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Nigella sativa pharmacological applications

Last updated June 1, 2026

Rising Stars

New and hot

Rising Stars Researchers

1
Hwan‐Suck Chung
Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine
80
2
Mustafa Nazıroğlu
Süleyman Demirel University
21

Rising Stars Papers

1
Erucic acid increases the potency of cisplatin‐induced colorectal cancer cell death and oxidative stress by upregulating the TRPM2 channel
Cell Biology International|2024
5 cit.
2
Caryophylli Cortex Suppress PD-L1 Expression in Cancer Cells and Potentiates Anti-Tumor Immunity in a Humanized PD-1/PD-L1 Knock-In MC-38 Colon Cancer Mouse Model
Nutrients|2024
4 cit.
3
Bisphenol A Induces Neuronal Apoptosis and Oxidative Stress Through <scp>TRPV4</scp> Channel Signaling Pathways: Protective Role of Alpha‐Lipoic Acid
Environmental Toxicology|2025
4 cit.
4
Cisplatin kills ovarium cancer cells through the TRPV1-mediated mitochondrial oxidative stress and apoptosis: TRPV1 inhibitor role of eicopentotaneoic acid
Research Square|2024
2 cit.
5
Teriflunomide Modulates the PD-1/PD-L1 Axis and Enhances Antitumor Immunity in Colorectal Cancer
Research Square|2025
0 cit.
6
Thymoquinone Reduces Bisphenol A‐Induced Increases in Apoptosis and Oxidative Toxicity Through the Modulation of TRPM2 Channel Signaling Pathways in Human Granulosa Cells
Journal of Applied Toxicology|2025
0 cit.

Emerging Leaders

Gaining momentum

Emerging Leaders Researchers

1
Caroline Delehedde
Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique
99
2
Nur Musfirah Mahmud
University of Malaya
99
3
Mohammed Dalli
Instituts Supérieurs des Professions Infirmières et Techniques de Santé
64
4
Yusuf S. Khan
University of Ha'il
50
5
Eray Metin Güler
Bezmiâlem Vakıf Üniversitesi
31
6
Mevlüt Bucak
University of Maryland, Baltimore
28
7
Yan Bao
Wuhan University
27

Emerging Leaders Papers

1
Safranal Ameliorates Renal Damage, Inflammation, and Podocyte Injury in Membranous Nephropathy via SIRT/NF-κB Signalling
Current Medical Science|2025
6 cit.
2
Thymoquinone Upregulates microRNA-199a-3p and Downregulates COX-2 Expression and PGE2 Production via Deactivation of p38/ERK/JNK-MAPKs and p65/p50-NF-κB Signaling in Human Lung Cancer Cells
Biology|2025
4 cit.
3
Combination of 5‐Fluorouracil and Thymoquinone for Enhanced Cytotoxicity, Genotoxicity and Apoptosis In Colorectal Cancer: In Vitro and In Vivo Studies
Journal of Biochemical and Molecular Toxicology|2025
3 cit.
4
Harnessing the Hepatoprotective and Nephroprotective Potential of Nigella sativa Fractions via per os Administration in CCl4-Intoxicated Wistar Rats: A Mixed Approach
Pharmaceuticals|2025
1 cit.
5
Thymoquinone Attenuates NF-κβ Signalling Activation in Retinal Pigment Epithelium Cells Under AMD-Mimicking Conditions
International Journal of Molecular Sciences|2025
0 cit.
6
Thymoquinone Reduces Bisphenol A‐Induced Increases in Apoptosis and Oxidative Toxicity Through the Modulation of TRPM2 Channel Signaling Pathways in Human Granulosa Cells
Journal of Applied Toxicology|2025
0 cit.
7
Bifunctional Metformin–Phenolic Hybrids with Improved Anticancer and Antioxidant Properties: Evaluation on Glioma Cells
International Journal of Molecular Sciences|2026
0 cit.

All-Time Leaders

The canon

All-Time Leaders Researchers

1
Jae Youl Cho
Sungkyunkwan University
99
2
Regine Schneider‐Stock
Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
96
3
Vincenzo Mollace
Magna Graecia University
85
4
Amr Amin
United Arab Emirates University
72
5
Alan Prem Kumar
National University of Singapore
66
6
Hala Gali‐Muhtasib
American University of Beirut
62
7
Ji‐Hong Lim
Konkuk University
59
8
Endang Kumolosasi
National University of Malaysia
59
9
Xinhan Zhao
Xi'an Jiaotong University
58
10
Wei Li
Changchun Observatory
54

All-Time Leaders Papers

1
PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling transduction pathway and targeted therapies in cancer
Molecular Cancer|2023
1.8k cit.
2
Regulation of uric acid metabolism and excretion
International Journal of Cardiology|2015
1.3k cit.
3
Notch1 signaling regulates the epithelial–mesenchymal transition and invasion of breast cancer in a Slug-dependent manner
Molecular Cancer|2015
235 cit.
4
Oleic Acid Stimulates Complete Oxidation of Fatty Acids through Protein Kinase A-dependent Activation of SIRT1-PGC1α Complex
Journal of Biological Chemistry|2013
207 cit.
5
Thymoquinone reduces mouse colon tumor cell invasion and inhibits tumor growth in murine colon cancer models
Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine|2007
182 cit.
6
Thymoquinone Inhibits Bone Metastasis of Breast Cancer Cells Through Abrogation of the CXCR4 Signaling Axis
Frontiers in Pharmacology|2018
169 cit.
7
Skin Protective Effect of Epigallocatechin Gallate
International Journal of Molecular Sciences|2018
164 cit.
8
Thymoquinone: An IRAK1 inhibitor with in vivo and in vitro anti-inflammatory activities
Scientific Reports|2017
156 cit.
9
Nutraceuticals and Cancer: Potential for Natural Polyphenols
Nutrients|2021
146 cit.
10
Antioxidant and anticancer activities of chamomile (Matricaria recutita L.)
BMC Research Notes|2019
145 cit.

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