Extract of Gray Oyster Mushroom, Pleurotus pulmonarius, Improves Object Recognition Memory and Hippocampus Morphology in Mice Fed a High-Fat Diet	6
Crude Extracts of Pleurotus Spp. and the Presence of Their Proteins in the Ovicidal and Larvicidal Activity of Haemonchus contortus	6
Capsicum annuum var. abbreviatum Induces a Macrophage M2-Like Phenotype Mediated by Nrf2/HO-1 in LPS-Stimulated Macrophages	6
The Short-Term Effect of Olive Oil Extract Enriched with Hydroxytyrosol on Cardiovascular Function	6
Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Activities of Zingiber montanum Oil in HepG2 Cells and Lipopolysaccharide-Stimulated RAW 264.7 Macrophages	6
Effect of Collagen Peptide-Chelated Zinc Nanoparticles From Pufferfish Skin on Zinc Bioavailability in Rats	6
The Role of Garlic in Metabolic Diseases: A Review	6
Suppressive Effects of Arriheuk Wheat Sprout Extract on Muscle Atrophy in Dexamethasone-Induced C2C12 Myotubes and a Mouse Model	6
Gastroprotective Role of Fruit Extracts in Gastric Damage Induced by Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs: A Systematic Review	6
Ameliorative Effect of Myricetin on Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in ob/ob Mice	6
Tucumã (Astrocaryum aculeatum) Prevents Oxidative and DNA Damage to Retinal Pigment Epithelium Cells	6
Panax Notoginseng Saponins Regulate Angiogenic Cytokines Through the PI3K/AKT/mTOR Signaling Pathway to Promote Fracture Healing in Ovariectomized Rats	6
Citric Acid-Enriched Extract of RipePrunus mume(Siebold) Siebold & Zucc. Induces Laxative Effects by Regulating the Expression of Aquaporin 3 and Prostaglandin E₂in Rats with Lop	6
High Iron Consumption Modifies the Hepatic Transcriptome Related to Cholesterol Metabolism	6
In Vivo Chemosuppressive Effects of Kolaviron on 7,12-Dimethylbenzanthracene-Induced Mammary Lesions are Associated with Changes in Levels of Estrogen Receptor-α, CYP 1A1, Proinflammatory Cytok	6
Portulaca Oleracea L. Phenolic Amide Methyl (3,4,5-Trimethoxybenzoyl) Valylprolinate Attenuates Diethylhexyl Phthalate-Induced Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells’ Inflammation Through NLRP3 and NF	6
Association of Common Foods with Inflammation and Mortality: Analysis from a Large Prospective Cohort Study	6
Myrciaria dubia Juice (camu-camu) Exhibits Analgesic and Antiedematogenic Activities in Mice	6
Impact of Chronic Consumption of Herbal Rooibos on Cardiovascular Function in Adults with Cardiovascular Risk	6
Momordica charantia Bioactive Components: Hypoglycemic and Hypolipidemic Benefits Through Gut Health Modulation	6
Antidiarrheal, Antimicrobial, and Antioxidant Properties of the Aqueous Extract of Tunisian Persimmon (Diospyros kaki Thunb.) Fruits	6
Sweetly Improving Sugars? Reviewing Cinnamon's Effects on Blood Glucose	6
Correction to: Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load of Two Dishes Cooked with Alache (Anoda cristata) and Chaya (Cnidoscolus aconitifolius) Plants from the Traditional Mexican Diet by	6
Neuroprotective Potential of Brown Seaweed Phytochemicals in Rodent Models of Cerebral Ischemia	6
Systemic/Immune-Modulation of Olea europaea Leaf Extract in Fetuses of Alloxan-Induced T1 Diabetic Rats	6
Tyrosol: Repercussion of the Lack of a Hydroxyl-Group in the Response of MCF-7 Cells to Hypoxia	6
Natural Products as Modulators of Mitochondrial Dysfunctions Associated with Cardiovascular Diseases: Advances and Opportunities	6
Acknowledgment of Reviewers 2024	5
YES-10 Improves Stress, Tension, and Fatigue by Reducing Cortisol and IL-6 Levels	5
Anticancer Effects of Washed-Dehydrated Solar Salt Doenjang on Colon Cancer-Induced C57BL/6 Mice	5
Inhibitory Effects of Wheat Sprouts Extract on RANKL-Induced Osteoclast Differentiation via Suppressing MAPK and NFATc1 Signaling Pathways	5
Phenolic Composition, Toxicity Potential, and Antimicrobial Activity of Licania rigida Benth (Chrysobalanaceae) Leaf Extracts	5
Protective Effect of Whole Wheat on Muscle Atrophy in C2C12 Cells via Akt/FoxO1 Signaling Pathways	5
Savory Cracker Development for Blood Glucose Control and Management: Glycogen Storage Diseases	5
Effects of Krill Oil and Coconut Oil on Behavioral Changes and Inflammatory Markers in Rats with Chronic Unpredictable Mild Stress Induced Depression Model	5
Cichorium glandulosum Ameliorates HFD-Induced Obesity in Mice by Modulating Gut Microbiota and Bile Acids	5
Cruciferous Plant Extracts, Their Isothyocianate or Indol Derivatives, and Their Effect on Cellular Viability of Breast Cancer Cell Lines	5
Aruncus Dioicus Var. Kamtschaticus Extract Prevents Ocular Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress, Inflammation, and Oxidative Stress In Vitro	5
Linseed Oil Attenuates Liver Inflammation, Fatty Acid Accumulation, and Lipid Distribution in Periportal and Perivenous Hepatocytes Induced by a High-Carbohydrate Diet in Mice	5
Therapeutic Potential of Brassica oleracea and Raphanus sativus Aqueous Extracts on a Prediabetic Rat Model	5
Bacillus amyloliquefaciens SCGB1 Alleviates Dextran Sulfate Sodium-Induced Colitis in Mice Through Immune Regulation	5
The Perceived Impact of Ashwagandha on Stress, Sleep Quality, Energy, and Mental Clarity for College Students: Qualitative Analysis of a Double-Blind Randomized Control Trial	5
Correction to: Ethyl Acetate Fraction of Abelmoschus manihot (L.) Medic Flowers Exerts Inhibitory Effects Against Oxidative Stress in H₂O₂-Induced HepG2 Cells and D-Galact	5
Evidence of the Cardioprotective Effects of Aloysia polystachya in Isoproterenol-Induced Myocardial Infarction in Rats	5
Research Progress in the Medicine–Food Dual Use of Astragalus for Gastrointestinal Tumors	5
Hibiscus sabdariffa as a Novel Alternative Strategy Against Helicobacter pylori Infection Development to Gastric Cancer	5
Hypoglycemic Activity of the Hydroalcoholic Extract of Porophyllum ruderale in CD1 Mice	5
Buttermilk and Whey as Functional Foods to Ameliorate Clindamycin-Induced Changes in Mouse Intestine: Modulation of Intestinal Motility and Toll-like Receptors Expression	5
Agave tequilana Counteracts Chronic Hypertension and Associated Vascular Damage	5
Fructus Mume (Wu Mei) Attenuates Acetic Acid-Induced Ulcerative Colitis by Regulating Inflammatory Cytokine, Reactive Oxygen Species, and Neuropeptide Levels in Model Rats	5
Effects of Consuming Fermented Fish (Surströmming) on the Fecal Microflora in Healthy Individuals	5
Neuroprotective Effects of Zerumbone on H₂O₂-Induced Oxidative Injury in Human Neuroblastoma SH-SY5Y Cells	5
Hypoglycemic and Hypolipogenic Action of Acetic Acid and Monascus-Fermented Grain Vinegar: A Comparative Study	5
Low-Energy Dense Potato- and Bean-Based Diets Reduce Body Weight and Insulin Resistance: A Randomized, Feeding, Equivalence Trial	5
Study of the Pharmacodynamic Material Basis and Mechanisms of the Action of Fubai Chrysanthemum in Relieving Visual Fatigue	5