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Pharmacological Effects of Natural Compounds

Last updated July 15, 2026

Rising Stars

Fresh ink, massive impact

Researchers

1
Noureddine Chaachouay
Université Hassan 1er
2
Jin-Yang Shi
Anhui University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
3
Xiangren Kong
Beijing Proteome Research Center
4
Deshan Yao
Yangzhou University
5
Haixu Jiang
Beijing University of Chinese Medicine
6
Mingyuan Zhao
National Center for Nanoscience and Technology
7
Xiaobing Lan
Ningxia University
8
Helena Araújo-Rodrigues
Universidade Católica Portuguesa
9
Goodarzi Saeideh
Unknown
10
Chimaobi James Ononamadu
Nigerian Defence Academy

Papers

1
Publication in Carbohydrate Polymers (2024) [112 citations, W4392139259]
Carbohydrate Polymers|2024
112 cit.
2
Publication in Redox Biology (2024) [112 citations, W4403632822]
Redox Biology|2024
112 cit.
3
Isoliquiritigenin alleviates myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury by regulating the Nrf2/HO-1/SLC7a11/GPX4 axis in mice
Free Radical Biology and Medicine|2024
97 cit.
4
Synergy, Additive Effects, and Antagonism of Drugs with Plant Bioactive Compounds
Drugs and Drug Candidates|2025
84 cit.
5
Publication in Carbohydrate Polymers (2025) [66 citations, W4407607483]
Carbohydrate Polymers|2025
66 cit.
6
Publication in Journal of Controlled Release (2025) [53 citations, W4409316752]
Journal of Controlled Release|2025
53 cit.
7
Experimental and theoretical studies on 3D printed short and continuous carbon fiber hybrid reinforced composites
Thin-Walled Structures|2024
26 cit.
8
Publication in Plants (2024) [17 citations, W4403608560]
Plants|2024
17 cit.
9
Publication in Plants (2025) [10 citations, W4414095310]
Plants|2025
10 cit.
10
Publication in Journal of Food Composition and Analysis (2025) [7 citations, W4409290975]
Journal of Food Composition and Analysis|2025
7 cit.

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Drafting the new consensus

Researchers

1
Bahar-e-Mustafa
Unknown
2
Xu‐Cong Lv
Institute of Food Science and Technology
3
Ye-chun Xu
Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica
4
Zhaofang Bai
Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
5
Qiang Meng
Dalian Medical University
6
Jovanka Lukić
University of Belgrade
7
Parthiban Brindha Devi
Vels University
8
Jiabo Wang
302 Military Hospital of China
9
Penglong Wang
Beijing University of Chinese Medicine
10
Christopher C. Yoo
Virginia Tech

Papers

1
Natural Carrier‐Free Binary Small Molecule Self‐Assembled Hydrogel Synergize Antibacterial Effects and Promote Wound Healing by Inhibiting Virulence Factors and Alleviating the Inflammatory Response
Small|2022
118 cit.
2
Ganoderic acid A from <i>Ganoderma lucidum</i> protects against alcoholic liver injury through ameliorating the lipid metabolism and modulating the intestinal microbial composition
Food & Function|2022
99 cit.
3
A metal ions-mediated natural small molecules carrier-free injectable hydrogel achieving laser-mediated photo-Fenton-like anticancer therapy by synergy apoptosis/cuproptosis/anti-inflammation
Bioactive Materials|2023
93 cit.
4
Effect of Hong Qu on the flavor and quality of Hakka yellow rice wine (Huangjiu) produced in Southern China
LWT|2022
53 cit.
5
Natural Small-Molecule-Based Carrier-Free Self-Assembly Library Originated from Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine
ACS Omega|2022
52 cit.
6
Glucose Epimerization‐Modulated Phytochemicals Constructing Carrier‐Free Hydrogel for Regulation of Macrophage Phenotype to Promote Wound Healing
Advanced Functional Materials|2024
41 cit.
7
Orchestrated metal-coordinated carrier-free celastrol hydrogel intensifies T cell activation and regulates response to immune checkpoint blockade for synergistic chemo-immunotherapy
Biomaterials|2024
35 cit.
8
Organic chromium derived from the chelation of Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharide and chromium (III) alleviates metabolic syndromes and intestinal microbiota dysbiosis induced by high-fat and high-fructose diet
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules|2022
28 cit.
9
The regulatory effects of microbial community on the formation of higher alcohols and volatile flavor components in Hongqu rice wine brewing
Food Bioscience|2023
23 cit.
10
Bruceine A alleviates alcoholic liver disease by inhibiting AIM2 inflammasome activation via activating FXR
Phytomedicine|2024
23 cit.

Current Senior Leaders

Wrote the book, still writing it

Researchers

1
Yuanyu Xie
Princeton Public Schools
2
Thomas F. Gajewski
University of Chicago
3
Leticia Corrales
University of Chicago
4
Chun‐Su Yuan
University of Chicago
5
Dong‐Hyun Kim
Kyung Hee University
6
Min Ye
Peking University
7
Richard J. Johnson
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
8
Tadamitsu Kishimoto
The University of Osaka
9
Masayuki Yoshikawa
University of Tsukuba
10
Ru‐Rong Ji
Duke University

Papers

1
A peripheral mononeuropathy in rat that produces disorders of pain sensation like those seen in man
Pain|1988
5.4k cit.
2
Commensal <i>Bifidobacterium</i> promotes antitumor immunity and facilitates anti–PD-L1 efficacy
Science|2015
3.8k cit.
3
The commensal microbiome is associated with anti–PD-1 efficacy in metastatic melanoma patients
Science|2018
3k cit.
4
Complementary DNA for a novel human interleukin (BSF-2) that induces B lymphocytes to produce immunoglobulin
Nature|1986
2.2k cit.
5
The biology of interleukin-6
Blood|1989
1.9k cit.
6
STING-Dependent Cytosolic DNA Sensing Mediates Innate Immune Recognition of Immunogenic Tumors
Immunity|2014
1.8k cit.
7
Up-Regulation of PD-L1, IDO, and T <sub>regs</sub> in the Melanoma Tumor Microenvironment Is Driven by CD8 <sup>+</sup> T Cells
Science Translational Medicine|2013
1.7k cit.
8
Autocrine generation and requirement of BSF-2/IL-6 for human multiple myelomas
Nature|1988
1.7k cit.
9
Direct Activation of STING in the Tumor Microenvironment Leads to Potent and Systemic Tumor Regression and Immunity
Cell Reports|2015
1.5k cit.
10
The biology of interleukin-6
Blood|1989
1.5k cit.

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