Alkaloids: synthesis and pharmacology
Alkaloids: synthesis and pharmacology is a research topic within Pharmacology. Science Explorer counts 12k research works in it since 1950. 19.8% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.
This cluster of papers focuses on the pharmacology, synthesis, and effects of kratom alkaloids, particularly those derived from Mitragyna speciosa. It covers topics such as opioid withdrawal, neuropharmacological effects, total synthesis of alkaloids, traditional medicine usage, and toxicological studies.
- Kratom
- Alkaloids
- Mitragyna Speciosa
- Opioid Withdrawal
- Indole Alkaloids
- Total Synthesis
- Pharmacological Effects
- Traditional Medicine
- Neuropharmacology
- Toxicology
- Research works
- 12k fractional, since 1950
- In the world top 10%
- 2.4k per year above
- Top-10% rate
- 19.8% share of its works in the world top 10%
- Growth, 2013–17 → 2018–22
- +13% the tick is no change
Which countries lead Alkaloids: synthesis and pharmacology research?
By volume, China and the United States publish the most (572 and 236 works in 2022–2025).
How concentrated that is
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Which institutions lead Alkaloids: synthesis and pharmacology research?
By volume in 2022–2025, Chinese Academy of Sciences publishes the most Alkaloids: synthesis and pharmacology research, followed by Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College and University of Florida.
By volume, 2022–2025
- 1 Chinese Academy of Sciences China 18 works
- 2 Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College China 15 works
- 3 University of Florida United States 15 works
- 4 Andalas University Indonesia 13 works
- 5 Universiti Sains Malaysia Malaysia 11 works
- 6 Sichuan University China 9 works
- 7 Hunan Agricultural University China 8 works
- 8 Tanjungpura University Indonesia 8 works
- 9 China Pharmaceutical University China 8 works
- 10 Chiba University Japan 8 works
Who are the leading researchers in Alkaloids: synthesis and pharmacology?
The most-cited researchers publishing on Alkaloids: synthesis and pharmacology include Barry M. Trost, E. J. Corey and K. N. Houk.
- 1 Barry M. Trost 3.8k citations
- 2 E. J. Corey 3.6k citations
- 3 K. N. Houk 2.8k citations
Ranked by citations received across their whole record, among researchers with at least three works on this topic.
Where is Alkaloids: synthesis and pharmacology research done?
The largest centres of Alkaloids: synthesis and pharmacology research in 2022–2025 are Beijing (China), Shanghai (China), Guangzhou (China) and Kunming (China). Among places with at least 20 works in it, it is an unusually large share of all research in Kunming.
Largest cities, 2022–2025
Where it is the local speciality
- KunmingCN · 29.9 works8.2×
Location quotient: how much more of its research is in Alkaloids: synthesis and pharmacology than the world average.
Where is the best place to study Alkaloids: synthesis and pharmacology?
Among universities, judged by research, University of Florida, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College and Universiti Sains Malaysia score highest, combining excellence, specialisation, size, growth and international reach. Research strength is one signal when choosing where to study; it does not measure teaching.
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| # | University | Score | Top 10% | Specialisation | Works | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Florida United States | 83.0 | 38.5% | 8.1× | 15 | +545.3% |
| 2 | Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College China | 57.3 | 16.1% | 8.8× | 15 | +60.4% |
| 3 | Universiti Sains Malaysia Malaysia | 54.8 | 15.2% | 10.8× | 11 | +9.8% |
| 4 | Hunan Agricultural University China | 50.7 | 21.4% | 30.1× | 8 | — |
| 5 | Andalas University Indonesia | 42.3 | 4.9% | 14.0× | 13 | +11.5% |
| 6 | Tanjungpura University Indonesia | 28.3 | 0.0% | 9.2× | 8 | — |
| 7 | Sichuan University China | 21.7 | 19.0% | 3.0× | 9 | +10.4% |
Universities only. Score blends excellence (30%), specialisation (25%), size (20%), growth (15%) and international reach (10%), 2015–2022; growth compares 2010–14 with 2015–19.
Is Alkaloids: synthesis and pharmacology research growing?
Output in 2018–2022 was 13% higher than in 2013–2017, peaking in 2025. The fastest-growing topics are Alkaloids: synthesis and pharmacology.
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Which topics inside it are moving
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