Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry

Papers
(The median citation count of Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry is 3. 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.)
ArticleCitations
Chemistry and Reactivity of 4-hydroxy-2-nonenal (HNE) in Model Biological Systems105
Targeting Lysosomes: A Strategy Against Chemoresistance in Cancer70
The Role of IL-6 Released During Exercise to Insulin Sensitivity and Muscle Hypertrophy63
A Review on Chemical Structures and Biological Activities of Dopamine Derivatives from Medicinal Insects58
Natural Products Databases for Drug Design55
Protein and Small-Molecule Leucopoiesis and Thrombopoiesis Stimulators55
Hypericin Ameliorates Maternal Separation-Induced Cognitive Deficits and Hippocampal Inflammation in Rats48
Multi-Target Drug Design of Anti-Alzheimer’s Disease based on Tacrine47
Comprehensive Update on Synthetic Aspects of Bosentan Derivatives44
Current Insight on the Role of Glucokinase and Glucokinase Regulatory Protein in Diabetes43
A Review on Rotenoids: Purification, Characterization and its Biological Applications41
Quinoxaline: A Chemical Moiety with Spectrum of Interesting Biological Activities40
Recent Developments in Tacrine-based Hybrids as a Therapeutic Option for Alzheimer’s Disease39
Aptamers Against COVID-19: An Untested Opportunity39
Multitarget Directed Ligand Approaches for Alzheimer’s Disease: A Comprehensive Review38
An Insight into the Combat Strategies for the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus38
Synthetic Approach to Potential Anticancer Benzimidazole Derivatives: A Review37
Benefits of Manuka Honey in the Management of Infectious Diseases: Recent Advances and Prospects37
Ferroptosis Inhibitors as Potential New Therapeutic Targets for Cardiovascular Disease36
Current Perspective of Synthesis of Medicinally Relevant Benzothiazole based Molecules: Potential for Antimicrobial and Anti-Inflammatory Activities36
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Chemotherapeutic Strategies for Combating Staphylococcus aureus Infections31
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The most Recent Compilation of Reactions of Enaminone Derivatives with various Amine Derivatives to Generate Biologically Active Compounds31
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Bioactive Sulfonamides Derived from Amino Acids: Their Synthesis and Pharmacological Activities29
Advances in Exercise Therapy in Hemodialysis: A Systematic Review29
A Mini Review on Emerging Targets and Approaches for the Synthesis of Anti-viral Compounds: In Perspective to COVID-1928
Bioactive Flavonoids: A Comparative Overview of the Biogenetic and Chemical Synthesis Approach27
Recent Advances in Natural Products with Antiviral Activities26
Anticancer Potential of Coumarin and its Derivatives26
Revolutionizing Playing with Skeleton Atoms: Molecular Editing Surgery in Medicinal Chemistry26
The Critical Function of microRNAs in Developing Resistance against 5- Fluorouracil in Cancer Cells25
Role of TBK1 Inhibition in Targeted Therapy of Cancer25
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Irisin and Energy Metabolism and the Role of Irisin on Metabolic Syndrome25
KRAS Pathway-based Therapeutic Approaches in Pancreatic Cancer25
Cinnamic Acid Derivatives: Recent Discoveries and Development Strategies for Alzheimer’s Disease24
Research Progress in Alpha-fetoprotein-induced Immunosuppression of Liver Cancer24
Medicinal Plants in Cancer Treatment: Contribution of Nuclear Factor- Kappa B (NF-kB) Inhibitors23
Recent Advancements in Strategies for Abnormal Protein Clearance in Alzheimer's Disease22
Molecular Insights on the Therapeutic Effect of Selected Flavonoids on Diabetic Neuropathy22
A Review on Acridines as Antiproliferative Agents21
The Pivotal Function of SLC16A1 and SLC16A1-AS1 in Cancer Progress: Molecular Pathogenesis and Prognosis21
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The Role of MiR-29 in the Mechanism of Fibrosis20
Natural Products with BACE1 and GSK3β Inhibitory Activity20
Inhibitory Activities of Pyrazolo-Oxazine Heterocyclic Derivatives20
Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial, and Analgesic Activities and Mechanisms of Quinolines, Indoles and Related Derivatives19
Recent Advances in Nanobiotechnology for the Treatment of Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma19
Overview of Piperine: Bioactivities, Total Synthesis, Structural Modification, and Structure-Activity Relationships18
AGAP2-AS1: An Indispensable lncRNA in Tumors18
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Pharmacological Efficacy and Safety of Glycyrrhiza glabra in the Treatment of Respiratory Tract Infections18
Ferulic Acid and Cardiovascular Health: Therapeutic and Preventive Potential18
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Meet the Frontiers Section Editor18
Reviewing Propolis with Multi-components in the Treatment of Oral Diseases through Multi-pathways and Multi-targets18
Drug Solubilization by Surfactants: Experimental Methods and Theoretical Perspectives17
Glitazones, PPAR-γ and Neuroprotection17
Exploring the Therapeutic Potential of Green Tea (Camellia sinensis L.) in Anti-Aging: A Comprehensive Review of Mechanisms and Findings17
A Critical Review on Recent Development of Techniques and Drug Targets in the Management of Breast Cancer17
Recent Literature on the Synthesis of Thiazole Derivatives and their Biological Activities17
Quinoline Derivatives as Promising Scaffolds for Antitubercular Activity: A Comprehensive Review17
Nimbolide: A Potential Phytochemical Agent in Multimodal Pancreatic Cancer Therapies16
Recent Advances in the Development of Type 2 Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter Inhibitors for the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus16
Roles of Accelerated Molecular Dynamics Simulations in Predictions of Binding Kinetic Parameters16
Quinoxaline 1,4-di-N-Oxide Derivatives: Are They Unselective or Selective Inhibitors?16
Development of Mycobacterium tuberculosis Enoyl Acyl Reductase (InhA) Inhibitors: A Mini-Review16
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Carbohydrazide Analogues: A Review of Synthesis and Biological Activities16
SET Protein in Cancer: A Potential Therapeutic Target16
Cholesterol: Bioactivities, Structural Modification, Mechanisms of Action, and Structure-Activity Relationships15
MicroRNAs and Efferocytosis: Implications for Diagnosis and Therapy15
Curcumin: An Insight into Molecular Pathways Involved in Anticancer Activity15
The Utilization and Development of Viral Vectors in Vaccines as a Prophylactic Treatment Against Ebola Virus as an Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Disease15
Current Status of and Perspectives on Radiolabelled Ubiquicidin 29-41 Derivatives for Bacterial Infection Imaging15
N-Methyl-D-Aspartate (NMDA)-Type Glutamate Receptors and Demyelinating Disorders: A Neuroimmune Perspective15
The Effects of Increased Glucose Level and Glycolysis on SARS CoV-2 Infection15
Adhatoda vasica (Nees.): A Review on its Botany, Traditional uses, Phytochemistry, Pharmacological Activities and Toxicity14
Drug Repurposing: A Conduit to Unravelling Metabolic Reprogramming for Cancer Treatment14
Flavonoid-metal ion Complexes as Potent Anticancer Metallodrugs: A Comprehensive Review14
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Effects of Urtica dioica on Metabolic Profiles in Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Clinical Trials13
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Recent Updates on Sinularia Soft Coral13
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Chemical Strategies Toward Prodrugs and Fluorescent Probes for Gasotransmitters13
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A Comprehensive Review on Chemistry and Biology of Tafamidis in Transthyretin Amyloidosis13
Therapeutic Potentials of Aconite-like Alkaloids: Bioinformatics and Experimental Approaches12
The Complex Roles of DNA Repair Pathways, Inhibitors, Hyperthermia, and Contact Inhibition in Cell Cycle Halts12
Comprehensive Insight into Green Synthesis Approaches, Structural Activity Relationship, and Therapeutic Potential of Pyrazolic Chalcone Derivative12
Origins, Structures, and Bioactivities of Secondary Metabolites from Marine-derived Penicillium Fungi12
Medicinal and Biological Significance of Phenoxazine Derivatives12
Glycyrrhizin as a Potential Treatment for the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)12
Strategies in Taxol Development: A Review12
Human Galectin-1 in Multiple Cancers: A Privileged Molecular Target in Oncology12
Inhibitors Targeting Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Entry12
Overview of the Biological Activities of Pyrimido[4,5-d]pyrimidines12
An Overview of Pyridazinone Analogs: Chemical and Pharmacological Potential12
Second-line Therapy for Helicobacter Pylori Eradication: State of the Art11
The Therapeutic Potential and Molecular Mechanisms Underlying the Neuroprotective Effects of Sativex® - A Cannabis-derived Spray11
Use of Chitosan as a Precursor for Multiple Applications in Medicinal Chemistry: Recent Significant Contributions11
A Critical Observation on the Design and Development of Reported Peptide Inhibitors of DENV NS2B-NS3 Protease in the Last Two Decades11
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Uncovering the Potential of Lipid Drugs: A Focus on Transient Membrane Microdomain-targeted Lipid Therapeutics11
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Chemistry, Analysis, and Biological Aspects of Daprodustat, A New Hypoxia Inducible Factor Prolyl Hydroxylase Inhibitor: A Comprehensive Review11
Therapeutic Approaches for the Treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease: An Exploratory Review on Molecular Mechanisms11
The Application of the Pyrazole Structure in the Structural Modification of Natural Products11
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Energy Metabolism Behavior and Response to Microenvironmental Factors of the Experimental Cancer Cell Models Differ from that of Actual Human Tumors11
The Search for Antidotes Against Ricin11
Indole-3-carbinol (I3C) as Leukemia Therapeutic Agents: Review11
Chlorogenic Acid Derivatives: Structural Modifications, Drug Design, and Biological Activities: A Review11
In vivo Pharmacokinetic and ADMET Profiles of Synthetic Antimicrobial Peptides (AMPs)11
The Situation of Small Molecules Targeting Key Proteins in combatting SARS-CoV-2: Synthesis, Metabolic Pathway, Mechanism of Action, and Potential Therapeutic Applications11
A Therapeutic Journey of Potential Drugs Against COVID-1911
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Nutraceuticals, a Bridge Between Past and Future: Focus on Mushrooms Biological Activities and Myco-Chemistry10
Melatonin and Related Compounds as Antioxidants10
A Review on a Medicinal and Edible Plant: Aralia elata (Miq.) Seem.10
Current Biomedical and Diagnostic Applications of Gold Micro and Nanoparticles10
New Insights into the Modifications and Bioactivities of Indole-3- Carboxaldehyde and its Derivatives as a Potential Scaffold for Drug Design: A Mini-Review10
Recent Insights of Metformin on Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC)10
Xanthone: Potential Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitor for Alzheimer's Disease Treatment10
Role of Cathepsin B in Cancer Progression: A Potential Target for Coordination Compounds10
Recent Advancements and SAR Studies of Synthetic Coumarins as MAO-B Inhibitors: An Updated Review10
Novel Niacin Receptor Agonists: A Promising Strategy for the Treatment of Dyslipidemia10
Exploring the Versatility of Azine Derivatives: A Comprehensive Review on Synthesis and Biological Applications10
Narrative Review of the Pharmacodynamics, Pharmacokinetics, and Toxicities of Illicit Synthetic Cannabinoid Receptor Agonists10
The Role of VD/VDR Signaling Pathway in Autoimmune Skin Diseases10
Radical Releasing Anti-tuberculosis Agents and the Treatment of Mycobacterial Tuberculosis Infections - An Overview10
Evaluation of Melatonin and its Nanostructures Effects on Skin Disorders Focused on Wound Healing10
The Role of Genetics and Synergistic Effect of Targeting Common Genetic Mutations in Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)10
Aloe-emodin: Progress in Pharmacological Activity, Safety, and Pharmaceutical Formulation Applications10
Anthriscus sylvestris: An overview on Bioactive Compounds and Anticancer Mechanisms from a Traditional Medicinal Plant to Modern Investigation10
Peroxisome Proliferator-activated Receptor-γ As A Novel and Promising Target For Treating Cancer Via Regulation of Inflammation: A Brief Review9
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Advances in Biocatalytic Synthesis, Pharmacological Activities, Pharmaceutical Preparation and Metabolism of Ginsenoside Rh29
Acknowledgements to Reviewers9
Chromone, A Privileged Scaffold in Drug Discovery: Developments in the Synthesis and Bioactivity9
PRISMA Based Systematic Review: Pharmacognostic Study of Zanthoxylum armatum DC.9
A Short Review on Glucogallin and its Pharmacological Activities9
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Protective Effect of Plumeria Pudica Latex Proteins on Intestinal Mucositis Induced by 5-Fluorouracil9
Some Scaffolds as Anti-leishmanial Agents: A Review9
Targeting Bcl-2 with Indole Scaffolds: Emerging Drug Design Strategies for Cancer Treatment9
Anticancer Potential of Naringenin, Biosynthesis, Molecular Target, and Structural Perspectives9
Agent in Urgent Need of Clinical Practice: Corilagin9
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Modulation of Long Non-coding RNAs by Different Classes of Secondary Metabolites from Plants: A Mini-review on Antitumor Effects9
Antioxidant Activity of 1,2,4-Triazole and its Derivatives: A Mini-Review9
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Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide in the Development and Treatment of Cardiac Remodeling and Aging9
Anticancer Natural Products with Collateral Sensitivity: A Review8
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Natural and Synthetic Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors in 2023: an Update on the Impact on Neurological and Psychiatric Conditions8
Elucidating the Drug Repurposing Spectra of COVID-19 with its Analogues SARS and MERS8
Systematic Review of the Serotonergic System in the Pathophysiology of Severe Dengue: The Theory of Thrombocytopenia and Vascular Extravasation8
Recent Advances in the Development of Chemotherapeutic Agents for Malaria8
MCM3AP-AS1: A LncRNA Participating in the Tumorigenesis of Cancer Through Multiple Pathways8
The Indispensable Roles of GMDS and GMDS-AS1 in the Advancement of Cancer: Fucosylation, Signal Pathway and Molecular Pathogenesis8
Recent Studies on the Pharmacological Activities and Structural Modifications of Compound-K8
Bioactivities of Dietary Polyphenols and Their Effects on Intestinal Microbiota8
LncRNA DSCAM-AS1: A Pivotal Therapeutic Target in Cancer8
Recent Progress Towards Vaccines and Antibody-based Therapies Against Alzheimer's Disease8
An Updated Review of Various Medicinal Applications of p-Co umaric Acid: From Antioxidative and Anti-Inflammatory Properties to Effects on Cell Cycle and Proliferation8
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Levothyroxine and Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Mini Review8
Fungal Endophytes: A Storehouse of Bioactive Compounds8
Biological Activities of Morita-Baylis-Hillman Adducts (MBHA)8
Pharmacological Modulation of Apoptosis and Autophagy in Pancreatic Cancer Treatment8
Lyophilization of Molecular Biology Reactions: A Review7
An Updated and Focused Review on Heterocyclic Inhibitors for SARSCoV and SARS-CoV-2 3CLpro7
Comparative Review of Effects of Pien Tze Huang and AnGong NiuHuang Pill and their Potential on Treatment of Central Nervous System Diseases7
ZFPM2-AS1: An Oncogenic Long Non-coding RNA in Multiple Cancer Types7
Novel GABAA Agonist Entities: Pharmacological Investigation and Molecular Modeling Study of Thiazolo- and Thiadiazolo-[3,2-a][1,3]diazepine Analogs7
The Role of 3'UTR of RNA Viruses on mRNA Stability and Translation Enhancement7
Acknowledgement to Reviewers7
Acknowledgements to Reviewers7
Dendrobine: A neuroprotective Sesquiterpenic Alkaloid for the Prevention and Treatment of Diseases: A Review7
Recent Advances in Small Molecular PET Tracers for Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis: Preclinical Stage7
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Dietary Intake of Hydrolyzable Tannins and Condensed Tannins to Regulate Lipid Metabolism7
The Emergence of N. sativa L. as a Green Antifungal Agent7
The Role of Renin-Angiotensin System in Diabetic Nephropathy: An Update7
Brassica oleracea var. capitata f. alba: A Review on its Botany, Traditional uses, Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Activities7
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Cathepsin B-A Neuronal Death Mediator in Alzheimer’s Disease Leading to Neurodegeneration7
The Use of Nanocarriers to Enhance the Anti-neuroinflammatory Potential of Dietary Flavonoids in Animal Models of Neurodegenerative Diseases: A Systematic Review7
Research Progress of Tamarixetin and its Glycosides7
Therapeutic Potential of Thiophene Compounds: A Mini-Review7
Pyridine Moiety: An Insight into Recent Advances in the Treatment of Cancer7
Role of Caffeine in the Age-related Neurodegenerative Diseases: A Review7
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Recent Advances in Fluorescent Probes for G-quadruplex DNAs / RNAs7
Alzheimer's Disease and Cancer: Common Targets7
MicroRNA: A Potential Diagnosis for Male Infertility6
The Role of Epigenetic Mechanisms in Autoimmune, Neurodegenerative, Cardiovascular, and Imprinting Disorders6
Emerging Role of Terpenoids for the Treatment of Cancer: A Review6
Exploration of Potent Multi-target-directed-ligands as Anti-alzheimer’s Disease Agents: A Moiety Based Review6
Anti-aging Natural Compounds and their Role in the Regulation of Metabolic Pathways Leading to Longevity6
Antidiabetic Properties of Dietary Chrysin: A Cellular Mechanism Review6
The Progress of Small Molecule Targeting BCR-ABL in the Treatment of Chronic Myeloid Leukemia6
Cytotoxic Activity of Tropane Alkaloides of Species of Erythroxylum6
Biodegradable Polymers and their Applications: A Review6
Withdrawal: Advances in Development of Drugs for Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia6
Gastrointestinal, Liver, Pancreas, Oral and Psychological Long-term Symptoms of COVID-19 After Recovery: A Review6
A Concise and Useful Guide to Understand How Alpha1 Adrenoceptor Antagonists Work6
Promising Enzymes for Inhibitors Development Against COVID-196
Developments in the Antitumor Activity, Mechanisms of Action, Structural Modifications, and Structure-Activity Relationships of Steroidal Saponins6
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A New Mode of Thinfilm and Nanofiber for Burst Release of the Drug for Alzheimer Disease; A Complete Scenario from Dispersible Polymer to Formulation Methodology6
Recent Applications of Azo Dyes: A Paradigm Shift from Medicinal Chemistry to Biomedical Sciences6
Nuclear Medicine Application of Pentixafor/Pentixather Targeting CXCR4 for Imaging and Therapy in Related Disease6
Cyclin-Dependent Kinase 4/6 Inhibitors Against Breast Cancer6
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The Therapeutic Potential of Purinergic Receptors in Alzheimer’s Disease and Promising Therapeutic Modulators6
1,3,5-Triazine: Recent Development in Synthesis of its Analogs and Biological Profile6
Phage-choline Kinase Inhibitor Combination to Control Pseudomonas aeruginosa: A Promising Combo6
Mitochondrial Proteins as Metabolic Biomarkers and Sites for Therapeutic Intervention in Primary and Metastatic Cancers6
Effects of Green Tea (−)-Epigallocatechin-3-Gallate (EGCG) on Cardiac Function - A Review of the Therapeutic Mechanism and Potentials6
Mini-Review on Vitamin D in Pediatric Population and its Role in Respiratory and Atopic Disorders6
Chitosan: Applications in Drug Delivery System6
Recent Progress of Bioactivities, Mechanisms of Action, Total Synthesis, Structural Modifications and Structure-activity Relationships of Indole Derivatives: A Review6
MiRNAs: Emerging Agents for Therapeutic Effects of Polyphenols on Ovarian Cancer6
In silico Approaches for Exploring the Pharmacological Activities of Benzimidazole Derivatives: A Comprehensive Review6
Acknowledgements to Reviewers6
2-Substituted-mercapto-quinazolin-4(3H)-ones as DHFR Inhibitors6
Osthole: Synthesis, Structural Modifications, and Biological Properties6
Exploring Genetic Silencing: RNAi and CRISPR-Cas Potential against Drug Resistance in Malaria6
Selenium and Computational Studies6
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Effectiveness of Azithromycin as Add-on Therapy in COVID-19 Management5
Perspectives on Agmatine Neurotransmission in Acute and Chronic Stressrelated Conditions5
Advances in Pyrazole Based Scaffold as Cyclin-dependent Kinase 2 Inhibitors for the Treatment of Cancer5
An Update on Extemporaneous Preparation of Radiopharmaceuticals Using Freeze-Dried Cold Kits5
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Resistance to Intervention: Paclitaxel in Breast Cancer5
Interaction of Dehydrogenase Enzymes with Nanoparticles in Industrial and Medical Applications, and the Associated Challenges: A Mini-review5
Insight in Quinazoline-based HDAC Inhibitors as Anti-cancer Agents5
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