OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Phytochemistry Reviews is 8. 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 2021-09-01 to 2025-09-01.)

Article	Citations
Phytochemistry, ethnopharmacology and novel formulations based approaches for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome: a comprehensive review	151
A systematic review on the research status of quercetagetin: resources, biosynthesis, bioavailability, bioactive-delivery systems, health effects, marketed functional products and patents	135
Correction: Astaxanthin bioaccumulation in microalgae under environmental stress simulated in industrial effluents highlighting prospects of Haematococcus pluvialis: knowledge gaps and prospective app	103
Nutritional immunological effects and mechanisms of chemical constituents from the homology of medicine and food	103
Seasonal variations of natural products in European herbs	89
Phenylphenalenone-type phytoalexins in banana (Musa species): a comprehensive review for new research directions	70
Planar chromatographic super-hyphenations for rapid dereplication	62
The standardization of officinal medicinal plants used in the Eurasian Economic Union: comparison with other pharmacopoeias	62
GC–MS analysis, HPLC–UV analysis, antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of extracts of wild-growing anabasis salsa native to kazakhstan desert iands	59
Sulfated flavonoids: An updated and comprehensive review of their chemistry and bioactivities	56
Chemical composition, nutritional and health related properties of the medlar (Mespilus germanica L.): from medieval glory to underutilized fruit	54
Polyamines: defeat or survival of the fungus	51
Natural alternatives targeting psoriasis pathology and key signaling pathways: a focus on phytochemicals	47
From present to prosperity: assessing the current status and envisioning opportunities in the industrial-scale cultivation of Haematococcus pluvialis for astaxanthin production	46
Clerodendrum inerme (L.) Gaertn.: a critical review on current progress in traditional uses, phytochemistry, pharmacological aspects and toxicity	45
Allelopathy research on the continuous cropping problem of poplar (populus)	39
Nutraceutical potential of genus Garcinia: A comprehensive review	36
The mechanisms of action of prenylated xanthones against breast, colon, and lung cancers, and their potential application against drug resistance	36
A comprehensive approach to phytochemical analysis of macromolecular composites that protect tubers: case studies in suberized potato periderm tissues	34
Etlingera Species of Borneo's wild gingers: traditional knowledge, phytochemistry, and modern applications	33
Natural antioxidants in the preservation of omega-3-rich oils: applications in bulk, emulsified, and microencapsulated chia, flaxseed, and Sacha inchi oils	33
Evidence of phenolic compounds as modulators of ChREBP and NRF2 in type 2 diabetes: a review of their potential for drug development	33
Exploring plant-derived bisindole alkaloids: a comprehensive review of sources, phytochemistry and cytotoxicity	32
Beyond traditional uses: the multifaceted bioactivities of steroidal saponins from the genus Trillium and their modern applications	31
Dietary polyphenols ameliorate inflammatory bowel diseases: advances and future perspectives to maximize their nutraceutical applications	31

Specialized metabolites of the genus Zephyranthes Herb.: a critical review on taxonomy and phytochemistry	31
Comprehensive review of Urtica dioica L. (Urticaceae) phytochemistry and anti-inflammatory properties	30
Flavonoid mediated selective cross-talk between plants and beneficial soil microbiome	27
Correction to: Holothuria triterpene glycosides: a comprehensive guide for their structure elucidation and critical appraisal of reported compounds	27
Edible fruits and berries as a source of functional polyphenols: current scene and future perspectives	27
Comparative structural analysis of plant uridine diphosphate (UDP)-dependent glycosyltransferases (UGTs) in plant specialized metabolism: structures of plant UGTs for biosynthesis of steviol glycoside	26
Nanocarrier mediated co-delivery of phytochemicals and chemo-drugs: an emerging strategy to combat lung cancer in a systemic way	25
Green decontaminants for the remediation of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear contaminants	25
Plant-derived bioactive compounds as key players in the modulation of immune-related conditions	25
Cannabis monoterpene synthases: evaluating structure–function relationships	25
Moringa oleifera: a comprehensive review with special emphasis on phytochemistry	25
Trends in the biotechnological production of isoflavonoids in plant cell suspension cultures	25
Medicinal plants as a source of active molecules for the Leishmania parasite	23
Traditional uses and advances in recent research on wild aromatic plant Mentha longifolia and its pharmacological importance	23
Recent advancements in natural compounds for cancer therapy and prevention	22
Natural acylated flavonoids: their chemistry and biological merits in context to molecular docking studies	21
Phytochemicals with anticancer activity from poisonous plants: potential leads for cancer therapy	21
Linking phytochemistry to traditional uses and pharmacology of an underexplored genus – Psydrax: a review	20
Gmelina asiatica: exploring traditional uses, pharmacological insights, and phytoconstituents—a comprehensive review (1961–2023)	20
Influence of altitude on the physicochemical composition and antioxidant capacity of strawberry: a preliminary systematic review and meta-analysis	19
Mechanistic insight into anti-inflammatory potential, phytochemistry and ethnomedicinal status of Ilex species: a review	19
Plant flavonoid effects on the non-apoptotic mechanisms of regulated cell death	19
Brazilian arnicas: bioactive compounds, pharmacological properties, potential use and clinical applications	18
Bioassay-guided studies of mayan origin foods: extraction and clinical relevance of secondary metabolites in the management of CNCDs	18
Hordatines, dimerised hydroxycinnamoylagmatine conjugates of barley (Hordeum vulgare L.): an appraisal of the biosynthesis, chemistry, identification and bioactivities	18
Eustress application trough-controlled elicitation strategies as an effective agrobiotechnology tool for capsaicinoids increase: a review	17
Skin applications of cannabidiol: sources, effects, delivery systems, marketed formulations and safety	17
Plant flavonoids bioavailability in vivo and mechanisms of benefits on chronic kidney disease: a comprehensive review	17
The fruit of Corema album (L.) D. Don, a singular white berry with potential benefits in nutrition and health	17
Biosynthesis and biotechnological production of salidroside from Rhodiola genus plants	17
Artemisia argyi H. Lév. & Vaniot: a comprehensive review on traditional uses, phytochemistry, and pharmacological activities	17
Emerging functions within the enzyme families of plant alkaloid biosynthesis	16
Phytomedicine approach for management of diabetes mellitus: an overview of scientifically confirmed medicinal plants with hypoglycaemic properties and their probable mechanism of action	16
Sustainable microalgal biomass production in food industry wastewater for low-cost biorefinery products: a review	16
Unraveling the molecular mechanisms of melon fruit firmness: insights into cell wall gene expression and regulation	15
Pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and cell signaling pathways of pomegranate peel extract	15
Plant metabolomics in biotic and abiotic stress: a critical overview	15
Advances on resource, biosynthesis pathway, bioavailability, and bioactivity of dihydrodaidzein	14
Influence of environmental stress on microalgae growth and lipid profile: a systematic review	14
A comprehensive insight on the bioactive phytochemicals and pharmacological propensities of Ficus benghalensis L.: a reservoir for modern drug discovery	14
Mass spectrometry imaging: an emerging technology in plant molecular physiology	12
Unravelling the chemical and pharmacological contour of plants of the genus Duguetia A. St.-Hil. (Annonaceae): a mini-review	12
Application of molecular imprinting approach for alkaloids analysis in food and nutraceuticals: review and perspective	12
Phytochemical and pharmacological properties of Xanthium species: a review	12
Phytopharmacological aspects of Mimosa tenuiflora (Willd.) poir.: a systematic review of preclinical data	12
The call of the wild hops: chemical diversity of Humulus species and their use in brewing	12
The uneven molecular distribution: a connection with plant functioning and stress resilience	12
Hesperidin: a flavanone with multifaceted applications in the food, animal feed, and environmental fields	12
Hormetic action of cyanide: plant gasotransmitter and poison	12
Role of bioactive phytochemicals in plant seeds and leaves for diabetes control and prevention: a comprehensive review	11

Guest editorial: special issue on “Microalgae biorefinery: current bottlenecks, challenges, and future directions”	11
“C-phycocyanin from cyanobacteria: a therapeutic journey from antioxidant defence to diabetes management and beyond”	11
Research progress on the chemical composition changes of traditional Chinese medicine before and after processing based on modern analytical techniques	11
Safety concern of drugs of herbal origin	11
A review on the genus Melodinus: traditional uses, phytochemical diversity and pharmacological activities of indole alkaloids	11
Modern research progress on extraction and purification, pharmacological activity, toxicology, pharmacokinetics and carrier new dosage forms of ophiopogonin	10
Agronomic, genetic and chemical tools for hop cultivation and breeding	10
Synthesis and physiological function of lignin in the reproductive structures of angiosperms	10
Australian tropical medicinal plants and their phytochemicals with wound healing and antidiabetic properties	10
Advances in natural products with anti-skin photoaging: mechanisms, phytochemical diversity, and therapeutic potential	10
The metabolites of Piper sarmentosum and their biological properties: a recent update	9
Advancing alkaloid-based medicines: medical applications, scalable production and synthetic innovations	9
A comprehensive review of supernatural coriander herb (Coriandrum sativum): phytochemical insights, pharmacological potential and future perspective	9
Where are you heading to, Cannabis research?	9
Terpenoids and sterols from lichens	9
The anticancer properties of harmine and its derivatives	9
Exploring the medicinal potential of Lantana camara: a comprehensive review of phytochemicals and therapeutic application	9
Holothuria triterpene glycosides: a comprehensive guide for their structure elucidation and critical appraisal of reported compounds	9
Reflecting on the interesting phytopharmacology of the cosmopolitan Dodonaea genus: past, present and future	9
Natural products: protective effects against sensorineural hearing loss	9
Advances and challenges in Paeoniae Radix Rubra research from 2014 to 2024: the botany, phytochemistry, pharmacology, and application	9
A critical review on Pulicaria species occurring in Qatar: traditional uses, phytochemistry and biological activities	8
Diterpenoids from Euphorbia lathyris L.: a comprehensive review update	8
Chili peppers (Capsicum spp.): the spice not only for cuisine purposes: an update on current knowledge	8
Bioactivity and application of anthocyanins in skin protection and cosmetics: an extension as a functional pigment	8
Advanced high-resolution chromatographic strategies for efficient isolation of natural products from complex biological matrices: from metabolite profiling to pure chemical entities	8
An extensive analysis of the biochemical dimensions of phytochemicals in the treatment or prevention of breast cancer	8